Singer PSY has publicly shown his support for BTS’s Suga, despite the recent DUI controversy surrounding him.

On August 25, during his solo concert "PSY Summer Swag" in Suwon, PSY took a moment to express his gratitude to Suga. Just before performing "That That," PSY said, “I want to thank Suga for making this song with me and for his support.”

PSY and Suga collaborated on the hit track "That That" from PSY’s 9th studio album, PSY 9th, which came out on April 29, 2022. Suga played a big role as a lyricist, composer, arranger, and featured rapper on the track.

It’s been reported that Suga went out of his way to contact PSY for this collaboration, even tracking down his contact details to send a message.

At a press conference for PSY’s comeback, PSY praised Suga for his dedication, saying, “Suga put in an incredible amount of effort, from songwriting and composing to the music video, without any conditions.”

Suga also made a guest appearance at PSY's "PSY Summer Swag" concert at Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul in 2022.

PSY himself has faced controversy in the past, including drug scandals and issues with military service. His support for Suga now reflects his loyalty and empathy towards his fellow artist.

As for Suga, he was found by the police on August 6 at around 11:15 PM, riding an electric scooter while intoxicated near Nine One Hanam in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. His blood alcohol level was 0.227%, well over the legal limit of 0.08%.

Under current laws, a blood alcohol concentration of 0.2% or higher can lead to imprisonment for 2 to 5 years or a fine between 10 to 20 million won.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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