PSY gives BTS’ Suga a shoutout amid DUI controversy; Pachinko, Cobra Kai & other Korean celebs back him

Earlier this month, Min Yoongi aka BTS’ Suga, made the headlines when news of him being involved in a drunk driving incident went viral. While the rapper and the band’s agency, BigHit Music, released apologies about the incident, the ‘Butter’ singer was trolled mercilessly, with many even asking for his removal from the band. In the midst of all this, the K-pop rapper has been receiving overwhelming support from his colleagues in the entertainment world – the latest being PSY.

PSY gives BTS’ Suga a shoutout amid DUI controversy

The South Korean singer-songwriter – who gave the world the iconic Gangnam Style, recently wrapped his 2024 ‘Summer Swag’ concert series at Suwon World Cup Stadium. Right before the concert was set to roll out PSY X Suga ‘That That’ on August 25, the hitmaker took a moment and gave a special shoutout to Min Yoongi.

The singer – while on stage, said in Korean, “I’m incredibly thankful to Suga for creating and singing this song with me.” This led to the crowd erupting in cheers and quickly trending the phrase “We Support Min Yoongi.”

On his latest show Psy before performing "that that", gave a shoutout to yoongi for support him:

👤:"Thank you SUGA who made this song"

YOONGI WE WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT YOU 🙁#ARMYStandsWithSuga #YoongiNeverWalksAlone pic.twitter.com/b2clspViD9

— Carolyne🌱⁷⁼¹ (@mhereonlyforbts) August 25, 2024

Korean celebs support Yoongi

Writer Lee Min Jin, known for his work on Lee Min Ho’s Pachinko, shared a photo of Suga on her Instagram with a purple heart. The purple heart – a symbol associated with BTS, was his way of supporting the singer. Actress Park Sohee, also from Pachinko, responded to Min Jin’s post with a purple heart, echoing the sentiment of many fans.

SOHEE PARK, ONE OF THE ACTORS FROM PACHINKO ALSO DROPPED A “💜” IN SUPPORT FOR YOONGI UNDER LEE MIN JIN’s POST!!

WE LOVE YOU YOONGI #YoongiNeverWalksAlone pic.twitter.com/yFm4nUW5X9

— moni⁷ 𖠌 (@sevenrchive) August 24, 2024

Mui Sakamoto, daughter of the late legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, shared BTS tracks “The Last” and “Life Goes On” on her Instagram. Cobra Kai actress Alicia Hannah Kim posted “Protect Min Yoongi” on her story. Author Alexander Chee expressed his backing for Suga, saying, “Suga!!! We are with you.”

The rapper – also known as Agust D, was recently summoned by police as part of his DUI investigation. Upon his arrival at the police station, the singer stopped to apologise to his fans for his negligence and later issued a handwritten letter of apology.

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