BTS' Suga Finally Breaks Silence After DUI Controversy In 2025 FESTA Message
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During BTS Festa 2025, Suga expressed how deeply he missed his fans and said he couldn't wait to reunite with them soon.
BTS rapper Min Yoongi, also known as Suga, has been keeping a low profile for months following false rumours that he had fallen off an e-scooter while intoxicated near his home. The speculation led him to step back from social media and public appearances. However, during BTS Festa 2025, Suga finally broke his silence with a heartfelt message to fans.
In a voice note shared with ARMY, he expressed how much he missed them and said he was eagerly looking forward to reuniting. While six BTS members have completed their military service, Suga is currently serving as a public service worker and is expected to be discharged on June 21.
Ahead of Suga, RM, V, Jimin and Jungkook's military discharge, BigHit Music surprised fans by lighting up their building with the message 'We are Back." This gesture by the BTS's agency created excitement among fans. All eyes are now on the upcoming BTS Festa, set to take place on June 13 and 14 in Goyang, South Korea. The event is always special, but this year it feels even more important, as many fans are hoping to witness the group's appearance.
⟭⟬E ARE B⟬⟭CK [WE ARE BACK]
The writing will remain on @HYBEOFFICIALtwt building through 29.06 – a week after @BTS_twt Yoongi finishes his service.
Jin was the first BTS member to complete his military service in June 2024, followed by J-Hope in October. More recently, RM and V were discharged on June 10, and just a day later, on June 11, Jimin and Jungkook also wrapped up their service. Fans across the globe celebrated their return with cheers and warm messages. Now, only Suga remains, expected to be discharged on June 21. If a reunion happens soon after, it would mark the first time in two years that all seven BTS members appear together on stage, an emotional and highly anticipated moment for ARMYs worldwide.
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June 13, 2025, 17:03 IST
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