Why is he lying about BTS SUGA? ARMY questions culture critic's claims as he 'cries' about online attacks by fans

Over the past few days, the hot topic in South Korea has shifted from the mysterious death of a senior official from the state-run Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) or the allegations of sexual harassment by an unidentified former employee of ADOR against CEO Min Hee Jin. 

Instead, the focus has turned to rapper SUGA from the world’s biggest boy band, BTS, who was involved in an accident with what is reported to be an electric kickboard. He is currently under investigation for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), and the media scrutiny seems relentless.

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So, when South Korean culture critic Jung Min Jae made claims about SUGA, the BTS fandom became upset, demanding an apology for spreading false information online. In an interview with The Korea Times, Jung addressed the controversy surrounding the BTS member, offering his perspective on the potential consequences for SUGA and his place in the group. 

Jung stated that South Korea's sentiment has worsened due to SUGA allegedly providing misinformation. He said, "We will still have to wait for the results of the police investigation. However, not only did he drive drunk, but he also repeatedly provided misleading explanations, which has deeply disappointed Korean fans."

However, it turned out that SUGA's apology note was accurate, as confirmed by CCTV footage. International fans took to social media to challenge Jung, demanding that he retract his statements and apologize for accusing SUGA of 'repeatedly providing misleading explanations,' despite evidence proving otherwise. They criticized him for defaming SUGA, whom they consider a 'nation's pride,' based on false claims from Korean media.

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But, instead of addressing the questions raised, Jung engaged in arguments with ARMY online, which only fueled the controversy. He also revealed that international fans were attacking his wife on social media. In the process, Jung disclosed the identities of those involved, which many considered unethical.

Critic Jung Min Jae explained, "They even went so far as to find my wife's Instagram and leave comments. Fortunately, both my wife and I are used to dealing with situations like this, but it's still hard to shake off a creepy feeling. Why did SUGA have to drive under the influence and cause all this chaos everywhere? Is it so difficult to live a decent life and follow the law properly?"

While he tries to garner sympathy from K-Netz and BTS critics, ARMY is questioning why he is lying about SUGA and still not addressing the main issues. ARMY wants answers about why he believed SUGA was lying and where he sourced his information, given that the police investigation is still ongoing.

About SUGA's DUI:

After being found operating an electric scooter while inebriated, SUGA, also known as Min Yoongi, was booked for driving under the influence (DUI) on Tuesday, August 6 (KST). Reports indicating that the scooter might not satisfy the requirements for personal mobility equipment further complicated the matter. 

Renting an electric kickboard in South Korea requires a license, and users are subject to the same traffic regulations as drivers of motor vehicles. 

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