”BTS” gives heart to SUGA... ”Pachinko” to PSY, writer Lee Min-jin also supports

Singer PSY and novelist Lee Min-jin are attracting attention by supporting BTS member SUGA, who has been indicted on charges of drunk driving an electric scooter.
On the 25th, PSY performed "That's My Life" at the end of the Suwon concert of "PSY Bishobisho Show SUMMERSWAG 2024".
During the process, he was reported to have thanked SUGA for working with him on the song.
This song, released in 2022, was co-produced by SUGA and PSY. SUGA participated in the featuring.
He also appeared in music videos and became a hot topic. However, even though the entertainment industry has been in uproar over Suga's recent drunk driving scandal, PSY is not hesitant to speak out publicly, drawing attention.
In addition, Korean-American writer Lee Min-jin also indirectly expressed support for SUGA. On the 24th, the writer posted a purple heart on his SNS along with a photo of SUGA.
However, this purple heart is one of the symbols that represents "BTS" and its fandom ARMY. Many fans continue to support Lee Min-jin's posts by leaving the same emoji.
The author is the writer of the original novel for the Apple TV+ original series "Pachinko." Published in 2017, "Pachinko" tells the story of a Korean family living in Japan over four generations.
The book is a worldwide bestseller, and has been made into a TV series, drawing even more attention. When it was revealed that they supported SUGA, it sparked controversy in some quarters.
In the midst of a heated debate, such public comments and support are likely to attract backlash. On the other hand, there are also those who are in favor of the strict standards for Suga.
Suga, who is currently serving his alternative military service as a community service officer, was found drunk and riding an electric scooter in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the night of the 6th by police.
The alcohol level was 0.227% and he was reportedly in a drunken state. After that, Suga tried to downplay the issue by using the term "electric scooter" in his apology.
The allegations made the situation even bigger. SUGA appeared at the police station on the 23rd, 17 days after the accident, for investigation, and released a second handwritten apology on the 25th. SUGA said, "Now,
I have deeply damaged the precious memories I made with the members and fans and tarnished the name of BTS. I have caused harm to the members and the team and expressed my feelings.
"I feel so sorry and distressed that it is almost unbearable," he said, bowing his head and adding, "I will accept not only the punishment that will be given to me in the future, but also the criticism and reprimand."