Amid the drunk driving controversy being faced by K-Pop boy band BTS’ producer and rapper, Min Yoongi (Also known as SUGA), Filipino fans of the group, known as ARMY, rallied behind him. Filipino ARMYs held a fundraiser to light up the Mall of Asia Arena globe with a spherical ad to express their support for the K-Pop star. The ad can be viewed today, August 28, from 6 p.
m. to 12 a.m.
Called “PH🇵🇭-ysical Support for Yoongi” by a local fan base named @army_cavite on X, the fundraiser also seeks to collect enough financial support to conduct a charity parade/walk for SUGA and to donate to the Blue Tree Foundation in South Korea in support for the fight against cyberbullying. Reports from Agence France-Presse said SUGA was found by the police lying on the ground next to his electric scooter on the evening of August 6. After conducting a breathalyzer test, it was found that his Blood Alcohol Content was 0.
227, the highest recorded among Korean stars since H.O.T.
‘s Kangta at 0.0102%. Local police also reported that 0.
227 is three times over the legal limit which could mean a prison sentence of up to five years or a fine between KRW10M (P 420K) to KRW20M (P 843K) under the South Korean Road Traffic Act. However, the police will also consider factors such as the distance driven, possible damages occurred, and whether the Korean star already has any similar criminal record. The “Haegeum” artist, who is currently enlisted for his mandatory military services, has had.