Alarming Drunk Driving Challenge Trends Online In Support For BTS's Suga And His Recent DUI Controversy

BTS‘s Suga was recently caught driving an electric scooter after drinking. Police reports later reported a 0.227% alcohol percentage as a result of his breathalyzer test. Statistics report that 0.2% is close to blackout drunk. The vehicle Suga drove also failed to fit into the same personal mobility device category as electric kickboards and slower scooters, putting it akin to drunk driving a car.

As the matter grows bigger, many are calling for Suga’s withdrawal from the group.

The Public Calls For BTS’s Suga To Leave Group After Damning CCTV Footage Of His DUI

On the other hand, some netizens have started an alarming challenge trend called the #SugaChallenge, involving drinking in their own cars.

ARMY LETS DO THE #SugaChallenge

DRINK 7 BOTTLES
RUN OVER 7 CYCLISTS
GO 7 TIMES OVER THE SPEED LIMIT
DRIVE THROUGH 7 NEIGHBORHOODS

BTS IS ALWAYS 7 💜
ALWAYS WITH YOU MIN YOONGI#SugaChallenge pic.twitter.com/obTaoB96iC

— 👽 (@tonemaxxing) August 10, 2024

The challenge is against the law, violating traffic laws on reckless driving and DUIs.

These netizens are encouraging others to drink before they drive to show their solidarity for the star. It is unclear whether the netizens who promoted the challenge actually took part in it by drunk driving.

Countless examples are being published to X.

You know you gotta do it 😤😤

One for the road 🍾🍾🍾 #SugaChallenge https://t.co/ojssR5q0kC pic.twitter.com/4Yrcd9b2v1

— dms ☘️ (@IMPURlT1ES) August 9, 2024

The authenticity of the challenge and these attempts are being questioned.

Screenshot 2024-08-10 at 1.10.20 PM — | *Theqoo*

“Ah, seems like this is sarcasm, phew. But it’s true that it still creates negative influence.”
“This is too much.”
“They’re glamorizing DUIs and trying to say that it’s not a big deal to hit 0.22%. What a positive influence!”
“Sometimes I really don’t know if they’re mocking him or if they’re actually fans because their fandom has a habit of lying and making things up.”
“He should’ve acted better on the regular. Now, he’s being mocked with just a single mistake and everything he’s built up is crumbing at once…”
“It’s not fans, but people mocking them. Anyway, it’s still harmful.”
“This is really harmful.”

You can read more about the latest updates from his controversy below.