When BTS Faced Backlash: Major Controversies

BTS member Suga made headlines for allegedly riding a scooter while intoxicated

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The rapper was charged with breaching the Road Traffic Act, leading to the revocation of his license

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In May 2020, BTS member's song What Do You Think received backlash

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The track included a speech by notorious mass murderer Jim Jones

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In 2018, some BTS members sparked controversy by wearing outfits and accessories resembling Nazi symbols during a concert

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BigHit Music apologized for the merchandise’s association with "atomic bomb" imagery

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