The recent ‘Suga Challenge’ has become a concerning trend on social media, emerging from Korean rapper Suga’s recent driving under the influence (DUI) incident. Min Yoon-gi, known professionally as Suga and Agust D, first gained fame as a member of the South Korean band BTS, which debuted in 2013.
In response to Suga’s DUI case, the ‘Suga Challenge’ has gained traction online. Participants in this challenge post photos of themselves with alcohol bottles inside their vehicles. This trend has been criticized for its dangerous nature and for trivializing the seriousness of DUI offenses. The challenge not only promotes illegal activities but also encourages hazardous behavior by flaunting alcohol in cars.
Reactions on social media have been overwhelmingly negative. One user on X commented, “This just shows the level of psychosis ARMYs are under to make a joke out of being an alcoholic and running over people.” Another user dismissed the trend as nonsensical, stating, “Let’s talk about the real crime that Suga did.”
Criticism continued with one user pleading, “I beg you all not to drink and drive. Please.” Another criticized supporters, writing, “You all ‘Supporters’ of Suga of BTS participating in the #SugaChallenge know you’re only getting him into more trouble, right?”
A further critique highlighted the problematic nature of the challenge: “Please stop, Suga is wrong, but it’s also not right to disguise himself as an army to do the challenge, it’s really disgusting.”
Another user reflected on the situation, noting, “Seeing people taking those challenges like drink and drive after this certain case is, of course, not right in any sense and what Suga did is also not right. BUT nothing bad happened and I don’t think that hating him for that is right!! And whatever decision would be made will be from…”
Overall, the ‘Suga Challenge’ has sparked significant criticism and concern, with many condemning the trend for violating traffic laws and encouraging unsafe practices.
