Suga robbed the risk...Will BTS Comeback Change the Future of K-Pop?
Jun 23, 2025
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The BTS is finally back.
On the 21st, Suga was relieved of his call-up from the social service personnel. Suga, who had been serving alternatively as a social service worker since September 2023, ended his military service without going to work anymore, using up all the remaining annual leave on the 18th.
Suga said, "It's a day I've been waiting for and it's been a long time, so I had a lot of worries about how to say hello. I sincerely thank the fans for waiting. I really missed you. I think I had two years to think about myself. I haven't been able to look back on myself while running forward, but this time served as an opportunity to look back on myself again."
In particular, he apologized again for the drunk driving incident last year. Suga "I'm sorry for the disappointment and concern caused by what happened last year. Above all, it was so upsetting that it hurt the fans' hearts. I felt sorry for the members who must have felt heavy because of me," he said.
Suga's drunk driving incident served as a stain on BTS, which has never had a major accident. However, after the fine, he faithfully served in the military, had time for self-reflection, delivered a clean apology, and the only risk of BTS disappeared.
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Not only domestic but also foreign media went wild over BTS's comeback.
The Associated Press said `All members of the BTS have completed their military service. Today is a monumental moment for fans. Popular K-pop bands plan to not reunite this year,' he reported, detailing the achievements BTS has made so far. The Hollywood Reporter is "K-pop superstars are finally here. All the members reunited last weekend to mark the 12th anniversary of their debut after completing their military service. While each member has been successful in their two-year solo career, fans have long awaited their return," he said.
The BBC reported that "K-pop has shown signs of stagnation, including the decline in K-pop record sales over the past two years and agency problems revealed in the case of New Gene's."This is why many people have been looking forward to BTS's return. I hope that BTS will inspire new energy and provide a way forward. "
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