[Notice] We sincerely apologize regarding BTS’s Suga. – 080824

Okay so the scooter probably goes a little faster than I thought, but I still stand by most of what I said previously; at this point I’m just sad because I know the media is probably blowing this way out of proportion (I avoid kmedia and other subreddits like the plague but my spidey sense is tingling) and Yoongi doesn’t deserve that. Dude fucked up, we all fuck up. If it had been a car that would be a much more serious event, but a scooter down the street? I’m guilty of much worse, and this event has zero effect on how I view Yoongles.

I hope he can move on from this, faster than the gross “news” sites (and I use news in the most broadest of terms) will.

This is seriously making me so anxious for the future. I’m trying to not read anything on social media but I’m concerned that this is going to continue to escalate.

I also really feel like this has opened up so much necessary speculation about his drinking etc. Like yes Suchwita is a drinking show but outside of one or two episodes it’s really not him and his guest getting visibly drunk. Like I think him being transparent about this sort of thing is akin to his trying to break down idols being perfect 24/7 but has come up to bite him back now.

Now people are using this as an excuse to cancel him…Like, we know it was his mistake and he did apologized and acknowledged his mistakes. He’s also facing the consequences of his mistake but is it really THAT bad to cancel him over it? Plus, no one was hurt fortunately so, idk why some people are spreading unnecessary hate.

Ayiyi I can smell the drama coming

Reading the statement, it seems like the vehicle was a lightweight scooter after all. While it’s good that they’re coming in quick with the statements, from a PR stand point they must’ve chosen to put out a statement prior to checking the facts just to avoid coming across as “burying the incident”. Seems like a very damned if you do, damned if you don’t type situation IMO.

I’ve had some time to sit with my disappointment over the situation over the day – especially since Yoongi is the reason why I came into Bangtan in the first place – and yeah, the optics of it aren’t great. No one was hurt, it’s a legit mistake, something he’s acknowledged and is taking accountability for (though who knows what the statement means by additional procedures). A sucky situation, but he’s taking the right steps. I can be disappointed as a fan but acknowledge that he is merely human. And you do better after a mistake, something I have no doubt he will.

However, considering the circumstances and his relationship with alcohol being a well-known fact (case in point, the existence of Suchwita), this is not a great look. Even when keeping the Korean drinking culture in mind and the relatively tepid situation, it’s going to put his actions under terrible scrutiny. Like it or hate it, this is something he will have to deal with as a public figure. I can only hope that people don’t pull the rest of the Tannies into this.

It sucks. Personally, I won’t expect the media, regular people, or non-ARMY to be normal about this. I’ll say this again – there’s a fine line between holding someone accountable and vilifying them. All I hope is for compassion at this time.

ETA: Almost forgot about the [bolstered regulations in SK for e-scooters](https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240718050506). The Tannies are scrutinised for literally everything, and this only makes Yoongi look worse, regardless of his intent. I don’t like how this will shape up to be. What a shit situation all around.

I love Yoongi. I’ve always connected with his music and more so about mental health issues. My concern for this for him is his mental health. With so much pressure and self disgust I hope he stays with his support system and comes out for the better. I know the boys will rally around him but it is rough and will be rough for a time. ❤❤❤