Suga Challenge Leads to Controversy and Targeted Attacks on BLACKPINK

The Suga Challenge, a viral trend involving pretending to drive while holding an alcohol bottle, has led to significant controversy online. In response, international ARMYs created the Rosé and Jennie Challenges, which targeted BLACKPINK members with false accusations. This backlash has resulted in intense criticism from the Korean community towards both international ARMYs and BLACKPINK fans.

Suga Challenge: Rising Controversy

Recently, BTS member Suga was caught for drunk driving. The ‘Suga Challenge’ has emerged online, causing controversy. This challenge involves holding a bottle of alcohol while pretending to drive and then posting it on social media.

Suga Challenge Trends: Social Media Reaction

On August 12, many posts with the hashtag ‘SugaChallenge’ spread on the social media platform X. Most posts feature photos or videos of people holding a bottle of alcohol in front of a car dashboard. It is unclear if the drivers were actually intoxicated. Posts also include supportive messages for Suga and BTS, such as “Always with Yoon-gi” and “Supporting Min Yoongi.”

BLACKPINK Response: Rosé and Jennie Challenges

In response to the ‘Suga Challenge,’ the ‘Rosé Challenge’ and ‘Jennie Challenge’ have been created. Rumors suggest that the BLACKPINK fandom Blink initiated the Suga Challenge to tarnish BTS’s reputation. This led to criticism and attacks on BLACKPINK members Rosé and Jennie.

BLACKPINK Backlash: Rosé and Jennie Controversies

International ARMYs have created challenges targeting Rosé and Jennie. They posted images implying Rosé uses drugs and sexual harassment towards Jennie. These posts have garnered significant attention, with some reaching 940,000 views.

Korean Community Reaction: Suga Challenge and BLACKPINK Criticism

The Korean community on theqoo reacted extremely negatively to these challenges. They criticized international ARMYs harshly, using terms like “nammisae,” a strong insult meaning “guy-crazy.” Korean ARMYs also expressed strong disapproval of international ARMYs and their actions.

Conflict and Backlash: Suga Challenge and BLACKPINK

International ARMYs have attacked other idols when issues arise with Suga. They have had multiple conflicts with BLACKPINK fans. In this incident, they have baselessly slandered BLACKPINK members Rosé and Jennie. As a result, even Korean ARMYs have started condemning international ARMYs. The term “Karma beam,” referring to getting back what you give, has been used to express frustration with their behavior.

The Alcohol Concentration of Suga Leads to Legal and Public Backlash

Suga, a BTS member, was arrested for driving an electric scooter with a high alcohol concentration of 0.227%, far exceeding legal limits. The incident sparked severe backlash from the community, with many criticizing Suga’s dishonesty and irresponsible behavior.

Suga Incident: ARMY Moral Dilemma and Global Reactions

The incident involving BTS’s Suga falling off an electric scooter while intoxicated has sparked a moral debate in South Korea. International ARMY is baffled by the severity of the reaction, while K-ARMY criticizes Suga’s actions and his handling of the situation.

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