BTS’s Suga stirs mixed reactions after ₩5 billion donation amid DUI controversy
BTS’s Suga is back from military service and making headlines with a massive donation—but fans remain divided.
After his discharge, Suga posted on Weverse, saying he missed fans and promised frequent updates.
Then came the news: Suga donated ₩5.00 billion KRW (about $3.64 million USD) to establish the Min Yoongi Treatment Center at Severance Hospital. The center focuses on autism spectrum disorder treatment.
Suga even met with children on weekends, teaching them instruments and witnessing how music helped their emotional and language skills.
His donation is the largest single contribution ever made by a K-pop idol.
But reactions are split. Some praise his generosity and volunteer work, while others question the timing.
“He’s amazing! Aside from the amount, he even volunteered for seven months.”
“It’s the easiest way for people who are rich to use money to be forgiven. That amount of money is unimaginable to people like us. He will make even more money when he starts promoting again.”
“Doing this and starting activities right away seems like harmful behavior. If he donated, then took time to reflect, I wouldn’t think like this, but the timing makes it seem like he spent money instead of reflecting.”
“He did well…who donates that much at once? I haven’t seen anyone with a DUI donate this much.”
“The donation was good, but this doesn’t mean his mistake disappears. Don’t think this donation gives you a free pass to promote again.”
“He did a good deed…think about how many people he can save.”
“I’ve seen many people use donations to clear their image…but it’s sad to see that money can forgive anyone. His donation will be good news to someone, but I hope he reflects and leaves the group.”
“Wow, 3 million? Amazing. The group won’t return until next year…can’t people see his donation as a donation? He’s trying to help autistic children through music.”
Fans and netizens continue to monitor the situation as Suga returns to public life amidst ongoing debates over his DUI incident and philanthropic actions.
