Psy Expresses Gratitude at Concert
Famed South Korean singer Psy, known for his global hit "Gangnam Style," made a public gesture of support for Suga during his recent 'Psy Drenched Show 2024' concert at the Suwon World Cup Stadium. Before performing the song "THAT THAT," a track from his 9th album that Suga co-produced and featured in, Psy took a moment to thank Suga. “I really want to thank SUGA for creating this song with me and working with me," Psy said, underscoring their creative partnership and close friendship.
Support from 'Pachinko' Author Lee Min-jin
Lee Min-jin, the acclaimed author behind the novel that inspired the popular Apple TV+ series "Pachinko," also showed her support for Suga. On her Instagram, Lee posted a picture of Suga, tagging both BTS’ and Suga’s official accounts, accompanied by a purple heart emoji—a symbol synonymous with BTS and their fans, known as ARMY. This subtle but powerful message conveyed her solidarity with Suga during this challenging time.
Miu Sakamoto and EL CAPITXN Show Support
Meanwhile, Miu Sakamoto, daughter of the late legendary composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, expressed her support for Suga by sharing BTS tracks "The Last" and "Life Goes On" on her Instagram. These songs, known for their introspective lyrics and messages of resilience, reflect a sense of understanding and solidarity with Suga. Her choice to share these particular tracks underscores the empathy and support she wishes to convey, acknowledging both the struggles and the hope that comes with them.
EL CAPITXN, a well-known music producer and a good friend of suga, also showed his support. Recently, he took to Instagram to celebrate Agust D's “Snooze (ft. Ryuichi Sakamoto & WOOSUNG),” which he produced, re-entering the Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart.
Additionally, sharp-eyed ARMYs noticed that he updated one of his pinned posts from 2023, which featured Suga, by adding the comforting message, “It will all be alright” in Korean—lyrics taken from the song “Snooze.”
A Mistake, But a Chance for Growth
Public reaction to Suga's situation has been mixed, with some expressing disappointment and others offering empathy. It's important to remember that even public figures are human and can make mistakes. While Suga has openly acknowledged his wrongdoing and issued a heartfelt apology, it’s crucial to view this incident with a sense of understanding. We think that he is just a person who made a mistake—everyone can make mistakes, can't they? Even you. How we choose to respond to these mistakes defines our growth and humanity.
As Suga navigates the consequences of his actions, the support from his colleagues and fans could play a significant role in his personal and professional journey forward.