Recently, BTS’s Jungkook received massive backlash over his now-deleted drunk live broadcast controversy.
BTS Jungkook’s Drunk And “Chaotic” Live Stream Flamed By Netizens
His comments on drinking and smoking have also caused controversy, especially in K-media.
K-Netizens In Utter Disbelief At BTS Jungkook’s Remarks About Smoking
Most recently, a video clip of a past remark made by member Suga resurfaced online.
“the thing about idols is that we don’t have to commit a crime or do something that’s controversial for people to blow little things out of proportion and judge us. i could never understand the mentality of those people.”
– min yoongipic.twitter.com/0KccOMaf6p
— ً (@pearlytrivia) February 26, 2026
Even though idols don’t actually commit crimes or do anything controversial, I’ve never really understood how people would blow little things out of proportion.
— Suga
While most agreed with his remarks about the industry…
Literally the truth of the industry https://t.co/ZqS3poe86S
— Yun⁷☉⊖⊜ (@sugas_e_scooter) February 26, 2026
Min Yoongi was iconic for this https://t.co/AgbCKZnsqn
— jeon’sgirl⁷ (@lubna1749019) February 26, 2026
…others criticized fans for using another member’s words to defend Jungkook.
and as always, yoongi’s words are used as a shield… 😒 https://t.co/w7mhapAAgn
— ix⁷ is seeing yoongi (@bloogustd) February 26, 2026
Use your faves words to defend him not another person who has nothing to do with it!!
Y’all really weird towards yoongi and a lot of us are tired of it. https://t.co/xSWryoYMUB
— sugar’s mom 🥢 (@ovo_minbee) February 26, 2026
STOP using Yoongi’s words as a shield for defending your favorite!! https://t.co/G6HR0aNvHu
— Aysha (@Aysha_93_) February 26, 2026
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