BTS Suga Scandal Is ‘Ridiculous’: Fans Blast Knetz After Stephen Colbert Mocks DUI In Viral Video

American comedian Stephen Colbert recently poked fun at BTS member Suga’s recent DUI scandal on his late-night show. Suga publicly apologized after he was caught riding an electric scooter while under the influence. He was fined for the incident, which sparked a huge controversy in South Korea, with some even calling for his resignation.

A clip of Colbert’s comment has gone viral, dividing fans. Many are criticizing the obsession of Korean netizens (Knetz) to turn idols’ private lives into public scandals. Colbert humorously expressed his surprise that a license is required to drive an electric scooter in Korea.

Comedian Stephen Colbert pokes fun at BTS Suga’s DUI scandal

On the Oct. 17 episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the host, comedian and political commentator, during his “What’s Going on Over There?” segment, he made a joke that got his studio audience laughing, but not everyone outside the show was amused. Colbert, who has featured BTS twice on his show, was once again discussing weird news that made global headlines.

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One of the headlines that caught his attention was the recent controversy surrounding Daechwita rapper Min Yoongi (Suga), where Colbert described how Suga apologized for his actions and mocked the South Korean media to treat him like a criminal.

“There’s a scandal because Suga of the K-pop boy band BTS has apologized for driving an electric scooter while intoxicated,” Colbert said, reading the report aloud. “So not only was he fined but his license was revoked. Wait a second, wait! Do Koreans need a license to drive one of these?” He continued, before adding: In New York, you’ll see them being ridden down Broadway by a baby eating a turkey leg.

ARMYS smoke in Knetz over DUI scandal

The clips soon went viral online, but surprisingly, the host was not the target of criticism this time. Instead, fans were upset with South Korean media and netizens for blowing the controversy out of proportion. They argued that the issue, which could have been dealt with privately, forced the idol to publicly apologize in front of the cameras, leaving him feeling “humiliated”.

“The K-pop stans literally called him out and treated him like a murderer, while the Korean media tried to completely destroy him, over what the world considers a joke,” one person commented. “Imagine the laughter that would ensue, if Stephen also mentioned being photo-lined about it. South Korea is a sad joke,” said another.

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Fans expressed their frustration, noting that riding a kickboard is common in other countries, and vowed to never forgive those who slandered the rapper.

The military called on Korea to punish Suga, saying even the US “makes more sense” in such situations. what do you think “SK laws and media are a joke to the international audience,” added another. “exactly! tell them how ridiculous this whole ‘scandal’ is.”

On September 30, the Seoul District Court issued a summary order of a fine of ₩15.0 million KRW (about US$11,200) for driving under the influence after Suga’s blood alcohol level was found to be 0.227% at the time he was discovered driving under the influence. in its revoked license.