BTS’ Suga Leaves Fans Teary-Eyed with Heartfelt Farewell Live Ahead of Military Service
As the autumn leaves begin to fall, so do the stars of the global sensation BTS, but fear not, for they promise to shine even brighter upon their return. On September 22, one of BTS’s brightest stars, Suga, embarked on a new journey, leaving his fans both excited for his future and nostalgic for his presence. In a touching online interaction with fans, Suga bid farewell before embarking on his mandatory military service, leaving the BTS Army in tears of both joy and longing.
Suga, born Min Yoongi, graced the virtual realm via BTS’s fan community Weverse, wearing a simple white t-shirt and a checkered shirt, looking as effortlessly cool as ever. The most noticeable change? His shorter hair, which was quite the surprise to his fans.”My hair is very short, right? I can’t get used to it too. The staff could not recognize me,” he chuckled during the live session, revealing his newfound look. Suga had been keeping a low profile in the days leading up to this momentous event, spending quality time with his fellow BTS members and his family.
For fans eagerly awaiting his return, Suga reassured them that he had prepared plenty of content to keep them entertained during his 18-month absence. The artist, renowned not only for his musical talents but also his popular YouTube drinking show ‘Suchwita,’ expressed his regret at not being able to continue the show. Nevertheless, he tantalizingly teased, “I filmed a lot! Please look forward to it.” Suga’s last guest on ‘Suchwita’ was none other than his bandmate Kim Taehyung, affectionately known as V, who joined him for a heartfelt conversation, leaving fans with cherished memories to hold onto during his absence.
Reflecting on his recently concluded Agust D Tour concerts, Suga shared, “After the concert, I was only resting for about 2 weeks because I had a body pain. So I was resting a lot. I spent the remaining time with my family.” The devoted artist also expressed his desire to continue performing for his fans but acknowledged that he had responsibilities as a citizen to fulfill.
The live session took an emotional turn as Suga bid his fans farewell with a heartfelt message. “I’d be lying if I say (I’ll return) soon. So let’s meet in 2025,” he said. Despite the tears that flowed from fans around the world, he left them with a promise: “There’s no need to cry. We said we will meet again in 2025, right? We promised right!? 2025. Let’s see each other in 2025. Bye.”
It wasn’t just the fans who joined Suga on this emotional journey; fellow BTS members J-Hope and Jin, who are currently serving their own military duties, made surprise appearances in the comments section during the live session. J-Hope, affectionately known as Hobi, shared his support and humor, saying, “Watching the live before I submit my phone. The hair suits you well.” Jin playfully chimed in, “Hey J-Hope, I was wondering where he went while I was texting… he was here.” His comment elicited laughter from Hobi.
The eldest member of BTS, Jin, shared words of encouragement, “Yoongi-ya, have strength! I’m cheering for you,” demonstrating the brotherly bond that exists between these talented artists. J-Hope added, “Jin Hyung, Yoongi… rest well,” before signing off. Jin wrapped it up with, “We’re always cheering for you… have strength! fighting.”
As fans tuned into Suga’s live session and the emotions ran high, they took to social media platforms to express their love and support. “Suga, we will wait for you,” one fan tweeted. Another remarked, “This is definitely hitting differently when he says not to cry. Let’s see each other in 2025.” The sentiment was echoed by many as they collectively looked to the future with optimism and hope.
BTS, comprising RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, has always been known for their camaraderie and unity. Suga is the third member to embark on his military service, and the others will follow in their own time, as part of their individual timelines. Although no official announcements have been made, there are speculations that BTS leader RM may be the next to step into this new phase of his life.
As fans hold onto their cherished memories and eagerly anticipate Suga’s return in 2025, the BTS Army stands united, ready to support each member on their unique journeys. The bond between BTS and their fans remains unbreakable, and their collective light continues to shine brightly even in moments of temporary separation.