BTS‘s SUGA, whose real name is Min Yoongi, has been making waves even while serving in the South Korean military. A Korean fan, @ku3_09, shared on X (formerly Twitter) that their boyfriend, who is training at the same facility as SUGA, witnessed the idol generously buying Pepero and water for all his teammates.
This news thrilled the BTS fanbase, who have been eagerly awaiting updates about SUGA‘s military life. His act of kindness led them to call him the “Division Leader of the Water Tribe.” This affectionate nickname celebrates the “Haegum” singer’s generosity and leadership.
A karmy said her boyfriend went to the training center for public service and met Yoongi. Yoongi bought water and pepero for his teammates. In fact Yoongi’s training period has begun today and he is assigned as the division leader, so he has entered the bootcamp which means he… pic.twitter.com/JrpLxjb2Ok
— Carolyne🌱⁷⁼¹ (@mhereonlyforbts) November 28, 2023
SUGA won’t have to shave his head
SUGA is believed to be serving as a social worker for his mandatory military service, a role typically given to those with complicated family situations or preexisting health problems. This comes after speculation linking his enlistment to an old shoulder injury from a traffic accident in 2012. Unlike regular soldiers, social workers don’t serve in traditional military roles but work in government offices or welfare services.
He’s required to complete three weeks of basic training, and then serve for 21 months. That’s three months more than the usual 18-month service in the South Korean Army. Social workers like him can choose to join the regular army during their tenure.
There’s a lot of talk among fans about SUGA‘s enlistment, but his agency, BigHit Music, hasn’t confirmed anything. That’s why ARMY was pleased to hear about him buying Pepero and water for his teammates. Furthermore, it’s been clarified by another fan on X that SUGA hasn’t started his military service at a base yet. He won’t have to shave his head since he’s only undergoing basic training, not full military service where head shaving is a common practice.
Correction: according to a karmy he still hasnt entered at the bootcamp yet. He only receives basic service training for four nights and five days at the Military Manpower Administration’s social service training center so he hasn’t shaved yet 😭https://t.co/wzCO0bN5gE
— Carolyne🌱⁷ ʲᵏ ʰᵒᵖᵉ ᵛᵉʳ (ꪜ)🃏🧑🚀💙🪞🦋🥢🪐🎬✌️ (@mhereonlyforbts) November 28, 2023
SUGA’s duties
The duties of social workers are categorized into camp work, day work, and night work, depending on the service sector and organization’s regulations. These roles give them a more flexible schedule compared to traditional military service, including the ability to commute, leave the house daily, and take weekends off.
Fans continue to show their unwavering support for SUGA, celebrating his new nickname and eagerly anticipating his return to the music scene. In the meantime, they can catch him on his hit talk show, Suchwita. Its next episode, featuring actor Kim Namgil as a guest, will hit YouTube on December 4. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: ARMYs worldwide were very happy to hear that SUGA seems to be thriving in the military. Source: X/@amabile_suga.