On October 28, 2023, Samsung unveiled a pre-recorded video of SUGA. It was a special farewell message to his fans before his return in 2025. In the video, SUGA, whose real name is Min Yoongi, thanked his supporters. He talked about closing one chapter of his life and beginning a new journey. 

“Hi everyone! It’s SUGA. Big shout out to all the SUGA and Agust D and Min Yoongi fans out there. Thanks so much. I just wrapped up one chapter and diving into the next. For me, ‘free’ is living life my own way and following my beliefs. I hope you find your own version of freedom too. Until the next time. Be free.”

SUGA, renowned for his work as a music composer, producer, and songwriter, shared his hope that ARMYs will also find their “own version of freedom” as he concluded his video message. Fans have continued to enjoy SUGA‘s pre-recorded content thanks to his collaboration with Samsung. This partnership, which began on September 3, was to promote the brand’s new product. The special goodbye message marks the end of this promotional period.

The Freestyle x SUGA: Thank you message to our fans | Samsung

New content from SUGA

Even though the promotions for The Freestyle have concluded, fans eagerly await new content from the BTS member. In addition to his farewell message, SUGA has pre-recorded episodes of his talk show Suchwita. An episode featuring Kim Jong Wan from NELL was released on October 17, and another with Taemin from SHINee appeared on October 30. The latest episode brought back Jungkook in line with his own solo album release.

Since formally enlisting for his mandatory military service on September 22, SUGA ensured that there would be plenty of material for ARMYs to enjoy during his absence. Out of respect for other recruits and their families, SUGA, like Jin and j-hope before him, enlisted discreetly and without fanfare. He’ll do three weeks of basic training then finish out his enlistment as a social worker. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: Wow, he must really love ARMYs if he took time out to record this video before enlisting. Source: X/@SamsungTV.