Controversy at Melon Music Awards: Disrespect Towards BTS Suga?

The 16th Melon Music Awards Sparks Controversy Over Suga’s Exclusion

The 16th Melon Music Awards (MMA) 2024, held on November 30 at Inspire Arena in South Korea, has ignited backlash among fans and followers due to an apparent oversight regarding BTS member Suga. Despite Jungkook’s well-deserved recognition, winning three prestigious awards, the absence of Suga from a tribute video celebrating BTS’s remarkable journey has led to widespread disappointment.

. @melon, how come it’s a tribute to BTS when you exclude one member from it? purposefully excluding a BTS member from an MMA VCR intended to honor their legacy isn’t an honor; it’s an insult. BTS IS SEVEN APOLOGIZE TO YOONGI RESPECT YOONGI RESPECT BTS pic.twitter.com/NEUIEzjDKD

— YOONGI YOONGI YOONGI YOONGI (@YOONGlYOONGI) November 30, 2024

Fans React to Suga’s Absence from Tribute Video

The tribute video was designed to highlight BTS’s impressive milestones and achievements at the Melon Music Awards over the years. However, it raised eyebrows when Suga was entirely omitted from the montage. The video featured clips of other members — RM, Jin, J-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook — leaving fans questioning the rationale behind Suga’s absence, particularly given his considerable contributions to the group.

What did Yoongi ever do to deserve this disrespect? RT & REPLY Excluding a BTS member from an MMA VCR meant to honor their legacy is disrespectful. Respect all members @melon. BTS IS SEVEN SUGA IS BTS pic.twitter.com/a7jhdLwXIi

— ur grandaddy star⁷ (@rorosfirstlove) November 30, 2024

Broader Conversations Emerge Around BTS and MMA

The incident has fueled a significant discourse online regarding Suga’s role within BTS and the perceived disrespect exhibited by the MMA. Some fans speculated whether recent controversies involving Suga, including his reported incident of riding a scooter under the influence, influenced his exclusion from the tribute.

This controversy further points to a divide among fans and the broader K-pop community, with opinions varying widely:

Critics suggested that his prior actions warranted a withdrawal from the event.
Some fans expressed disbelief about Suga’s ongoing participation in the group.
There were calls for the ARMY to reflect on Suga’s mistakes rather than solely defending him.
Some netizens remarked that even a fleeting appearance in the video should be deemed adequate.
A segment of fans criticized their peers for blaming others for Suga’s actions.
Some argued that excluding him was the expected outcome given the circumstances.
Comments were made suggesting that those wishing to support him despite controversies should reconsider their stance.

As discussions continue swirling around the MMA and BTS, the need for a deeper understanding of the dynamics within the group and their relationship with awards events has become increasingly evident.

Source: Instiz , PKP

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