- By Sukanya Saha
- Sat, 27 May 2023 03:56 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
BTS SUGA's Overseas Schedules Leaked: BTS member SUGA embarked on his solo world tour from Jakarta, Indonesia, after departing from Incheon International Airport on May 24. As customary, ARMYs sent well wishes to the idol for a safe journey. Additionally, they urged fans to respect the members' privacy and refrain from visiting the airport in hopes of catching a glimpse, highlighting the importance of maintaining boundaries.
However, to the disappointment of fans, numerous photos and videos of the idol were leaked online as he arrived in Indonesia. Upon further investigation, fans became even more frustrated upon discovering that the responsible parties behind the leak were the promoter and airport officials overseeing the idol's visit to the country.
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Fans were infuriated as images and videos of SUGA during his private schedules surfaced online, leading them to believe that it was the work of sasaengs (obsessive fan in South Korean), who consistently invade the privacy of K-pop idols. However, fans were shocked to learn that the content had been shared independently by the staff after its release. This discovery left fans disappointed in the staff's lack of professionalism and security measures.
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Frustrated by the incident, fans investigated and identified the parties responsible for the privacy breach of SUGA. ARMYs gathered information on the involved companies, namely Soekarna-Hatta International Airport, Ditjen Imigrasi, Angkasa Pura II Airport, and the promoter IME Indonesia. Since all leaked information about the idol originated from the staff associated with these companies, fans sent messages to them, urging proper disciplinary action to be taken against their staff members.
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Fans utilised various social media platforms to raise awareness about the issue, aiming to grab the attention of the implicated companies and fellow fans. Expressing their dissatisfaction and frustration, fans demanded enhanced security measures, improved staff management, and a formal apology accompanied by a detailed explanation regarding the incident.
Furthermore, fans expressed their desire for those responsible for the breach of SUGA's privacy to be held responsible for their actions and face appropriate consequences.
While SUGA carries on with his "Agust D Tour" in Jakarta, Indonesia, fans are optimistic about enhanced security measures as he travels through the Asian leg of the tour. This marks the first time Indonesian ARMYs will witness SUGA's performance since his previous tour with BTS. They are eagerly anticipating not only his scintillating performances but also the debut of his solo songs in the concert's setlist.