BTS Jhope celebrated his birthday on February 18, 2025, with a surprise party thrown by his crew. Fellow bandmate Jin was spotted at the gathering, but what truly sent fans into a frenzy was a blurry image in the background. ARMYs believe the mystery figure might be none other than SUGA, sparking widespread speculation online.

The image in question shows a man dressed in a green hoodie and black pants. Observant fans quickly noted his height and short hair, leading many to believe that it could be SUGA. As soon as the picture surfaced on social media, discussions erupted, with fans eagerly debating whether the rapper secretly attended the event.

One fan commented, "Am I tripping, or is that Yoongi?" Another added, "I refuse to be delulu, but I think I see him too." The speculations have only grown stronger, with many convinced that SUGA made a low-key appearance at J-Hope’s birthday bash.

 
 
 
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Unlike the other BTS members—Jungkook, Jimin, RM and V—who have been active on Weverse and other social media platforms, SUGA has remained silent. His absence comes after his DUI scooter case in August 2024, which stirred controversy in South Korea.

Back in August, SUGA was involved in an incident while riding an electric scooter near his residence in the Hannam neighbourhood of Seoul. Reports stated that he had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.227%, significantly over South Korea’s legal limit of 0.08%. This led to the revocation of his driver's license and legal consequences.

Following the incident, SUGA was summoned by the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors Office for violating the Road Traffic Act. He later issued a public apology through a handwritten letter on BTS' Weverse, expressing deep remorse. Currently, SUGA is serving as a public service worker and is expected to be discharged on June 21, 2025.

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