Petition to Ban SUGA from KBS Sparks Debate: Should One Mistake Define a Legacy? Recently, a petition was filed with the KBS Viewer Rights Centre requesting BTS member SUGA be banned from broadcast due to his past DUI-related collaboration with singer Kim Gun Mo. Though the performance occurred in 2020 and was removed shortly after, the resurfacing of this issue has reignited online discussion about accountability, timing, and public responsibility. The petitioner argued that promoting a song involving an artist with a DUI sends the wrong message to viewers. However, others point out that SUGA’s involvement was purely professional, and the action was neither illegal nor malicious. Editor’s View: As editors observing both culture and responsibility, we believe this moment calls for balance, not backlash. SUGA has continuously used his platform for mental health awareness, philanthropy, and cultural pride. His contributions to South Korea’s global image, both artistically and sociall...