K-pop fans often fall into two categories: those who support a group from debut and those who join later. For newer ARMYs who recently began following BTS, catching up on years of content and history can sometimes lead to amusing misunderstandings.
One such moment dates back to late 2020, when BTS released their self-directed album BE, featuring hits like “Life Goes On” and “Dynamite.” During that promotional period, member Suga was absent while recovering from shoulder surgery. To ensure he was still included in activities, the remaining six members carried photos of him to events and even incorporated a hologram of Suga into their performance at the 2020 MAMA Awards.
For at least one fan who joined the fandom during the BE era, these efforts led to a surprising misunderstanding. Seeing the group consistently appear with photos and a hologram of Suga, the fan mistakenly believed he had passed away. A screenshot of the fan’s tweet resurfaced on X in January, quickly gaining attention as other ARMYs shared their own humorous early-fandom confusions.
Fortunately, Suga is alive and well. BTS is expected to release a new album featuring all seven members this year, much to fans’ excitement.
