BTS Suga returns to Instagram after 2 years: Yoongi’s first post since DUI case and Military discharge leaves ARMYs emotional

BTS Suga

After more than two years of silence, Suga finally popped back up on Instagram, and the fandom went wild. On September 22, Yoongi shared his first post since August 2023, sending ARMYs into meltdown mode.

The images showed him casually strumming a guitar in what looked like an underground jam session, surrounded by scattered instruments and boxes.

No caption, no open comments. Classic Yoongi. Still, fans on X (formerly Twitter) made sure his name trended within minutes. “Finally my man is back,” one user screamed. Another fan couldn’t stop gushing: “Yoongi, the guitar, the hair, the undercut, the outfit, the aura—YONGIIII.”

A Long Hiatus

Yoongi has been keeping a low profile. He enlisted in September 2023 and only wrapped up his military service in June this year. His last big project before going away was D-Day, the April 2023 solo album that capped his Agust D trilogy. Despite no fresh music during his enlistment, fans kept spinning his tracks, keeping him high on charts.

The DUI Shadow

Of course, Yoongi’s return comes after a rough patch. In August 2024, he was caught riding an electric scooter under the influence. He later admitted the mistake and apologized: “I violated the traffic laws due to me thinking easily that it’s close distance… I bow my head and apologize to everyone.”

Since then, he’s kept things quiet, reappearing publicly only once — cheering for J-Hope during his Hope On The Stage show in Seoul.

Also read: BTS’ Suga’s ‘Haegeum’ music video crosses 100 million views on YouTube

What’s Next for BTS?

Now, Yoongi is back in the spotlight just as BTS gears up for a full comeback album. His quiet return on Instagram seems like the soft reset fans were waiting for. The excitement online says it all: ARMYs missed him — badly.

FAQsQ1: What was Suga’s first Instagram post after two years?
Suga shared guitar-playing photos from a jam-like setting with no caption and closed comments.

Also read: BTS Suga’s military update: How long until the K-pop group reunites again?

Q2: Why did Suga take a break from Instagram?
He enlisted in the military in September 2023 and kept a low profile, posting nothing until September 2025.

Q3: Is BTS preparing a comeback with Suga?
Yes, Yoongi is working with the members on BTS’ upcoming comeback album.