"Could've been at the Oscars": Fans freak out at BTS' SUGA's confession that he was offered an acting project

On April 10, 2023, BTS' SUGA guest appeared on IU's talk show, Palette, to promote his upcoming solo album, D-Day. Among the several conversations the two artists had during the episode, they also dipped into SUGA's earlier solo projects. While IU was expressing how much she loved the music video for the idol's title track for D-2, Daechwita, SUGA revealed a shocking confession that surprised many.

He said that following the release of Daechwita's music video, he was offered a script for an acting project. IU found this unsurprising since she had reached out to SUGA, complimenting his impeccable acting skills in the music video. However, the idol turned down the offer since he believed that his facial features weren't meeting the standards set for actors.

ARMYs react to BTS' SUGA confessing about him turning down an acting project

Since IU and BTS' SUGA have been friends for a while now, their conversations on Palette flowed naturally. They talked about a number of things, among which SUGA's latest mixtape, was also a topic of discussion. When the idol talked about how the album's title track, Daechwita, is a song that's required to be enjoyed with the music video, IU took her opportunity to praise the same. The LILAC singer said:

While the host denied SUGA's thoughts on his level of handsomeness, the BTS member continued:

Following SUGA's confession, fans were stunned and freaked out over how close they were to seeing actor SUGA. In light of this, fans also brought up the small acting gigs that the idol did here and there for commercials and features in shows. They also expressed how many actors and directors have had an eye on him with his acting skills that they see through music videos and other instances.

Many shared that BTS' SUGA has a lot of potential with respect to acting, and though he has denied the offer this time, they hope to see that dimension of him someday in the future.

In other news, ARMYs have been eagerly looking forward to SUGA's D-Day on April 21, 2023. With the pre-release single, People Pt. 2 (ft. IU) fueling the already high expectations of fans, they can't wait to see what more is in store for them.

About the author

Aishwarya is a pop culture writer who covers K-drama and K-pop at Sportskeeda. After completing her Bachelor's in English and Communication Skills, she sought a job that allowed her to explore her passion, and being a K-pop and K-drama reporter felt like the ideal fit. Aishwarya has 3 years of experience under her belt and previously took on several internships in the industry that further motivated her in choosing writing as a career.

Aishwarya believes in conducting extensive research and verifying facts with the help of reputable sources to produce accurate articles. She also spends a significant amount of time on Twitter to understand how netizens are reacting to the latest trends in the industry before crafting her content.

She admires SUGA from BTS for his dedication to his work and aspires to immerse herself into the things she loves, just like him. If she could go back in time, she would jump at the opportunity to be part of ""Reply 1988,"" a K-drama set in a time when neighborhood relationships were cherished and interpersonal connections were of utmost importance. Although she loves how technology has advanced, she would also love to experience living in an era before it was invented.

When Aishwarya's not writing and reading about the latest developments in the industry, she spends her time crocheting, sketching, cycling, reading Mangas, and cooking.

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