'Seoul Music Awards Rigged': ARMYs Rally Online Due to BTS Suga's 'D-DAY' Not Being Nominated

By Riely Miller Nov 05, 2023

ARMYs are frustrated with the 33rd Seoul Music Awards for not including Suga in one of its nominations.

Here's what happened.

ARMYs Deem 33rd Seoul Music Awards 'Rigged' Due to BTS Suga Not Being Nominated

The fandom voiced out their disappointment.

On November 6, ARMYs (BTS's fandom) conveyed their frustration over the 33rd Seoul Music Awards for not nominating Suga. Their sentiment came from the fact that the idol's first full album "D-DAY" became one of 2023's highlight releases due to breaking numerous records.

According to the Seoul Music Awards, four members of BTS have been included in various award categories. These members are J-Hope, Jungkook, Jimin, and V.

The categories they were included in were the Main Prize (Bonsang), Hallyu Special Awards, Popularity Award, and Male Solo Singer.

— Seoul Music Awards 2024 —

The first round of voting has begun and here are the nominations:

🏆 Main Prize (Bonsang)
J-Hope — "Jack In The Box (Hope Edition)"
Jungkook — “Golden”
Jimin — “Face”
V — “Layover”
📍Note: ONLY the TOP 10 artists will get awarded

🏆 Hallyu… pic.twitter.com/nzq4j0Djhk
— Vote for BTS⁷ (@VoteWithARMY) November 5, 2023

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While Jin's absence was debatable because of his military service, the exclusion of Suga and RM was unacceptable. However, the majority of the fandom directed their anger to the awards show not including Suga despite his achievements with "D-DAY."

On X (Twitter), fans flocked the social media platform and trended "SEOUL MUSIC AWARDS RIGGED, D-DAY DESERVES BETTER, AGUST D DESERVES BETTER," causing a stir inside the ARMY fandom.

Read their reactions below:

I'M HAPPY FOR THESE NOMINATIONS BUT WTF WHERE'S D-DAY?! ONE OF THE MOST WELL-PREPARED AND MEANINGFUL ALBUMS DIDN'T GET ANY NOMINATION?!

SEOUL MUSIC AWARDS RIGGED
D-DAY DESERVES BETTER
AGUST D DESERVES BETTER#SeoulMusicAwards https://t.co/BUwpPXPBDL
— /ᐠ˶•⤙•˶マฅ (@taeyunkimin) November 5, 2023

d-day keeps getting snobbed by these award shows.. this is getting ridiculous. god, just look at d-day's achievements!?! my man deserves better!!

SEOUL MUSIC AWARDS RIGGED
D-DAY DESERVES BETTER
AGUST D DESERVES BETTER pic.twitter.com/VVzQvfUSSC
— 🥢 (@acegustdz) November 5, 2023

An album that was released 3 days ago is nominated, but self written, self produced authentic MILLION SELLER D-Day album released in April with a song STILL charting on Melon is NOT nominated for SEOUL music swards?! ‼️
Based on what?!

Are the jokes writing themselves now?? 😳😳 https://t.co/iYczCTta4y
— Shay 🥢(Yoongi Maniac) (@sugattechnology) November 5, 2023

how tf is d-day not here???? what are the criteria to be nominated for these award shows?? https://t.co/ONOjOgwyvZ
— 🥢 (@acegustdz) November 5, 2023

This is a fraud, D-DAY has good reviews, hailed the best debut of a k solo artist, what is this shit?
Having everything an album needs, produced, co-written and performed by Agust D, taking all the credits.

SEOUL MUSIC AWARDS RIGGED
D-DAY DESERVES BETTER
AGUST D DESERVES BETTER https://t.co/T2bytDpRZJ
— 夜 i 🤍 yoongi (@yorustd) November 5, 2023

Does anyone know why D-Day and Indigo was not nominated. I know Indigo was released last year but the vinyl has been released this year.
— TintinSnowy 7=1 (@tintin_snowy83) November 5, 2023

Twitter Error

dday not being nominated already tells me this award show is a joke lmao https://t.co/WiwSKF2OW8
— abi💙 (@yoonluvssme) November 5, 2023

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Meanwhile, some ARMYs decided to focus their energy on voting the members. They were also conflicted in choosing one BTS winner for each category since all four members gave their all this 2023.

Here's what they said:

It is unfortunate the members have to compete against each other because I want to vote for all of them 😩
— OT⁷ ⟭⟬ ANG -NOONA #방탄소년단 (@angleeyze) November 5, 2023

I can't do it. I won't be able to live with myself. I guess vote for each of them/each day??
— Suz⁷ 💜아포방포💜 (@SC110604) November 5, 2023

On September 16, Y Global Music officially announced that the 33rd Seoul Music Awards will be held on January 2, 2024, at the Rajamangala National Stadium, in Bangkok.

THE 33rd SEOUL MUSIC AWARDS in BANGKOK

Are you ready?!

🗓 Jan 2, 2024 (6PM)
📍 Rajamangala National Stadium

Ticketing : Oct 7, 2023 (SAT) 10AM
🔗 https://t.co/i8JUYAfTQu

Stay tuned for artist lineup and more details 🔜#SMAinbkk #33rdSeoulMusicAwardsinBKK #서울가요대상… pic.twitter.com/IXJf9dWphE
— Y GLOBAL MUSIC (@yglobalmusic) September 16, 2023