"He's so cute": Fans swoon as "Yoongi marry me" comments return during BTS live prompting Suga's unexpected reply

On December 16, 2025, BTS surprised fans by appearing on a live broadcast with all seven members. The group went live on Weverse directly from their dance rehearsal studio, hosting two short live sessions that lasted approximately 2 minutes and 12 minutes.

During the broadcast, the members shared that the live was unplanned and that they decided to connect with fans spontaneously while rehearsing. As the members sat together, j-hope took charge of reading comments from viewers.

During the live, he noticed a familiar fan comment and pointed it out, saying that “Yoongi marry me” comments were still appearing consistently. This led to a brief exchange among the members.

Taehyung commented that the phrase had become outdated. Jimin added to the exchange by joking that Yoongi should have at least one person in his heart by now.

RM followed by joking that Yoongi might have already signed marriage papers without the group knowing. During the exchange, Suga, aka Yoongi, appeared amused yet unfazed, before briefly replying,

“uh… marry me,”

The rapper’s response not only made the members burst into laughter during the live, but clips of the exchange also spread rapidly across social media afterward. Fans reacted by sharing their thoughts and revisiting the long-running inside joke. Soon after, the phrase “Yoongi marry me” began trending on X, recording more than 10,000 mentions.

The phrase has been a recurring part of BTS live comments and fan interactions on social media since before the group enlisted for military service in 2022. It has remained an ongoing inside joke among BTS, ARMY, and Suga since around 2020–2021O.

After the live on December 16, fans expressed emotional reactions, noting that despite the passage of time and BTS returning from military service, the dynamic between the group and fans remains unchanged. Several fans also focused on Yoongi’s reaction during the live. One fan commented,

"Members reading comment, "Hyung, 'Yoongi marry me' continues to keep coming up" and look at his shy smile he's so cute"

Several viewers described his expression as "adorable", with some suggesting that he appeared to be blushing while responding to the moment.

Some fans noted that BTS’s group dynamic remained consistent over time. They highlighted that the phrase continued to amuse the other members as well as Yoongi’s reaction of shy smile remained unchanged. Others pointed out that following the rapper’s 2024 DUI case, the comment took on added significance, serving as a reminder that fans continue to support and care for him just as much as before.

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BTS reflect on comeback preparations, share 2026 anticipation, and promise more live interactions with fans

The live broadcast began with the members dancing to several of their older tracks, before RM formally greeted viewers with the group’s familiar introduction, “Hi, we are BTS!”

Throughout the live, the members engaged in light conversation and casual teasing among each other. They also shared updates about their current schedules and preparation process with the fans.

They explained that their days were largely spent practicing in preparation for their upcoming comeback while their evenings were usually reserved for gathering together to talk and spend time as a group. RM commented on how meaningful it felt for the group to be together again, working collectively in the same space.

BTS members during the live (Image via Weverse/BTS)

Some members acknowledged feeling impatient and slightly frustrated, noting that they were eager to move forward and officially began their next comeback preparations. The group shared their anticipation for 2026, expressing that they were looking forward to what lies ahead. BTS admitted that the waiting period in 2025 has felt longer and more challenging than they initially expected.

The members also took time to share New Year’s greetings with fans, expressed their gratitude. During the live, RM additionally mentioned that he has recently obtained his driver’s licence, describing it as a personal achievement.

The group concluded by stating their intention to go live more frequently. They discussed the idea of setting a specific time to connect with fans again, suggesting that they may plan another live broadcast toward the end of the year or at the beginning of the next year.

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BTS is currently preparing to return with a major group comeback planned for spring 2026. The release will be their first full-length album as a complete group in nearly six years, since the launch of their anthology album Proof. Following the album’s release, the group is also expected to embark on a global tour.

Edited by Adrija Chakraborty