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BTS' SUGA to appear for police investigation on August 22 in drunk driving case, unlikely to stand for photo line; Report
Reportedly, BTS member SUGA is set to appear for police questioning on August 22 over a drunk driving incident involving an electric scooter. To know more, read on!
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of alcohol consumption and driving under the influence.
According to a recent report by Allkpop on the evening of August 21, BTS member SUGA aka Min Yoongi, is likely to appear before the police on August 22 over the charges related to his recent drunk driving incident involving an electric scooter. After coordinating his schedule in the South Korean military where he is currently serving as a social worker, SUGA will be making a private entry without appearing before the media for a photo op.
The incident in question took place in the Hannam-dong area of Yongsan District, Seoul, late on the night of August 6, when SUGA was reportedly aided by cops while driving home on an electric scooter after having some drinks over dinner with friends during his vacation from the camp.
As per K-media reports, SUGA’s blood alcohol level at the time was 0.227%, a figure that significantly exceeds the legal limit of 0.08%; the threshold for license revocation in South Korea.
Meanwhile, electric scooters, classified as "motorized bicycles" under the Automobile Management Act fall under the category of vehicles, according to the Road Traffic Act as per the South Korean laws. As such, operating one while intoxicated is a criminal offense, and hence SUGA now faces a legal probe.
Previously on August 16, a renowned K-media issued a public apology for misreporting after the aired an incorrect CCTV footage causing unnecessary confusion and chaos in the case. This came after DongA Ilbo on August 14, released a new CCTV footage that showed SUGA unsteadily navigating the sidewalk and falling off his scooter, with the police arriving to assist him, which was also allegedly confirmed by BTS’ label BIGHIT MUSIC.
While SUGA and BIGHIT MUSIC have since addressed the situation, SUGA publicly apologized, taking full responsibility and reflecting on his actions, BIGHIT MUSIC pledged to support him and prevent future incidents.
Amid this, some reports claimed that some flower wreaths were put up in front of the HYBE building demanding SUGA’s withdrawal from BTS over the DUI incident. However, ARMYs have been rallying for support by trending lyrics of SUGA's tracks like Snooze and Nevermind.
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