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BTS' SUGA's alleged DUI: BIGHIT MUSIC shares first response after reports of drunk riding electric scooter
BTS' SUGA reportedly under investigation for drunk driving an electric scooter. His agency BIGHIT MUSIC responded to these reports.
BTS' SUGA is under police investigation for drunk driving an electric scooter. Reports suggest that the idol had fallen down and when the police found him, they smelled alcohol. SUGA's agency, BIGHIT MUSIC officially released a statement regarding the incident that informed that they are currently checking into the reports.
As reported on August 7 by Yonhap News, BTS' SUGA is under police investigation for driving an electrical scooter under the influence of alcohol. His agency BIGHIT MUSIC swiftly responded to the reports. The agency released their statement through iMBC. They responded that they are currently checking the reports regarding SUGA's drunk driving on an electrical scooter.
According to the reports, SUGA fell down while driving the electric kickboard and was found alone at Yongsan-gu on August 6. The police smelt alcohol on him and handed him over to the district's police station. SUGA is being investigated at the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul.
In South Korea, electric kickboards can be rented if one has a licence. The usage of such vehicles is strictly monitored given their nature. Additionally, strict traffic laws such as laws for cars are applied to electric scooters as well.
The police revealed that SUGA was found alone on the street and while a police who was patroling went to help him, they smelt alcohol on him. Hence he was dropped off at the nearest station.
SUGA is currently fulfilling his mandatory military service. He entered the training centre in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do in March 2023 to receive basic military training and is currently a social service worker. Personnel at this post work from 9 to 6 and can return home after the day's work.
BTS members RM, J-Hope, V, Jimin and Jungkook are also currently serving in the military. The eldest member Jin was discharged earlier this June. SUGA is expected to be discharged in June 2025.
SUGA: Agust D Tour D-DAY, the movie was released in theatres on April 13. The film focuses on his concert as Agust D. Within 10 days of release, the film surpassed USD 10 million in revenue.
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