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BTS’ SUGA’s DUI controversy: Police clarifies rapper’s electric scooter had seat; it was not kickboard
In the recent DUI case involving BTS’ SUGA, the police confirmed that the idol was driving an electric scooter and not a kickback when he was in the accident. Know more!
On August 7, media outlets reported that BTS' SUGA is under investigation by the police for operating an electric scooter after consuming alcohol. There was some confusion about whether he was riding an electric scooter or a kickboard. However, the police have since clarified the situation, confirming that it was indeed an electric scooter.
According to the police, SUGA was found alone on the streets on the night of August 6 after riding the electric scooter. Nearby police patrols assisted him and took him to a local police station. There was some confusion among netizens and fans regarding whether the BTS member was using an electric scooter or a kickboard, as different media outlets reported both terms. An updated news article later clarified that it was an electric scooter with a seat.
This is the difference between an electric scooter and a kickboard.
As one can see they are two very different things. The police clarified that SUGA was riding an electric scooter with a saddle, which should be accurately described as such. In South Korea, electric scooters are subject to the same traffic regulations as cars and can only be rented with a valid license due to safety concerns.
Soon after, BIGHIT MUSIC released a statement addressing the situation and apologizing on behalf of SUGA. In their detailed letter, the company provided additional information about the incident. According to BIGHIT MUSIC, the incident involving SUGA actually occurred two days earlier, on August 6, 2024. SUGA was riding an electric scooter after consuming alcohol. He was wearing a helmet and was on his way home when he fell while parking the scooter in front of his house after traveling approximately 500 meters.
After hearing the commotion, police officers arrived to assist SUGA and noticed that he appeared tipsy. They conducted a sobriety test using a breathalyzer and promptly revoked his license. SUGA was then taken to the police station, where he was fined. Following the official procedures, the police escorted him back to his home. The statement also confirmed that no property damage or personal injury resulted from the incident.
Lastly, the company apologized for the artist's inappropriate behavior and acknowledged that SUGA, as a public service worker, would face disciplinary action from his employer.
SUGA was enlisted in the South Korean military as a public service worker on September 22, 2023, and is expected to be discharged around 2025. Before his enlistment, he released his debut solo album, D-DAY, on April 21, 2023, under his producer name, August D.
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