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august 20, 2024

BTS' SUGA DUI case: 10 key moments so far

Pujya Doss

Entertainment

 On August 7, 2024, Yonhap reported that SUGA was under investigation for DUI after being found alone on the streets, having fallen from an electric kickboard

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Initial Report

 SUGA’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was found to be over 0.08%, leading to the revocation of his driver’s license

Breathalyzer Test

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Police Investigation

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 SUGA issued a public apology on Weverse, expressing regret for his actions

Public Apology

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Initial CCTV footage aired by JTBC was later claimed to be incorrect, leading to further scrutiny

CCTV Footage Controversy

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 DongA Ilbo released new footage, which was confirmed to be the correct one

Correct Footage Released

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The police confirmed that SUGA’s driver’s license was officially revoked due to the high BAC level

License Revocation

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 There was significant public and fan backlash, with some calling for SUGA’s withdrawal from BTS

Public Backlash

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Discussions arose about how this incident might affect SUGA’s mandatory military service

Military Service Impact

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The case is still under investigation, with potential legal consequences pending

Ongoing Legal Proceedings

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