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BTS member Suga (real name: Min Yoon-Ki) was caught by police last night(6th August) while driving an electric scooter after drinking alcohol.
After finding Suga lying alone on a road in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, police confirmed that his blood alcohol level was over 0.08%, the level at which his license is revoked, and charged him with violating the Road Traffic Act.
After the incident, Suga issued an official apology through his agency, Big Hit Music, explaining that he had been riding an electric scooter after dinner, thinking it was a short distance, and fell, and that he was unaware that riding an electric scooter after drinking was legally prohibited.
The agency also stated that Suga would be fined and have his license revoked for driving under the influence.
Suga apologized directly via fan community platform Weavers, saying, I’m sorry for the disappointment this incident has caused many of you, and pledged to act more carefully in the future.
Fans have since expressed disappointment and concern, with a variety of reactions to Suga’s responsible behavior.
Currently, Suga is serving as a social service agent after entering the Nonsan Training Center in March, and is expected to be demobilized next June.
The incident occurred during his service period, and police plan to conduct further investigations into the specific circumstances of the incident and what led him to ride an electric scooter after drinking.
Big Hit Music released an official statement on the incident, saying, We deeply apologize for Suga’s misbehavior, and that we will use this as an opportunity to further improve the management and education of our artists.
Depending on the outcome of the police investigation, Suga will face penalties for violating road traffic laws, and together with her agency, she will strive to be accountable to her fans and the public.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of public behavior as a K-pop star.
We will continue to update you on the details of this incident and any follow-up actions. We know that Suga and BTS’ fans care and are concerned about his health and future activities, and we will listen to their voices.
