BTS’ SUGA to Face Police Investigation Over Drunk Driving Incident
BTS’ SUGA is making headlines as he is set to be summoned by the police for further investigation into a drunk driving incident involving an electric scooter. On August 6, SUGA reportedly fell off his electric scooter near his residence in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu. A nearby patrol officer noticed his intoxicated state and administered a sobriety test. Initial reports indicated a blood alcohol content (BAC) ranging between 0.08% to 0.2%, with later footage suggesting a BAC of 0.2275—substantially over South Korea's legal limit.
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Key Highlights:
Incident Overview: BTS’ SUGA will be summoned by the police for further investigation into a drunk driving incident involving an electric scooter on August 6.
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC): Initial reports showed a BAC between 0.08% to 0.2%, while later footage indicated a BAC of 0.2275, significantly above the legal limit in South Korea.
Police Investigation: Yongsan Police Station in Seoul is coordinating SUGA’s formal appearance to gather more details and obtain a formal statement.
According to the latest updates, Yongsan Police Station in Seoul is coordinating SUGA’s formal appearance to gather more details and obtain a formal statement. Initial investigations were hampered by SUGA’s intoxicated condition, which did not allow for a thorough inquiry at the time of the incident.
BIGHIT MUSIC, BTS’ agency, promptly addressed the situation, confirming SUGA was under the influence while riding the electric scooter. The incident has stirred significant media attention and could lead to criminal charges comparable to those for driving a car under the influence.
As the situation unfolds, SUGA’s upcoming police interview will be crucial in determining the final outcome of this case.
