BTS's SUGA has been sent to prosecutors for drunk driving after being caught riding an electric scooter while intoxicated.
August/30/2024 14:47
SUGA of BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) has been sent to the prosecution. The Seoul Yongsan Police Station sent SUGA to the Seoul Western District Prosecutor's Office today (30th) afternoon for suspected violation of the Road Traffic Act (drunk driving). SUGA was found driving an electric scooter in a drunken state around 11:15 PM on the 6th of this month near his home, by patrolling police officers. At the time of the arrest, it was reported that his blood alcohol concentration exceeded the license revocation level (0.08% or more) at 0.227%. He appeared at the Seoul Yongsan Police Station on the 23rd, underwent about three hours of investigation, and reportedly admitted to all charges. At that time, SUGA bowed his head towards the press and said, "I sincerely apologize for causing many wounds and disappointments with my wrong actions." - BTS's SUGA releases handwritten apology... Suspected drunk driving on electric scooter "I tarnished the name of BTS" - BTS's SUGA returns home after over three hours of investigation at the police... Apologizes again in front of the press.
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