Suga of BTS undergoes first questioning on drunk driving


Suga from the K-pop group BTS arrived at the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul at around 7:45 p.m. on Friday to face questioning related to allegations of drunk driving on an electric scooter. He expressed deep remorse for disappointing his fans and the public, and pledged to cooperate with the investigation. When asked by reporters about the delay in reporting to the police station and the accuracy of his claim to have consumed only one beer, Suga did not respond and proceeded into the police station. The police have reported that Suga is accused of operating an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol on August 6 in the Hanam-dong area of Yongsan District. His blood alcohol concentration at the time was measured at 0.227 percent, well above the legal threshold for license suspension. The police are investigating the circumstances of the incident, including his alcohol consumption and the route he took while under the influence. There are also concerns about his attempt to downplay the severity of the offense in his public apology by using the term "electric kick scooter" instead of "electric scooter." As Suga is currently fulfilling his mandatory military duty as a social service worker, the Military Manpower Administration plans to conduct an on-site inspection to ensure his compliance with military service regulations. The inspection will include checking for any special treatment or illegal activities at the organization where Suga is serving. Details of the inspection will not be disclosed to the public.


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