BTS's SUGA Arrives for First Round of Questioning in DUI Case; Apologizes to Fans, Promises to "Diligently Submit to Investigations"

BTS’s SUGA made his first public appearance today after being involved in a DUI Caseearlier this month. As part of the ongoing investigation, he arrived at the Yongsan Police Station, apparently after finishing his public service duties for the day.
Apologizing once again, he made a brief statement to the media. “First of all, I am truly sorry. I am really reflecting on the fact that I have greatly disappointed many fans and many people. I will diligently suffer the consequences of this decision. investigations. Once again, I’m sorry,” Suga told Koreaboo.
On August 7, reports surfaced that BTS member Suga was involved in a drunk driving incident. On August 6, he fell off an electric scooter in front of his home, Nine One Hannam, a luxury resort in Hannam-dong. A patrolling police officer responding to the scene of the fall detected alcohol on Suga and he was taken to the police station for further investigation. It was later reported that the popular idol had a blood alcohol level of 0.227%, leading to further investigation.

After the incident, Suga wrote a excuses Suga, whose real name is Min Yoongi, wrote on Weverse, “It is with a very heavy and sorry heart that I have to come to you with such disappointment. After drinking at dinner last night, I rode an electric scooter home. I violated traffic laws without realizing that I was not allowed to ride an electric scooter while intoxicated due to the mere thought that it was a short distance. While setting up my electric scooter in front of my front door, I fell. A police officer was nearby, and following a breathalyzer test, my license was revoked and I was fined. Although no one was injured or any facilities were damaged in the process, I bow to everyone in apology as this is my responsibility and there is no room for excuses.”
While the other six BTS members are completing their mandatory military service, Suga has been serving as a social service worker and is scheduled to be discharged in June 2025.