A few hours ago, fans were ѕнσ¢кed by the news that SUGA was arrested by the ρσℓι¢є for driving after using alcohol. This news quickly spread across social media and received many negative comments.
A few minutes later, SUGA and HYBE themselves gave an official response to the news. Through SUGA and HYBE's responses, fans were able to clarify the incident as well as update the latest situation about the superstar.
Here is what SUGA and HYBE said in their latest announcement:
On this day, ARMYs definitely want to hear and see images of BTS members performing their military service more than anyone else. However, receiving such negative news about SUGA is not what ARMYs are looking forward to.
On the morning of August 7, кσяєαn media reported that SUGA was being investigated by the ρσℓι¢є after falling while driving an electric motorbike while drunk. The incident reportedly took place last night (August 6). SUGA was found drunk and collapsed alone on the streets of Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu while riding an electric scooter. When a nearby ρσℓι¢є officer came to help the fallen person, he smelled alcohol and handed him over to the nearby ρσℓι¢є station.
Although there were no injuries or property damage to the second person, the Seoul Yongsan Police Station announced that they had prosecuted and investigated SUGA for violating the Road Traffic Act (drunken driving). Later, the ρσℓι¢є breath test results confirmed that SUGA's вℓσσ∂ alcohol concentration was over 0.08%, which is the level at which his license would be revoked.
As soon as the news was revealed, кσяєαn netizens expressed disappointment and criticized SUGA for his behavior. Meanwhile, fans are extremely worried and want to know about SUGA's condition as well as his or HYBE's response. A few minutes later, the superstar himself and his management company spoke up to clarify the incident.
Specifically, SUGA posted a long post on the Weverse fan community, admitting his mistake and expressing his regret for causing the incident. He wrote: "Hello, I'm SUGA. I feel very heavy and sorry to come to you with disappointment. After drinking at the dinner table last night, I got home on an electric kickboard. He violated the road traffic laws without realizing that he could not use an electric kickboard when he was drunk due to the comfortable idea of being close to him. In the process of setting up an electric kickboard at the front door of the house, I fell alone, and there was a ρσℓι¢є officer around me, so I took a breath test and found that my license was revoked and a fine was imposed. There were no people or facilities damaged in this process, but I would like to bow down and apologize to everyone because it is my inexcusable responsibility. I apologize to everyone who has been hurt by my careless and wrong behavior, and I will be more careful with my actions so that this does not happen in the future."
Similarly, HYBE also made a public announcement about the incident. HYBE's representative wrote: "Hello. This is Big Hit Music. We apologize for the α¢¢ι∂єит involving BTS member SUGA's electric scooter. On Tuesday night (June 6), SUGA used an electric scooter while wearing a helmet while returning home after drinking alcohol. After traveling about 500 meters, he fell while parking, and was given a ticket and license revocation as a result of a sobriety test by ρσℓι¢є officers who were nearby. The incident did not result in any personal injury or property damage, and he returned home under ρσℓι¢є escort. We apologize for the disappointment this artist's inappropriate behavior caused many of you. As a social service worker, he will receive appropriate disciplinary action from his employer for his behavior. We will be more careful to prevent this from happening in the future. Thank you."
In the latest news, SUGA was found to have returned home after completing the ρσℓι¢є investigation last night. As fans know, SUGA is performing his military service as a social worker. Social workers are allowed to return home after finishing their work schedule. That's why SUGA was found driving "freely" in Yongsan and the incident happened yesterday!
