A South Korean news channel claimed to have gotten accesss to a CCTV video of a man looking similar to BTS member Suga riding his electric scooter. The BTS rapper came under fire earlier this month after it was revealed that he was drunk while riding a scooter. Suga was found fallen on the ground by a few patrolling officers and was taken to the police station.
A video of the incident was aired by South Korean news agency JTBC. The video confirms the events that unfolded on August 7. It also confirmed the police report that said Suga was riding a scooter with a seat on it. Watch the viral video below:
슈가 거짓말 또 걸림 ‘인도’ 달리다 넘어진거래킥보드도 아니고 스쿠터로 인도를 에휴ㅉ pic.twitter.com/yPu6vW64wp— 수파두파 (@SUPADUPAMY) August 13, 2024
CCTV of Suga's scooter fall reveals he was riding on the side walk, not parking in front of his househttps://t.co/x3v9lAdZPn pic.twitter.com/6epVXb2Hzj— pannchoa (@pannchoa) August 13, 2024
It was reported that the rapper was tested for alcohol content at the police station he was taken and the authorities found 0.227% alcohol in him. As a result, Suga’s licence was revoked. Following the incident, Suga and BigHit Music issued apology statements.
“I am deeply sorry and heavy-hearted to come to you with such disappointing news. Last night, after having drinks at a dinner, I rode an electric scooter to go home. With the complacent thought that it was a short distance and without realizing that using an electric scooter while intoxicated is prohibited, I violated traffic laws,” Suga said.
“While parking the scooter in front of my house, I fell off on my own. A nearby police officer noticed and conducted a breathalyzer test, resulting in my license being revoked and receiving a fine. Although no one was harmed and no property was damaged, this is entirely my responsibility with no excuses. I sincerely apologize to everyone for my actions. I apologize to those who have been hurt by my careless and wrongful behavior, and I will ensure that this does not happen again in the future,” Min Yoongi added.
BigHit Music also issued a statement, apologising on his behalf. The agency revealed Suga’s license has been revoked and he was fined as well. The rapper was escorted back home after the incident. In a statement issued on Weverse, the agency also apologised on behalf of Min Yoongi. For the unversed, South Korean media outlets reported that the rapper has violated the traffic laws of drunk driving with his electric scooter. The rules for electric scooters in South Korea is reportedly similary to that of driving a car.
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