Police summoned BTS member Suga in DUI scandal

According to South Korean media, police summoned famous music band BTS member Suga in connection with the DUI scandal investigation. Suga’s real name is Min Yoon-gi.

Suga is a 31-year-old rapper against whom law enforcement officials confirmed they are working with Suga’s team to continue with the inquiry. This inquiry comes in the aftermath of the DUI incident on August 6, 2024.

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This incident came to light when Suga reportedly fell off his electric scooter which he was riding near his house in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu. However, when a police officer initially came to him at the accident place to help him, he found him under the influence of alcohol.

When a police officer suspected alcohol on his breath, he sent Suga for an examination. Suga underwent a breathalyzer test which showed alcohol content in his breath was 0.227%.

It was significantly above the legal content which led to his DUI charges. DUI charges refer to the offense of operating, riding, or being in control of a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Apart from alcohol, he also did not qualify as PMD (personal mobility device). PMD refers to vehicles with a maximum speed of 25km/h and a weight under 30 kg.

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Police stated they checked his vehicle which did not meet PMD criteria. Hence, he is facing criminal charges for this offense. He may face fines or imprisonment for these charges depending on the severity of his incident.

His charges may also lead to his sponsorship deals, endorsement cancelation, and driving license suspension. South Korean police reportedly summoned BTS member Suga to Yongsan Police Station this week following his involvement in a DUI controversy.

Suga is currently working as a social service worker at the Nosan Training Centre in South Chungcheong Province where he started his mandatory military service in March. He is on a break from his music career due to his military training which will end on June 2025.