This article is part of our coverage of BTS Suga’s DUI Case. You can read more and ‘s is under investigation for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) at the Yongsan Police Station. Here’s a full breakdown of what happened between August 6, 2024 (KST), when Suga operated his electric vehicle home, and now, as the latest developments are being reported.
The Initial Report For the first time on August 7, 2024 (KST), around 11:50 AM, South Korean news outlet reported that BTS‘s Suga was being investigated by the Yongsan Police Station for driving while under the influence of alcohol. This initial report shared basic information about the incident, including that Suga was found on the night of August 6, 2024 (KST). The police, who had been patrolling the area, spotted him, approached him to help him up, smelled alcohol on him, and took him to the nearest police station.
In this initial report, Yonhap used the phrase the Korean equivalent of an electric scooter, to identify the mobile vehicle that was operated. Based on this language, it was assumed that the electric kickboard in question looked like this: It was noted that in South Korea, electric kickboards are available for rent with a driver’s license. Given their dangerous qualities, their use is closely monitored, and riders are expected to follow traffic laws applicable to car drivers.
The Follow-Up Reports Following the initial report, another South Korean news outlet, , shared the latest updates from the .