Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding BTS member Suga's recent scooter accident, a new CCTV footage released by DongA Ilbo confirms his involvement in the incident. The video, captured on August 6, shows Suga riding an electric scooter near the main gate of the Nine One Hannam apartment complex around 11:10 PM. While navigating a turn, Suga toppled over but quickly recovered, picking up his scooter.
Police officers nearby approached him following the fall. This footage contradicts an earlier report by JTBC, which depicted a different vehicle and route, showing someone speeding towards Namsan. BigHit Music, BTS’s agency, has now confirmed that the person in the newly surfaced footage is indeed Suga.
In response to growing speculation and protests calling for Suga’s removal from BTS, HYBE, the parent company of BigHit Music, has firmly dismissed these rumours. Citing a report from YTN, Koreaboo revealed that HYBE stated, "Talk of Suga leaving BTS is nonsense. We will apologize and work harder to resolve the conflict among fans.
" The incident, which took place last week, occurred as Suga was returning home under the influence of alcohol. The rapper was found by police lying on the ground alone after falling off his scooter in the Yongsan district of Seoul. Following the incident, both Suga and BigHit Music issued apologies to fans through statements on Weverse.
Despite the controversy, HYBE's statement has reassured fans that Suga’s position in BTS remains secure, and e.