BTS rapper Suga has been facing massive backlash over his DUI controversy that took place in Seoul last week. A member of the K-pop supergroup, who has taken a break from music to complete his mandatory military service, was caught driving under the influence by police authorities after he fell from an e-scooter. The idol subsequently failed a breathalyser test which showed he was over the blood-alcohol limit.
The Haegeum rapper has since publicly apologized for his ‘wrongful behaviour’ admitting to violating the traffic rule. Suga revealed he got his license revoked and was also fined for the misdemeanor. Subsequently, his management agency also issued a public statement about the DUI incident, reassuring fans the K-pop idol would be subjected to necessary punishment.
However, several discrepancies in their statements have been brought to light since. Netizens have accused HYBE of downplaying the incident as they initially claimed the BTS rapper was using an electric kickboard, a less powerful electric scooter, with a maximum speed of less than 25 kmh. It later emerged that he had been reportedly riding a fully-equipped e-scooter with a saddle that can reach speeds of 30 kmh.
The wreaths demanding BTS SUGA to leave the team are increasing. Some ARMYs are boycotting in front of HYBE building by sending wreaths. #BTS #SUGA pic.
twitter.com/kylW8rsTRX — KoreadeoK (@koreadeok) August 13, 2024 With severe online criticism, many also sent condolence flowers outside HYBE headq.