BTS rapper Suga is under criminal investigation in a drunk driving case. Several reports emerged claiming that he will be summoned by the Seoul police for questioning on Thursday. Now, as per Korea JoongAng , BTS agency HYBE has issued a statement denying such reports.
(Also Read | Internet reacts as protest trucks with messages demanding Suga's removal from BTS seen in Seoul ) What HYBE said about Suga A HYBE official said, "The summoning schedule that has spread is wrong, and he will not be attending today." The official didn't confirm the summoning date. Several reports on Wednesday evening said that Suga would appear before the police on Thursday but wouldn't answer questions from reporters.
How Suga got involved in drunk driving case On August 6, Suga was investigated for driving an electric scooter after drinking in Seoul's Yongsan District. The incident took place the same day. He was booked and questioned at the Yongsan Police Station on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act.
A breath analyser test revealed that Suga's blood alcohol concentration was at a level warranting license cancellation, which is 0.08 per cent or higher, according to the police. He was let go after the police investigation was complete.
Suga had apologised Following that, Suga "sincerely apologised" to BTS ARMY. He had said that the police had fined him and revoked his license following the incident. Suga, whose real name is Min Yoongi, issued an apology on Weverse, "It is with a very heavy .