BTS member Suga under investigation for drunk driving on electric scooter

The Seoul Yongsan Police Station announced on August 7th that they are conducting an investigation into BTS member Suga for allegedly violating the Road Traffic Act through drunk driving.

The police reported that Suga had been riding an electric scooter while intoxicated in Yongsan-gu the previous day and was later found falling by himself.

Upon witnessing Suga’s fall, a police officer offered assistance and detected the scent of alcohol. As a result, they escorted him to a nearby district police station.

In March, Suga began his military service by enlisting in the Nonsan Training Center in Chungnam. He is currently fulfilling his duties as a social service worker and is expected to be discharged in June 2025.

Only individuals who are at least 16 years old and possess a motor license or higher license are permitted to use electric scooters. It is mandatory for electric scooter riders to wear a helmet and they are prohibited from riding with a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.03% or above.