Korean Media Accused of ‘Hunting’ Suga Over Drunk Driving, France Responds Harshly

Despite being a member of the globally renowned band BTS, 31-year-old Min Yoongi, also known as Suga, has been accused of riding an electric scooter while under the influence. However, the media’s aggressive and sensationalized coverage of the incident has sparked criticism from French media.

On the 22nd (local time), the French weekly Paris Match published an online article titled “False Reports and Pressures… What’s Happening with BTS’s Suga?”which criticized the current situation.

According to the publication, Suga has been consistently targeted by Korean media in recent weeks. They have questioned his actions, stating that he admitted to recklessly riding an electric scooter. While the dangers of riding such a scooter in the city cannot be denied, it is difficult to comprehend why journalists are continuously being so aggressive.

Earlier, there were reports from certain media sources containing inaccurate information regarding Suga’s suspension from his military duty following his drunk driving incident. This has sparked worries that the media’s behavior could be perceived as being too extreme and unjust. Paris Match has brought attention to this matter.

Moreover, reports indicate that international fans are not primarily worried about Suga’s drunk driving incident. One viewpoint expressed was, “It would be challenging for HYBE to justify to the U.S., a country known for its focus on celebrity culture and controversies, why they would have to disband the world’s biggest group over a minor scooter incident.”

The media also highlighted that Korea holds celebrities to extremely high moral standards, citing the passing of Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun in January as an example.

At the same time, Suga accepted the accusations of operating a scooter while under the influence of alcohol during his interrogation by the police on the afternoon of the 23rd.

The source for this news is from nate.