BTS‘s Suga was caught operating an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol on August 6, 2024. This was later confirmed by a breathalyzer test showing a 0.08% alcohol level which resulted in his license being revoked and a fine. Alongside the company’s statement, Suga personally apologized for the incident on Weverse.
Despite the seriousness of the issue in South Korea, many international fans have been downplaying the situation. From an international perspective, riding an electric scooter, whether intoxicated or not, doesn’t seem to be seen as a significant concern.
It was later confirmed by the South Korean police handling the matter that the personal mobility device that Suga had been operating, was not just a kickboard with a lone panel, but it had a seat. According to the police’s statement, “it would be a more accurate description to call it an electronic scooter.”
For reference, kickboards with lone panels are often easily rented out on the street and look like this.
The police’s description puts Suga’s device closer to the below.
Just how serious is Suga’s incident? According to the South Korean law, there are two possibilities. If his device ends up being categorized as a device with an internal engine, it will be treated the same as a drunk driving incident involving a car, and will be handled as such by the law. Not only will his license have been revoked, but he could also end up being charged and punishable by law, in accordance with the traffic rule violations for cars. On the other hand, if his device is investigated and categorized as an electric kickboard, the case will end with him only facing a fine of ₩100,000 KRW (about $72.80 USD) and have his license revoked.
Suga’s case is currently still under investigation by the police. Stay tuned for more updates!
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