Suga was accused of lying due to misreporting after being caught riding an electric scooter while intoxicated. JTBC’s misreporting led to false perceptions, further intensifying accusations against Suga. However, evidence later proved that Suga was not lying, but the damage to his reputation persisted.
Suga Incident and Accusations of Lying
On the night of August 6th, Suga was caught by the police while riding an electric scooter under the influence in Hannam-dong, Seoul. His actions violated the Road Traffic Act. Following this, both BIGHIT MUSIC and Suga issued apologies. However, these statements were met with accusations of false explanations, leading to severe public criticism and even calls for Suga’s departure from BTS. Yet, later evidence suggested that Suga did not lie.
Misreporting and Suga’s Response to the Alleged Lies
According to BIGHIT MUSIC’s statement, Suga was riding an electric kickboard while intoxicated and wearing a helmet on his way home on the night of the 6th. He fell while parking after traveling about 500 meters. The statement also emphasized that no injuries or property damage occurred, and Suga returned home under police supervision. Suga’s apology echoed this, admitting that he underestimated the situation and violated traffic laws. He fell while parking the kickboard near his home, leading to a breathalyzer test that resulted in license cancellation and a fine.
Accusations of Suga Lying: A Result of Misreporting
Suga was accused of lying for several reasons. Let’s look at three first. First, he claimed to have fallen while parking near his home. Second, he stated that he was on his way home. Third, he mentioned traveling only 500 meters. Fourth, he was accused of lying by referring to his vehicle as an electric kickboard rather than a scooter. Lastly, it was alleged that he lied about consuming only one beer, despite his blood alcohol level being 0.227%.
JTBC’s Misreporting and the False Accusations of Suga Lying
These accusations were largely due to JTBC’s misreporting. JTBC aired misleading footage of someone else riding an electric scooter, making it seem as though it was Suga. This led the public to mistakenly believe that Suga had traveled far in the wrong direction before falling. However, JTBC admitted their error and issued an apology on August 16th. Later, CCTV footage revealed that Suga did indeed fall near his home, confirming that his statements about the incident were true.
Misreporting Clarified: Suga’s Vehicle and the Lies Debunked
Next, we consider the fourth and fifth reasons for accusations against Suga. It is true that Suga was riding an electric scooter. Korean law distinguishes between scooters and kickboards based on speed. Vehicles capable of speeds over 25 km/h are classified as electric scooters. Suga’s vehicle could reach speeds of up to 30 km/h, making it legally a scooter. However, it was later revealed that the vehicle resembled a kickboard but had a seat, so it’s difficult to accuse Suga of intentionally lying.
Public Perception of Suga Amid Misreporting
Lastly, some claimed that Suga lied about drinking only one beer, but Suga never made such a statement. Nowhere in the apologies issued by BIGHIT MUSIC or Suga does the phrase “one beer” appear. This misinformation also originated from early media reports. Despite the emerging evidence that Suga did not lie, public reaction remains cold. This is because the initial misreporting by JTBC left a lasting impression on the public. The misleading video circulated widely on social media, while JTBC’s apology received little attention. BIGHIT MUSIC and Suga must respond effectively to navigate through this crisis.
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The media behaved dishonorably. They reported things that were not factual. They need to apologize sincerely. Suga accepted responsibility and made it clear he should not have done what he did. I believed him from the beginning.