The police appearance of Suga for DUI: Public Reaction and Consequences

Suga of BTS made a police appearance for a DUI involving an electric scooter, apologizing for disappointing many people. The public reaction to Suga’s police appearance and DUI has been sharply divided, with strong opinions both defending and criticizing him. The incident has led to increased scrutiny of Suga, partly due to his past behavior.

Suga’s Police Appearance for DUI Allegations

BTS’s Suga (real name Min Yoon-gi, 31), accused of DUI on an electric scooter, appeared at the police station 17 days after the incident. Suga stated, “I am sorry for causing such a great disappointment.”

Suga Apologizes Sincerely During Police Appearance

Dressed in a black suit, Min arrived at Yongsan Police Station in Seoul at 7:45 PM on the 23rd. He told reporters, “I am deeply sorry. I sincerely reflect on having caused such great disappointment to many fans and people.” Min also struggled to speak for several seconds during this moment.

Suga Avoids Questions After Police Appearance for DUI

Reporters then asked why he did not immediately appear at the police station after the incident. Another reporter asked if he still claimed ignorance about the prohibition of riding an electric scooter under the influence. Suga did not respond to these questions and entered the investigation room. On the same day, Suga appeared at the police station after finishing his regular work as a social service agent.

Details of the DUI Incident Involving Suga

On August 6, around 11:15 PM, Min was riding an electric scooter under the influence near his home in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, when the police caught him. The electric scooter is classified as a ‘vehicle’ under the Road Traffic Act. At the time, his blood alcohol concentration was confirmed to be 0.227%, far exceeding the license revocation threshold of 0.08%.

Divided Reactions in Korean Communities to Suga’s DUI and Police Appearance

When this news broke in Korean communities, people reacted sharply, dividing into opposing views. On the community site theqoo, many users posted critical comments. They generally felt that the reporters’ questions were justified, and most blamed Suga for not answering. This community believes Suga lied in his initial apology statement and continues to criticize him. Even though many people know that JTBC’s video report was false, they remain indifferent to that fact. Once a reporter publishes a false report, it’s often difficult for people to correct their views.

Mixed Reactions from Fans Regarding Suga’s DUI and Police Appearance

Meanwhile, on another community site, Instiz, opinions were split between fans defending Suga and those criticizing him. Many comments argued that DUI is tantamount to attempted murder, so there is no need to sympathize with Suga. The logic was that Suga deserved public embarrassment for his DUI since it was his fault. Some argued that the police did not deliberately create a photo line; it formed naturally as reporters gathered. However, others argued that Suga was being excessively criticized for his wrongdoing.

Some Communities See Suga’s Police Appearance as Overly Harsh

In yet another community, MLBPARK, the dominant opinion was that the criticism against Suga was excessive. Many considered that riding an electric scooter while intoxicated should not warrant such intense criticism. The electric scooter Suga rode was small, with a seat and a top speed of about 30 km/h. CCTV footage showed Suga riding the electric scooter at a pace similar to a running person. Fans defending Suga used this reasoning to argue that the claim of attempted murder was absurdly excessive. Some members of this community even recalled the excessive investigation that led to the tragic suicide of actor Lee Sun-kyun, who was falsely accused of drug use.

Suga Faces Intense Criticism Due to Past Behavior

Suga is currently facing excessive criticism compared to his wrongdoing. The main reason is that he has repeatedly engaged in behavior that Koreans dislike. Suga and his agency, HYBE, need to carefully assess this situation and respond wisely. If not, Suga’s position will become even more difficult.

Suga Likely to Face Criminal Punishment Without Imprisonment

BTS’s Suga is expected to receive criminal punishment for an alcohol-related driving incident involving an electric scooter. Despite his high blood alcohol level, it is unlikely that he will face imprisonment. Instead, Suga will likely receive a significant fine as his criminal punishment.

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