As previously reported, SUGA was found by police after falling over on an electric scooter in the Hannam-dong area of Seoul.
After police discerned the star was drinking and driving, he was brought to a police station, where he was tested to have an alcohol blood level of 0.227%. The percentage is reportedly the highest tested in a celebrity DUI incident. Police have stated he will face a criminal investigation for operating an electric scooter drunk, which is considered the same as operating a car under South Korean law. SUGA and BIGHIT MUSIC have since released formal apologies.
On August 23, Yonhap News released new CCTV footage of Suga driving his electric scooter.
Korean Netizens commented
- It looks so dangerous, staggering.
- It's a good thing there was no accident.
- Look at him staggering. Oh my... How can someone in that position think of drinking and driving?
- It's really lucky that no one was killed.
- This guy is seriously crazy. Wow!!!!
- Why are you driving so recklessly like that?
- It's a blessing in disguise that no one was hit.
- This is so frustrating. I really need you to quit quickly.
- You should just quit the group, thinking you're alive and well. You're completely drunk and staggering around, you crazy person.