BTS Suga DUI Case: K-Pop Rapper Fined for Drunk Driving, Summary Indictment Issued by Seoul Prosecutors
Seoul prosecutors have charged BTS Suga with drunk driving, issuing a summary indictment. The charges stem from an incident on August 6, where Suga was found with high blood alcohol level after falling from his electric scooter.
BTS Suga has been indicted on drunk driving charges after riding an electric scooter, according to Koreaboo. On Tuesday (September 10), Seoul’s Western District Prosecution Office served him with a summary indictment, which means the rapper will likely avoid a full trial and face a fine, though the exact amount is still undisclosed. Suga's DUI case occurred on August 6 near his Hannam-dong home, where police found him after he fell from the scooter while intoxicated. His blood alcohol level was shockingly high at 0.227%, far exceeding the legal limit of 0.08%, resulting in his immediate booking under the Road Traffic Act. BTS Suga DUI Case: Min Yoongi Apologises to ARMY and Members on Weverse, Says ‘I Am Sorry for Hurting You’.
What Is Summary Indictment?
Summary Indictment is a legal process where the court issues a fine based on a written review without needing a formal trial. If both the individual and the court accept the decision without any appeal.
Legal Repercussions and Summary Indictment
Under Korean law, a blood alcohol concentration of 0.2% or higher can lead to severe consequences, including imprisonment ranging from two to five years, or fines between 10 million and 20 million won (approximately USD 7,500 to USD 15,000). With Suga’s level far exceeding this threshold, the Seoul Western District Prosecutor’s Office moved forward with a summary indictment. This process allows the court to review the case through written documents, often used when the facts are undisputed and the individual shows remorse. BTS Suga DUI Case: Min Yoongi’s Licence Plate Issue Clarified, Seoul Prosecutors Take Over Without Detention.
For many, the news of Suga’s indictment is a harsh reminder that even those in the spotlight can stumble. However, his choice to take responsibility offers a glimpse of hope for the future as he works to rebuild trust with the ARMY and reflect on the lessons of this unfortunate incident.
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