BTS’ SUGA aka Min Yoongi is facing serious trouble following a recent DUI (driving under the influence) incident where his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was reported to be more than seven times the legal limit. On August 9, Yongsan Police Station disclosed that SUGA’s BAC was an eye-watering 0.227% while he was riding an electric scooter. Despite SUGA’s claim to the police that he had only enjoyed a glass of beer, the reported BAC suggests he may have had significantly more. This stark discrepancy between his account and the BAC level has raised questions about the true extent of his alcohol consumption. BTS Star Suga Apologises After Licence Revoked for Drunk Driving Incident.

In South Korea, the legal BAC limit for drivers is 0.03%. If someone is caught with a BAC of 0.08% or higher, they could face fines of between 5 million won (USD 3,664 ) and 10 million won (USD 7,329 ), or even a prison term of 1 to 5 years, depending on how far over the limit they are. A BAC of over 0.2% brings the potential fine up to between 10 million won and 20 million won (USD 14,640) and a prison sentence of 2 to 5 years. The police have yet to decide whether SUGA’s driver's licence will be revoked, which would prevent him from obtaining a new one for a year. Big Hit Music Responds to Suga’s Drunk Driving Scooter Incident, Apologise for the ‘Inappropriate Behaviour’ – View Statement.

Big Hit Music Releases Official Statement on BTS’ SUGA Electric Scooter Incident

The news has stirred up controversy, particularly after BIGHIT MUSIC faced criticism for allegedly downplaying the incident by pointing out that SUGA was riding an electric scooter rather than driving a car. The label has since apologised. There is still some confusion about whether SUGA was on an electric scooter or a kickboard, and questions remain about his potential punishment. However, under South Korean law, riding an electric scooter drunk is treated as driving a car, so SUGA is set to face a criminal investigation.

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