Update on Suga DUI: Police close trial against BTS member, case forwarded to prosecutor – “No license plate was required for the scooter”

BTS member SugaThe ill-fated electric scooter “did not need a license plate,” police said. The South Korean rapper, who appeared for initial questioning at Yongsan police station last week, is accused of drunk driving.

Police update on Suga’s drunk driving case

Accordingly koreabooYongsan police told Korean media that the investigation into Suga's case had been completed and there would be no further proceedings. TV-ChonsenThe police now expect to forward the K-pop idol's case to the public prosecutor's office this week.

Police investigations also revealed that Suga's electric scooter does not require a license plate, dismissing any claims that the vehicle was under further investigation.

In his first public appearance since being involved in the DUI case, Suga apologized to his fans for the incident that disappointed many, especially the ARMY. After bowing to the media on August 23, he even wrote an apology letter for the incident.

Suga’s drunk driving case

On August 6, Suga was charged with driving an electric scooter on the sidewalk while under the influence of alcohol at around 11:10 p.m. In the video recording released by DongA IlboHe can be seen falling as he attempts to turn left in front of the main gate of the Nine One Hannam apartment complex before being noticed by the police.

Suga, who is currently serving in the military, also faces an internal investigation by the Korean military administration because of his work as a social worker.

Suga published a second apology letter on Weverse. In the handwritten letter, the BTS star expressed regret over the incident.