Is BTS’s Suga Facing Unfair Punishment As A Celebrity? Key DUI Details Suggest Not

Police reportedly did not recognize him during the incident.
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This article is part of our coverage of BTS Suga’s DUI Case. You can read more and view the entire timeline here.

The police investigation into Suga’s drunk driving incident has now ended.

BTS‘s Suga is under investigation by the police for operating an electric scooter after drinking. The incident and the police’s response sparked concerns that the case may be blown out of proportion due to Suga’s celebrity status. However, details from the incident suggest otherwise.

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BTS’s Suga | Dispatch

On the night of August 6, Suga fell outside the Nine One Hannam luxury complex in Hannam-dong from the electric scooter he had been driving while intoxicated. An officer who had been patrolling the area approached Suga. Suga was then escorted to a nearby police station for further investigation.

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A breathalyzer test at the police station confirmed that Suga’s blood alcohol level had exceeded the legal limit for driving (0.03%). It had also exceeded the limit for license cancellation (0.08%). In other words, Suga could lose his license as a result of the incident.

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| Dispatch

According to Hankook Ilbo, the police officers involved did not recognize Suga as a member of the globally famous group BTS at the time of the incident. This detail undermines the argument that his celebrity status influenced the handling of the case.

At the time of the incident, none of the officers who responded to the scene realized that the electric scooter driver was a BTS member.

— Hankook Ilbo

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Because of Suga’s popularity, however, the case has been subjected to severe scrutiny online. Some international fans have defended Suga and downplayed the incident due to the fact that he was driving a scooter. In response, some Korean netizens have criticized these fans and condemned Suga’s decision to drive drunk, regardless of the vehicle.

Some fans have suggested the backlash is unwarranted.

Source: Hankook Ilbo

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