Yongsan police complete investigation into Suga's drunk driving case; prosecutors will take over soon – reports | K-pop movie news

Yongsan Police have provided an important update on BTS” Suga's drunk driving case reveals that the Investigation is completed and the case is forwarded to Prosecutors within a week. The investigation began when Suga was found drunk on the scooter on August 6, which led to widespread media coverage and public attention. On August 26, TV Chosun reported that police had concluded that no further investigation was needed. They also addressed and clarified another point of contention, namely that the scooter Suga was riding did not require a license plate, which settled some of the surrounding controversy.
The case took another turn on August 23, when Suga appeared at the Yongsan Police Station for questioning. During his appearance, he bowed to the assembled media and publicly apologized, expressing regret over the incident. In addition, Suga posted a second apology on Weverse, addressing his fans and supporters directly. Although initial reports indicated that Suga would appear at the station on August 22, this information was later corrected.
Suga's legal representation is being handled by the same lawyer who previously handled former Super Junior member Kangin's drunk driving case. This lawyer, known for specializing in criminal cases in the entertainment industry, also handled Kangin's legal matters following his 2016 drunk driving incident in which he crashed into a street lamp. Kangin was fined 7 million KRW and decided not to appeal the verdict.
Following the charge of driving under the influence of alcohol, Suga was officially charged under the Road Traffic Act. His driver's license was revoked and he was fined. Suga admitted the wrongdoing and stated that he was unaware of the legal aspects of using scooters while under the influence of alcohol. Despite his admission, he has publicly apologized to his fans and stated that he will do better in the future.
Suga is currently serving his mandatory military service in South Korea as a civil servant. He began his service on September 22, 2023, and completed basic training at the Nonsan Training Center in Chungcheongnam-do. As part of his job, he works from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is allowed to return home after his shift. SUGA is scheduled to be discharged from military service in June 2025.