CCTV footage shows BTS's Suga riding a foldable electric scooter while drunk.

On August 7, JTBC's 'Newsroom' reported that BTS's Suga, currently serving as a social service worker, was investigated by police for drunk driving.

The footage from around 11 PM on August 6 shows Suga riding an electric scooter in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. According to 'Newsroom,' "Suga arrived near his home and fell while parking. A patrolling police officer, smelling alcohol, took him to the station for a sobriety test. The police found Suga with the scooter and his blood alcohol level was high enough for license cancellation."

Suga apologized on August 7, saying, "I drank at dinner last night and rode an electric scooter home. I didn't realize riding it drunk was illegal because it was a short distance. I fell while parking at my house, and a nearby officer tested me, leading to license cancellation and a fine. Although there were no damaged facilities or victims, I take full responsibility and sincerely apologize to everyone."

His agency, Big Hit Music, added, "Suga rode the scooter home while wearing a helmet. He fell after traveling about 500 meters, and a nearby officer tested him, resulting in a fine and license cancellation. We apologize for the artist's inappropriate behavior. He will face appropriate disciplinary actions from his workplace for causing social disruption as a social service worker."

'Newsroom' reported that the vehicle Suga was riding is a foldable electric scooter, with a top speed of 30 km/h. It's classified as a personal mobility device like an electric kickboard, subject to license suspension or cancellation and fines for drunk driving.

If the scooter's speed or engine displacement is higher, the penalty can be a fine of up to 10 million won or imprisonment for up to two years.

Amid the controversy, the Military Manpower Administration stated, "If a social service worker commits a crime outside of working hours, there is no secondary disciplinary action after civilian legal punishment."

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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