BTS member Suga is facing renewed scrutiny from netizens after the release of new CCTV footage related to his recent drunk driving incident. The incident, which initially shocked fans and the general public, has taken a new turn as the footage released by Yonhap News on August 13, 2024, contradicts some details of Suga’s earlier statements.
Previously, reports indicated that Suga was found collapsed in Hannam-dong, with a police officer noting the scent of alcohol and taking him to the nearest station for testing. The results revealed a blood alcohol content of 0.227%, which is notably high, especially for a public figure. Additionally, it was found that the electric scooter he was riding did not meet the criteria for an electric kickboard, which subjected him to the same regulations as those governing cars.
“As such, I violated traffic rules. I parked in front of the main gates to my home, and in that process, I fell over by myself. Police was nearby, and through the results of a breathalyzer test, my license was revoked and I paid a fine.” — Suga
Netizens Question the Accuracy of Suga’s Apology
The new footage from Yonhap News shows Suga’s vehicle cruising unsteadily on the pedestrian path along the main road before he fell. This scene has led many to question the accuracy of his initial apology statement, where he claimed that he had fallen while trying to park in front of his house.
Korean netizens have expressed their disapproval and suspicion, pointing out the discrepancies between Suga’s statement and the newly surfaced evidence. Comments from theqoo, a popular online community, highlighted the confusion and frustration of the public:
| theqoo
“How can he drink then drive a scooter on the sidewalk? What if he hit someone? And just how come nothing in his apology statement is correct? It’s not in front of his house, neither was it while he was parking.”
“So it was all lies that he fell while trying to park in front of his house.”
“On the sidewalk? I really can’t shield him any longer. Please get out.”
“It wasn’t in front of his house, but on the sidewalk… No wonder. I found it weird how there would be police right in front of his house.”
The public’s discontent with Suga’s account of the incident has grown as they piece together the information from the footage and his statements. His claim that he was parking in front of his house is now in doubt, especially since the police stated he was found near Nine One Hannam, while his residence is at Hannam River Hill Villa.
The Public’s Growing Concern
This new development has left many wondering whether Suga’s initial apology was entirely truthful. The police had discovered him along the main road, not in front of his house as he had claimed. The discrepancy has led to further questions about the incident and has sparked a debate among fans and the general public about the seriousness of the situation.
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