SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean pop star Yoshihide Suga, a member of supergroup BTS, appeared earlier than police on Friday for additional questioning over a case of drunken driving of an electrical scooter.
Earlier this month, the songwriter and rapper apologized after police fined him and had his license revoked for driving an electrical scooter whereas drunk.
“I am deeply sorry. I am actually sorry to let down a whole lot of followers and lots of people,” Suga instructed reporters after arriving on the police station.
“I’ll sincerely take part within the investigation and apologize once more.” Yoshihide Suga, carrying a black swimsuit, bowed deeply.
Police are anticipated to analyze his ingesting and driving below the affect, in accordance with media studies. Native media mentioned that on the day of the incident, the police despatched him house as a result of he was drunk and didn’t reply the police’s questions accurately.
His file label Large Hit Music, a part of Ok-pop firm HYBE, mentioned Suga was driving the motorbike and tripped whereas parking it at night time. He failed a breath take a look at administered by police, in accordance with the label.
Some indignant followers positioned wreaths close to HYBE headquarters and left messages on message boards or flowers calling for him to depart the band.
HYBE was not instantly accessible for remark.
Since asserting the suspension of group tasks in June 2022, BTS members have begun pursuing particular person actions earlier than beginning their army service.
The 31-year-old Yoshihide Suga has been engaged in social service work so as to fulfill his dedication to army service.
