BIGHIT MUSIC Releases New Statement Addressing BTS Member Suga's Drunk Driving Case.

By Ilin Mathew
August 8, 2024 13:32 +08

BIGHIT MUSIC has released a new statement addressing the drunk driving case of BTS member Suga. The entertainment company apologized for conveying misinformation about the case due to internal communication errors. Through the new statement, the firm emphasized that the agency or the artist did not downplay the incident at any time.

The Seoul Yongsan Police Station booked charges on BTS member Suga on Tuesday (August 8) for riding an electric scooter while he was under the influence of alcohol. Shortly, the entertainment agency and the artist released separate statements addressing the incident. They referred to the vehicle used by the K-pop artist as an electric kicker in their official statements.

However, the investigation team clarified that Suga drove an electric scooter at the time of the incident. The police also clarified that the investigation is still underway. The case has not been concluded as explained by the artist and his agency in their official statements, the police added.

Addressing the issues, BIGHIT MUSIC released a new statement explaining the incident in detail. Here is the complete statement by the entertainment agency:

Hello.

This is BIGHIT MUSIC.

We are making an additional statement regarding BTS member Suga.

First, we deeply apologize once again for having disappointed many people with this unsavory incident.

We also apologize for rushing to make a statement without carefully checking various circumstances and therefore creating confusion.

1) Regarding the use of the term "electric kickboard"

We determined that the vehicle used by the artist was a kickboard with a seat attached to it, so we described it as an "electric kickboard." In the process of checking further, we learned that the categorization of the vehicle may differ based on its capabilities and specifications, and we also learned that the scope of liability for the accident could change as well. We had no intention of downplaying the incident, as some are saying we did. We apologize once again for hastily making a statement without reviewing the incident more carefully. When the investigative authorities decide on the categorization of the vehicle in question, we will diligently take full responsibility for their decision.

2) Regarding the imposition of a fine and the revocation of [Suga's] license
On August 6, after the artist underwent the police's breathalyzer test at the scene of the incident, he was immediately sent home.
Both our agency and the artist did not realize that there were still steps remaining to be taken in the investigative process, and we mistakenly thought that the case in question had been closed. In light of the severity of the case, we apologize for having conveyed misinformation due to internal communication errors.

Above all else, both the artist and our agency bow our heads in apology for the fact that he was not able to show an exemplary image during his military service and that he caused an unsavory incident during his period of service. We also sincerely apologize to the fans who must have been disappointed.

We will diligently cooperate with the police's additional investigations in the future, and we will humbly accept the result of their investigations.