HYBE denies report that BTS’ Suga will appear at police station on Aug. 22


Korean entertainment agency HYBE denied a news report that BTS member Suga will be appearing at the Seoul Yongsan Police Station on Aug. 22, Thursday. 

"Suga will not appear at the police station today," a representative from HYBE told Korean media outlet TV Daily on Aug. 22. 

On Aug. 21, Korean media outlet Seoul Shinmun published an exclusive report stating that Suga (real name Min Yoongi), 31, will be appearing at the police station for questioning about his accident on Aug. 6. 

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BTS' Suga (Instagram)

Suga will be investigated by the police for drunk driving. 

Following the report, reporters flocked to the Seoul Yongsan Police Station to wait for Suga’s arrival. 

CCTV footage taken on Aug 6 showed Suga riding an electric scooter on a sidewalk and falling down as he turned left to enter the main gate of Nine One Hannam. Three police officers who were patrolling the area appeared. 

Suga is currently fulfilling his military service as a social service agent (social service personnel). He enlisted on Sept. 22 last year and will be discharged on June 21, 2025.