K-pop group BTS member Suga, who is suspected of drunk driving, will be appearing at a police station in Seoul for questioning on Aug. 22, Thursday, according to a report.
Korean media outlet Seoul Shinmun published an exclusive report on Aug. 21 stating that Suga (real name Min Yoongi), 31, will be investigated by the police about his accident last Aug. 6.
Suga will be appearing at Seoul Yongsan Police Station, according to various reports by Korean media.
BTS' Suga (Big Hit Music)
Screenshots from a CCTV footage of Suga on Aug. 6 (TV Chosun)
During a press conference on Aug. 19, a police official said, "We are coordinating the schedule with Suga's side. We will investigate in detail the various suspicions and the circumstances surrounding his drunk driving. We will not call him on the weekend or at night. We cannot deliberately create a photo line. We will apply the same standards as other suspects."
A photo line refers to suspects facing the media at the police station.
CCTV footage taken on Aug 6 showed Suga riding an electric scooter on a sidewalk and falling down after he turned left to enter the main gate of Nine One Hannam, a luxury apartment complex. 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.