BTS’ Suga emerges from police station after 3 hours of investigation: ‘I'm truly sorry’


K-pop group BTS member Suga, who is suspected of drunk driving, emerged from the Seoul Yongsan Police Station on Aug. 23 after undergoing three hours of investigation. 

Suga arrived at the police station at about 7:45 p.m. KST for the investigation. After undergoing questioning by the police, he emerged at about 10:53 p.m. KST, Korean media reported. 

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BTS member Suga speaking to the media and bowing his head after undergoing three hours of police investigation for drunk driving (Screenshots from Yonhap News TV video on YouTube)

He faced the media again and said, "I am truly sorry. I have caused you pain and disappointment with my wrong actions. I deeply reflect and regret it. I will make sure that something like this never happens again," according to Korean media outlet Dispatch. 

Suga added, "I really want to apologize to all the people who have loved me. I'm so sorry once again."

He bowed his head again before leaving the police station.  

Suga is accused of driving an electric scooter while intoxicated on Aug. 6. 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 luxury apartment complex in Hannam, Yongsan in Seoul. Three police officers who were patrolling the area appeared. 

He was booked for drunk driving under Korea’s Road Traffic Act. 

When he arrived at the police station, he spoke briefly in front of the media before entering the building. 

"I sincerely apologize for causing great disappointment to many people. I will faithfully cooperate with the investigation. I apologize once again," said Suga, Korean media outlet Joy News 24 reported. 

He bowed his head before entering the police station. 

Suga is fulfilling his military service as a social service agent and will be discharged in June next year. Jin was discharged from the military while RM, Jimin, Jungkook, J-Hope and V are also completing their military service. 

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BTS member Suga speaking to the media and bowing when he arrived at the Seoul Yongsan Police Station on Aug. 23 (Screenshots from MBC News video on YouTube)