BTS member Suga, also known as Min Yoon-gi, is currently facing backlash after being caught driving an electric scooter while intoxicated. The incident has sparked outrage among fans and the public, leading to the appearance of protest wreaths demanding his departure from the group. These wreaths, with messages such as „Min Yoon-gi, leave BTS“ and „Resign voluntarily for drunk driving (Suga),“ were placed in front of HYBE’s headquarters in Seoul.
The controversy surrounding Suga’s drunk driving incident has also led to a surge of satirical posts from netizens mocking his actions and questioning his behavior as a social service agent. Suga has been serving as a social service agent since September last year, with his discharge from military service scheduled for June next year. However, past allegations of negligence during his service have resurfaced, further adding to the criticism he is facing.
A post on Gongik Ingan, an app commonly used by social service agents, alleged that Suga had been negligent during his basic training, claiming that he did not actively participate and displayed an uncooperative attitude. While the authenticity of the account has not been confirmed, the timing of the post aligns with when Suga was reported to be undergoing training.
In addition to the protest wreaths and online criticism, a video has been released showing Suga crashing into a curb while driving the electric scooter in a heavily intoxicated state. The CCTV footage, aired exclusively by Yonhap News TV, captured the incident that occurred on Aug. 6 in Hannam-dong. Suga collided with the curb while riding on the sidewalk, leading patrol officers to discover him and conduct a breathalyzer test, which revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.227 percent.
Despite claiming to have only consumed one beer and driven for a short while, Suga’s intoxicated state prevented a thorough investigation at the time. The police plan to formally summon him for a more detailed investigation in the future. The incident has raised concerns about Suga’s behavior and responsibility as a public figure, leading to calls for accountability and consequences for his actions.
Overall, the controversy surrounding Suga’s drunk driving incident has sparked a significant backlash, with protest wreaths, online criticism, and resurfaced allegations of negligence during his service as a social service agent. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible behavior and accountability, especially for public figures like Suga.