On August 7, media outlets reported that BTS‘s Suga is being investigated by the police for operating an electric scooter after drinking.
BTS’s Suga Under Police Investigation For Drunk Driving A Scooter
According to the police, Suga was found on the streets by himself on the night of August 6 after riding the electric scooter after drinking alcohol. Police patrolling nearby helped him and brought him to a nearby police station.
However, many netizens and fans were confused as to whether it was an electric scooter or a kickboard, as media outlets used both in news articles. Looking at photos, an electric kickboard and electric scooter are two very different things.
Electric kickboard with seat
Electric scooter
In an updated news article, the police clarified that it was a an electric scooter with a seat.
It was a model with a saddle. It would be more appropriate to describe it as an electric scooter.
— Yongsan Police Station
In South Korea, electric scooters abide by the same traffic regulations as cars and can only be rented with a valid license due to safety concerns.
BTS’s Suga Personally Apologizes For Drunk Driving Incident
Source: hani
