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Earlier this month, the songwriter and rapper made an apology
after police fined him and revoked his license for riding the
e-scooter while drunk.
"I am deeply sorry. I truly regret I have disappointed many fans
and many people," Suga told reporters after arriving at the
police station.
"I will sincerely participate in the investigation, and again I
am sorry," said Suga, wearing a black suit, with a deep bow.
Police are expected to look into how much he consumed and why he
drove while intoxicated, media reports said. On the day of the
incident, police had sent him home as he was so drunk that he
did not respond to their questions properly, local media said.
His label Big Hit Music, which is part of K-pop firm HYBE, has
said Suga rode the scooter and tripped when parking at night. He
failed a breath test conducted by police, according to the
label.
Some angry fans placed flower wreaths near HYBE headquarters,
with messages on boards or flowers asking him to leave the band.
There was no immediate comment from HYBE.
Since announcing a break from group projects in June 2022, BTS
members have pursued solo activities before starting military
service.
The 31-year-old Suga has been engaged in social service work in
order to meet his military duty commitment.
(Reporting by Dogyun Kim, Ju-min Park; Editing by Angus MacSwan)
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