Big Hit Music Issues Apology Over Mischaracterization of Suga’s Incident
Claire Seo / Published August 13, 2024 10:30 PM
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Big Hit Music, the agency representing BTS member Suga, issued a second apology on Thursday morning regarding the recent incident involving Suga’s drunk driving. The new statement clarifies that referring to the vehicle involved as a "kick scooter" was not intended to downplay the severity of the incident.
The agency expressed regret for any misunderstanding, stating, "There was no intention to minimize the situation as some have suggested. We apologize for addressing the issue hastily without full consideration." The company had initially misunderstood the vehicle involved, believing it to be a kickboard with a seat, but later realized that the classification and legal responsibilities differ based on the vehicle's specifications.
Big Hit Music's initial response on Wednesday only covered the administrative penalties imposed on Suga, omitting the fact that he would also be subjected to a police investigation for potential criminal charges. The agency admitted this oversight was an honest mistake and that neither the company nor Suga was aware that further legal scrutiny would follow.
“We will fully cooperate with the ongoing police investigation and abide by the outcomes,” the agency added. “We sincerely apologize to the fans who have been disappointed by this incident.”
Suga also issued a personal apology on Wednesday, accepting full responsibility for his actions.
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The incident involved an electric motorized bike, which is legally categorized differently from electric kick scooters under South Korea's Road Traffic Act. Although both are often referred to as e-scooters, motorized bikes are subject to different legal regulations and penalties. The motorized bike used by Suga, which exceeds the legal limits for personal mobility devices (PMs), is classified differently and attracts more severe penalties for drunk driving.
According to the Road Traffic Act, electric kick scooters and electric-powered bicycles weighing under 30 kilograms and with speeds below 25 kilometers per hour are classified as personal mobility devices and do not require registration. In contrast, motorized bicycles with speeds exceeding 25 kilometers per hour require registration and are subject to both administrative and criminal penalties if operated under the influence.
Suga's incident, which did not result in any injuries, is expected to lead to administrative penalties rather than severe criminal charges. As he is currently fulfilling his mandatory military service as a public service agent, the Military Manpower Administration has stated that this incident, occurring outside his duty hours, will not impact his military service or result in military punishment.
The Military Manpower Administration has also announced plans to enhance its legal compliance education for social service agents.
Sayart / Claire Seo, ssjjyy516@gmail.com
Courtesy of augustd on Instagram
Big Hit Music, the agency representing BTS member Suga, issued a second apology on Thursday morning regarding the recent incident involving Suga’s drunk driving. The new statement clarifies that referring to the vehicle involved as a "kick scooter" was not intended to downplay the severity of the incident.
The agency expressed regret for any misunderstanding, stating, "There was no intention to minimize the situation as some have suggested. We apologize for addressing the issue hastily without full consideration." The company had initially misunderstood the vehicle involved, believing it to be a kickboard with a seat, but later realized that the classification and legal responsibilities differ based on the vehicle's specifications.
Big Hit Music's initial response on Wednesday only covered the administrative penalties imposed on Suga, omitting the fact that he would also be subjected to a police investigation for potential criminal charges. The agency admitted this oversight was an honest mistake and that neither the company nor Suga was aware that further legal scrutiny would follow.
“We will fully cooperate with the ongoing police investigation and abide by the outcomes,” the agency added. “We sincerely apologize to the fans who have been disappointed by this incident.”
Suga also issued a personal apology on Wednesday, accepting full responsibility for his actions.
Courtesy of augustd on Instagram
The incident involved an electric motorized bike, which is legally categorized differently from electric kick scooters under South Korea's Road Traffic Act. Although both are often referred to as e-scooters, motorized bikes are subject to different legal regulations and penalties. The motorized bike used by Suga, which exceeds the legal limits for personal mobility devices (PMs), is classified differently and attracts more severe penalties for drunk driving.
According to the Road Traffic Act, electric kick scooters and electric-powered bicycles weighing under 30 kilograms and with speeds below 25 kilometers per hour are classified as personal mobility devices and do not require registration. In contrast, motorized bicycles with speeds exceeding 25 kilometers per hour require registration and are subject to both administrative and criminal penalties if operated under the influence.
Suga's incident, which did not result in any injuries, is expected to lead to administrative penalties rather than severe criminal charges. As he is currently fulfilling his mandatory military service as a public service agent, the Military Manpower Administration has stated that this incident, occurring outside his duty hours, will not impact his military service or result in military punishment.
The Military Manpower Administration has also announced plans to enhance its legal compliance education for social service agents.
