After DUI controversy, BTS' Suga faces scrutiny over his alleged past 'conflicts' with neighbours
Suga of BTS has been under fire for the last couple of months over his DUI controversy. His case was closed in September with a hefty fine but the social media backlash against the rapper hasn't stopped. Amid this, Suga's moving history has caught netizens' attention.
Mired in numerous controversies, 2024 has been a challenging year for BTS' Suga! From the drunk driving incident to the latest rumours about his moving history, the talented rapper has been facing the wrath of netizens. Just when fans thought he could breathe a sigh of relief after his DUI fiasco settled down, his alleged past conflicts with neighbours came haunting.
BTS' Suga's moving history under a microscope!
Suga's moving history is under scrutiny! Biz Hankook's exclusive report reveals that Suga bid farewell to his luxurious UN Village villa in May 2024 to a new abode. The BTS rapper had shifted to the posh neighbourhood in 2021 after a hasty exit from his previous residence.
Suga moved out due to 'conflicts with neighbours'
The report added that Suga was previously residing at Hannam Riverhill, a property he purchased in 2018 for a whopping ?3.40 billion KRW ($2.43 million USD). However, his three-year stay came to an abrupt end in 2021 due to alleged conflicts with his neighbours.
BIGHIT Music funded Suga's UN Village residence!
After moving out of Hannam Riverhill, Suga settled into the Park Hannam residence in UN Village on a long-term lease. He moved out in May 2024. According to the Biz Hanbook report, BIGHIT MUSIC, BTS' label, fully covered the whopping ?9.50 billion KRW (around $6.80 million USD) deposit.
For the unversed, UN Village, an upscale residential area in Hannam-dong, Seoul, known for its high-end real estate houses many K-celebrities, including BLACKPINK's Jennie, BIGBANG's T.O.P, and HYBE boss Bang Si Hyuk.
Suga's DUI Controversy
On August 6, Suga caught the eye of Seoul Police after he failed to get up following a fall in the Hannam neighbourhood of Yongsan district. He was intoxicated, with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.227 per cent, exceeding the 0.08 per cent threshold for license cancellation. He was taken to the police station, where he apologized for his actions and later shared a statement through BIGHIT MUSIC.
After battling intense scrutiny for two months, the case was closed in September after the AGUST D rapper was f sentenced to a 15 million won ($11,491) fine.
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