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BTS Suga "I got drunk and drove a kickboard out of complacency"
According to Seoul Yongsan Police Station on the 7th, Suga was found fallen while riding an electric scooter on the street in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu on the night of the 6th. Accordingly, the police investigated and booked him on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act (drunk driving). At the time, Suga's blood alcohol level was confirmed to be at a level that would have resulted in his license being revoked.
In response, Suga bowed his head and posted an apology directly through Weverse. He said, "After drinking at a dinner party last night, I rode home on an electric scooter. I did not realize that I was not allowed to use an electric scooter while under the influence due to the complacent thought that the distance was close, and I violated road traffic laws." admitted.
He continued, "I fell alone while setting up my electric kickboard at the front gate of my house. There was a police officer nearby, and as a result of a breathalyzer test, my license was revoked and a fine was imposed. No one was harmed or any facilities were damaged during this process. “I bow my head in apology to everyone because it is my responsibility and there is no room for excuses,” he added.
Suga bowed his head and said, "I apologize to everyone who was hurt by my careless and wrong actions, and I will be more careful in my actions to prevent such incidents from happening in the future."
Suga's agency, Big Hit Music, also officially apologized. Big Hit Music also said, “We apologize for BTS member Suga’s electric kickboard accident.” “Suga was returning home drunk on the night of the 6th and used the electric kickboard while wearing a helmet. After moving about 500 meters, he was injured. “I fell while parking, and as a result of a breathalyzer test conducted by a nearby police officer, I received a fine and my license was revoked,” he explained.
The agency also said, "There was no loss of life or property damage as a result of the incident, and the artist returned home after being handed over to the police. We apologize for disappointing many people due to the artist's inappropriate behavior."
In addition, the responsibility related to the fact that Suga is currently serving in the military as a social worker was also mentioned. Big Hit Music bowed its head and said, "Suga will take any action from his workplace for his actions that caused social controversy as a social worker."
Fans are also expressing their disappointment in Suga, who caused controversy by drinking and driving a kickboard. On this day, as reports about Suga's drunk driving continued, fans responded through various online platforms and communities, including ' He criticized.
In addition, complaints about Suga, who is serving in the military as a social worker, also arose. One fan also pointed out, "The fact that there is no communication at all even though it has entered the public interest is something fans are waiting for, thinking, 'No news is good news.' What is this? Wouldn't it be difficult for fans if the news they haven't heard in a long time is bad news?"
Meanwhile, Suga has been working as a social worker since September of last year and is scheduled to be discharged in June 2025.
hello. This is Big Hit Music.
We apologize for BTS member Suga's electric kickboard accident.
On the night of the 6th (Tuesday), while returning home drunk, Suga used an electric kickboard while wearing a helmet. After moving about 500 meters, I fell while parking, and as a result of a breathalyzer test conducted by a nearby police officer, I was fined and my license revoked. There was no casualty or property damage in the incident, and the person returned home after being handed over to the police.
We apologize for disappointing many people due to the artist's inappropriate behavior. As a social worker, I will take any action from my workplace for actions that cause social controversy.
We will be more careful to prevent this from happening in the future.
thank you
Below is the full text of Sugar.
hello. This is Suga.
It is with a very heavy and apologetic heart that I have to come to you with such disappointment.
After drinking at dinner last night, I rode home on an electric kickboard. I violated road traffic laws without realizing that I was not allowed to use an electric scooter while drunk and thought it was a short distance away.
While setting up my electric scooter at the front door of my house, I fell alone. A police officer was nearby, and as a result of a breathalyzer test, my license was revoked and I was fined. Although no one was harmed or any facilities were damaged during this process, I bow my head in apology to everyone as it is my responsibility and there is no room for excuses.
I apologize to everyone who was hurt by my careless and wrong actions, and I will be more careful in my actions to avoid such incidents in the future.
Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr
