Yesterday, BTS’s Suga issued a sincere apology for his involvement in a recent drunk driving incident. The popular star was caught for operating an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol. Following a breathalyzer test, his blood alcohol level was found to be 0.08%. As a consequence, Suga’s driver’s license was revoked, and he was fined.

Incident Details and Suga’s Apology on Weverse

BTS’s agency, BigHit Music, released an official statement regarding the incident. Suga also personally addressed the issue on Weverse, expressing his deep regret and sorrow.

Suga’s Statement:

“Hello, this is Suga. I’m feeling extremely heavy-hearted and sorry to have to come to you all over such disappointing matter. I rode an electric scooter home last night, after having drinks with dinner. I thought that it was a close distance, and I did not realize that you could not operate an electric scooter after drinking. As such, I violated traffic rules. I parked in front of the main gates to my home, and I fell over by myself in that process. A police was nearby, and through the results of a breathalyzer test, my license was revoked and I paid a fine. Although no one was hurt, neither was any property harmed in the matter, as this is inexcusably something I have to take responsibility for, I bow my head in apology to everyone. I apologize to those who were hurt by my irresponsible and wrong actions, and I will be even more careful with my actions to prevent such matters from occurring in the future.”

— Suga

BigHit Music’s Official Statement

BigHit Music shared the following statement regarding Suga’s incident:

South Korean Traffic Laws and Electric Scooter Regulations

In South Korea, the use of electric scooters is regulated under the same traffic laws as cars. Violations can lead to serious consequences, including fines and license revocations. According to a report by SE Daily, the fatality rate for electric scooter traffic accidents is 5.6%, which is significantly higher than the overall traffic accident fatality rate.

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