BTS’s Suga was found intoxicated while riding a scooter in Seoul’s Yongsan district. The singer was driving an electric scooter under the influence of high alcohol. As per the reports of Soompi, the musician whose real name is Min Yoon-gi fell while riding the vehicle.
The Seoul Yongsan Police Station later revealed that they have charged the Grammy nominee with violating the Road Traffic Act (drunk driving) and are currently continuing the interrogation of the matter. While suspected as an accident initially the police took him into custody after smelling alcohol. Following the incident, the singer as well as his agency Big Hit Music issued an official apology. Let’s find out what Suga said in his defence.
Suga admitted the incident is his responsibility without any excuse
Also known as August D, immediately after the incidents the musician made a public apology via his official social media.
The 31-year-old admitted his mistake, noting, “Hello, this is Suga. I am very heavy-hearted and apologetic to bring you disappointing news. After drinking at a dinner yesterday night, I rode an electric scooter home. I violated the Road Traffic Act due to my complacent thinking that it was a short distance and my failure to recognise that using an electric scooter while intoxicated was prohibited.”
“Daechwita” rapper later on revealed his driving licence got cancelled after the incident.
The statement continues, “I fell while parking the scooter in front of my house, and the nearby police officer conducted a breathalyzer test, resulting in the cancellation of my license and a fine. Although there were no victims or damaged facilities in this process, it is entirely my responsibility without any excuse, and I sincerely apologise to everyone. I apologise to everyone hurt by my careless and wrong actions, and I will be more careful in my actions in the future to prevent such incidents from occurring again.”
On the other hand, Suga’s agency Big Hit Music also issued an official apology.
Their statement follows, “We apologise for the disappointment caused by our artist’s inappropriate behavior. As a public service worker, he will receive appropriate disciplinary action from his workplace for causing public disturbance. We will take greater care to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. Thank you.”
The musician is currently serving under his mandatory military service which is expected to end in 2025.
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