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BTS member Suga has issued a heartfelt apology after admitting to drunk driving an electric scooter. In a statement via Bighit Music, Suga explained the situation, noting his lack of awareness about traffic laws for electric scooters. The incident occurred after he drank at dinner and attempted to ride a kickboard home, resulting in a fall near his residence. He has been fined and had his license revoked. Suga expressed deep remorse and pledged to be more careful in the future.
Key Points:
- Incident Details: Suga rode a scooter after drinking, unaware of related traffic laws.
- Consequences: Fined and license revoked.
- Current Status: Serving mandatory military service as a social service worker.
- Public Response: Apologized to fans and promised greater caution.
Suga’s Full Statement
Suga’s full statement conveyed his deep regret, explaining, “After drinking at dinner last night, I tried to get back on an electric kickboard. I was not aware of the law regarding drunk driving on a kickboard and hence ended up violating the traffic law.”
Legal and Social Implications
In South Korea, traffic rules for electric scooters mirror those for cars, leading to Suga’s penalties. Despite the incident, there were no injuries or damages reported. Suga’s apology was directed towards everyone affected by his actions, as he emphasized his commitment to being more responsible moving forward.
Military Service
Suga is currently fulfilling his mandatory military service, having entered basic training in March 2023, and is now serving as a social service worker. His military obligations continue alongside his public responsibilities and personal reflections following the incident.
