BTS’ Suga to face ‘disciplinary action’ over drunk driving incident; rapper tenders apology after license gets revoked

Korean boy band Bangtan Sonyeondan, aka BTS, is in the news today and it’s not for a positive reason. Min Yoongi, aka Suga, took to social media and penned a long note apologising to his fans. The reason – he was involved in a drunk driving incident on Tuesday, August 6. The rapper – who is currently serving in the South Korean military, took to Weverse and explained the incident. BigHit Music also released a statement stating ‘disciplinary action’ will be taken against the ‘Butter’ singer.

Suga apologises for drunk driving incident

Taking to Weverse on Wednesday morning, Min Yoongi shared a note recalling the incident and tendering an apology. It read, “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 realising that I was not allowed to use an electric kickboard while drunk due to the simple thought that it was a short distance away.”

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The rapper – also known as Agust D, further added, “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 A police officer was nearby, and as a result of a breathalyzer test, my license was revoked, and I was fined.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.”

He concluded his note by saying, “I apologise 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.”

BigHit Music releases statement

BTS agency BigHit Music also took to Weverse and issued a statement. It read, “Hello. This is Big Hit Music. We apologise for the accident involving BTS member Suga’s electric scooter. On Tuesday night (June 6), Suga used an electric scooter while wearing a helmet while returning home after drinking alcohol. After travelling about 500 meters, he fell while parking and was given a ticket and license revocation as a result of a sobriety test by police officers who were nearby. The incident did not result in any personal injury or property damage, and he returned home under police escort.”

They added, “We apologise for the disappointment this artist’s inappropriate behaviour caused many of you. As a social service worker, he will receive appropriate disciplinary action from his employer for his behaviour. We will be more careful to prevent this from happening in the future. Thank you.”

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