BTS star Suga punished on scooters for drunkenness

BTS star Suga punished on scooters for drunkenness

The K-Pop-megastar Suga Electric scooters were caught drunk.

punishment and incident

Suga, member of the popular South Korean boy band BTS Finished fine of 15 million WON (about $ 11,400). This decision was made in the context of a summary judgment due to violations of the Road Traffic Act.

Details of the incident

In August it was found that Suga had driven about 500 meters (around 1,600 feet) on an electric scooter after consuming alcohol. Fortunately, he did not injure anyone and did not cause any damage, but it is illegal in South Korea after drinking alcohol to drive with a scooter.

apology and public reactions

Shortly after the incident, Suga published an apology on the online fan community platform Weverse.

"Last night I drank alcohol during dinner and then drove home with an electric scooter. I thought it was just a short distance and I was not aware that after the consumption of alcohol you couldn't drive with an electric scooter. So I violated the Road Traffic Act," he wrote in his post.

"I fell in front of my house when I parked the electric scooter, and when the police measured my alcohol content, I was punished and my driver's license was withdrawn," added the 31-year-old singer. In South Korea, a driver's license is required to drive an electric scooter.

criticism and misunderstandings of the fans

The fans expressed their criticism of Suga on the Internet. Some noticed that this was the first time that he had posted an update since the beginning of his military service in September 2023.

"I trusted him and waited that he would come back, and what I will get back after the long waiting time is an apology", wrote A user Don't defend, I'm really disappointed. "

Another explained the importance of the incident for non-Korean fans. "That doesn't mean anything in your countries, but in Korea it is a serious offense," he wrote on X.

"I don't think it's right that he acts like this while he is an idol that represents South Korea. I'm really disappointed."

support for Suga

Nevertheless, there were also many who defended the singer. "I hope you know that this does not make you a bad person, but human. There are no perfect people on this earth," wrote one of these supporters.

"You are loved by millions of people all over the world. I hope you feel this love and support and can check this incident as a mistake in your past and look ahead."