BTS Star Suga Fined for Drunk Driving on Electric Scooter

BTS member Suga, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, has been fined 15 million won ($11,500) after being caught driving an electric scooter while under the influence, according to media reports from South Korea. The 31-year-old K-pop star was indicted in August after police found him intoxicated near his home in Seoul, having fallen off the scooter. His blood alcohol level was measured at 0.227%, well above South Korea’s legal limit of 0.08%.

A Seoul district court issued the fine last Friday, also revoking Suga’s driving licence. The singer expressed regret in a statement following the incident, acknowledging his error and apologizing to those affected by his actions. He admitted that he had underestimated the seriousness of driving a short distance while intoxicated, saying, “This is entirely my responsibility with no excuses.”

Despite no injuries or property damage resulting from the incident, Suga faced public criticism, with some fans calling for his departure from BTS. However, a significant portion of his fanbase has supported him, defending the star during this difficult time.

Suga is currently fulfilling his mandatory military service as a social service agent, following a ruling that deemed him unfit for combat duty.