- BTS star Suga charged with drunk driving on a scooter
"I thought it was just a short distance, and I forgot that you're not allowed to use an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol," Suga wrote. "I fell while parking the scooter in front of my house, and there happened to be a police officer nearby. I had to take a breathalyzer test, and my driver's license was revoked and I was fined. I apologize for my actions and promise that this will not happen again."
Suga is a member of the K-pop band BTS, which is currently taking a break due to several members fulfilling their military duties. The 31-year-old is currently serving his own military service in a social role.
Despite the current performance hiatus, BTS is considered South Korea's most significant cultural phenomenon and its most successful musical export. Known for their meticulously choreographed dance routines, the boy band has filled stadiums worldwide, including in Germany, the UK, and the US, and topped the charts. According to South Korea's government, BTS has brought several billion dollars to the country's economy.
Suga's mis fortune with the electric scooter incident made headlines in the global K-pop community, causing concern among his fellow members of the renowned band BTS. Despite the reputation-damaging incident, BTS continues to garner massive popularity and break records in the music industry.
