K-pop superstar Suga, a member of the global sensation BTS, has issued a second handwritten apology for driving under the influence of alcohol.
In a post on the fan community platform Weverse, the rapper expressed on Sunday, Aug. 25, his deep regret for his actions and the disappointment he has caused.
On Aug. 6, Suga was found lying on the ground next to his electric scooter late at night. His blood alcohol level was significantly above the legal limit. In his apology, Suga acknowledged the initial confusion caused by his previous statement and apologized for “causing damage” to his bandmates and “disappointment” to his fans.
“It is with feelings of shame that I apologize once again to you all. I apologize very deeply for having disappointed and hurt my fans and everyone who loves me through my wrongdoings,” he wrote.
As a result of the incident, Suga’s driving license has been revoked, and he faces potential fines or even imprisonment under South Korean law. The exact punishment will depend on the type of e-scooter he was riding and the specific circumstances of the incident.
“I will accept not only the disciplinary measures that will be decided [by the authorities] in the future, but also any criticism or rebuke,” he continued.
Suga is currently serving his mandatory military duties as a social service agent. The Seoul Military Manpower Administration has stated that he will be punished according to traffic law, not military law, as the incident took place outside of his official working hours.
