BTS Star Suga Fined $11,500 For Drunk Driving (Image-Instagram/agustd)
After two months of facing scrutiny and ongoing legal obligations, BTS member Suga received a court sentence for driving under the influence (DUI) in August. The popstar has been fined 15 million won by the Seoul court.
According to the reports, the Seoul Court issued a summary order imposing a fine of 15 million KRW (about $11,500USD) on the Korean singer. In South Korea, a summary order is typically issued for less severe cases. If Suga wishes to contest the order, he has seven days to request a formal trial.
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The incident took place on August 6, 2024, when the K-pop singer fell while riding an electric scooter while intoxicated. The Seoul Yongsan police station said that they booked Suga for violating the Road Traffic Act. A breathalyzer test revealed his blood alcohol concentration to be 0.227 percent, significantly higher than the 0.08 percent threshold that results in license revocation in Korea.
Following the incident, Suga issued a public apology in the band’s official social media handle. “I am very heavy-hearted and apologetic to bring you disappointing news. After drinking at a dinner yesterday night, I rode an electric scooter home. I violated the Road Traffic Act due to my complacent thinking that it was a short distance and my failure to recognise that using an electric scooter while intoxicated was prohibited,” read the apology.
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The singer further revealed that his license had been revoked. “I fell while parking the scooter in front of my house, and the nearby police officer conducted a breathalyzer test, resulting in the cancellation of my license and a fine. Although there were no victims or damaged facilities in this process, it is entirely my responsibility without any excuse, and I sincerely apologise to everyone,” he said.
