Suga Profusely Apologizes to BTS Army for Drunk Scootering Incident

Last Friday, August 23, BTS’ Suga appeared before Seoul police in relation to his driver’s license being revoked. The incident stems from allegations that he was driving an electric scooter while intoxicated earlier this month. According to Reuters, Suga pledged to “sincerely participate in the investigation.”

Suga’s commitment to facing the consequences was evident in a handwritten note posted on WeVerse, which was translated by Billboard. In it, he expressed deep remorse and apologized to his fans and supporters.

“I would like to apologize again to you with shame. I deeply apologize for the disappointment and hurt caused by my misbehavior to my fans and everyone who loves me. I’ve made a big mistake, forgetting the responsibility to repay you with actions worthy of the love I’ve received.

It’s all my fault. My carelessness is giving everyone who cares about me a hard time. I will try not to do anything wrong again and live with repentance. Due to this incident, I have greatly damaged the precious memories I made with the members and fans and put a lot of pressure on the name of BTS. I feel so sorry and painful that it’s hard to express because it’s causing damage to the members and the team. I’m sorry that the members who always trusted me have a hard time because of me. And I know the disappointment that the fans who supported me must have felt.”

I just feel sorry for the fans who have always given me too much love… I know that it is difficult to heal the wounds and disappointments that my fans have received with any words, so I regret it deeply and reflect on it with a heavy heart every day. Once again, I sincerely apologize to the fans who were hurt by me. We will receive criticism and reprimand as well as future dispositions. Finally, once again, I sincerely apologize for causing a social stir and disappointing many people.”

Suga admitted to the “mistake of riding an electric scooter on the sidewalk after drinking” on August 6.

According to Billboard, BTS’ label BigHit also shared statements on WeVerse at that time. They clarified that Suga was wearing a helmet and had only traveled about 500 meters before falling down while parking the scooter.