BTS's SUGA Faces Fine For Driving An Electric Scooter After Consuming Alcohol

SUGA, a member of the globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS, has been fined 15 million won (approximately $11,194) for riding an electric scooter while under the influence of alcohol.

The Seoul Western District Court, led by Judge Lee Yoo Seop, issued the fine on September 27. This decision followed a summary indictment by the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office on September 10, which charged SUGA with violating the Road Traffic Act due to drunk driving .

In South Korea, a summary order allows for fines and penalties to be imposed without a formal trial. However, the accused has the option to request a trial within a week if they wish to contest the ruling.

The incident took place in August, when SUGA was apprehended while riding his electric scooter near his home in Hannam-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul, around 11:15 p.m. At the time of his arrest, his blood alcohol concentration was measured at a staggering 0.227%, significantly higher than the legal limit of 0.08%.

This incident highlights the importance of road safety, even for celebrities, reminding everyone that driving under the influence poses serious risks.

About BTS Suga
Min Yoon-gi, better known by his stage names Suga and Agust D, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He made his debut with the South Korean boy band BTS in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment. Suga released his first solo mixtape, Agust D, in 2016, which was later re-released in 2018, reaching number three on Billboard's World Albums Chart. His second mixtape, D-2, came out in 2020 and achieved impressive rankings, peaking at number 11 on the US Billboard 200, number seven on the UK Albums Chart, and number two on Australia's ARIA Album Chart.

In 2023, Suga released his debut solo album, D-Day, which debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, tying him with his BTS bandmate Jimin as the highest-charting South Korean solo artist in history. As a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association, Suga boasts songwriting and production credits on over 160 songs, including Suran's "Wine," which peaked at number two on the Gaon Music Chart and won Best R&B at the 2017 Melon Music Awards.

(With AI Inputs)

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