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.
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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.