Rapper Suga on Sunday tendered a handwritten apology on social media to fellow BTS members and fans, days after he appeared for questioning related to the police investigation into a driving under the influence (DUI) incident against him. In the post shared on BTS's Weverse page, the artist, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, reiterated that he was sorry for driving an electric scooter on the sidewalk after drinking earlier this month. "I would like to ashamedly apologise once again.
I sincerely apologise for the disappointment that my misbehavior has caused to my fans and those who have shown me love. I have made a big mistake and have forgotten my responsibility to repay everyone with actions worthy of the amount of love that I have received. On August 6, I made the mistake of driving an electric scooter on the sidewalk after drinking.
Also, I am sorry for the confusion I caused following my first apology I hastily posted on August 7. I should have thought more deeply about my actions and have been more careful, but I did not," Suga wrote in the letter. Following the incident, the police had fined the 31-year-old rapper and revoked his licence.
Suga, who is serving as a social service agent, an alternative form of military service in South Korea, said he will live while repenting for his mistake. "Due to this incident, I have severely damaged the precious memories I have made with the BTS members and the fans, and have hurt BTS’s name. I feel very sorry and am in pain for ca.