A member of K-pop megagroup BTS arrived at a South Korean police station Friday for questioning, telling reporters he was "very sorry" for driving an electric scooter while drunk.

SUGA, 31, was found by police lying on the ground next to his e-scooter late at night on August 6, with a blood alcohol level well over the legal limit.

Wearing a black suit, SUGA bowed in front of journalists outside the police station in Seoul's fashionable Yongsan district.

"I'm sorry, I'm very sorry. I sincerely reflect on the fact I caused disappointment to many fans and people. I will cooperate fully with the investigation. I am sorry again," he said before entering the station.

He did not answer reporters' questions on the details of the case.

The singer, who is currently performing mandatory military duties as a social service agent, has already had his driving license revoked and been fined.

But he still needs to answer police questions as officers said he was too drunk to respond at the time of the incident.

SUGA has admitted to driving drunk and apologised to fans on social media.

Experts told AFP that the punishment will depend on what kind of e-scooter he was driving.

If he was riding a sophisticated e-scooter rather than a simple kick-board, SUGA "could be punished for violating the Road Traffic Act", lawyer Cha Hong-soon said.

Police have said SUGA's blood alcohol level was 0.227 percent -- nearly three times over the legal limit.

This could mean a prison sentence of up to five years or a fine between KRW 10 million ($7,295) to KRW 20 million ($14,952) under the South Korean Road Traffic Act.

But police will also consider "factors such as the driver's driving distance, whether any damage occurred, and whether he had a similar criminal record," Cha added.

Seoul's Military Manpower Administration has said that SUGA will be punished according to the traffic law, not military law, as the incident happened outside of his official working hours.

BTS fans -- known collectively as ARMY -- have been divided over the controversy, with some rallying behind the singer as others call for him to leave the band.

"I liked BTS because of Yoongi (SUGA's Korean name) and now I just can't stop crying," said BTS fan Park Soo-hee.

"People say that you should never love an idol who appears on the police blotter or the 9 o'clock news and I'm just really disappointed in him."

The seven members of the world's most popular boy band have been on a self-described "hiatus" since 2022 due to their military service, which South Korea requires of all men under 30 due to tensions with the nuclear-armed North.

A member of K-pop megagroup BTS arrived at a South Korean police station Friday for questioning, telling reporters he was "very sorry" for driving an electric scooter while drunk.

A member of K-pop megagroup BTS arrived at a South Korean police station Friday for questioning, telling reporters he was "very sorry" for driving an electric scooter while drunk. SUGA, 31, was found by police lying on the ground next to his e-scooter late at night on August 6, with a blood alcohol level well over the legal limit. Wearing a black suit, SUGA bowed in front of journalists outside the police station in Seoul's fashionable Yongsan district. "I'm sorry, I'm very sorry. I sincerely reflect on the fact I caused disappointment to many fans and people. I will cooperate fully with the investigation. I am sorry again," he said before entering the station. He did not answer reporters' questions on the details of the case. The singer, who is currently performing mandatory military duties as a social service agent, has already had his driving license revoked and been fined. But he still needs to answer police questions as officers said he was too drunk to respond at the time of the incident. SUGA has admitted to driving drunk and apologised to fans on social media. Experts told AFP that the punishment will depend on what kind of e-scooter he was driving. If he was riding a sophisticated e-scooter rather than a simple kick-board, SUGA "could be punished for violating the Road Traffic Act", lawyer Cha Hong-soon said. Police have said SUGA's blood alcohol level was 0.227 percent -- nearly three times over the legal limit. This could mean a prison sentence of up to five years or a fine between KRW 10 million ($7,295) to KRW 20 million ($14,952) under the South Korean Road Traffic Act. But police will also consider "factors such as the driver's driving distance, whether any damage occurred, and whether he had a similar criminal record," Cha added. Seoul's Military Manpower Administration has said that SUGA will be punished according to the traffic law, not military law, as the incident happened outside of his official working hours. BTS fans -- known collectively as ARMY -- have been divided over the controversy, with some rallying behind the singer as others call for him to leave the band. "I liked BTS because of Yoongi (SUGA's Korean name) and now I just can't stop crying," said BTS fan Park Soo-hee. "People say that you should never love an idol who appears on the police blotter or the 9 o'clock news and I'm just really disappointed in him." The seven members of the world's most popular boy band have been on a self-described "hiatus" since 2022 due to their military service, which South Korea requires of all men under 30 due to tensions with the nuclear-armed North.

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K-pop megastars BTS released their hotly anticipated memoir in South Korea on Sunday, marking their 10th anniversary as a group.

"Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS" is the septet's first official book, and contains a chronological summary of their musical career as well as hints at their&nbsp;future endeavours, according to their agency BIGHIT MUSIC.

Crowds were kept away by heavy rain on Sunday morning, but some diehard fans braved the weather to gather in front of the Kyobo bookstore in Gwanghwamun, one of the biggest in Seoul.

Sri Lankan fan Lakshi told AFP that if her excitement were measured on a "one to 10 scale, then it is about a million".

Aqilah, a fan from Malaysia, gushed: "I came here since 9 am and I finally got this book!"

The book, which is also being released in the United States, shot to the top of the Amazon and Barnes and Noble bestseller lists in May on the strength of its pre-orders.

It was co-written by South Korean journalist Kang Myeong-seok and members of the band, according to its US publisher Flatiron Books.

The release date of the memoir, July 9, is a nod to a significant date in the septet's history: it is the day the megastars' loyal international fan base, known as ARMY, first came into being 10 years ago.

"(BTS) Thank you for saving me when I needed it," said Audrey, another fan from Malaysia who scheduled a holiday in Seoul to coincide with the memoir's release.

"I wish I could say more, but I am going to cry now," she added.

Over the course of its decade in the limelight, BTS has become a global cultural phenomenon, selling out stadiums and dominating charts around the world while raking in billions for South Korea's economy.

The band is currently on a "hiatus", with members pursuing solo projects while two of the group complete South Korea's mandatory military service.

All able-bodied men in South Korea must serve at least 18 months in the military and, after a years-long debate about whether BTS deserved an exemption, Jin, the oldest member of the group, enlisted last year.

His bandmate J-Hope started his mandatory service in April, South Korean media reported at the time.

Before the hiatus, BTS bagged six No. 1 hits on the Hot 100 and all seven members of the boyband have reached the top songs chart with solo tracks, Billboard said.

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K-pop megastars BTS released their hotly anticipated memoir in South Korea on Sunday, marking their 10th anniversary as a group. "Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS" is the septet's first official book, and contains a chronological summary of their musical career as well as hints at their future endeavours, according to their agency BIGHIT MUSIC.

K-pop megastars BTS released their hotly anticipated memoir in South Korea on Sunday, marking their 10th anniversary as a group. "Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS" is the septet's first official book, and contains a chronological summary of their musical career as well as hints at their future endeavours, according to their agency BIGHIT MUSIC. Crowds were kept away by heavy rain on Sunday morning, but some diehard fans braved the weather to gather in front of the Kyobo bookstore in Gwanghwamun, one of the biggest in Seoul. Sri Lankan fan Lakshi told AFP that if her excitement were measured on a "one to 10 scale, then it is about a million". Aqilah, a fan from Malaysia, gushed: "I came here since 9 am and I finally got this book!" The book, which is also being released in the United States, shot to the top of the Amazon and Barnes and Noble bestseller lists in May on the strength of its pre-orders. It was co-written by South Korean journalist Kang Myeong-seok and members of the band, according to its US publisher Flatiron Books. The release date of the memoir, July 9, is a nod to a significant date in the septet's history: it is the day the megastars' loyal international fan base, known as ARMY, first came into being 10 years ago. "(BTS) Thank you for saving me when I needed it," said Audrey, another fan from Malaysia who scheduled a holiday in Seoul to coincide with the memoir's release. "I wish I could say more, but I am going to cry now," she added. Over the course of its decade in the limelight, BTS has become a global cultural phenomenon, selling out stadiums and dominating charts around the world while raking in billions for South Korea's economy. The band is currently on a "hiatus", with members pursuing solo projects while two of the group complete South Korea's mandatory military service. All able-bodied men in South Korea must serve at least 18 months in the military and, after a years-long debate about whether BTS deserved an exemption, Jin, the oldest member of the group, enlisted last year. His bandmate J-Hope started his mandatory service in April, South Korean media reported at the time. Before the hiatus, BTS bagged six No. 1 hits on the Hot 100 and all seven members of the boyband have reached the top songs chart with solo tracks, Billboard said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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