Suga from the K-pop boy band BTS has been fined 15 million won (approximately $11,500; £8,600) for operating an electric scooter while intoxicated, according to media reports.
The singer, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, was indicted in August after police found him attempting to get up after falling off the scooter near his home in Seoul and determined that he was under the influence.
Local media, citing police sources, reported that his blood alcohol level was 0.227%, significantly higher than the 0.08% legal limit.
A district court in Seoul issued the fine last Friday.
The rapper, who also had his licence revoked, apologised in August, saying he had driven home in Seoul “thinking it was a close distance” and “[forgot] that you can’t use an electric scooter under the influence”.
“Although no one was harmed and no property was damaged, this is entirely my responsibility with no excuses.
“I apologise to those who have been hurt by my carelessness and wrongful behaviour, and I will ensure that this does not happen again in the future,” he had said in a statement.
Suga faced backlash in the days that followed, with some fans calling for him to leave BTS. K-pop idols in South Korea are typically expected to maintain a pristine public image; however, many of Suga’s fans also rallied to defend him during this controversy.
The 31-year-old is currently serving as a social service agent in the military after being deemed unfit for regular combat duty.