Suga of BTS Attends Police Questioning and Releases Handwritten Apology Afterwards

This has become one of the most overwrought reaction level vis-a-vis the degree of severity for the scandal in quite some time and it’s all due to how famous the star is. When news first broke last week of BTS member Suga and his drunk driving arrest on an electric scooter (moped) and his high BAC level at 0.223% it was clear the boy will need to atone in strict Korean society on being irresponsible and potentially putting others at risk. But this week media camped out at the police station after hearing of his arrival for questioning which turned into a fruitless wait as he did not show because the tip off was wrong. But he did show the next day and was questioned for 3 hours (really?) and faced a throng of media and did the usual dog-and-pony contrite and abject reflection pose. Afterwards the next day he released a handwritten letter of apology to his fans and the public as well. I’m sure he’ll get the punishment level commensurate for this offense and hopefully the media and public can move on after.

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Angry Fans Send Funeral Wreaths to HYBE Demanding Suga’s Removal From BTS While jTBC Apologizes for Releasing Footage of Person Recklessly Riding Scooter on Road that is NOT Suga

So the Suga drunk driving (or drunk riding an electric moped) incident in South Korea shows no signs of simmering down. This week there has been funeral wreaths sent by angry BTS fans to the HYBE office demanding Suga’s removal … Continue reading

BTS, Lee Min Ho, Blackpink, Psy, and Song Hye Kyo Only Entertainers to Make the KOCIS 2021 Most Influential South Korean Poll

The recently released 2021 KOCIS (The Korean Culture and Information Service) poll of 16 overseas countries and 8000 voters gathered who foreigners think is the most influential South Korean. This poll is not limited to entertainment stars and the top … Continue reading

IU, Kim Yuna, and Gong Yoo Top the 2020 Advertising Association Poll of South Korean Consumers Favorite CF Models

The year end is also a good time to look back and see which stars really connected with consumers, as in South Korea actors, singers, sports stars, and even variety show hosts all make even better living endorsing products. The … Continue reading

Korean Government Poll of Overseas Hallyu Viewers Puts Lee Min Ho, BTS, Mr. Sunshine, and Train to Busan Top of Respective Categories

Consider me surprised and impressed that a poll conducted recently landed an actor currently in military service on the top of the list. South Korean government recently polled 16 overseas country viewers interested in Hallyu on their favorites in the … Continue reading

Asia Artist Awards 2018 Delivers True Popularity Contest Winners and Typical K-fashion Styles

The Asia Artist Awards are the true purveyors of a popularity contest and if it wasn’t for actors and actresses getting random awards along with the idol and pop stars I’d probably not cover it. This year the highlight was … Continue reading

Running Man Releases Upcoming Guest List of Gong Yoo, BTS, TWICE, Suzy, and Song-Song Couple on 1st Day of April

Congrats to the casting director for long running variety show Running Man for earning a lifetime bonus and bragging rights by signing up what is the most incredible list of guests. The production team poster on April 1st today the … Continue reading