1.61 million YouTuber Sang-gi, third drunk driving belated apology, "I couldn't say it because of my guilt."
Nov 05, 2025
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Sang-gi recently said on his YouTube channel community, "I'm so sorry that I haven't been able to tell you anything for a long time."," he posted a belated apology.
He could not speak easily because he was so disappointed in guilt and fear and those who believed in me"I spent a lot of time alone and reflected deeply on my actions. I spent my days reflecting on myself."
Earlier on September 23, the plane fled after refusing to measure during a drunk driving crackdown He was arrested as a red-handed offender.
In the process, it was revealed that he had already had two drunk driving convictions, adding to the shock.
He was also fined 2 million won and 10 million won for drunk driving in June 2020 and May 2021, respectively.
In particular, in 2021, the blood alcohol concentration was 0.091%, which was the number of license cancellations. Since then, it has been known that he has been driving under the influence of alcohol again in three years, and has been heavily criticized for being a returning YouTuber without self-reflection.
After the controversy spread, the number of subscribers in Shanghai fell by about 40,000 people, plunging from 1.65 million to 1.61 million.
Criticistic comments continue in his apology, such as "It's too formal for me to say I've looked back deeply" and "Isn't he taking steps to return again?"
Meanwhile, Sang-ki made his debut as an African TV BJ in 2018 and turned to YouTube from 2019 to grow into a "representative creator in the eating world".
However, following the 'back advertising controversy'(2020), this 'third DUI' hit the image hard.
▶The following is the full text of the apology for the injury
Hello, I'm Sang-ki.
I'm so sorry I couldn't tell you anything for a long time.
I couldn't easily decide what to say because I felt guilty and afraid and disappointed in those who believed in me.
I spent a lot of time alone and looked back on myself deeply. I am reflecting on how wrong my actions were and how many people I hurt because of them
I sincerely apologize to all those who cared for me and those who waited. I'm sorry.
And thank you so much
narusi@sportschosun.com
