Kangin of SM boy band Super Junior has just been given a DUI, and now just gave an apology. He hit a taxi and then proceeded to abandon the scene, turning himself in.What was he thinking? People who are drunk, don’t think. I don’t get it though. Usually boy bands always have guards with them and escorts around the clock, like little evil spike-collared watchdogs that snap at you if you even say hi to one of them.

The problem is that this is NOT a personal problem. Those are more easily forgettable. The issue is because drinking and driving endangers other people’s lives and has become a PUBLIC problem. That’s one thing I’m reading from other people is that disregard for that. Poor Kangin? What about poor victims? But I didn’t blog this to snap judgment at him. He’s human, after all and as a fan, I hope he can slay his own demons and get back on his feet.

Besides, Korean record labels have a very harsh way of punishing their employees. Punishment usually entails being suspended for many months, without pay. In America, it usually means a promotion, an interview with CNN, and a book.

Thanks to allkpop for picture and translation before anyone else.