Korean rapper Verbal Jint drives to a drunken beat

Drunk driver: Hip-hop artist Verbal Jint. /Courtesy of Brand New Music

By Lee Jin-a

Rapper Verbal Jint has had his license suspended for drunk driving.

The musician posted a message on Instagram, Sunday, saying he was caught driving with a blood-alcohol level of 0.067 percent in Mapo District, Seoul on Thursday.

His license is suspended for 100 days.

“I have no intention to come up with excuses because I’m at fault,” said Verbal Jint.

“I deeply regret my reckless actions, neglecting the possibility of a drunk driver becoming an assailant. I’m writing this post because I believe this is something that cannot and should not be hidden.”

Verbal Jint is an influential rapper and producer for Korean hip-hop record label Brand New Music.

He is best known for his songs “You Look Good” (2011), “You Deserve Better (Pretty Enough)” (2012) and “Good Start” (2013).