"I will never do this again"
The so-called 'Ddareungi Biker Gang Alliance' (Ddapokyeon), notorious for reckless driving on public bicycles and electric kickboards, has officially apologized, stating they will no longer engage in illegal activities.
On the morning of the 8th at 10 a.m., a 400-character apology letter was posted on Ddapokyeon's Instagram. Through this, Ddapokyeon said, "We apologize to the citizens and police officers who were harmed by our improper actions." They added, "We deeply regret and are sorry for causing discomfort by posting content that was not in a positive direction."
Additionally, Ddapokyeon emphasized, "We will never do such things again and will accept punishment," and stated, "We apologize to all our followers, and I want to make it clear that all of my actions are considered illegal, and such behavior must never be repeated." They continued, "I blame myself and feel very ashamed that these incidents have spread to younger friends because of me," and said, "Once again, I apologize and am sorry. These actions can never be justified, and there will be severe consequences for them."
Previously, Ddapokyeon stirred controversy by posting videos on Instagram showing them speeding through Seoul city streets on Ddareungi bicycles and electric kickboards. They engaged in chase scenes with police cars while riding electric kickboards and dangerously weaved through pedestrians on sidewalks. The account has over 3,500 followers.
Meanwhile, according to the Road Traffic Authority, the number of accidents related to shared electric kickboards has been increasing every year since their introduction in 2018. The number of accidents rose from 447 in 2019 to 1,735, and last year it surged to 2,389.
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