Comprehensive chronicle of SUGA's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of SUGA's journey to global stardom
Suga took home Best Rap & Hip Hop Performance at the 2023 MAMA Awards for 'People Pt. 2 (feat. IU)', celebrating another solo win as Agust D. This victory contributed to BTS's impressive seven-award haul that night.
Suga won Best Rap & Hip Hop Performance at the 2023 MAMA Awards for "People Pt. 2 (feat. IU)," marking a solo milestone as Agust D and contributing to BTS's seven total awards.
Suga earned a 2023 Billboard Music Awards nomination for 'Seven (feat. Latto)' in the Top Global K-Pop Song category, showcasing his global impact. The nod reinforces his dominance in the international music scene.
The 2023 Billboard Music Awards will livestream Suga's nomination for Top Global K-Pop Song with "Seven (feat. Latto)."
BTS, including Suga, will receive South Korea's prestigious 'Hwagwan' cultural merit award for their global impact on music and Korean culture. The honor highlights their unparalleled influence in spreading K-pop worldwide.
BTS will be awarded South Korea's 'Hwagwan' cultural merit honor.
BTS earned their first Album of the Year Grammy nomination as featured artists on Coldplay's 'Music of the Spheres', with Suga credited as a songwriter. Though they didn't win—losing to Harry Styles' 'Harry's House'—the nod marked a major milestone for the group.
BTS, featuring Suga as a songwriter, earned their first Album of the Year Grammy nomination for Coldplay's 'Music of the Spheres', but lost to Harry Styles' 'Harry's House'.
BTS scored two Grammy nominations—Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for 'My Universe' and Best Music Video for 'Yet to Come'—at the 65th awards, cementing their global impact. Suga and the group continue to dominate the international music scene.
BTS is nominated for two Grammy Awards at the 65th ceremony in Los Angeles: Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for 'My Universe' and Best Music Video for 'Yet to Come'.
BTS made history at the 2021 AMAs on November 22, becoming the first Asian act to win Artist of the Year. Suga thanked fans in their emotional acceptance speech, crediting ARMY for their global success.
BTS made history as the first Asian act to win Artist of the Year at the 2021 AMAs, with Suga expressing gratitude and showcasing their global influence and dedicated fanbase ARMY.
BTS dominated the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, winning four trophies—including Top Selling Song for 'Dynamite' and a record fifth Top Social Artist title—thanks to ARMY's unwavering support. Suga and the group celebrated their biggest year yet, thanking fans for another historic milestone.
BTS, including Suga, won four Billboard Music Awards, highlighting their global success and dedicated fan base, Army.
BTS, including Suga, won four awards at the Billboard Music Awards, showcasing their global success and thanking fans for their support.
Suga thanked fans and vowed to keep pushing forward after BTS's Grammy nod for 'Dynamite', showcasing the group's enduring influence and his unwavering dedication. The moment celebrated their musical journey and bright future.
Suga expressed gratitude to fans and vowed to perform his best this year after BTS's Grammy nomination for "Dynamite."
BTS made history as the first South Korean artists to attend the 61st Grammy Awards, with Suga expressing disbelief and excitement on the red carpet. The milestone underscored the group's global influence in music. (Note: The original text had redundant details, which I condensed while keeping the key points—historic attendance, Suga's reaction, and global impact.)
Suga made history with BTS at the 61st Grammy Awards, marking their first appearance as Korean artists and expressing awe at their global milestone.
Suga celebrated BTS's historic first Grammy appearance as South Korean artists by expressing disbelief on the red carpet, marking a significant global milestone for the group and himself.
Suga admitted feeling stunned after BTS made history as the first South Korean act to top the Billboard Hot 100 with "Dynamite." He even pinched himself to check if the milestone was real.
Suga felt overwhelmed and "dazed" after BTS made history as the first South Korean artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 with "Dynamite," even pinching himself to ensure it was real.
At the 2020 Korean Music Awards, Suga celebrated BTS's global impact, crediting 'Fake Love''s Billboard success and his role as producer. He also reaffirmed his commitment to pushing K-pop further on the world stage.
Suga highlighted 'Fake Love's' Billboard success in BTS's award speech, showcasing his production role and dedication to expanding K-pop globally.
Suga thanked Bong Joon-ho for shouting out BTS during his 2020 Oscars speech for 'Parasite', showcasing the admiration between South Korea's top music and film icons.
Suga thanked Bong Joon-ho for mentioning BTS in his Oscar speeches for "Parasite."
Agust D (Suga) topped Spotify's 2020 Wrapped as the most-streamed male K-pop artist, cementing his global influence. The achievement underscores his massive popularity beyond BTS.
Agust D (Suga) was the most streamed male K-pop artist on Spotify in 2020.
BTS swept the 2019 MAMA awards with nine wins, including Artist of the Year. Suga credited their success to hard work and growth, cementing their industry dominance during the Nagoya Dome ceremony.
At the 2019 MAMA held at Nagoya Dome, Suga and BTS won nine awards, including Artist of the Year, showcasing their industry dominance and Suga's pivotal role in their success, despite diplomatic tensions.
Suga and Lee So-ra's hit 'Song Request' won Best Collaboration at the 2019 MAMA, showcasing his success beyond BTS. The win highlighted his versatility as both a rapper and producer.
Suga's collaboration with Lee So-ra on 'Song Request,' which won Best Collaboration at the 2019 MAMA, highlighted his versatility and expanding success beyond BTS.
BTS won Digital Album of the Year for 'Love Yourself: Answer' at the 2018 MGA. Suga moved fans with a speech thanking ARMY and celebrating the group's global influence.
Suga thanked ARMY in a speech after BTS won Digital Album of the Year at the 2018 MGA, highlighting their global influence and commitment to inspiring through music.
BTS, featuring Suga, dominated the 2016 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), winning Artist of the Year along with Album and Song of the Year. The victories cemented their status as global K-pop leaders. (Alternative, even shorter version: 'BTS swept the 2016 MAMA, taking Artist, Album, and Song of the Year—solidifying their K-pop dominance.')
BTS, featuring Suga, won Artist of the Year at the 2016 MAMA, cementing their global rise and dominance in K-pop.
Suga's photo book ''Wholly or Whole Me'' dropped on March 9, 2023, wrapping up BTS' ''Special 8 Photo-Folio'' series with a serene camping-themed shoot in Los Angeles. The release followed previews shared on February 20.
Suga previewed his camping-themed photo book for BTS' 'Special 8 Photo-Folio' project, set for release on March 9, 2023, highlighting individual member uniqueness.
Suga's photo book 'Wholly or Whole Me,' the final installment of BTS' 'Special 8 Photo-Folio' project, features serene camping-themed shots taken in Los Angeles' natural settings.
Suga's concert film ''D-Day' the Movie' premiered globally on April 10, 2024, becoming the first BTS concert film in IMAX. It features his electrifying 2023 Seoul encore performance.
Suga's concert film 'Suga | Agust D Tour 'D-Day' the Movie' premiered globally, including in IMAX, making it the first BTS concert film in the format.
Suga's 'Fashionable Seoul' episode from 'My Seoul Playlist' premiered on YouTube on October 23, 2023, at 10 a.m. The segment highlights stylish spots in the city.
Suga's 'Fashionable Seoul' segment from 'My Seoul Playlist' premiered on YouTube at 10 a.m.
In 2020, Suga dropped his second mixtape 'D-2' under his Agust D alias, blending traditional Korean haegeum sounds with hip-hop in the hit track 'Daechwita'. The project, a critical and commercial success, topped global charts and foreshadowed his 2023 solo album 'D-Day'. Its enduring popularity was cemented when 'Daechwita''s music video surpassed 200 million YouTube views in 2021, and in 2025, 'Haegeum' also exceeded 100 million views, marking his third solo video milestone.
Suga's second mixtape 'D-2' under his Agust D persona, which concluded his 'Agust D' trilogy, reinforced his artistry as a rapper and producer, achieving both critical acclaim and commercial success while highlighting his artistic growth and personal musical expression before the release of 'D-Day'.
Suga's mixtape 'D-2' and upcoming album 'D-Day' showcase his fusion of traditional haegeum sounds with modern music.
Suga's solo track 'Daechwita' blends traditional Korean music and imagery with modern K-pop, reflecting a broader trend of K-pop artists incorporating Korean heritage into their work.
Suga's solo mixtape 'D-2' demonstrated his artistic growth but faced controversy over a track sample, prompting a re-release after public backlash.
Suga's solo mixtape track 'What Do You Think?' reaffirmed BTS's voluntary commitment to military service amid public debate.
Suga dropped his second mixtape 'D-2' on May 22, 2020, featuring 10 diverse tracks including the lead single 'Daechwita' (for which a music video was released), showcasing his artistic evolution and global impact as it rapidly topped international iTunes charts.
By 8 a.m., Suga's 'D-2' topped iTunes album charts in 80 countries and 'Daechwita' led song charts in 50 nations, showcasing his global influence, as confirmed by Big Hit Entertainment.
Suga released his solo album 'D-2' during BTS's hiatus, showcasing his individual artistry and connecting with fans independently.
Suga's 'Daechwita' music video exceeded 200 million YouTube views, showcasing his lasting global impact as a solo K-pop artist.
Suga's 'Haegeum' music video reached over 100 million views on YouTube, marking his third solo music video to achieve this milestone after 'Agust D' and 'Daechwita', as announced by BigHit Music.
On August 24, 2022, BTS dropped 'Love Yourself: Answer', featuring Suga’s standout solo track 'Trivia: Seesaw'. The album, with seven new songs, highlighted Suga’s artistry while reinforcing the group’s global influence.
BTS released their album 'Love Yourself: Answer', featuring Suga's solo track 'Trivia: Seesaw'.
BTS's new album 'Love Yourself: Answer' features Suga's solo track 'Trivia: Seesaw', seven new songs, and concludes their 'Love Yourself' series, furthering their global music influence.
Hybe Insight opened on May 17, 2024, showcasing Suga's personal studio and a video exploring his musical philosophy. The museum highlights his lasting impact beyond BTS.
Hybe Insight, a music museum showcasing Suga's studio and his thoughts on music, is now open to the public.
On March 25, 2024, IU revealed her new album 'Lilac', her first solo release in nearly a year since her hit collaboration 'Eight' with Suga. This highlights Suga's lasting impact and versatility in K-pop.
IU will release her new album 'Lilac' after a 10-month hiatus following her chart-topping collaboration "Eight" with Suga, showcasing his enduring impact in K-pop.
Released in February 2023, Suga's introspective track 'Spring Day' captivated listeners with its heartfelt themes of friendship and hope, showcasing his storytelling prowess. By July 19, its music video hit 100 million YouTube views, cementing its impact on fans and BTS's legacy.
"Spring Day," featuring Suga's heartfelt reflections on friendship and hope, resonated deeply with listeners, going viral and solidifying his reputation as a compelling storyteller in BTS's music.
Suga's co-written BTS music video "Spring Day," drawing from his personal experiences, surpassed 100 million views, showcasing his impactful songwriting in the group's success.
Suga crafted BTS's anniversary hit 'Take Two', released June 9, 2023, showcasing his songwriting and production skills with a mix of vocals, rap, and acoustic elements. The track dominated charts, topping iTunes in 92 countries and Spotify’s Global Top 50.
Suga composed and produced BTS's 10th-anniversary song 'Take Two,' showcasing his songwriting and production skills with a blend of vocals, raps, and acoustic sounds, which topped Spotify's Global Top 50 chart and underscored his pivotal role in the group's music production and success.
On April 28, 2023, Suran's Suga-produced track 'If I Get Drunk Today' dethroned IU from the top of the charts, ending her week-long reign. The success showcased Suga's powerful influence beyond BTS.
Suran's Suga-produced track "If I Get Drunk Today" dethroned IU from the top of the music charts after her week-long reign.
Suga and IU reunited for their first collaboration in three years with "People Pt.2," a prerelease track from Suga's solo album 'D-Day'. The song topped iTunes charts in 87 countries, and its music video amassed over 7 million YouTube views within a day of release.
Suga and IU have released their first collaboration single in three years, 'People Pt.2,' which will feature on Suga's upcoming solo album 'D-Day.' The release marks their first joint release since 2020 and has gained rapid international acclaim.
Suga's solo track "People Pt.2" dominated iTunes charts in 87 countries and amassed 7.14 million YouTube views by 1 p.m. on its release day, showcasing his global impact.
Suga hit No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in early 2023, showcasing his solo success and K-pop's expanding U.S. reach. The achievement underscores his global impact as an artist.
Suga's solo album reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in early 2023, highlighting his individual success and K-pop's growing influence in the U.S. market.
On August 24, 2022, BTS dropped 'Love Yourself: Answer', featuring Suga’s standout solo track 'Trivia: Seesaw'. The album highlighted his artistry while reinforcing the group’s cohesive sound.
BTS released their album 'Love Yourself: Answer', featuring Suga's solo track 'Trivia: Seesaw'.
On June 10, 2022, BTS released 'Proof', their ninth-anniversary anthology album featuring 'Yet To Come' (co-created by Suga) and a retrospective of their career. Suga encouraged fans to listen in order, calling it a closing chapter for BTS, while the track debuted at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.
On June 10, 2022, BTS celebrated their ninth anniversary with the anthology album 'Proof', featuring the lead track 'Yet To Come' which was co-written and co-composed by Suga, demonstrating his ongoing role in their music production. The song debuted at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the album also included other new songs, unreleased tracks, and demos.
Suga's songwriting and composing role in BTS's "Yet To Come," which debuted at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, underscores his ongoing impact on the group's success and reflects their journey and future.
BTS announced their first new album since July 2021 during their Las Vegas concert on June 10, 2022, teasing the release with the phrase "We Are Bulletproof." The reveal hinted at a potential full-length album, marking an exciting new chapter for the group.
BTS announced a new album, their first since July 2021, set for release on June 10, 2022, marking a potential career milestone.
On April 29, 2022, Suga co-produced, wrote, and arranged Psy's hit single 'That That' from his album 'Psy 9th', showcasing his musical versatility beyond BTS. The track debuted on global charts, including the UK Official Singles (#61) and Billboard Hot 100 (#80), further solidifying Suga's industry influence.
Psy's ninth album 'Psy 9th,' co-produced by Suga, releases at 6 p.m. with the lead track 'That That.'
Psy's song 'That That,' co-produced by and featuring Suga, achieved notable chart success globally, marking Suga's expanding influence beyond BTS.
Suga and Psy's single "That That" debuted at No. 61 on the UK Official Singles Chart for May 6-12.
Psy's song 'That That' featuring Suga debuted at No. 80 on Billboard's Hot 100, highlighting Suga's global influence, with the chart update announced on Twitter and set for the next day.
In February 2022, Suga produced Jungkook’s hit 'Stay Alive' for the webtoon '7Fates: Chakho', blending K-pop and webtoon culture. The track topped iTunes in 100+ countries and charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart.
Suga produced Jungkook's hit song 'Stay Alive' for the webtoon '7Fates: Chakho,' achieving global chart success and highlighting a K-pop and webtoon crossover.
On October 19, 2021, Coldplay released Suga's remix of 'My Universe' on Twitter, praising his "glorious" production skills. The track further cemented his reputation as a rising global producer beyond BTS.
Coldplay released Suga's remix of 'My Universe' on Twitter, praising his "glorious" production skills and highlighting his rising reputation as a producer beyond BTS.
On August 27, 2021, Suga teamed up with Megan Thee Stallion for the 'Butter' remix, boosting BTS's global reach. The track's worldwide release reinforced their international appeal.
Suga collaborated with Megan Thee Stallion on the global "Butter" remix, highlighting BTS's international crossover success.
On May 21, 2021, BTS dropped 'Butter', a pandemic-era anthem that shattered streaming records on Spotify and YouTube, outperforming 'Dynamite'. The group later released a physical version on July 9—ARMY’s anniversary—adding a new track and deepening fan engagement. The song solidified BTS’s global dominance while celebrating their enduring connection with fans.
BTS's single 'Butter,' chosen to uplift during the pandemic and driven by Suga's message of hope, broke multiple streaming records, surpassed their hit 'Dynamite,' and marked a career milestone for Suga.
BTS will release a physical version of 'Butter' with a new track on ARMY's 8th anniversary, celebrating their success and boosting fan engagement.
In 2021, Suga (as Min Yoon-gi) pitched Psy a Latin-style track, marking their first direct collaboration and showcasing his producer skills. Psy was so inspired by the offer that it reignited his passion for music, proving Suga’s creative influence.
Suga, as producer Min Yoon-gi, inspired Psy to continue his music career by offering his first direct collaboration with a Latin-style song, highlighting Suga's rising influence.
In November 2020, BTS released 'BE', featuring pandemic-inspired tracks like 'Life Goes On' and Suga’s co-written songs 'Telepathy' and 'Fly to My Room'. Despite recovering from surgery, Suga contributed to the album, which topped the 'Billboard 200'—with 'Life Goes On' making history as the first Korean song to debut at No. 1 on the 'Hot 100'. The album’s emotional resonance and Suga’s songwriting prowess underscored BTS’s cultural impact.
BTS's album 'BE' includes Suga's co-written track 'Telepathy,' which resonated with pandemic themes and fans, highlighted by its emotional 'MTV Unplugged' performance.
BTS released their pandemic-themed album 'BE' on 2020-11-20, co-written by Suga and featuring "Life Goes On," which topped the Billboard 200 and aimed to offer comfort during the crisis, though Suga did not participate in promotional activities as he focused on recovery.
BTS's album 'BE', featuring Suga's songwriting and production contributions to tracks like 'Telepathy' and 'Fly to My Room', showcases his skills while connecting with fans during the pandemic and reflecting themes of connection and creativity, marking a career milestone.
BTS's Suga-co-written song "Life Goes On" became the first predominantly Korean track to debut at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100, showcasing his songwriting contribution, BTS's global impact, and marking a historic cultural milestone for Korean music celebrated by fans and Billboard.
In 2017, Suga co-wrote BTS' emotional hit 'Spring Day' with RM, drawing from personal experiences of longing. The song became a fan favorite, surpassing 200 million views by 2020 and reinforcing BTS' global influence.
Suga co-wrote BTS' enduring hit "Spring Day," showcasing his songwriting talent as the song resurges in popularity.
BTS's 'Spring Day', co-written by Suga and inspired by his personal longing for a friend, resonated deeply with fans, achieving lasting popularity and surpassing 200 million views by 2020.
BTS's 'Spring Day' music video, co-written by Suga, surpassed 200 million YouTube views, becoming their 10th video to achieve this milestone and showcasing Suga's lyrical talent.
In 2020, Suga and IU's hit 'Eight' became a chart-topping success, showcasing his versatility beyond BTS and solidifying their creative partnership. Nearly a year later, the song remained popular, ranking No. 20, and their collaboration continues with 'People Pt.2', announced in May 2020 as Suga co-produced IU’s upcoming single.
Suga's collaboration with IU on the hit song 'Eight' in 2020 demonstrated his versatility and popularity beyond BTS, maintaining chart relevance nearly a year later at No. 20 and contributing to both artists' successful careers.
In May 2020, IU and Suga of BTS collaborated on the hit single 'Eight,' which achieved global success, showcased Suga's versatility as a producer, highlighted their musical chemistry, and marked a career milestone for both artists before they worked together again on 'People Pt.2.'
Suga and IU are reuniting for 'People Pt.2,' their first collaboration since their successful 2020 single 'Eight.'
Suga and IU's successful 2020 collaboration on 'Eight' led to their 2023 single 'People Pt.2,' delighting fans.
Suga co-produced IU's upcoming digital single 'Eight', a collaboration that combines their distinct styles, marking a major career moment for Suga and expanding both artists' musical range.
Suga and IU's collaboration 'Eight' topped charts in 59 countries, reinforcing Suga's versatility beyond BTS.
In February 2020, BTS released 'Map of the Soul: 7', featuring Suga as a key songwriter and producer, which broke pre-order records and deepened the group's introspective themes. The album, preceded by Suga’s 'Interlude: Shadow' trailer, became a pivotal moment before pandemic disruptions altered their trajectory.
The first trailer for BTS's album 'Map of the Soul: 7', featuring Suga in 'Interlude: Shadow,' heightened anticipation for its February release.
BTS released Suga's introspective teaser video 'Interlude: Shadow' on their YouTube channel at midnight, exploring his ambitions and fears about the band's global success. The solo track from BTS's album 'Map of the Soul: 7' highlighted his artistry and fueled fan excitement, driving record pre-orders.
BTS's pre-pandemic album 'Map of the Soul: 7', featuring Suga's contributions, marked a pivotal moment before the group faced an identity crisis and exhaustion due to the lack of follow-up releases.
BTS's highly anticipated album 'Map of the Soul: 7', featuring Suga's solo track 'Interlude: Shadow', continues their successful series, explores their seven-year journey and personal growth, aims to strengthen their global influence, and broke preorder records in South Korea with 4.02 million copies.
On January 22, 2020, Suga teamed up with Lee So-ra for 'Song Request', his first feature track. The collaboration showcased his rap versatility and soared to #1 on iTunes in 44 regions, breaking records for Korean female artists.
Suga's first featured track, a collaboration with Lee So-ra titled 'Song Request,' demonstrated his rapping versatility and achieved immediate success by topping iTunes charts in 44 regions, setting a record for a Korean female artist.
On December 6, 2019, Suga dropped 'SUGA's Interlude' with Halsey, a pre-release track from her album 'Manic' (January 2020), showcasing his global collaborations beyond BTS. The song quickly hit major streaming platforms, fueling excitement among fans.
Suga released the pre-release single 'SUGA's Interlude' with Halsey, highlighting his global collaborations and solo creativity beyond BTS, available on major music platforms.
Halsey's album 'Manic,' featuring Suga's collaboration 'SUGA's Interlude,' is set for release, continuing his global music presence and building fan anticipation.
In April 2019, Suga teamed up with Halsey on BTS' hit 'Boy With Luv', highlighting his genre-blending talent and helping the track dominate global charts. The collaboration reinforced his influence in the music industry.
Suga and Halsey's successful collaboration on BTS' chart-topping track "Boy With Luv" showcased his strong cross-genre influence.
In 2019, J-Hope became the first BTS member to enter the Billboard Hot 100 solo with 'Chicken Noodle Soup' (feat. Becky G), debuting at No. 81. His achievement paved the way for fellow members like Suga to chart solo hits.
J-Hope's 'Chicken Noodle Soup' featuring Becky G debuted at No. 81 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2019, making him the first BTS member to chart solo and paving the way for Suga and other members to achieve their own solo chart entries, contributing to the group's historic success.
On September 27, 2017, Suga celebrated BTS's "DNA" debuting at No. 85 on the Billboard Hot 100—a childhood dream come true. He credited fans for making this milestone possible.
Suga expressed deep gratitude for BTS's 'DNA' debuting on the Billboard Hot 100 at 85th place, fulfilling his childhood dream and marking a career milestone, while thanking fans for their support.
In 2016, Suga debuted as Agust D with his solo mixtape, showcasing his raw lyricism and production skills while expanding BTS's tradition of solo projects. The acclaimed release launched his 'Agust D' trilogy, which concluded with 2023's 'D-Day,' cementing his distinct artistic identity.
In 2016, Suga became the second BTS member after RM to release a solo mixtape with 'Agust D,' launching his solo career, defining his artistic identity separate from BTS, and setting the stage for his later works 'D-2' and 'D-Day,' highlighting his individual artistry and continuing the group's tradition of solo projects.
Suga released his first mixtape 'Agust D'.
In 2013, BTS—including Suga—debuted with ambitious dreams, swiftly achieving them by 2016. Suga's early contributions as a rapper, songwriter, and producer shaped the group's identity and global success, though his relentless creativity sometimes led to exhaustion. From the start, his distinct style made him a standout member.
In 2013, BTS debuted with Suga as a member, marking the start of their successful music careers. Suga evolved as a rapper, songwriter, and producer, contributing to the group's rapid rise in the music industry, as highlighted in a 2023 video.
Suga stood out early in BTS for his distinct style, which helped shape the group's identity, while all members eventually developed their own musical identities.
In 2013, BTS—including Suga—debuted with ambitious dreams, swiftly achieving them by 2016. Suga's early contributions as a rapper, songwriter, and producer shaped the group's identity and global success, though his relentless creativity sometimes led to exhaustion. From the start, his distinct style made him a standout member.
In 2013, Suga debuted as a member of BTS, embarking on a successful music career where he evolved as a rapper, songwriter, and producer, with the group achieving rapid rise and ambitious dreams by 2016, as later highlighted in a 2023 video.
Suga stood out early in BTS for his distinct style, which helped shape the group's identity, while all members eventually developed their own musical identities.