Min Yoon-gi goes by the popular name Suga or Agust D is best known for the member of South Korean boy band Bangtan Boys (BTS). The group was formed under the Big Hit Entertainment and debuted on 13 June 2013. Further, he is a K-pop rapper, songwriter, and record producer.
Moreover, he released his first solo mixtape ‘Agust D’ in 2016 followed by 2020 second solo mixtape ‘D-2’. The mixtape reached number 11 on the US Billboard 200, number 7 on the UK Albums Chart, and #2 on Australia’s ARIA Album Chart. According to the survey of Gallup Korea, Suga was ranked the 13th most preferred idol of the year for 2017, 7th in 2018, and 9th in 2019 surveys respectively.
Caption: The rapper, dancer, and singer of BTS, Suga.
Source: Instagram
Suga: Bio, Family, Education
Suga was born as Min Yoon-gi on 9 March 1993 in Daegu, South Korea. He was born as the younger child to two sons of supportive parents. However, there is no information on his parents or siblings. Regarding his education, he completed his education form Taejeon Elementary School, Gwaneum Middle School, and Apgujeong High School.
After hearing “Reggae Muffin” by Stony Skunk and Epik High, he built interest in rapping and decided to become a one. At the age of 13, he started to write music lyrics as well as learned about MIDI. Then he began to work in a recording studio by age 17 as a part-time job. As time passes by, he also started composing and arranging music, rapping, and performing. In 2010, he became part of the hip hop crew D-Town and produced a song ‘518-062’ commemorating the Gwangju Uprising.
Suga: Career & Life Achievements
Before signing as an idol with Big Hit Entertainment, he initially joined as a music producer. Eventually, he became a trainee and trained under the company for three and a half years along with fellow member J-Hope and RM. He along with fellow members: Jin, Jimin, RM, J-Hope, Jungkook, and V on 13 June 2013. They debuted with their single album ‘2 Cool 4 Skool’.
Suga released a free self-titled mixtape on 15 August 2016, via SoundCloud. He further discussed matters like his struggles with depression and social phobia on the track. Following that, he composed the song ‘Wine’ for singer Suran who he had worked with for a single in his mixtape. He has also featured his rap on Lee So-ra’s ‘Song Request’. Suga has co-written and produced songs for artists including Tablo of Epik High, IU’s digital single ‘Eight’, and worked with American singer-songwriter Halsey in her third studio album ‘Manic’.
Yoon-gi released his second mixtape ‘D-2’ on 22 May 2020 along with music video for its lead single ‘Daechwita’. In addition, he is also a pianist and likes to produce music in Hip-hop and R&B. Suga was promoted to a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association in January 2018. Moreover, he also released two solo tracks under the BTS: ‘First Love’ in 2016 studio album ‘Wings’ and ‘Trivia: Seasaw’ in 2018 ‘Love Yourself: Answer’.
Caption: The popular South Korean boy band, BTS.
Source: Forbes
Suga: Personal Life & Girlfriend
Coming over to his personal life, he is currently single and not linked romantically with anyone right now. But it does not mean that he will never hook up with someone in the future. Moreover, his girlfriend’s ideal type must include loving and caring who must always stay by his side. His girl should also like music, especially hip-hop but he doesn’t really care about looks.
Further, he has bought a US$3 million luxury apartment in South Korea but continues to live in Hannam-dong. The singer has made a promise to buy his fans meat should he find success as a musical artist in 2014. On his 25th birthday, after four years, he donated beef to 39 orphanages as ‘ARMY’. Also, he has spoken openly about mental health and equality for the LGBTQ+ community.
Suga: Net Worth & Social Media Profiles
He surely is earning a hefty amount from his various talents including music and endorsements. Also, he has worked in his solo projects which have helped him to make a profitable amount. Therefore, he has a net worth estimated at around $8 million according to sources. However, Reports say that the total net worth of BTS has an estimation of around $60 million.
He has an unverified Instagram account @bts.suga with 3.1 million followers. He does not possess any kind of personal account on Twitter but goes by @BTS official account with 21.8 followers. He has an unverified Facebook fan page @SUGA.BTS.OfficialFanpage with more than 1.02 million followers.
Suga: Body Measurements
The singer has a slim and well-maintained body that has a height of 5 feet 9 inches or 1.76 meters. His flexible body weighs around 57 kg with unknown body measurements. He has brown eyes color with dark brown hair which he experiments with new trendy hair colors.
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