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On January 9, 2025, Min Yoongi, known globally by his stage names SUGA and Agust D, achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 4.7 billion streams on Spotify across all credits under Prod. SUGA and Prod. Agust D.
As of May 2024, SUGA has an impressive catalog of over 169 songs registered with the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA), underscoring his prolific nature as a songwriter and producer.
Fans cheered online over the rapper-songwriter's latest achievement. One fan hailed him as a "legend" and wrote on X:
"Legend!! king"
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Fans lauded the BTS rapper and music producer for his track record and flooded social media.
"I am not an ARMY. I came to know of BTS some time ago when I came across the Suga E-Bike incident which I felt so upset. Suga deserves a lot of love for his talents and for who he is," one fan wrote.
"Great music by Agust D adds vitality to one’s life; be sure to include it in everyone’s daily playlist," another fan praised.
"First & only idol producer, yes that's right. Take his name with respect," another fan wrote.
Others hailed him as a "genius" and reacted:
"The genius he is. Well deserved," one fan commented.
"He's the king, hes the boss," another fan added.
"Congratulations SUGA! Prod. SUGA & Prod. AgustD brilliant as always!! Yoongi, what masterpieces will we see in the coming years?" one other fan said.
More about BTS' Min Yoongi's artistry as SUGA and Agust D
Within BTS, Min Yoongi is known as SUGA, serving as a rapper and producer. The moniker "SUGA" is derived from the first syllables of "shooting guard," a position he played in basketball.
Agust D, a name that holds personal significance, is his alter ego for solo projects. "Agust D" is a reverse spelling of "DT Suga," with "DT" standing for Daegu Town, referencing his hometown of Daegu, South Korea.
This alias allows him to explore themes and styles distinct from his work with BTS, offering a raw and unfiltered glimpse into his personal experiences and artistic expression with songs like Daechwita and Dear My Friend.
Under the Agust D persona, Yoongi has released several notable works, such as his debut eponymous mixtape, Agust D, released on August 15, 2016. The mixtape features tracks like Agust D, give it to me, and So Far Away, delving into his struggles with fame, mental health, and personal identity.
His follow-up mixtape, D-2, includes songs such as Daechwita, People, and Strange. It blends traditional Korean musical elements with contemporary hip-hop and reflects on his journey and societal issues.
His first official solo album, D-DAY, released on April 21, 2023, features a diverse tracklist:
- D-Day
- Haegeum
- HUH?! (feat. j-hope)
- AMYGDALA
- SDL
- People Pt.2 (feat. IU)
- Polar Night
- Interlude: Dawn
- Snooze (feat. Ryuichi Sakamoto, WOOSUNG of The Rose)
- Life Goes On
This album showcases his growth as an artist with introspective lyrics and innovative production.
As a producer, Yoongi has crafted music under both of his monikers:
- As SUGA, he has produced numerous tracks for BTS, including hits like Tomorrow, Let Me Know, and Autumn Leaves, contributing significantly to the group's distinctive sound.
- As Agust D, his production work includes his solo projects, where he experiments with different genres and themes, evident in tracks like Daechwita, The Last, and more.
Before his military enlistment, SUGA embarked on a successful solo world tour in 2023, performing under his Agust D persona. The tour featured special guest appearances by artists such as Halsey and MAX, with whom he had previously collaborated.
In August 2024, Min Yoongi, aka SUGA, faced allegations of drunk driving involving an electric kickboard. The incident attracted significant media attention, with some outlets like JTBC falsely defaming him. After a thorough investigation, the case was resolved with a fine, and no further legal actions were pursued.
JTBC also apologized on national television for releasing altered CCTV footage and misreporting the incident.
