“Proud is an understatement”—Fans react as Yeongdong World Traditional Music Expo praises BTS' SUGA's ‘Daechwita’ MV for popularizing Korean music

BTS' SUGA's solo track Daechwita recently made headlines after the organizing committee for the Yeongdong World Traditional Music Expo stated that the song's music video played an important role in globalizing traditional Korean music. The BTS member’s single Daechwita came out in May 2020.

The committee of the Yeongdong World Traditional Music Expo stated:

"Considering the cases where BTS member SUGA's music video & instrumentals for 'Daechwita' became a global sensation and popularized the use of korea's traditional beats in kpop music and the famous historical drama 'Kingdom' which was translated into 27 different languages and released in 190 countries, gugak can also become the center of the Hallyu."

The committee further said:

"And we will try our best to use this as an opportunity to expand Nankei Gugak into world music."

BTS' SUGA fans were overjoyed with the idol’s latest recognition in the world of K-pop. Netizens praised Yoongi and shared admiration for his track. To express this, a user on X commented:

“Proud is an understatement”

Many other mixed reactions for BTS’ SUGA’s recent recognition were seen online. While many were proud of the idol’s achievement, others emphasized his “real impact.”

“I’M SO PROUD OF YOU MY KING You’re so loved, your talent and your influence are recognized by all,” a fan said.

“Soloist take note That's the real impact of being an Artist, not Awards will won't described the real impact of a song,” another fan wrote.

“With Daechwita, Yoongi has brought forth traditional SK music to the forefront for people to enjoy! He’s being recognized for this!.” a fan wrote.

“I can’t believe how big Suga’s ‘Daechwita’ got! So proud of him. He’s out here making history, just like he deserves!,” a fan stated.

Some said BTS' SUGA’s Daechwita is “unbeatable,” while others said that the song is a “cultural reset.”

“Daechwita impact is unbeatable,” stated an admirer.

“take me back to the time i watched agustd's daechwita for the first time please please please,” a fan said.

“Daechwita A Cultural Reset!CONGRATULATIONS AGUSTD. CONGRATULATIONS YOONGI,” commented an admirer.

“YOONGI'S IMPACT IS UNMEASURABLE AND TOPNOTCH! NOBODY CAN DO IT LIKE AGUST D. THE KING. CONGRATULATIONS AGUSTD. HISTORY MAKER AGUSTD. WE LOVE YOU YOONGI,” stated another fan.

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BTS' SUGA’s solo song Daechwita was released in May 2020

Daechwita is the title track from Yoongi’s second mixtape, titled D-2, dropped on May 22, 2020. This independent album was released with his second stage name, Agust D. Here's the complete tracklist of BTS' SUGA's D-2 album:

• Moonlight
• Daechwita
• What do you think?
• Strange (feat. RM)
• 28 (feat. NiiHWA)
• Burn It (feat. MAX)
• People
• Honsool
• Interlude : Set me free
• Dear my friend (feat. Kim Jong Wan of NELL)

Earlier, on October 26, 2024, SUGA made history when his Daechwita music video surpassed 15 million likes on YouTube. He accompanied BTS and PSY as the only K-pop male acts to have a YouTube music video with over 15 million likes. Currently, the MV of Yoongi's track has garnered over 464 million views on YouTube.

As of this writing, BTS' SUGA is performing his obligatory military service, following his enlistment in September 2023. The rapper is projected to be released in June this year.