Who is Suga and why is he so popular - full story of the musician and amazing facts about him

Min Yoongicommonly known by the pseudonym Suga, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and record producer. His worldwide success came when he was accepted into the popular boy band BTS! But today he is not only the driving force behind the K-Pop band, but also a self-sufficient solo artist with a wealth of life experience under his belt... He started his passion for music and writing his own first tracks as a schoolboy, and today his name is known all over the world. Siuga is one of the best known and most powerful idol among young people, and for some his work and destiny serve as a source of inspiration! But where did it all start? From ordinary kid to modern day idol - a full biography of Suga below!

Early years

My way Min Yoongi started out as an underground rapper before joining the BTS and became one of the most popular idols of today! The future idol was born on 9 March 1993 in Daegu, South Korea. The family was not wealthy, and the parents had to work hard to support themselves and their two sons. So Min and his older brother spent most of their childhood with their grandmother. The boy had practically no friends. According to the memories of the singer himself, he preferred socialising with peers to books. But in 12 years he had a passion in his heart - a passion for music.

At first it was the genres of rap and hip-hop. Later, reggae was added to them. Min's idols at that time were Stony Skunk и Epik High. The latter group influenced the kid's desire to become a rapper. Yoongi wrote his first lyrics at the age of 13 years oldBy the time he was 17, he was already working part-time in a recording studio. His opportunities and ideas grew, and with them Suga's personality as an artist.

First steps to fame

The first big step for Min was to join the band "D-Town.". Taking the pseudonym "Gloss.", a 17-year-old wowed everyone by writing an awesome track about the protests in Korea. 80-х! Unfortunately, the song did not bring him much fame. However - this period will forever remain an invaluable experience for Min.

Thanks to the fact that he worked in a recording studio, Min He learnt more about composing and arranging music, and soon started performing his own rap music. His parents were against this hobby, but in time they accepted their son's creativity and even provided support. The first time the guy had a hard time: the money was barely enough for food, let alone something more... In parallel with working at the studio, Min studied at school and did choreography. It seemed that it was not he who lived music, but music lived in him.

But at one point, all his efforts and labours more than paid off! It was after Min passed the casting call. Big Hit Entertainment and became a member BTS!

Success with BTS

By signing the contract, Min moved to Seoul. It was the time of hard rehearsals and world success... By the way: it was during this period that his pseudonym emerged.

Today, BTS is talked about as one of the most important and popular groups in the genre K-Pop! The project was created by an entertainment company Big Hit Entertainment. Debut occurred in 2013 with the album "2 Cool 4 Skool" and a hit track "No More Dream".

A year later, new discs saw the light of day, and the Suga has authored such hits as "Jump", "Tomorrow" и "Like.". His compositions won the hearts of listeners and, in many ways, helped the group reach greater heights. Soon, BTS tracks were tearing up the charts around the world, including United States! So, K-Pop became a trend.

When it comes to Min's contribution to the legacy BTSHe has released about a hundred hit songs, each of which has resonated with a wide audience. His bandmates affectionately call Suga "grandfather."for he is the wisest member of the collective.

Solo career

Creativity Suga Unique. He works equally hard on his material each time, often using piano in his tracks and playing with touches of hip-hop and R&B. Lyrics tend to bring up deep themes such as love, hope, and spiritual strength.

"In his music, he tells a story without unnecessary embellishments, breaking down all possible barriers of censorship," the critics declare.

Min's solo career began in 2016 of the year, publishing under the pseudonym Agust D his debut mixtape of the same name, which became one of the 20 best mixtapes of that year. According to the singer himself, the material for "Agust D." was five years in the making! The songs tell about loneliness, moving to a foreign city, about the difficulties on the way to fame....

Min didn't want to record albums, so he decided to settle for mixtapes. In parallel, he continued to work with BTS. In the spring of 2020, the artist presented a compilation to the public "D-2". It includes gorgeous duets with . RM, Kim Jong Wan, NiiHWa, MAX. With the latter, Min also recorded a track "Blueberry Eyes".

In addition to BTS and solo mixtapes, Min actively composes music for other artists. A prime example is the song "Wine." charming Suran.

The song was a huge success upon release in 2017, and quickly became a hit with Korean youth!

Interesting facts

• To date. Suga is one of the most popular idols. Despite his young age, he already has a wealth of experience and a vast fortune - approx. $20 million.

• The artiste is actively involved in charity work! In 2019, he donated approx. $90,000. to the Children's Cancer Foundation. He also donated £100 million to the National Disaster Relief Association "Bridge of Hope."and the same amount Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital in his native Daegu: the hospital was created to support poor children with cancer who have no access to treatment due to financial difficulties. Min prefers not to talk about his noble deeds, but people find him and thank him from the bottom of their hearts.
• Even though Min likes help peopleHe himself suffers and is in a perpetual struggle with depression and stress. According to him, only music helps him. It is known that Jungi does not spend a single day without composing! He is most inspired by everyday situations.

• Minh doesn't have much hobby, but those that are there testify to his gentle nature: sleep, quiet peaceful walks in low-traffic areas, video games, comic books and photography.
• Having moved to SeoulMin was still struggling financially. He had to take a job as a bicycle courier and soon suffered a serious injury, a dislocated shoulder. But he didn't tell anyone about it. Min was afraid that if he found out about his injury, he would be sent home. He continued to go to BTS rehearsals while in a lot of pain. He also continued his studies - he just transferred to a Seoul schoolfrom which he successfully graduated and entered Global Cyber University.