Suga

Min Yoon-gi, better known by his stage name Suga, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Born March 9, 1993, in Daegu, he rose to prominence as a member of BTS, a boy band formed by Big Hit Entertainment. He began rapping in his youth and has since served as a primary songwriter and producer for many BTS tracks across multiple albums.

In BTS, Suga is recognized for his incisive lyrics and hands-on involvement in music production, contributing to a wide range of songs and styles within the group’s discography. His work often explores introspective themes such as mental health, identity, ambition, and the pressures of fame, balancing hard-hitting rhythms with reflective storytelling.

Beyond his group activities, Suga pursues solo material under the moniker Agust D. He released the mixtape Agust D in 2016, followed by the 2020 project D-2, both displaying a more personal and aggressive approach to lyricism and production. In 2023, he issued D-DAY, his first full-length studio album as Agust D, featuring collaborations with various artists and addressing broader themes of resilience and self-discovery.

As a producer and songwriter, Suga has contributed to projects for other artists as well as BTS, earning international attention for his craft and versatility. He is regarded as a leading figure in modern K-pop rap, noted for blending introspective content with contemporary hip-hop production.