Suga
Min Yoon-gi (Korean: 민윤기; born March 9, 1993), known professionally by his stage names Suga (슈가; stylized in all caps) and Agust D, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and record producer. Under Big Hit Entertainment, he debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band BTS in 2013. His first solo mixtape, Agust D, was released in 2016 and re-released in 2018 to digital download and streaming platforms, reaching number three on Billboard's World Albums Chart. In 2020, he released his second solo mixtape, D-2; it peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard 200, number seven on the UK Albums Chart, and number two on Australia's ARIA Album Chart.
Suga | |
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Suga in May 2023 | |
| Born | Min Yoon-gi March 9, 1993 Daegu, South Korea |
| Education | Apgujeong High School Global Cyber University |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Honours | Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit (2018) |
| Musical career | |
| Also known as | Agust D |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Labels | Big Hit |
| Member of | BTS |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 민윤기 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Min Yun(-)gi |
| McCune–Reischauer | Min Yunki |
| Stage name | |
| Hangul | 슈가 |
| Revised Romanization | Syuga |
| McCune–Reischauer | Syuga |
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Suga released his debut solo album, D-Day, in 2023. It debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, tying him with BTS bandmate Jimin as the highest-charting South Korean solo artists of all time. A full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association, Suga has songwriting and production credits on over 150 songs, including Suran's "Wine", which peaked at number two on the Gaon Music Chart and won Best R&B at the 2017 Melon Music Awards.