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Suga Is Bringing His Agust D Tour to Japan

The rapper's fans in the island country can get early access to tickets through BTS' fan club presale.

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When Suga announced his Agust D tour in February, Japan was notably the only country on the trek whose dates were labeled “to be updated.” Now, BTS fans in the island country have a chance to catch the rapper on his global trek, as the BTS official fan club announced on Friday (March 10) how fans in the country can secure tickets.

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A fan club lottery reception will be held on March 16 at 1 p.m. Japan standard time (11 p.m. ET March 15) through March 23 11:59 p.m. Japan standard time (10 a.m. ET). Tickets are not on a first-come, first-served basis; results of the lottery will be revealed March 31 through April 4. Fans are allowed up to two tickets per member, and applying for the same performance more than once will result in disqualification from the lottery.

See the full list of Suga’s Agust D tour dates, including Japan, below.

• April 26 — Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena
• April 27 — Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena
• April 29 — Newark, N.J. @ Prudential Center
• May 3 — Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena
• May 5 — Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena
• May 6 — Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena
• May 10 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
• May 11 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
• May 14 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
• May 16 — Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
• May 17 — Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
• May 26 — Jakarta, ID @ Indonesia Convention Exhibition Hall 5-6
• May 27 — Jakarta, Indonesia @ Indonesia Convention Exhibition Hall 5-6
• May 28 — Jakarta, Indonesia @ Indonesia Convention Exhibition Hall 5-6
• June 2-4 — Kanagawa, Japan @ Pia Arena MM
• June 10 — Bangkok, Thailand @ Impact Arena
• June 11 — Bangkok, Thailand @ Impact Arena
• June 17 — Singapore, SG @ Singapore Indoor Stadium
• June 18 — Singapore, SG @ Singapore Indoor Stadium
• June 24– Seoul, KR @ Jamsil Indoor Stadium
• June 25 — Seoul, KR @ Jamsil Indoor Stadium

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BTS' SUGA | Agust D confirms concerts in Japan

BTS' SUGA is going on his first solo world tour this year. 

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The rapper, producer, and songwriter is set to kick off his tour in North America, followed by concert dates in Southeast Asia. SUGA will head to Japan, with a 3-night residency at PIA Arena MM in Kanagawa on 2-4 June 2023, before wrapping up the tour in Korea.

『SUGA | Agust D TOUR in JAPAN』 公演詳細決定！ 3月16日(木)より、BTS JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB会員先行抽選受付開始！ 詳しくはこちら→ https://t.co/4pMkFccALo #SUGA #AgustD #SUGA_AgustD_TOUR pic.twitter.com/Nr0MKxGnND — BTS JAPAN OFFICIAL (@BTS_jp_official) March 10, 2023

Reserved seats advance tickets for BTS JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB members are priced at JPY 15,400 , while general tickets are priced a t JPY 16,500 . Meanwhile, advance VIP seats are available to BTS JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB members for JPY 26,400.

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Advanced lottery for tickets to SUGA | Agust D's Japan concerts begins on 16 March. Find out more details here.

Check out the tour dates here.

20-27 April  - UBS Arena, Belmont Park 29 April  - Prudential Center, Newark 3, 5 and 6 May  - Allstate Arena, Rosemont 10, 11 and 14 May  - Kia Forum, Los Angeles 16 and 17 May  - Oakland Arena, Oakland

Southeast Asia

26-28 May - Indonesia Convention Exhibition, Jakarta 10-11 June - Impact Arena, Bangkok 17-18 June - Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore

2-4 June - PIA Arena MM, Kanagawa

24-25 June - Jamsil Indoor Stadium, Seoul

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BTS's Suga Announces Solo Agust D Tour: "Let's See Each Other Soon"

Published on 2/14/2023 at 1:15 PM

What a time to be a BTS fan! ARMYs are just now coming down from the excitement of J-Hope and RM's solo-album releases and Jungkook's FIFA World Cup song, " Dreamers ." Now, they have many more BTS solo projects to look forward to. Not only is Jimin gearing up to release his debut solo album in March, but another member has announced some major news: Suga is going on a world tour.

On Valentine's Day, Suga went live on Weverse to preempt the official announcement of his upcoming Agust D tour, saying simply, "I can't say much, but yes . . . let's see each other at the concert. It's late now so I'll be going. Let's see each other soon," according to a translation by @Bora_twts . Suga hadn't even ended his live stream before Big Hit posted Suga's official tour, which will be called the Agust D tour, along with a list of dates and cities, on its official account.

Ahead, learn everything there is to know about Suga's Agust D tour, including how to get tickets.

Suga's Agust D Tour Dates

Suga's Agust D tour will take place from April 26 to June 25, with stops in the US and across Asia, with more dates to come. Check out Suga's Agust D tour dates and cities below.

Suga's Agust D Tour US Leg

• April 26-27 : UBS Arena — Belmont Park, NY
• April 29 : Prudential Center — Newark, NJ
• May 3, 5-6 : Allstate Arena — Rosemont, IL
• May 10-11, 14 : Kia Forum — Los Angeles
• May 16-17 : Oakland Arena — Oakland, CA

Suga's Agust D Tour Asia Leg

• May 26-28 : Indonesia Convention Exhibition — Jakarta, Indonesia
• June 10-11 : Impact Arena — Bangkok, Thailand
• June 17-18 : Singapore Indoor Stadium — Singapore
• June 24-25 : Jamsil Indoor Stadium — Seoul, Korea

Big Hit indicated in its official announcement that more dates in Japan are to come.

How to Buy Suga's Agust D Tour Tickets

All of Suga's Agust D tour tickets will be available during ARMY Member Presale via Ticketmaster's Verified Fan system to curb scalping. Here's everything to know to make sure you get your hands on tickets.

How to Register For Suga's Agust D Tour ARMY Member Presale

Registration for ARMY Member Presale (and General Verified Fan Presale) will be available from Feb. 14 to Feb. 23 at 10 p.m. ET.

To become verified and eligible for the ARMY Member Presale, you must purchase an ARMY membership through HYBE's Weverse Shop (it costs $22 for a one-year subscription), register for the ARMY Member Presale on Weverse, and then register for the Army Member Presale on Ticketmaster . ARMY Member Presale invitations will be sent on the evening of Feb. 28.

If there are any tickets left after the ARMY Member Presale, they will all be available for purchase in the General Verified Fan Presale (for which invitations will be sent out on the evening of March 1). Any remaining tickets will be available in a general sale.

When Do Suga's Agust D Tour Tickets Go on Sale?

• ARMY Member Presale will occur on March 1 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. (local venue time).
• General Verified Fan Presale will occur on March 2 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. (local venue time).
• Public onsale will open on March 3, beginning at 3 p.m. (local venue time).

Suga's Agust D Tour Ticket Cost

Big Hit has not yet announced any information regarding the cost of Suga's Agust D tour tickets.

Suga's Agust D Tour Set List

Suga has released two solo albums to date, his debut mixtape, "Agust D," which was released in 2016, and his sophomore solo release, "D-2," which was released in 2020. Suga will undoubtedly perform songs from these albums while on tour, likely including his singles "Agust D," "Give It to Me," and "Daechwita."

The only aspect of the set list that is up in the air is whether Suga will release any new music ahead of the tour. Big Hit has not announced any plans for new music from Suga at the moment, however, so only time will tell.

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BTS’ SUGA Announces Global Tour

TOUR MARKS FIRST-EVER SOLO RUN FOR A BTS MEMBER   

Ticketmaster verified fan registration open now here through february 23  , presales begin wednesday, march 1st  .

Today, SUGA of 21st century pop icons BTS announces his first-ever solo international  tour. Produced by HYBE, BIGHIT MUSIC and Live Nation, the tour begins with two nights in Belmont Park, NY at UBS Arena on April 26 & 27 and continues across the U.S. with stops in Newark, Rosemont, and Los Angeles before wrapping up in Oakland, CA with two nights at Oakland Arena on May 16 and 17. The tour then proceeds to Asia in Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea and Japan.  

Information about ticketing for the tour can be found on Weverse . Additional information on U.S. ticketing can be found below. 

TICKETS: Tickets for shows in the U.S. can be purchased through the Ticketmaster Verified Fan platform. Fans can register for the two unique Verified Fan presales HERE now through Thursday, February 23rd at 7PM PT/9PM CT/10PM ET. More information on each presale is below.  

Only fans that have received a unique code will have the chance to purchase tickets for performances on a first come, first served basis. More details available HERE . 

• ARMY MEMBER Presale Powered by Ticketmaster Verified Fan: ARMY MEMBERSHIP holders will have the first chance to participate in the ARMY MEMBER Presale Powered by Ticketmaster Verified Fan beginning Wednesday, March 1 st .. All tickets will be available during this presale. If tickets sell out during the ARMY MEMBER Presale, there will not be a General Verified Fan presale or public onsale. 
• GENERAL VERIFIED FAN: The General Verified Fan presale (for non-fan club members) will begin Thursday, March 2 nd , pending ticket availability. 

PUBLIC ON SALE: If there are any tickets remaining after the ARMY MEMBER presale and the general verified fan presale, a general onsale will take place Friday, March 3 at 3pm local time at Ticketmaster.com . 

SUGA | AGUST D TOUR DATES:   

Wed Apr 26 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena 

Thu Apr 27 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena 

Sat Apr 29 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center 

Wed May 03 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena 

Fri May 05 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena 

Sat May 06 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena 

Wed May 10 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum 

Thu May 11 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum 

Sun May 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum 

Tue May 16 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena 

Wed May 17 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena 

Fri May 26 – Jakarta, ID – Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6 

Sat May 27 – Jakarta, ID – Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6 

Sun May 28 – Jakarta, ID – Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6 

Sat June 10 – Bangkok, TH – Impact Arena 

Sun June 10 – Bangkok, TH – Impact Arena 

Sat June 17 – Singapore, SG – Singapore Indoor Stadium 

Sun June 18 – Singapore, SG – Singapore Indoor Stadium 

Sat June 24 – Seoul, KR – Jamsil Indoor Stadium 

Sun June 25 – Seoul, KR – Jamsil Indoor Stadium 

Japan dates to be announced soon 

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About SUGA of BTS  

SUGA (Min, Yunki) is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, music producer and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS. SUGA is globally known for his record producing ability with his own solid musical philosophy, constantly pushing the boundaries through his works on BTS albums, solo projects and collaborations with other artists. Since BTS’ 2014 Skool Luv Affair, BTS’ albums include tracks produced by SUGA. Through his mixtapes under Agust D, SUGA also suggested his vision as an artist. He participated as a featured artist in music by international musicians such as Juice WRLD, Max, and So-ra Lee, and he also produced music for globally influential artists including Halsey, PSY, Epik High, ØMI and more. Furthermore, SUGA participated in producing the remix version of Coldplay x BTS’ “My Universe,” an Original Soundtrack for HYBE’s original story 7FATES: CHAKHO called “Stay Live (Prod. SUGA of BTS),” a mobile game OST “Our Island (Prod. SUGA of BTS) [Original Soundtrack],” and Samsung Electronics Galaxy’s official ringtone “Over The Horizon.” 

About BTS  

BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” are a GRAMMY-nominated South Korean boyband that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Gaining recognition for their authentic and self-produced music, top-notch performances, and the way they interact with their fans, the band has established themselves as 21st century pop icons breaking countless world records. While imparting a positive influence through activities such as the LOVE MYSELF campaign and the UN ‘Speak Yourself’ speech, the band has mobilized millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), collected six No.1 Billboard Hot 100 singles in a span of a year and just over a month, and performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world. They were also named TIME’s Entertainer of the Year 2020. BTS are 5-time GRAMMY nominees (63rd to 65th GRAMMY Awards) and have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards like the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards (Artist of the Year 2021) and MTV Video Music Awards.  

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Update: BTS' Suga Announces Dates And Cities For 1st Solo Tour As Agust D

Updated April 5 KST:

BTS ’ Suga has added two new shows to the Asian leg of his upcoming solo tour as Agust D!

Suga will be holding an additional concert in Bangkok on June 9, as well as an additional concert in Singapore on June 16.

Check out his updated list of tour dates below!

Original Article:

BTS’ Suga is heading abroad on his first-ever solo tour!

On February 15 at midnight KST, Suga officially announced his plans for his upcoming solo tour under the name Agust D.

Suga’s tour will kick off in the United States, where he will perform in Belmont Park on April 26 and 27; Newark on April 27; Rosemont on May 3, 5, and 6; Los Angeles on May 10, 11, and 14; and Oakland on May 16 and 17.

He will then return to Asia to perform in Jakarta for three nights from May 26 to 28, in Bangkok on June 10 and 11, and in Singapore on June 17 and 18, before holding two nights of concerts at Seoul’s Jamsil Indoor Stadium on June 24 and 25.

Suga will also be releasing more information about the Japan stops of his tour at a later date.

Are you excited for Suga’s first solo tour?

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BTS is set to start their mandatory military service soon, but they’re giving their fans a proper send off before then. In addition to the individual solo projects, albums, and collaborations they’ve all released, Suga will become the first member to embark on his own solo world tour.

The group’s charismatic rapper, songwriter, and producer announced his first-ever global tour on Tuesday, which will take him to cities across the U.S., Southeast Asia, South Korea, and Japan. On his own, the member will play arena stages — and likely sell them out, too. The tour, called Agust D, named after his 2016 solo mixtape and his other stage name, kicks off in late April and will likely wrap up three months later in July with a few dates yet to be announced in Japan.

In the U.S., Suga is scheduled to play huge venues like New Jersey’s Prudential Center and Los Angeles’ Kia Forum — two arenas with a seat capacity of over 17,000. Per the tour schedule, he’s set to play multiple nights in some cities, which will hopefully ease some of the overwhelming fan demand (and ticketing nightmares).

Last we checked, Suga was meant to kick off his military duties in March 2023, but given the scheduling of the tour, that seems to have changed. It is likely he’ll instead enlist following the tour. NME reported that the boyband member will also not enter active duty as previously thought, and will instead fulfill his military requirements as a social service agent.

In addition to his 2016 mixtape Agust D , Suga also released D-2 , his second solo mixtape, in 2020. This tour will finally give him the opportunity to perform both of those projects live. For everything you need to know about attending Suga’s tour from the full tour schedule to how to buy tickets, read on.

SUGA | AGUST D TOUR DATES:

• Wed Apr 26 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
• Thu Apr 27 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
• Sat Apr 29 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
• Wed May 03 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
• Fri May 05 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
• Sat May 06 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
• Wed May 10 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
• Thu May 11 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
• Sun May 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
• Tue May 16 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
• Wed May 17 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
• Fri May 26 – Jakarta, ID – Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6
• Sat May 27 – Jakarta, ID – Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6
• Sun May 28 – Jakarta, ID – Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6
• Sat June 10 – Bangkok, TH – Impact Arena
• Sun June 10 – Bangkok, TH – Impact Arena
• Sat June 17 – Singapore, SG – Singapore Indoor Stadium
• Sun June 18 – Singapore, SG – Singapore Indoor Stadium
• Sat June 24 – Seoul, KR – Jamsil Indoor Stadium
• Sun June 25 – Seoul, KR – Jamsil Indoor Stadium

Japan dates to be announced soon

How to buy tickets to Suga’s Agust D tour

Registration is now open to access one of two Verified Fan presales on Ticketmaster. The first, for ARMY Members, will kick off on Wednesday, March 1. All tickets will be available during the ARMY Member presale. The general Verified Fan presale will begin Thursday, March 2, pending ticket availability. Register here .

Any tickets still available after that will be available for purchase in a general onsale taking place Friday March 3 at 3p.m. local time.

BTS’ Suga Announces His New Tour Dates, Making It The First-Ever Solo Run From A Band Member

Suga , a member of the immensely popular group BTS , has announced a handful of global solo tour dates and is being tied to his Agust D project.

There are two Verified Fan presales being offered by Ticketmaster: one for BTS’ ARMY membership holders (which fans can join through here) and one for the general public. Both are offering registration from now to February 23 at 10 pm ET.

The ARMY membership on-sale will take place on March 1, with the general Verified Fan sales taking place the following day, pending ticket availability. From there, if any additional tickets are unsold, there will also be a sale open to the public on March 3.

He also plans to announce the Japan tour dates soon, but they are not included in this initial drop.

More information on Suga’s new tour is available here .

Continue scrolling for the complete list of tour dates.

04/26 -– Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena 04/27 — Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena 04/29 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center 05/03 –- Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena 05/05 –- Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena 05/06 –- Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena 05/10 –- Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum 05/11 –- Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum 05/14 –- Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum 05/16 –- Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 05/17 -– Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 05/26 –- Jakarta, ID @ Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6 05/27 –- Jakarta, ID @ Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6 05/28 –- Jakarta, ID @ Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6 06/10 –- Bangkok, TH @ Impact Arena 06/11 –- Bangkok, TH @ Impact Arena 06/17 –- Singapore, SG @ Singapore Indoor Stadium 06/18 –- Singapore, SG @ Singapore Indoor Stadium 06/24 –- Seoul, KR @ Jamsil Indoor Stadium 06/25 –- Seoul, KR @ Jamsil Indoor Stadium

BTS Japan Official Announces SUGA's Tour Dates And Venues For Japan. Details Inside

According to a recent statement on bts japan's official page, suga will perform on june 2 and 3 at the pia arena mm in kanagawa, japan. read on to know more..

BTS Japan Official recently announced on their official SNS that the dates and locations for SUGA's Japanese leg of the tour have been finalised. Initially, the latter-mentioned date and venue information was only revealed for Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, and South Korea. This year's SUGA world tour is a highly anticipated event. Given the BTS' brief hiatus from performing as a group, it's no surprise that fans are eagerly anticipating the members' solo activities.

The upcoming world tour of SUGA was announced earlier this year on February 15, 2023. While the dates for four of the tour's five countries were immediately released, the dates and venue for Japan were not. According to a recent statement on BTS Japan's official page, SUGA will perform at the Pia Arena MM in Kanagawa, Japan on June 2 and 3. 

『SUGA | Agust D TOUR in JAPAN』 公演詳細決定！ 3月16日(木)より、BTS JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB会員先行抽選受付開始！ 詳しくはこちら→ https://t.co/4pMkFccALo #SUGA #AgustD #SUGA_AgustD_TOUR pic.twitter.com/Nr0MKxGnND — BTS JAPAN OFFICIAL (@BTS_jp_official) March 10, 2023

On February 15, it was stated that SUGA will embark on a globe tour in mid-2023 that will take him to Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea, and finally Japan. The tour will kick out on April 26 in Belmont Park and conclude on June 3 in Japan's Pia Arena MM. Ticket dealer corporation Ticketmaster received an extraordinary response from fans following the announcement of SUGA's international tour. The number of ticket buyers was so large that the business revealed that many registered fans may not even acquire tickets. The latter sparked a widespread online outcry.

SUGA announced that the planning for his tour had already begun in a recent live broadcast on his birthday. In addition to the latter, he mentioned his own music being new to him. So far, SUGA has released two mixtapes. His debut mixtape, AGUST-D, was released in 2016, and his second, D-2, will be released in 2020. Aside from the aforementioned mixtapes, SUGA has also collaborated with a number of artists in recent years. His duets with South Korean stars IU and PSY for their songs 'Eight' and 'That That' were two of his most notable.

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Suga of BTS has announced details of his debut US and Asia tour, which will kick off this spring.

The rapper will kick off the Agust D tour – named after his solo alter-ego – in Belmont Park, NY, on April 26. From there, he will journey through Newark, Rosemont, Los Angeles, and Oakland before heading to Asia.

The Asian leg will begin in Jakarta on May 26 and see Suga perform in Bangkok, Singapore, Seoul, and Japan. Dates and locations for the Japanese stops are yet to be announced.

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Ticket sale dates and further details are expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

Tickets for shows in the U.S. can be purchased through the Ticketmaster Verified Fan platform. Fans can register for the two unique Verified Fan presales now through Thursday, February 23rd at 7PM PT/9PM CT/10PM ET.

Only fans that have received a unique code will have the chance to purchase tickets for performances on a first come, first served basis.

Army Membership holders will have the first chance to participate in the Army Member Presale Powered by Ticketmaster Verified Fan beginning Wednesday, March 1st. All tickets will be available during this presale. If tickets sell out during the Army Member Presale, there will not be a General Verified Fan presale or public onsale. The General Verified Fan presale (for non-fan club members) will begin Thursday, March 2, pending ticket availability. If there are any tickets remaining after the Army Member presale and the general verified fan presale, a general onsale will take place Friday, March 3 at 3pm local time at Ticketmaster.com.

The Agust D tour marks the first solo tour a member of BTS has embarked on. Previously, J-hope headlined Lollapalooza in Chicago last July and, in doing so, became the first South Korean artist to headline a main stage at a US festival. Jin performed his single “The Astronaut” with Coldplay in Argentina last October, while RM held a special, intimate show in Seoul to celebrate the release of his solo album Indigo .

Suga is also reportedly working on a new solo album, which will follow his mixtapes, Agust D and D-2 . Both were released under the moniker Agust D.

Meanwhile, on Friday, a Disney+ documentary capturing the process behind J-hope’s album Jack In The Box and his road to Lollapalooza will be released. J-hope In The Box will capture  “every footstep” that the artist took over approximately 200 days in the journey of the album, including the private listening party and his appearance at the festival.

Listen to the best of BTS on  Apple Music  and  Spotify . View Suga’s US tour itinerary below and full tour details here .

Apr 26 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena Apr 27 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena Apr 29 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center May 3 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena May 5 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena May 6 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena May 10 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum May 11 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum May 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum May 16 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena May 17 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

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Everything We Know About Suga's Debut Solo Album, 'D-Day'

Continuing BTS' solo endeavors in the group's second chapter, Suga takes the wheel with the announcement of his debut studio album under his alias Agust D. Here's all the details we know about 'D-Day.'

It's almost hard to believe that it has already been almost 10 months since BTS rocked the world with the announcement of their hiatus. But that's mostly because the K-pop powerhouses haven't gone completely quiet — and now, it's Suga 's turn on the mic.

As BTS' label, Big Hit Music, announced on April 21, Suga will release his first solo album, D-Day , on April 21. The album will arrive just weeks after his BTS bandmate Jimin released his debut EP, and follows solo projects and performances from j-hope , Jung Kook , Jin and RM . 

Although D-Day marks the first studio album from Suga, his solo discography sees two mixtapes, a feature on MAX's 2020 hit "Blueberry Eyes," and an interlude of Halsey 's double-platinum album Manic . Suga has shown his solo chops within BTS, too, taking lead on "Intro: The Most Beautiful Moment in Life," "First Love," "Trivia: Seesaw," and "Interlude: Shadow."

Fans will get a first taste of what Suga is cooking up with his first studio LP with "People Pt. 2" on April 7. As fans get ready for the latest BTS solo venture, GRAMMY.com has compiled a list of everything we know about Suga's album D-Day .

D-DAY 2023. 4. 21. 1PM (KST) | 0AM (ET) #SUGA #슈가 #AgustD #D_DAY pic.twitter.com/ZRzcfsziad — BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) April 2, 2023

D-Day Arrives April 21

Big Hit Music revealed on April 2 that Suga's debut studio album will be released on April 21. In an announcement post on BTS' Weverse page, D-Day was described as "an intimate portrayal of his life as an artist."

Agust D Makes A Comeback

Working on endeavors outside BTS, Suga commonly uses the alias "Agust D," which was used for his self-titled debut and second mixtape, D-2 . The moniker is an homage to Suga's stage name and his hometown of Daegu, South Korea — also known as "D-Town." Spelled backward, Agust D becomes "D-T Suga." 

Unfortunately for fans of Suga's alter ego, D-Day will be the closing chapter of the rapper's trilogy as Agust D, as Big Hit declared in the Weverse album announcement.

Suga Took Part In Both Songwriting And Producing

Suga has long been one of the masterminds behind BTS' record-breaking songs, first songwriting and producing on the group's first studio album, Dark & Wild . In 2017, Suga expanded his skills outside of BTS, working with Korean vocalist Suran on her track "Wine." In the years since, he has co-written and produced tracks with Juice WRLD, and Psy, as well as his interlude with Halsey and the BTS collab with Coldplay , "My Universe."

With such extensive and impressive credits under his belt, it was no surprise when Big Hit confirmed Suga participated in the songwriting and producing for D-Day .

He Reunites With A Previous Collaborator On The Pre-Release Single

Though the full tracklist for D-Day has yet to surface, Big Hit has revealed the first song from Suga's debut is "People Pt. 2" featuring K-pop superstar IU. The track is the second collaboration between the pair, who initially worked together in 2020 on IU's single, "Eight."

"People Pt. 2," out April 7, is a continuation of Suga's "People" from his 2020 mixtape, D-2 , that discusses the "endless relationships between people and the emotions felt in an Agust D way."

Suga Will Premiere The Music On A Solo Tour

Following the release of D-Day , Suga will embark on an international solo tour beginning April 26 in Belmont Park, New York, credited as both Suga and Agust D. Beyond the United States, Suga will also hit Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, and Korea.

The tour marks a first within BTS: Though bandmates j-hope, Jung Kook, and Jin performed at Lollapalooza, FIFA World Cup Qatar, and Coldplay's Music of Spheres stop in Argentina, respectively, Suga is the first BTS member to complete a headlining solo tour.

Disney+ Has Plans To Release A Documentary On Suga's Musical Journey

The day before "People Pt. 2" arrived, Disney+ dropped a trailer for a documentary special, SUGA: Road to D-Day , which will hit the streaming platform the same day the album is released. 

According to a press statement, the documentary follows Suga's musical journey across Korea, Japan, and the United States "in search of inspiration in the form of new sounds and experiences." The film also offers a behind-the-scenes look at Suga's lifestyle as a global phenom on tour as a member of one of the most successful musical groups in history.

D-Day Is Available For Pre-Order Now

If you want to be among the first to hear D-Day on April 21, you can pre-order the album now on the BTS Weverse Shop.

Customers who pre-order the album before April 20 will receive one of the special gifts listed on the Weverse website and will be entered into a raffle for an autographed poster or a video call with Suga.

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J-Hope's Road To 'Hope On The Street Vol.1,' From Falling Back In Love With Dance To Tying Together His Global Influences

After 11 years in BTS, j-hope revisits the passion that started it all: dancing. Ahead of his new docuseries and special album, 'Hope on the Street Vol.1,' discover the full-circle journey that brought him back to his roots.

"Just dance," j-hope commands on his 2018 BTS solo track.

For the international sensation, that's what it's always been about: expressing himself through movement. Now, 11 years after the launch of the seven-piece group, j-hope takes a U-turn to where it all began, before his K-pop idol days, street dancing between his hometown, Gwangju, and Seoul, South Korea.

Out March 29, j-hope's new special album, Hope on the Street Vol.1 , is a musical ode to dancing that boasts a "vibrant collection of six tracks spanning a diverse array of sounds and moods that showcase j-hope's musical prowess and depth." Like j-hope's global perspective of dance, the EP expands borders and sounds, featuring appearances from HYBE labelmate HUH YUNJIN of LE SSERAFIM as well as American stars Nile Rodgers and Benny Blanco .

The mini-album will also be accompanied by a docuseries of the same name, premiering on Amazon Prime Video on March 28. According to a press statement, the six-part project will "highlight j-hope's story and love for dancing as he begins a new journey."

Ahead of Hope on the Street Vol.1 's arrival, take a look at how j-hope's origins inspired the project — from his enrollment in a local dance academy to songwriting with J. Cole on their 2023 single, "on the street."

Finding Purpose In Dance

Long before becoming a global superstar, j-hope (born Jung Ho-seok) first discovered his love for dancing on the playground.

"The school I went to had a dance lesson for 30 minutes in the morning. They would play a dance video, and we would copy it as exercise," j-hope recalled in a 2013 interview for the BTS Japan Fanclub magazine. "My friends around me would praise me, saying, 'You're really good!'"

Eventually, those recess workouts turned into a passion. J-hope began practicing moves at home and freestyling at local talent shows. By the sixth grade, he told his parents he was serious about it, enrolling him in Gwangju's Joy Dance Academy.

While at the Academy, j-hope also joined the underground dance crew, NEURON, building a reputation under the name "Smile Hoya." Though he hasn't participated in the troupe since his pre-BTS days, he still recognizes it as one of the most influential parts of his career.

He'll even honor the crew with Hope on the Street , which includes a track called "NEURON," featuring Gaeko and yoonmirae . He will also return to Gwangju in the closing chapter of the docuseries.

It's not the first time j-hope shouted out Gwangju, either. His 2019 collab with Becky G, "Chicken Noodle Soup," paid tribute to his beloved upbringing: "From Gwangju, one gang of you-know-what/ Geumnam Chungjang Street, that's my Harlem." (The same track also foreshadowed his latest release: "Hope on the street, now it's my own way.")

Forging A New Life In Music With BTS

J-hope continued to have a diligent mindset as a trainee at Big Hit Entertainment. But as revealed in BTS' 2018 docuseries, Burn the Stage , training and dieting became emotionally and physically tolling. At one point, j-hope even considered leaving the group.

"I couldn't do things I wanted to do," he revealed during a 2021 You Quiz on the Block segment . "To be honest, I wanted to play games. I want to go out and hang out. I wanted to stay with my family. I had to give up a lot of things from that perspective."

The stress became so intense that he bought a one-way ticket to Gwangju. But ultimately, the brotherhood and love of music he formed with BTS gave him the courage to return: "I came back because I trusted you," j-hope recounted.

And they trusted him, too: "I told [Big Hit] that we needed Jung Ho-seok. We couldn't debut without him," RM responded. Meanwhile, Jung Kook delivered a tearful speech to encourage him to stay with the band.

The longer he stayed, the more j-hope began to love other sides of music, like producing and songwriting. Now, he has become one of the main writers for the group's tracks, alongside RM and Suga , and has co-penned all of his solo projects, including Hope on the Street .

Spreading His Wings With Two Full-Length Solo Projects

After nearly 10 projects with BTS, j-hope delivered his debut mixtape, Hope World , in March 2018.

"My fantasy had always been making a music video and performing with the music I had created. I wanted to put my own story to music and share it with the world," he told Time magazine upon Hope World ’s release.

It's an introduction to j-hope the artist, inviting listeners to step into Hope World , a colorful kaleidoscope of different cultures and styles — something that has also been a key part of his dance journey.

Though, j-hope still wanted to dig deeper into his artistry. He developed his sound, becoming more vulnerable in his lyricism on tracks like 2020's "Outro: Ego." By 2022, he was ready to drop his first studio album, Jack in the Box .

Where Hope World showcases j-hope's dance performance, Jack in the Box highlights "my artistry in music ." But Hope on the Street paints the full image of the phenom — part musician, part dancer.

Laying The Groundwork With "On The Street," Featuring J. Cole

One of j-hope's earliest musical influences was J. Cole. The rapper inspired j-hope's stage name and the title of his mixtape, which pays homage to 2011's Cole World . In 2022, j-hope honored Cole with "Born Singer," the BTS re-write of Cole's "Born Sinner." So, a celebratory meeting was in order when they were both scheduled to perform at Lollapalooza (where j-hope made history as the first Korean soloist to headline).

"[He's] my idol," j-hope said to Variety in 2023. Since they met, he "couldn't stop thinking about how great it would be if we could make music together." He reached out to J. Cole, and "on the street" was born.

As j-hope told Variety , the "street" concept became a metaphor for life: "The street is a place where people can actually encounter and feel real lives of people: a child's innocent mind; first encounter with someone and falling in love; someone in an urgent moment;" and so much more. It's the place where he learned to love dance — and where he grew a love for music and artists like J. Cole, who called their collab "a blessing" in the behind-the-scenes footage .

And thus, "on the street" became the springboard for his forthcoming project, Hope on the Street .

Unveiling A Docuseries And A Multi-Part Project

By the tail end of 2023, each member of BTS had enlisted in mandatory military service. But even during the septet's hiatus, j-hope managed to serve up a surprise announcement of Hope on the Street on Feb. 17 with a fitting montage of dance videos.

The joint docuseries and album follows j-hope's journey of self-discovery, accompanying his former instructor, Boogaloo Kin, as they dance their way through the streets of Osaka, Seoul, Paris, New York, and his hometown while meeting other dancers.

" Hope on the Street , my roots, the most important part of my life. This is how j-hope danced. I wanted to share this story with you," he said in an interview for the documentary .

After years of breaking records and making history as a member of BTS, it was "a chance to look back on my life," he explained in another trailer . "I realized the answer was in song and dance."

Culminating j-hope's skills in both art forms, Hope on the Street is a love letter to everything that's made him who he is today — and proof he'll never forget it.

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9 Essential K-Pop/Western Collabs: From BTS And Megan Thee Stallion, To IVE And Saweetie

From Jungkook and Usher's tribute to their shared musical idol, to BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez' sugary sweet collab, K-pop and Western artists of all genres are joining forces to create killer hits.

It’s impossible to ignore the growing global popularity of K-pop. Although Korean pop has been around for decades, the genre's meteoric worldwide success over the past 10 years is reminiscent of Beatlemania and the early 2000s American boy band craze. With a steady increase year-over-year in album sales and K-pop groups touring the U.S. and Europe, interest in K-pop shows no signs of slowing down .

Initially launched in South Korea as a music subgenre with Western pop, R&B and hip-hop influences in the '90s, the K-pop industry is valued at around $10 billion .

Given the worldwide appetite for K-pop, several Western musicians are keen to partner with K-pop acts crossing over into more international markets, often with songs sung partially or entirely in English. While K-pop artists do not need Western artists to be successful — BTS sold out London’s Wembley stadium in under 90 minutes back in 2019, and BLACKPINK made Coachella history twice with performances in 2019 and 2023 — K-pop's massive fanbase and multi-genre influence make it an ideal collaboration for everyone from rappers and singers to electronic DJs.

But don’t take our word for it. Here are nine of the most iconic K-Pop/Western collaborations (not in any order; they are all great songs!).

Usher and Jungkook - "Standing Next to You (Usher Remix)" (2024)

The maknae (the youngest member of the group) of global K-pop superstars BTS and the King of R&B are both having banner years: Jungkook released his debut solo album, and Usher just performed at the Super Bowl . 

The Bangtan Boys have cited Usher as a significant influence (even singing a callback to his 2001 hit "U Got It Bad" in their No. 1 song, "Butter"), so BTS fans were delighted when the Jungkook tapped Usher for a remix of "Standing Next to You." The song marks the fourth single from his Billboard 200 chart-topping debut album, Golden . 

Both singers count Michael Jackson as a major influence. In their collaboration video, Usher and Jungkook pay tribute to the King of Pop as they slide, pop, and lock across the slick floor of an abandoned warehouse. 

John Legend and Wendy of Red Velvet - "Written in the Stars" (2018)

R&B singer/pianist John Legend was the perfect choice for an R&B ballad with Wendy, the main vocalist of K-pop quintet Red Velvet. The final song on the five-track SM Station x 0 , a digital music project, "Written in the Stars," is a beautiful, mid-tempo love song. A bit of a departure from K-pop’s typical upbeat sound, Wendy and Legend are in perfect harmony over a warm yet melancholic rhythm.

As Red Velvet’s main vocalist, Wendy was the ideal voice for this collaboration. Additionally, she split her childhood between Canada and the U.S., and has been comfortable singing in English since Red Velvet debuted in 2014. This wasn't her first collab with a Western artist: In 2017, she released an English-language version of the pop ballad " Vente Pa’Ca " with Ricky Martin . 

BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez - "Ice Cream" (2020)

A powerhouse debut single, BLACKPINK collaborated with pop royalty Selena Gomez on the massive 2020 hit "Ice Cream."

An electropop-bubblegum fusion filled with dairy double entendres, "Ice Cream" was an enormous success for both Gomez and the BLACKPINK girls. The track peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has racked up nearly 900 million YouTube views to date. 

Written by a consortium of hitmakers, including Ariana Grande and BLACKPINK’s longtime songwriter and producer Teddy Park (a former K-pop idol himself), "Ice Cream" shows that YG Entertainment’s golden foursome and Gomez were the correct partnership for this track. The pop-trap bop marked the first time a K-pop girl group broke the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and immediately solidified BLACKPINK as global superstars. 

Snoop Dogg and Monsta X - "How We Do" (2022)

West Coast rap godfather Snoop Dogg has quietly become one of the go-to Western acts for K-pop collabs, working with Psy, BTS, Girls’ Generation and 2NE1. K-pop is the Dogg Father's "guilty pleasure, " and he performed at the Mnet Asian Music Awards with Dr. Dre in 2011. Without Snoop's love of K-pop, the world might not have gotten this fun and energetic collaboration with Snoop and Monsta X, a five-member boy group under Starship Entertainment.

The song appears in The Spongebob Movie: Sponge On The Run in a dance segment where Snoop, decked out in a pink and purple Western suit, is accompanied by zombie dancers. Though we do not see the members of Monsta X, their harmonious crooning is the perfect accent to Snoop Dogg’s trademark casual West Coast flow.

BTS and Steven Aoki - "MIC Drop (Steve Aoki remix)" (2017)

No K-pop list is complete with a nod to the magnificent seven, and "MIC Drop" is one of their catchiest Western collabs to date. 

"Mic Drop" is quintessential BTS: a nod to hip-hop with a heavy bass line and fun choreography. While the original version of "MIC Drop" is excellent, the remix with EDM superstar DJ Steve Aoki and rapper Desiigner cracked the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 — the first of many hits for the Bulletproof Boy Scouts. 

Released at a time when BTS were just starting their ascent to chart-topping Western dominance, the track's boastful lyrics and tension-building electro-trap production offered an excellent introduction to the group that would soon become international superstars. 

JYJ, Kanye West and Malik Yusef - "Ayyy Girl" (2010)

A truly deep K-pop cut, you’d be hard-pressed to find many people who know that Kanye West collaborated with a first-generation K-pop group over 13 years ago. Released as the lead single on JYJ’s English-language album The Beginning , West’s signature bravado and wordplay are on full display over a track that sounds like the Neptunes produced it.

The song garnered attention in the U.S., but after a string of bad luck (including a severely delayed U.S. visa process and issues with their management company, SM Entertainment), JYJ could not capitalize on their American success. The group continued to see success in Korea and Japan in the early 2010s but never made a splash in the Western market again.

IVE and Saweetie - "All Night" (2024)

A reimagining of Icona Pop’s 2013 song of the same name, "All Night," sees fourth-generation K-pop girl group IVE partner with rap’s resident glamor girl Saweetie for a funky, electronic-infused pop song that’s perfect for dancing from dusk till dawn. 

"All Night" is the first English song for the Starship Entertainment-backed group. Interestingly, none of the members of IVE have individual lines in the song, choosing instead to sing the lyrics in a six-part harmony. This choice is exciting but fun, giving listeners the feeling that they are more than welcome to sing along. 

The girl group embarked on their first 24-date world tour in January 2024, with stops in the U.S., Asia, Europe and South America. Given their quest for global dominance, there’s a good chance "All Night" won’t be IVE's last English-language release.

BTS and Megan Thee Stallion - "Butter (Remix)" (2021)

BTS’ "Butter" had already spent three weeks atop the Billboard charts and was declared the "song of the summer" when the group’s label announced Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion as the guest star for the song’s remix in late August 2021. The GRAMMY-nominated septet is no stranger to collaborating with Western musicians, having worked with Halsey , Jason Derulo, and Coldplay . 

Though only slightly altered from the original (Megan’s verse was added in place of the song’s second original verse, along with several ad-libs), the remix was praised by both fans and critics alike, catapulting the song’s return back to the No. 1. Although the collaborators did not release a new music video featuring the group and the self-proclaimed "Hot Girl Coach," three members of BTS’ "dance line" (members J-Hope , Jungkook and Jimin ) released a specially choreographed dance video . Additionally, Megan was a surprise guest during BTS’ record-breaking Permission to Dance LA concert in November of the same year.

LE SSERAFIM and Niles Rodgers - "Unforgiven" (2023)

GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Nile Rodgers ' first foray into K-pop was a partnership with LE SSERAFIM , a fourth-gen girl group from the same parent company behind BTS. "Unforgiven" was released earlier this year as the lead single from the group’s debut album of the same name. 

A darker take on the familiar K-pop formula with A Western feel and look (the young quintuplet dons cowboy hats, boots and bolo ties in the song’s accompanying music video), "Unforgiven" is about rebellion and being a fierce, strong and independent risk taker. That riskiness drew Rodgers' ear. 

"It seems like a lot of the K-pop that I'm hearing lately, the…chord changes are a lot more interesting than what's been happening [in other music fields] over the last few years," he told GRAMMY.com in 2023. "I come from a jazz background, so to hear chord changes like that is really cool. They’re not afraid, which is great to me."

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6 Takeaways From 'BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star'

In honor of BTS' 10th anniversary, Disney+ released 'BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star.' Two of the eight episode docuseries are available to stream; read on for a deeper look at the septet's history, accomplishments, and behind-the-scenes moments.

Today, it’s hard to avoid BTS . You might have heard their GRAMMY-nominated singles "Dynamite" and "Butter" playing at a random store. Maybe you learned about another record they broke in the news. Or, you probably know at least one person in their passionate, loyal fanbase, also known as Army.

But before there was BTS, the international sensation, there was Kim Seok-jin ( Jin ), Min Yoon-gi ( Suga ), Jung Ho-seok ( J-Hope ), Kim Nam-joon ( RM ), Park Ji-min ( Jimin ), Kim Tae-hyung ( V ), and Jeon Jung-kook ( Jung Kook ), seven hopefuls from across South Korea with one dream and thousands of hours of dedication to their craft.

A decade ago, it might have seemed impossible for a group like BTS to be at the top in their home country — let alone one of the biggest groups on the planet. In Korea, it was only likely to become successful if you had one of the legacy names, such as SM Entertainment, backing you, and they came from the virtually unknown Big Hit Entertainment (now Big Hit Music under conglomerate HYBE).

Year after year, the septet defied odds, from winning Best New Artist at the esteemed Melon Music Awards in 2013 to earning Top Social Artist across the globe at the Billboard Music Awards consecutively between 2017 and 2021. They have amassed 26 Guinness World Records and became the first Korean act to receive multiple nods from the GRAMMYs.

In honor of their 10th anniversary as BTS, Disney+ released BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star . The docuseries offers a deeper look at the septet's massive accomplishments, tracing back to their initial auditions in 2010. The first two of eight episodes are available to stream now.

Below, discover everything we learned thus far about the icons in their latest docuseries, BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star .

The BTS Grind Never Stops

You see their flawless choreography, calculated facial expressions and glamorous outfits, but you never know the amount of preparation it takes to get there.

For example, BTS rehearsed the lead single, "Danger," from their debut studio album, Dark & Wild , until the wee hours of the morning for weeks. They then traveled to Los Angeles to promote the single and, despite Big Hit’s unstable financial state, implemented a huge budget to produce the music video. The goal was to win the television competition "SBS Inkigayo."

"As expected, we didn’t place first and left the charts in a day," RM remarks in the episode.

The intense training and dieting caused them to question if their slow traction was worth the battle. "To be honest, I didn’t think this was fun in the past," Jin tearfully mentioned in a 2013 fan meeting. "There were a lot of things they couldn’t get started because they weren’t sure what path we were on."

Through their frustrations, BTS never gave up, and eventually, the perseverance led to their first mega-hits, "I Need U" and "Fire" in 2017. They obtained their desired results and still never decreased their work ethic, which skyrocketed their career to an even higher level. "We’ve always worked hard, whether there was a crisis or not," Jin explains.

Everyone Had Their Unique Strengths

What makes BTS a powerhouse is that each member had a clear-cut reason they joined, and as Suga notes, it took "countless" changes to perfect it into the current lineup.

According to HYBE chairman and the group’s creator, Bang Si-hyuk, he was impressed by RM’s "depth of character and base of knowledge"; Suga had a unique sarcastic, dark side; J-Hope was "the personification of diligence" and a strong dancer; Jin’s handsome features would easily attract a fandom; Jung Kook had "a lot" of potential; V was effortlessly charming; and Jimin was instantly talented and intrigued the team.

They’re More Than Colleagues — They’re Family

It’s common for manufactured groups not to bond beyond the stage. However, BTS see themselves more like family than co-workers.

Showing up for one another’s personal affairs was second nature. Without question, they watched Jung Kook enter high school, taking photos and teasing their younger brother, or maknae . The docuseries also flashes back to J-Hope’s surprise birthday party, where the six created a sentimental video of his family.

"I had found my place," J-Hope shares. "I believe that [joining BTS] was the most fateful moment of my life."

Being A K-Pop Idol Wasn’t Always Respected

For many aspiring musicians, especially those of Asian heritage, becoming an idol is the ultimate goal. You completely surrender to your art, spending nearly every waking hour doing what you love. If you’re lucky enough to debut at a company like HYBE, you will undoubtedly join the ranks of K-pop’s most influential. Better than anyone else, BTS knows that wasn’t always the case.

"There was a strong negative view of idols," Suga recounts of their breakthrough EP The Most Beautiful Moment in Life . "Nowadays, we are acknowledged for our achievements and performances overseas, but it was a really agonizing time for us back then. We had a lot of unreasonable controversies."

They became "desperate and spiteful," but because of the support from the Army, they overcame the rough patch and switched the narrative. As a thank you to their fans, they wrote "2! 3!" to say, "Let’s forget it all."

The United States Was A Turning Point In Their Career

By 2016, BTS knew they were stars in Korea. They performed in the biggest venue at the time, the Olympic Gymnastics Arena, with a capacity of 25,000 people. They won the Mnet Asian Music Awards' most coveted honor: Artist Of The Year.

"In a movie, the credits would start rolling. At that point, we’d done everything we could as Korean artists," Suga says with a laugh. So, what’s next? Conquer the rest of the world.

The following year, BTS performed at the Billboard Music Awards, certain that nothing would come of it. To their surprise, they won Top Social Artist, which had previously only been awarded to Justin Bieber .

"It was the start of raising people’s awareness of us as the group BTS," RM reveals. Things continued to snowball: they performed at the American Music Awards and dropped a remix with Steve Aoki.

By early 2022, BTS were making history. The group performed their smash hit "Butter" onstage at the 64th GRAMMY Awards.

They Believe In The Power Of Art

When the pandemic began in 2020, entertainment was the first sacrifice. "‘Concerts may never be held again. People are unable to gather,’" Suga recalls hearing on broadcasts. They began to wonder if there was a point in releasing music.

After two years of self-reflection and improvement, they knew COVID-19 could not be the end. Music gave them purpose. "That was the driving force," J-Hope says. "I wasn’t completely aware of how important music and dancing was to me. I realized that I shouldn’t take it all for granted."

The lockdown also showed them the impact Army had on their lives. They motivated them to keep going because they knew how much the band meant to their fans. They witnessed it constantly when they saw the fervent cheers and tears on tour. BTS has brought together millions of people. As Namjoon promises, "Art can change the world," and "Music transcends languages, nationalities and races."

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11 Iconic Concert Films To Watch After 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour'

The concert film seems to be having a moment. From the Talking Heads to Queen, read on for 11 concert film experiences that will help keep the party going.

A lavender haze has descended upon movie theaters across America. 

Taylor Swift ’s filmed version of her historic Eras tour is the movie-music event of the year, dominating the box office becoming highest grossing dometic concert film in Hollywood history after a single weekend. Byt the time the Eras credits roll, you know all too well that you’re going to want to keep the party going.

Luckily, there are a breadth of artists whose musical singularity is reflected on the silver screen. Swift's major influence notwithstanding, the concert film seems to be having a moment in recent years: Pop stars such as Lizzo ( Live in Concert ), Selena Gomez ( My Mind and Me ) and Lewis Capaldi have released popular concert films.

From Beyoncé ’s stunning Homecoming , to acclaimed concert films from Queen to Talking Heads and new entries like from the boys in BTS , read on for 11 excellent concert film experiences.

Homecoming: A Film by Beyonce (2019)

When Beyoncé headlined the Coachella Music and Arts Festival — the first Black woman to do so — in 2018, she didn’t just perform; she delivered a tour de force extravaganza that spurred a whole new moniker: Beychella. 

Shot over two nights, the Netflix film Homecoming includes a discography-spanning retrospective and memorable performances of "Run the World," "Single Ladies" and "Formation." Layered in ware nods to the Historically Black College and University experience, legends like Nina Simone and dazzling array of choreography, wardrobe and vocal chops .  

The New Yorker later hailed it a "triumphant self portrait" and " a spectacle of soul." Directed by Queen Bey herself, Homecoming took home the golden gramophone for Best Music Film at hte 62nd GRAMMYs. 

Stop Making Sense (1984)

The filmmaker Jonathan Demme is known for classics like Silence of the Lambs and Philadelphia , but he was also a major force in concert films. Among his achievements in this field is Stop Making Sense , his 1984 portrait of David Byrne and his Talking Heads.

Filmed at the peak of the band's popularity and following the release of Speaking in Tongues (which featured "This Must Be The Place" and "Burning Down the House,"), Stop Making Sense   is a cult classic, from its array of hits to the band’s massive suits which became their calling card. 

The film was re-released in theaters last month. "I'm kind of looking at it and thinking, who is that guy?," said David Byrne in a recent interview with NPR about watching his younger self. "I'm impressed with the film and impressed with our performance. But I'm also having this really jarring experience of thinking, ‘He's so serious .’" 

BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas (2023)

While the GRAMMY-nominated South Korean superstars BTS may be on a break — Jung Kook recently announced that he will release his debut solo full-length - bask in the glow of the K-pop and their rollicking concert film earlier this year. In the film, Jung Kook alongside Jin, RM, Jimin, V, J-Hope as they smoothly perform their calvadace of hits, including "Butter" and"Dynamite" in a 2022 performance for Busan, South Korea’s rally to host the 2030 World Expo. 

The boys are actually no stranger to the genre, with Yet To Come marking their fifth concert film in addition to BTS Permission to Dance on Stage — Seoul: Live Viewing and 2020’s Break the Silence: The Movie among others. 

Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991)

With off-stage footage shot in black and white and performances in vivid color, this early '90s classic depicts Queen Madge at the height of her power. Taken from an actual game Madonna and friends play towards the end of the film (to scandalous results), Truth or Dare showcases the breadth of Madonna’s superstardom up until that point with performances of classics like "Holiday" and "Like a Virgin" with its artfully-shot juxtaposition of performance and documentary footage a trailblazer in the concert film genre. 

" The surprise of Truth or Dare is just what a blast Madonna is," wrote the Guardian on the occasion of the film’s 30th anniversary. "Nastily funny, openly horny, undisguised in her contempt for anyone she deems less fabulous than herself and her blessed collaborators." 

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011)

Way before Swiftmania, there was Bieber Fever. In the wake of Justin Bieber ’s explosive rise, Never Say Never interspersed performances with snapshots of his journey from humble Canadian roots to global pop force to be reckoned with. 

Helmed by Jon M. Chu (who’d go onto direct blockbusters like Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights ), Never Say Never is a time capsule of a younger, more innocent Bieber and his early earworm bubblegum hits. Until Swift's Eras is tallied it’s the top-grossing concert movie ever released in the USA. 

Prince: Sign o’ the Times (1987)

This iconic concert film was once hard to come by; after its theatrical run, Sign o’ the Times was only issued on VHS and eventually went out of print. But thanks to the magic of streaming, one can now easily transport oneself back to the '80s and enjoy the magic that is Prince . 

Directed by the artist and using his acclaimed 1987 album Sign o’ the Times as a jumping off point (the album itself was a 2017 inductee into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame), the film reminds viewers of the Purple One's magnetism. Under an array of colorful lights and performing to a raucous crowd, the icon may have died in 2016, but S ign o’ the Times serves as a deft time capsule of his royal talent. 

Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012)

As Katy Perry was in the midst of releasing her acclaimed album Teenage Dream , the pop singer had the foresight to chronicle the ensuing pandemonium.

 " I feel like it was, like, a big wave coming," she told ABC upon the release of Katy Perry: Part of Me , the 2012 concert film that documented her blockbuster California Dreams tour. "I thought to myself, 'Well, I think this is going to be a moment. Maybe I should catch it on tape. I'm either going to go completely mental, completely bankrupt, or have the best success of my life." 

Fortunately the later wound up occurring, with the subsequent film a celebrity-packed (featuring everyone from Lady Gaga to Adele ) hit-filled ("Teenage Dream" and "California Girls") look into the life, times and music of the star. 

Queen: Live at Wembley ‘86 (1986)

Freddie Mercury and Queen were staples of London's Wembley Stadium, performing many memorable shows, including an iconic turn at Live Aid in the early '80s and a Mercury tribute show in the '90s. 

Songs like "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions" fit right in on Wembley's massive stage, with the concert film depicting the thundering live versions of those classics. Relive those heady days with this film which showcases just what made Mercury and his band rock icons, and huge ones at that. 

"Mercury was indeed a born ringmaster," wrote CNN in a piece about their status as stadium savants. "There was no alienating affectation, no wallowing in sentiment... Queen consciously wrote their songs as vehicles for theatrics."

Summer of Soul (2021)

Back in 1969, Stevie Wonder , Gladys Knight , Nina Simone and B.B. King joined forces for the Harlem Cultural Festival, a mostly forgotten multi-week legendary summit. That all changed when Roots frontman Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson obtained a treasure trove worth of footage and directed this stunning film, aptly dubbed Summer of Soul , which brought the event back to vivid life and subsequent acclaim including a GRAMMY Award for Best Music Film. 

"It was gold," Thompson told Pitchfork of his process of sifting through the footage to create what would become a passion project. "If anything, it was an embarrassment of riches. It was too much. I kept this on a 24-hour loop for about six months straight. Slept to it. Traveled to it. It was the only thing I consumed."

Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids (2016)

Also directed by Jonathan Demme and released before his 2017 death, J ustin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids showcases Timberlake 's  popular 20/20 Experience World Tour and litany of solo hits including "Sexyback" and "Suit & Tie."  

"I don’t think anything can compete with live performance," admitted Demme to Rolling Stone before his death in 2017. "You can’t beat it. But we strive to provide the most exciting interpretation of that feeling, as filmmakers. We can provide a roving best seat in the house. We can linger on closeups. We can follow the dynamics of the music. I love shooting music." 

The Last Waltz (1978)

One of the earliest projects of director Martin Scorsese ’s career was helping edit the monumental film version of Woodstock in 1970. But as that decade progressed and the auteur became known for narrative features including Mean Streets, he revisited his roots by directing The Last Waltz. A trailblazer in the genre, the film captures the last performance of The Band featuring frontman Robbie Robertson alongside a range of guests including Bob Dylan , Ringo Starr and Eric Clapton . Filmed on Thanksgiving Day in 1976, it’s a time capsule of the day’s biggest acts at the height of their artistry. 

"It's a picture that kind of saved my life at the time," Scorsese told an audience at the Toronto International Film Festival during a 2019 screening. "It's very special to me. Forty years on, it's very special to a great number of us."

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In the midst of BTS ‘ hiatus, Suga has become the first BTS member to embark on a solo tour , with a slate of dates scheduled around the world this spring, including a U.S. run. Announced in February 2023, Min Yoon-gi titled his tour under his BTS stage name “ Suga “, as well as his other stage moniker, Agust D.

Even though all seven members of BTS are exploring solo projects right now (and completing their mandatory military service ), Suga has been releasing his own self-produced music for a few years now. Back in 2016, he dropped a debut self-titled mixtape as Agust D, then followed that project up in 2020 with another mixtape, D-2 . Suga has also done a bunch of production work for other artists recently, including Psy , the Japanese singer Ømi, and his BTS bandmate Jung Kook.

Suga’s Agust D tour will kick off April 26 in New York and will span the U.S. before making its way to Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea and soon-to-be announced Japan dates. But just like any previous BTS tour, tickets are selling out faster than you can add to cart — but don’t stress. If you’re an ARMY looking to get Suga tickets to the Agust D tour, read on to find out where to buy Suga concert tickets online even after they sell out.

How to Get Suga Tickets Online

Where can you buy Suga tickets to the Agust D Tour? Tickets to the Agust D Tour went on sale on March 3 on Ticketmaster and sold out almost immediately. Ticketmaster were prioritizing BTS Army Membership holders, then those who were part of the Ticketmaster Verified Fan platform .

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If Suga tickets are sold out on Ticketmaster, we recommend a site like Vivid Seats , which will likely have a ton of Agust D tickets available at different price points. Bonus: use promo code RS2023 for $20 off at VividSeats.com .

You can also compare prices and find Suga 2023 tour tickets online on sites like Stubhub and SeatGeek .

Suga Agust D 2023 Tour Dates

Having grown as both a producer and rapper for BTS since the group’s debut in 2013, the global superstar will kick off the U.S. run of their “Suga/Agust D” solo tour with two shows at the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York — outside New York City — on April 26 and 27.

Suga will then play one show in Newark, New Jersey, three in Rosemont, Illinois (just outside of Chicago), and three in Los Angeles. The U.S. leg wraps with two gigs in Oakland on May 16 and 17. After touring the U.S., Suga will head to Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore, before returning to Seoul, South Korea, for two shows on June 24 and 25. A run of dates in Japan will be announced soon.

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Apr 29 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center

May 3 – Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena

May 5 – Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena

May 6 – Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena

May 10 – Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum

May 11 – Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum

May 14 – Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum

May 16 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

May 17 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena

Suga World Tour Dates

May 26 – Jakarta, Indonesia @ Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6

May 27 – Jakarta, Indonesia @ Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6

May 28 – Jakarta, Indonesia @ Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6

June 10 – Bangkok, Thailand @ Impact Arena

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June 24 – Seoul, South Korea @ Jamsil Indoor Stadium

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BTS' Suga Announces Global Solo Tour

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BTS member Suga will become the first artist of the group to embark on a solo international tour.

The tour has been announced under Suga’s own name and his other stage moniker, Agust D. Kicking off in the U.S. at the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York for a two-day show on April 26 and 27, Suga is slated to follow up with a one-night show at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Following New Jersey, Suga arrives in Rosemont, Illinois for a three-day show in May before heading down to California for five days of performances in Los Angeles and Oakland. Suga makes his way to Southeast Asia at the end of May through to June, making stops in Jakarta, Bangkok, and Singapore. The artist closes his tour with dates in Seoul while Japan dates have yet to be announced.

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BTS' SUGA Announces Global Tour Dates

The General Verified Fan presale (for non-fan club members) will begin Thursday, March 2nd, pending ticket availability. 

SUGA of 21st century pop icons BTS announces his first-ever solo international tour.

Produced by HYBE, BIGHIT MUSIC and Live Nation, the tour begins with two nights in Belmont Park, NY at UBS Arena on April 26 & 27 and continues across the U.S. with stops in Newark, Rosemont, and Los Angeles before wrapping up in Oakland, CA with two nights at Oakland Arena on May 16 and 17. The tour then proceeds to Asia in Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea and Japan.

Information about ticketing for the tour can be found on Weverse . Additional information on U.S. ticketing can be found below.

Tickets for shows in the U.S. can be purchased through the Ticketmaster Verified Fan platform. Fans can register for the two unique Verified Fan presales HERE now through Thursday, February 23rd at 7PM PT/9PM CT/10PM ET. More information on each presale is below.

Only fans that have received a unique code will have the chance to purchase tickets for performances on a first come, first served basis. More details available HERE .

ARMY MEMBER Presale Powered by Ticketmaster Verified Fan: ARMY MEMBERSHIP holders will have the first chance to participate in the ARMY MEMBER Presale Powered by Ticketmaster Verified Fan beginning Wednesday, March 1st.. All tickets will be available during this presale. If tickets sell out during the ARMY MEMBER Presale, there will not be a General Verified Fan presale or public onsale.

The General Verified Fan presale (for non-fan club members) will begin Thursday, March 2nd, pending ticket availability.

PUBLIC ON SALE: If there are any tickets remaining after the ARMY MEMBER presale and the general verified fan presale, a general onsale will take place Friday, March 3 at 3pm local time at Ticketmaster.com .

SUGA | AGUST D TOUR DATES

Wed Apr 26 - Belmont Park, NY - UBS Arena

Thu Apr 27 - Belmont Park, NY - UBS Arena

Sat Apr 29 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center

Wed May 03 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena

Fri May 05 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena

Sat May 06 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena

Wed May 10 - Los Angeles, CA - Kia Forum

Thu May 11 - Los Angeles, CA - Kia Forum

Sun May 14 - Los Angeles, CA - Kia Forum

Tue May 16 - Oakland, CA - Oakland Arena

Wed May 17 - Oakland, CA - Oakland Arena

Fri May 26 - Jakarta, ID - Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6

Sat May 27 - Jakarta, ID - Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6

Sun May 28 - Jakarta, ID - Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6

Sat June 10 - Bangkok, TH - Impact Arena

Sun June 10 - Bangkok, TH - Impact Arena

Sat June 17 - Singapore, SG - Singapore Indoor Stadium

Sun June 18 - Singapore, SG - Singapore Indoor Stadium

Sat June 24 - Seoul, KR - Jamsil Indoor Stadium

Sun June 25 - Seoul, KR - Jamsil Indoor Stadium

Japan dates to be announced soon

About SUGA of BTS

SUGA (Min, Yunki) is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, music producer and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS. SUGA is globally known for his record producing ability with his own solid musical philosophy, constantly pushing the boundaries through his works on BTS albums, solo projects and collaborations with other artists.

Since BTS' 2014 Skool Luv Affair, BTS' albums include tracks produced by SUGA. Through his mixtapes under Agust D, SUGA also suggested his vision as an artist. He participated as a featured artist in music by international musicians such as Juice WRLD, Max, and So-ra Lee, and he also produced music for globally influential artists including Halsey, PSY, Epik High, ØMI and more.

Furthermore, SUGA participated in producing the remix version of Coldplay x BTS' "My Universe," an Original Soundtrack for HYBE's original story 7FATES: CHAKHO called "Stay Live (Prod. SUGA of BTS)," a mobile game OST "Our Island (Prod. SUGA of BTS) [Original Soundtrack]," and Samsung Electronics Galaxy's official ringtone "Over The Horizon."

BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or "Beyond the Scene," are a GRAMMY-nominated South Korean boyband that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013.

The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Gaining recognition for their authentic and self-produced music, top-notch performances, and the way they interact with their fans, the band has established themselves as 21st century pop icons breaking countless world records.

While imparting a positive influence through activities such as the LOVE MYSELF campaign and the UN 'Speak Yourself' speech, the band has mobilized millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), collected six No.1 Billboard Hot 100 singles in a span of a year and just over a month, and performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world.

They were also named TIME's Entertainer of the Year 2020. BTS are 5-time GRAMMY nominees (63rd to 65th GRAMMY Awards) and have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards like the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards (Artist of the Year 2021) and MTV Video Music Awards.

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Good morning. I'm Asma Khalid. BTS rapper Suga says he's going on a world tour. The concerts will kick off this spring in the United States before heading on to Asia. So here's hoping the concerts can tide over all those BTS fans. The supergroup is not reuniting until 2025. That's when some members of the K-pop sensation complete their mandatory military service.

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Slipknot’s Corey Taylor cancels Asia tour dates in Japan and the Philippines

The announcement comes after Taylor opened up about ongoing mental health struggles and cancelled a run of North American tour dates

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor has cancelled his solo tour dates of Asia that were due to take place in Japan and the Philippines.

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The announcement comes weeks after the January 24 announcement of these four shows running from March 25 to April 1 in Tokyo, Osaka and Manila. Besides fronting Slipknot and Stone Sour , Taylor has released two solo albums to date.

In a statement released by Filipino promoter Insignia Presents yesterday (February 5), as reported by Bandwagon , Taylor stated that “This is not a decision I made lightly, I have never cancelled shows until recently. But I am prioritising myself in the near term, so I can come back stronger.”

In early January, Taylor cancelled a North American tour , saying that “For the past several months my mental and physical health have been breaking down, and I reached a place that was unhealthy for my family and I.” A few weeks later, the four-day run of shows in Asia was announced.

Taylor later responded to fans who were confused why the North American shows were axed when the Asian ones were going ahead. He shared a video in which he said the Asian tour was a short run: “It’s literally a week. I’m gonna see how I do with that and take it day by day basically.”

At the end of the video, Taylor assured his fans that he was getting the help he needed : “I’m working on self care right now, I’m getting the help I need, and surrounding myself with my family.”

Taylor was due to kick off his Asia tour with two shows at Zepp Haneda in Tokyo, Japan on March 25-26. He would have followed up with a gig at Zepp Osaka Bayside on March 28, and wrapped things up at the New Frontier Theater in Manila, the Philippines, on April 1.

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Insignia Presents apologised to fans who had been “looking forward to Corey Taylor’s debut performance in the Philippines”. The Filipino promoter said that tickets bought online would be automatically refunded, while those purchased from the Ticketnet Box Office and mall outlets would be refunded in cash from February 20 to March 20.

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The tour was initially planned in support of Taylor’s sophomore solo album, ‘CMF2’, which scored a three-star review from NME upon its release in September last year. In the review, NME ‘s Jordan Bassett wrote: “There’s enough good stuff on here to justify the album’s existence. And if nothing else, it’s a fascinating insight into the dichotomy that drives one of the greatest bands of the 21st Century.”

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