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BTS’s SUGA Announces ‘Agust D TOUR ‘D-Day’ The Movie’ Concert Film

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Fans of BTS’s SUGA should brace themselves for an unforgettable cinematic experience. HYBE Labels and Trafalgar Releasing have partnered to announce the release of Agust D TOUR ‘D-Day’ The Movie. This concert film covers SUGA’s 2023 tour, offering ARMYs worldwide a chance to relive his electrifying performances on the big screen. As if that wasn’t enough, the movie will also feature appearances from BTS members Jimin, Jungkook, and RM. Their scenes will include performances as well.

In a heartfelt video message to fans, SUGA bared his enthusiasm for the project. “It’s been a while,” he began. “I’m back with a video to share some very special news with our dear ARMY. Do you remember SUGA Agust D TOUR ‘D-Day’…the finale to my solo tour last summer? The D-Day tour was so meaningful because it told the story of my journey as both SUGA and Agust D. The emotions I felt during the finale are still so vivid, as it was the last concert of the tour. And now, that very concert will be released in theaters worldwide!”

He continued, “I’m so happy, proud, and excited. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as the concert meant to me.”

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The trailer for Agust D TOUR ‘D-Day’ The Movie promises an exhilarating look at SUGA’s tour, highlighting the energy and passion he brought to the stage. Premiering in select theaters on April 10 and 13, the concert film compiles footage from the tour’s three encore concerts, held last August at the KSPO Dome in Seoul. The tour covered 10 cities for a total of 25 shows. SUGA embarked on this tour in support of his album D-DAY, which peaked at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200 in May 2023.

The rapper reflects on his career in the trailer. “When I go onstage, I think to myself that I have to kill it,” he can be heard saying. “Concerts and singers are inseparable. I’m someone who thinks a concert is what completes your career as a singer. I’m someone who loves performing.”

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The concert film will be screened worldwide, not just on standard movie screens but also in IMAX, providing fans with a larger-than-life viewing experience. Tickets for the screenings went on sale on March 12, with a website dedicated to the film, SUGATheMovie.com, listing all theaters where the film will be available.

This marks another cinematic venture for SUGA, following his 2023 solo documentary SUGA: Road to D-Day which premiered on Disney+ and Weverse, offering an in-depth look into his journey. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: This photo makes it clear that SUGA feels most at peace when he’s onstage. Source: YouTube/@BTS.

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Billboard Names BLACKPINK as the Highest-Grossing K-Pop Tour in 2023

The quartet poses during their 'Born Pink' encore concert in Seoul. Credit: Facebook/BLACKPINK

On Monday, December 11, Billboard published the top 10 highest-grossing K-Pop tours of 2023, and the phenomenal quartet BLACKPINK has just proved they’re still in the area!

According to Billboard, the official figures were recorded data between November 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023.

With a whopping $148.3 Million gross for 29 shows, the quartet topped the charts with their BORN PINK World Tour. According to the reports, the group composed of Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa have sold over 703,000 worldwide. With this, the “Shut Down” singers easily clinched the first spot in the list for the K-pop category. 

Moreover, BLACKPINK is also the only Asian act in the Top 10 of the All-Genre Top 100 Billboard List. In the global list, the group from YG Entertainment ranked 10th. 

Notably, this data only covers their arena and stadium performances across America, Europe, Mexico, and Australia. Since the group’s Asian stops were not reported, fans are claiming that the numbers should be higher for the group. 

Aside from BLACKPINK, here are the other acts who made it to the list: 

Meanwhile, Suga of BTS placed second with his SUGA Agust D world tour. Based on the reports, it earned $57.1 Million gross in 26 shows. Interestingly, Suga sold over 318,000 tickets for his first tour as a solo artist. What makes this achievement even more impressive is Suga is the only solo act to be part of the list. 

Following the two acts, K-pop groups TWICE, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and SEVENTEEN took home the third, fourth, and fifth spots respectively. As for TWICE, the nine-piece act garnered a total of $54 Million in gross for 18 shows of their Born To Be World Tour. TXT and SEVENTEEN, both under HYBE LABELS, also earned around $46.8 Million and $43.3 Million in gross each.

Furthermore, groups from the 4th generation also took over for the rest of the list. Also under HYBE LABELS, ENHYPEN placed 6th with a $33 Million gross for 19 shows. Next are boy groups Stray Kids and ATEEZ with $16.1 Million gross and $13.9 Million gross, respectively.

Only three girl groups made it to the list. In the ninth place are “Unforgiven” singers LE SERRAFIM who secured the spot with their first world tour “FLAME RISES” having garnered $8 Million gross.

Closing off the top 10 list is SM Entertainment’s NCT DREAM earning $7 Million gross and selling over 36,900 tickets for only four shows.

Congratulations to all groups included in the list!

Featured image: The quartet poses during their ‘Born Pink’ encore concert in Seoul. Credit: Facebook/BLACKPINK

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BTS’ Suga Starts Military Enlistment Process

BTS' Suga poses during filming of 'Hageum.' Credit: Facebook/BTS

Fandom hug, ARMYs! SUGA has been confirmed as the next member of BTS to enlist in the military. 

BIGHIT MUSIC announced on Monday, August 7, that the 30-year-old rapper has “initiated the military enlistment process by applying for the termination of his enlistment postponement.” 

As of writing, the agency did not provide a date for the idol’s enlistment. However, they shared that they will provide further details about the matter “in due course.” 

 

“We ask you for your continued love and support for SUGA until he completes his military service and safely returns,” BIG HIT MUSIC added. 

Additionally, the label promised BTS fans that they will also “spare no effort in providing support for our artist.”

SUGA, whose real name is Min Yoongi, will be the third member of BTS to enlist. Jin started his military service in December 2022, while j-hope in April. 

 

It was in June 2022 when BTS first announced that they’re taking a break from group activities to focus on solo endeavors. In October 2022, BIGHIT Music announced that all seven members of the group will be enlisting in the military and that they’re “honored to serve.” 

BTS is expected to reconvene as a full group again “around 2025.”

The announcement about SUGA’s military enlistment came a day after he wrapped up the encore shows for his D-DAY world concert tour  on Sunday, August 6.

SUGA, who also goes by the moniker of Agust D on his individual career, was the first BTS member to embark on a solo concert tour. 

Featured image: BTS’ Suga poses during filming of ‘Hageum.’ Credit: Facebook/BTS

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BTS Suga Explains Why Agust D World Tour Did Not Include China

Suga has always been open to his fans whenever they have questions to ask. The BTS rapper addressed a query from an ARMY who begged him to perform in China. Min Yoongi had a simple explanation as to why the country was not included in the SUGA Agust D Tour.

Suga Reveals Why He Did Not Include China In Agust D World Tour

Suga recently interacted with fans during a live broadcast on Weverse. The “Haegeum” rapper took time to speak to ARMYs after his last concert date in Thailand. During the live stream, Suga noticed a comment from a fan asking him to “come tour in China.”

“But we can’t perform in China, how can I go tour in China?” Suga asked in return.

He added, “Are there any Korean artists performing in China? I don’t think there are any.”

“I want to go perform at all the places that ARMYs are mentioning. It makes me feel bad,” Suga continued. He then explained that he saw a few Chinese fans in the audience during some of the SUGA Agust D Tour dates.

“But I can’t perform in China,” he said. “I want to tour in China. It’s been a long time since I’ve been to China so I want to go but there is no way for Korean artists to go and work there.”

In 2018, China strongly objected to the deployment of U.S. Terminal High Altitude Defense missile systems in South Korea. This led to the implementation of the Korean Culture Ban which restricted the dissemination of content originating from Korea.

For now, it is still unclear whether Suga or any Korean act will be able to perform in China. In the meantime, the Asian leg of the SUGA Agust D Tour continues. Min Yoongi will be performing three dates at the Singapore Indoor Stadium from June 16 to 18, 2023.

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BTS’ Suga Shares Surprising Retirement Plans

Suga is already thinking about retirement

Suga is already thinking about retirement. The “Haegeum” rapper opened up about the possibility of retiring from BTS. Interestingly, Min Yoongi has a clear plan for what to do with the rest of his life.

Suga Discusses BTS’ Possible Retirement

Suga recently completed the U.S. leg of his SUGA Agust D Tour and he held a small fan meeting in Seoul on May 21, 2023. During the “Agust D D-DAY: Movie Night”, the rapper spent some time with his fans and discussed several topics.

An interesting topic that came up was retirement. Suga addressed the possibility of performing with BTS for at least another 30 years.

“I envision myself performing until my 60s,” he revealed.

As expected, fans were hoping that Suga will be with BTS for even longer than that. ARMYs began chanting “Please grace the stage till your final moments.”

In response, Min Yoongi retorted, “Let me rest a little bit before I die though. I don’t think I’ll be able to even hold a mic at that age!”

There is little doubt that retirement is not in Suga’s immediate plans and it’s great to know that he will be performing with BTS for a long time.

In the meantime, Suga is getting ready for the Asian leg of his ongoing world tour. The “Daechwita” rapper is heading for Japan in early June and the tour will have several stops at many Asian cities.

In related news, BTS is releasing their own book this summer. “Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS” was announced earlier this month. The book will be written by journalist Kang Myeongseok and the seven members of the group.

“Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS” will be structured as “an oral history of” the group’s story. Anton Hur is responsible for the English translation, in collaboration with Clare Richards and Slin Jung. The book will be released on July 9, 2023.

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BTS’ Suga Reveals Heartbreaking Meaning Behind ‘D-Day’ Track ‘AMYGDALA’

‘D-Day’ is finally out and fans are loving every track on the new album by BTS rapper Suga. Agust D also made sure people understood his mindset while working on the LP by releasing a special documentary. In “SUGA: Road to D-Day”, the rapper explained the emotional meaning behind the track “AMYGDALA”.

SUGA Explains ‘AMYGDALA’ To Fellow BTS Member Jimin

In “SUGA: Road to D-Day”, Suga works on new music while filming for “In The Soop 2”. Min Yoongi is in the process of writing a new track when Jimin checks on him. Agust D lets his fellow BTS member listen to the song and then explains its strange title.

“There’s a thing called an ‘amygdala.’ Your brain stores all of your unpleasant memories in the amygdala,” he confirms. Suga adds that it does this “so you can prepare yourself for those types of situations in the future.”

He then reveals that writing the song is difficult because it deals with personal memories like his accident and his parents’ illnesses.

“I have massive mood swings whenever I’m working on this song. To work on it, I have to bring up some of my unpleasant memories,” Min Yoongi said. However, he also points out that this is “a very important process to learn to control those memories.”

“AMYGDALA” is an emotional track where Suga brings up the accident where he incurred a shoulder injury. It also addresses his mother’s heart surgery and his father’s liver cancer diagnosis. The song confronts the painful memories but he also begs his amygdala to erase the sad moments.

‘SUGA: Road to D-Day’ follow Min Yoongi as he finds inspiration to work on the new album. The documentary also featured the BTS rapper’s interactions with artists around the world. It is now streaming on Weverse and Disney+.

‘D-Day’ is Suga’s first full solo album to get a physical release. Min Yoongi will also begin the ‘Suga Agust D Tour’ on April 26, 2023.

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Agust D Drops Moody Glitch Film For ‘D-Day’ Album Opening Track

Agust D is teasing at the darker side of his full album. BTS’ Suga unleashed a gritty ‘Glitch Film’ that reveals the opening track from ‘D-Day’. The video for the first track is moody and dark, which is a stark contrast to the smooth beats in the pre-release track “People Pt. 2 (feat. IU)”.

Agust D Teases ‘D-Day’ Opening Track In New ‘Glitch Film’

The HYBE LABELS YouTube channel uploaded the ‘D-Day’ Glitch Film which features footage from Agust D’s previous MVs. Suga expresses his thoughts over hums and clicks.

“Small flaws, glitches, my afterimage. Breaking down the wall between what I want to say and what I cannot say. Not getting intimidated but rebelling and raising questions against what the world demands. The world’s fixed stereotype collides with my inner self and leaves trauma for a while. But this temporary glitch transforms into the driving force to create a new wavelength and becomes a part of me,” the BTS rapper narrates.

The ‘Glitch Film’ might actually feature part of the opening track on ‘D-Day’ which shares the album’s name. ‘D-Day’ could open with an interlude that will immediately set the tone for the LP as it segues to the main track “Haegeum”.

Suga dropped the pre-release track “People Pt. 2 (Feat. IU)” ahead of the album release. The song has a lighter tone compared to previous Agust D tracks and it highlights IU’s sweet vocals perfectly. Both “People Pt. 2 (Feat. IU)” and “D-Day” are excellent tracks and ARMYs are already looking forward to the rest of the album next week.

‘D-Day’ will be released on April 21, 2023. The documentary ‘SUGA: Road to D-Day’ premieres on Disney+ and Weverse on the same day. The BTS rapper will then embark on his first world tour the following week.

‘Suga Agust D Tour’ kicks off in Belmont Park on April 26 followed by dates in Newark, Los Angeles, and Oakland.

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BTS’ Suga Adds New Concert Dates Ahead of ‘D-Day’ Solo Album Release

Suga is set for a busy year. The BTS rapper added new dates to his upcoming world tour. The news comes right after Agust D confirmed the release of his first solo album ‘D-Day.’

SUGA Agust D Tour Adds 2 More Dates in Asia

The official BIG HIT Entertainment Twitter account confirmed that two new dates have been added to the SUGA Agust D Tour. Agust D will now perform a third date (June 9) in Bangkok’s Impact Arena. The rapper is also holding a third concert date (June 16) at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Suga’s world tour kicks off in April starting with numerous dates in the U.S. before returning to Asia in May. The final dates of the concert tour bring Min Yoongi back to Seoul in the latter part of June.

Suga had previously confirmed the world tour in February 2023. The BTS rapper celebrated the announcement with ARMY, expressing his excitement for performing for them during the tour. BIG HIT Entertainment announced Suga’s first solo album ‘D-Day’ on April 2, 2023.

‘D-Day’ is Suga’s first solo album that will get a physical release. He had previously released the mixtape ‘Agust D’ in August 2016 although the album was not available outside of Korea. He released the second mixtape ‘D-2’ in 2020.

ARMY will also get a first-hand look at how Suga worked on his latest album through a new documentary. ‘SUGA: Road to D-Day’ will follow Min Yoongi as he finds inspiration to work on the new album. The documentary will also feature the BTS rapper’s interactions with artists around the world. ‘SUGA: Road to D-Day’ will stream on Weverse and Disney+ this April.

Suga Agust D Tour kicks off in Belmont Park on April 26 followed by dates in Newark, Los Angeles, and Oakland. The album ‘D-Day’ is dropping on April 21, 2023, at 1:00 PM KST. ‘SUGA: Road to D-Day’ is available for pre-order on Weverse and will begin streaming on April 21, 2023.

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