
Let’s Get Closer to the Savage, yet Cute Rapper, Suga
Suga’s (슈가) real name is Min Yoon-gi (민윤), but he actually has more names. Gloss was his underground rapper name before his debut and Agust D is the name he uses for his solo mixtape. Last August 15, ARMY (BTS’s fandom name) congratulated him for his 3rd year anniversary as Agust D. Agust D performed one of his songs with Ji Min during BTS’s concert, Tony Montana. Many ARMY are still waiting for the studio version. One of Suga’s iconic/savage performances is the “Mic Drop” performance on SBS Gayo Daejun 2017. He stopped rapping in the middle of his line to prove to any haters that BTS doesn’t do lip syncing. Even though he is savage, he’s cute at the same time. ARMY adores his gummy smile and call him “lil meow meow”.

Now let’s move on to his birthday celebration journey!
#HAPPYSUGADAY

Suga turned 26 this year, on March 9, and was born at Daegu. BTS is known for their really close friendship, so, of course, they won’t forget another member’s birthday. Every year they always give surprises to each member on their birthdays, including Suga. ARMY are also there to celebrate Suga’s birthday every year. Let’s check out Suga’s birthday celebrations from 2013 to 2019!
BTS has made a log since January, 2013, to record their days. Suga has made many logs and one of them was recorded on his birthday. On the video, he said he used to love celebrating his birthday when he was a kid, but since he’s getting older he’s not happy about it. Suga lied; we can see how bright his smile was when J-hope, RM, and Ji Min surprised him with a cake. Check out pre-debut Suga’s Log below!
On Twitter, Bang PD offered congratulations on Suga’s brthday. Suga didn’t forget to reply him and said thank you to his boss.
@hitmanb 감사합니다!!ㅠㅠ
— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) March 9, 2013
In 2014, Big Hit (BTS’s agency) prepared a mini fanmeeting before the group performed on Inkigayo to celebrate Suga’s birthday. Suga prepared a little gift for fans who attended this fanmeeting. He gave them honey water and chocolate snacks, with a heart-warming short message. He wrote 300 different messages, as he felt apologetic that he always received something from fans. J-hope, Ji Min, and Jung Kook helped him pack the gifts. Suga looked so excited when D-day finally came. He was surprised that more than 300 fans came, so he wrote more short messages to expresses his gratitude towards fans who came even though that day was really cold.
Suga thanking everyone for congratulating his birthday with syub syub and crying face.
모두들 감사합니다 슙슙 ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ pic.twitter.com/NLOOwOZQ8A
— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) March 8, 2014
Suga tweeted so excitedly, he reminded ARMY to come to his fan meeting at 10 am!
안녕하세여 슈간데여 오늘 오전 10시에 팬미팅있는거 아시죠?? 기다리고 있을께요 날씨추우니까 따뜻하게 입고 만나요~~
— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) March 8, 2014
He posted a photo of himself with his gifts. Suga thanked ARMY for celebrating his birthday and cutely asked them to not throw his post its, even thought the messages were short.
축하해주신분들 모두들 감사 드립니다 소소하지만 저의 마음을 받아주thㅔ욧!! 메세지 짧다고 버리지 마슙 ㅠㅠㅠ pic.twitter.com/S0SGyQ7lxz
— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) March 9, 2014
BTS’s official account (@bts_bighit) asked fans to use the hashtag #슈가포잇 for Suga’s post it note post!
#슈가포잇 해쉬태그를 붙여 자랑해주세요!^ㅁ^ RT @BTS_twt: 축하해주신분들 모두들 감사 드립니다 소소하지만 저의 마음을 받아주thㅔ욧!! 메세지 짧다고 버리지 마슙 ㅠㅠㅠ pic.twitter.com/5Qn0OgBOP3
— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) March 9, 2014
He once again thanked his fans for wishing him a happy birthday and he said this was the happiest birthday that he has had in his 22 years of life.
안녕하세여 슈간데여 오늘은 22년 인생중에 가장 행복한 생일이 였던것 같습니다 다시 한번 축하해주신 모든 분들께 감사의 말씀 전합니다 pic.twitter.com/lmoyTeqLot
— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) March 9, 2014
BTS’s official account posted a few picture to celebrate his birthday. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #MinSWAGday#슈가생일ㅊㅋ
경축<3 일년 중 가장 달달하고 스웩한 오늘! 달달한 슈가의 생일입니다! #MinSWAGday 기념 미공개 사진 대방출! http://t.co/3krNrm8VNm #슈가생일ㅊㅋ pic.twitter.com/0iuG6B3nb1
— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) March 8, 2014
Suga holding Jungkook’s drawing of him.
정국이가 그린 슈가 초상화를 보는 검은 생머리 민스웩 선생 #MinSWAGday #슈가생일ㅊㅋ pic.twitter.com/S72nHE6voG
— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) March 8, 2014
Hip Hop in the Joseon Dynasty!
조선시대 힙합 도령의 맵시란.. #MinSWAGday #슈가생일ㅊㅋ pic.twitter.com/h3Ro3ufUlK
— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) March 8, 2014
Last one, Mr. genius Suga!
민찡찡과 (슈가 닮은) 아이들 #MinSWAGday #슈가생일ㅊㅋ #달달한밤되세요 @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/Gn2C0MAFE7
— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) March 8, 2014
You can check out more photos here!
Let’s take a look at how he celebrated his 21st birthday with ARMY and BTS!
Suga turned 22 in 2015. People always think that he’s cold-hearted, but he actually has a really warm heart. Once again, he wanted to express his heart towards ARMY by preparing small presents. Suga is so thoughtful. First he gave handwritten letters, then Polaroids of himself and transportation cards that ARMY could use to meet them. He wrote 39 letters himself and got help from the part-time worker, Ji Min, and his friend, V. Ji Min helped him to charge the transportation cards, cut the stickers, and take Polaroid photos. When Suga went to work, V helped Ji Min to stick the stickers on the envelopes. It’s not BTS if there’s not a little bit of a twist, so V and Ji Min signed a card and called it a special card. Check it out here!
BTS gave Suga a birthday surprise when he arrived, there was already a cake at the hotel. He thanked them and also said 사랑합니다 진짜 진짜 (I really really love you). He posted a crying photo of him while holding a doll, similar to last year, but it’s Suga, its’s cute.
감사합니다 여러분!!! 호텔에 도착하니까 호텔측에서 준비한 케이크가 똭!!! 모두들 감사합니다!! 사랑해용~ 하트 뿅뿅 축하해주신 모든분들 사랑합니다 진짜 진짜 pic.twitter.com/HORX0hBUcC
— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) March 8, 2015
Suga’s way to celebrate his birthday, take a bath with a good bath bomb.
생일이니까 좋은 입욕제를 쓰자 pic.twitter.com/JL6YZmXeEj
— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) March 8, 2015
Suga made 39 letters as resembles of March 9, his birthday. On March 11, he tweeted the behind the scenes photo of the working process, with a part-time worker beside him, Ji Min.
HAPPY SUGA DAY “♥” 지민알바와 함께 선물 준비중!! 둘이서 다 하려니까 힘들구먼!! 껄껄 pic.twitter.com/VnljGVAT3V
— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) March 11, 2015
Along with that post, Ji Min posted his, too. He wrote “Working for the wicked boss, my pitiful fate”.
악덕사장 밑에서 일하는 불쌍한 내신세 pic.twitter.com/nw02vVNCY3
— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) March 11, 2015
On the same day as the two posts before, Suga felt sorry because he couldn’t give presents to more than 39 people. He said, “Even so you guys know my heart right?? I’m always sorry and thank you. I love you~~!!”
안녕하세여 슈간데여 더 많은 분들께 선물 드리고 싶었는데 39분 밖에 못뽑아서 죄송합니다 ㅠㅠ 그래도 제 맘 다 아시죠?? 항상 미안하고 고마워요 사랑해요~~!!
— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) March 11, 2015
@bts_bighit also posted tweets to celebrate Suga’s birthday. The undisclosed picture released! Check out more here!
[#슈가생일ㅊㅋ]
일년에 단 하루! 달달한 향이 가득할 오늘은 민슈가데이!^▽^)/#방탄소년단 D보이 슈가 생축 미공개사진 공개!
(https://t.co/kCkN3KRjzI)#슙D #민피D #DAE구 pic.twitter.com/r4Kmhi9FpA— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) March 8, 2015