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BTS' Suga Announced His First Solo World Tour

The rapper and singer will hold 11 shows in the U.S.

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.

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

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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

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'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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Get ready, BTS Army! Presale tickets for SUGA’s heavily anticipated Agust D tour will go on for sale Wednesday (March 1).

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Due to high demand, Ticketmaster will be using a lottery-style process to pick which Verified Fans will receive access codes for tickets and which will be waitlisted; getting an access code doesn’t guarantee that you’ll get tickets but registering is your best shot at securing tickets.

If leftover tickets are available, waitlisted fans will get first dibs.

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“Demand is high, and Tour Organizers are making 100% of tickets available for purchase during the ARMY MEMBER Presale,” the statement continues. “If all tickets are purchased during the ARMY MEMBER Presale, there will not be any additional sales.”

Keep reading for details on snagging presale tickets to Suga’s August D tour.

SUGA’s Tour Presale Tickets: Everything You Need to Know

Fans who have registered for tickets will receive email notifications beginning Tuesday evening.

Can BTS fans still register for tickets? Unfortunately, registration for ARMY Member presale tickets on WeVerse and Ticketmaster Verified Fans closed on Feb. 23.   

What time do the tickets go on sale? ARMY Member Presale tickets will go on sale Wednesday, at 3 p.m. local time until 10 p.m. local time.

General Verified Fan Presale tickets are scheduled to go on sale Thursday at 3 p.m. local time until 10 p.m. local time – if they’re still available. Any leftover tickets will be available via Public On sale on Friday at 3 p.m. local venue time, per the Ticketmaster blog .

BTS fans can register for both ARMY Member Presale and General Verified Fan tickets but will only receive a notification for one of the two.

SUGA announced dates for the tour , named after his Agust D mixtape, on Valentine’s Day . The tour, which is his first as a solo performer, kicks off April 26 at the Belmont Park, New York. The jaunt will stop in New Jersey, Illinois and California before heading overseas for two nights in Seoul, Korea in addition to Jakarta, Bangkok and Singapore.

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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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How to Get Tickets to BTS’ Suga’s Agust D Solo Tour

ARMY is gearing up for BTS ' Suga 's first solo world tour!

The tour was announced on Feb. 14 while Suga coyly went live to celebrate the surprise news.

This marks the first time a BTS member has embarked on a solo tour. Fellow rappers j-hope and RM have both performed sets of their solo music live before, but neither toured their solo music.

RM held a small concert in Seoul to celebrate the release of his first official solo album,  Indigo , in 2022, while j-hope made a splash on the Lollapalooza stage in Chicago in 2022 as a history-making headliner.

BTS members are currently exploring solo opportunities as they prepare for mandatory military enlistment. Their oldest member, Jin, has already enlisted, and the next in line is j-hope, who announced his plans to begin the process on Feb. 26.

The last time BTS went on a world tour as a group was their  Love Yourself World Tour in 2018 and 2019.

Now, Suga is set to mark a new first for the group with his solo world tour.

When Are Presales for Suga's Agust D World Tour?

The ARMY Member presale codes are set to be sent out on the evening of Feb. 28, with the sale beginning Wednesday, March 1, at 3 p.m. local venue time.

The General Verified Fan presale codes will be sent out by the evening of March 1, and the sale starts at 3 p.m. local venue time on Thursday, March 2.

How Do Presales Work for Suga's Agust D World Tour?

Fans who signed up for either presale will receive a unique code via email and text. The waiting room will open 30 minutes before tickets drop, and each person will be assigned a spot in the virtual line.

When the sale begins, fans should enter their access code to purchase tickets. Fans are limited to a maximum of four tickets per person.

Will Suga's Agust D World Tour Sell Out?

Ticketmaster has warned that Suga's tour is expected to have a high demand for tickets. 100% of tickets will be available during the ARMY Member presale, and should they sell out, there will not be a General Verified Fan presale.

When Does Suga's Agust D World Tour Start?

The tour kicks off on April 26, 2023, in Belmont Park, New York at UBS Arena.

What Cities is Suga's Agust D World Tour Going To?

U.S. tour dates:

April 26-27 – Belmont Park, N.Y. @ UBS Arena April 29 – Newark, N.J. @ Prudential Center May 3 & May 6 – Rosemont, Ill. @ Allstate Arena May 10-11 & 14 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ Kia Forum May 16-17 – Oakland, Calif. @ Oakland Arena

Asia tour dates:

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

Korea tour dates:

June 24-25 – Seoul, South Korea @ Jamsil Indoor Stadium

Japan tour dates have yet to be announced.

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SUGA | Agust D TOUR 'D-DAY' THE FINAL is happening in Seoul this August

SUGA | Agust D TOUR 'D-DAY' THE FINAL is happening in Seoul this August

Here's your last chance to catch the SUGA | Agust D 'D-DAY' Tour.

On 25 June, BIGHIT MUSIC revealed that the award-winning multihyphenate will be holding 'D-DAY' THE FINAL concerts at the KSPO Dome on 4, 5, and 6 August 2023. Like his Seoul concerts, the shows will also be available for online livestream via Weverse Concerts.

SUGA | Agust D TOUR ‘D-DAY’ THE FINAL 2023. 8. 4-6. KSPO DOME #SUGA #AgustD #슈가 #SUGA_AgustD_TOUR #D_DAY_TOUR #D_DAY_THE_FINAL pic.twitter.com/veWMotKIrZ — BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) June 25, 2023

BTS' SUGA's 'D-DAY' concert in Singapore is an inspirational story of courage, hope, and self-love — gig report

Tickets for SUGA's final concerts are priced at  KRW 220,000 for VIP and  KRW 165,000 for General Seats and can be purchased via Interpark. 

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[공지] SUGA | Agust D TOUR ‘D-DAY’ THE FINAL 오프라인 공연 상세 안내 (+ENG/JPN/CHN) https://t.co/AM3ySLHI7z #SUGA #AgustD #슈가 #SUGA_AgustD_TOUR #D_DAY_TOUR #D_DAY_THE_FINAL — BTS_official (@bts_bighit) June 26, 2023

The news comes as he wraps up his sold-out SUGA | Agust D 'D-DAY' World Tour which saw him perform in select cities in North America and Asia.

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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.

1 Suga's Agust D Tour Dates

SUGA | Agust D TOUR 공연 개최 #SUGA #AgustD #슈가 #SUGA_AgustD_TOUR pic.twitter.com/wbbMd3Ezzl — BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) February 14, 2023

Suga's August 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 27 : Prudential Centre — 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.

2 How to Buy Suga's Agust D Tour Tickets

Breaking news, #ARMY ! Presale registration is now open for @bts_bighit SUGA | Agust D TOUR IN U.S. Visit our FAQ to learn more about the presales powered by Ticketmaster Verified Fan: https://t.co/KKid4ZVZZQ pic.twitter.com/cNlpYCcRgT — Ticketmaster (@Ticketmaster) February 14, 2023

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.

3 Suga's Agust D Tour Ticket Cost

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.

4 Suga's Agust D Tour Set List

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 setlist 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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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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Suga Agust D 2023 Tour Dates

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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Suga U.S. Tour Dates

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

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

June 11 – Bangkok, Thailand @ Impact Arena

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BTS’ Suga (also known as Agust D) is holding his first solo concert. This concert marks the first solo concert among BTS members. Suga is expected to perform the tracks from his mixtapes, “Agust D” and “D-2”, so it is definitely a must-go for both ARMYs and K-Pop fans alike.

If you’re interested in getting tickets, check out the details below.

“Suga | Agust D TOUR”

April 26, Wednesday – Belmont Park (UBS Arena)

April 27, Thursday – Belmont Park (UBS Arena)

April 29, Saturday – Newark (Prudential Center)

May 3, Wednesday – Rosemont (Allstate Arena)

May 5, Friday – Rosemont (Allstate Arena)

May 6, Saturday – Rosemont (Allstate Arena)

May 10, Wednesday – Los Angeles (Kia Forum)

May 11, Thursday – Los Angeles (Kia Forum)

May 14, Sunday – Los Angeles (Kia Forum)

May 16, Tuesday – Oakland (Oakland Arena)

May 17, Wednesday – Oakland (Oakland Arena)

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

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

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

June 2, Friday – Kanagawa (PIA Arena MM)

June 3, Saturday – Kanagawa (PIA Arena MM)

June 4, Sunday – Kanagawa (PIA Arena MM)

June 10, Saturday – Bangkok (Impact Arena)

June 11, Sunday – Bangkok (Impact Arena)

June 17, Saturday – Singapore (Singapore Indoor Stadium)

June 18, Sunday – Singapore (Singapore Indoor Stadium)

June 24, Saturday – Seoul (Jamsil Indoor Stadium)

June 25, Sunday – Seoul (Jamsil Indoor Stadium)

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Did you miss BTS Suga ‘s Agust D tour?

Don’t give up hope just yet! Another opportunity is coming…

Suga’s solo tour, SUGA | Agust D “D-DAY” Tour, began on April 26, 2023, in Belmont, New York. It recently concluded in Seoul, South Korea, on June 25, or so ARMYs originally thought…

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During the final concert of Suga’s Asia leg of the tour, an eccentric poster featuring a meme of the BTS rapper, humourous emoji, and colorful text appeared with a shocking announcement. There will be a 3-day encore of the  SUGA | Agust D “D-DAY” Tour in Seoul!

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ATTENTION~! Does Anyone Want To See Agust D Again? Thanks To ARMY’s Passionate Support *^^* We’re Returning To Korea’s Largest Indoor Arena! August 4, 5, and 6 at the Olympic Park KSPO Dome Suga Agust D D-DAY Tour Seoul Encore Concert — Sign

Suga himself made the announcement. He said “the real final day” will be at KSPO Dome rather than Jamsil Indoor Stadium .

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BIGHIT MUSIC also officially announced SUGA | Agust D TOUR ‘D-DAY’ THE FINAL via social media. It will begin on August 4 and conclude on August 6.

SUGA | Agust D TOUR ‘D-DAY’ THE FINAL 2023. 8. 4-6. KSPO DOME #SUGA #AgustD #슈가 #SUGA_AgustD_TOUR #D_DAY_TOUR #D_DAY_THE_FINAL pic.twitter.com/veWMotKIrZ — BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) June 25, 2023

So, if you missed the previous concerts, now is your second (but last) chance to see Suga live!

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If you’ve been an ARMY from the start, you may be wondering where to buy Suga tickets to the Agust D Tour and how to see your bias before his shows sell out.

Suga , whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, is a music producer, rapper and one of seven members of the K-pop boy group, BTS . (The other members include RM, Jin, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook.) BTS debuted in 2013 with their first single, “No More Dream,” from their debut mini album 2 Cool 4 Skool. Since then, the group has released nine studio albums—2014’s Dark & Wild and Wake Up ; 2016’s Youth and Wings ; 2018’s Face Yourself and Love Yourself: Tear ; 2020’s Map of the Soul: 7 and Map of the Soul: 7 – The Journey ; and 2020’s Be . They’ve also been nominated for three Grammy Awards and collaborated with artists like Halsey, Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion and Steve Aoki.

Suga, for his part, released his first solo mixtape, Agust D , in 2016. He released his second solo mixtape, D-2 , in 2020. In an interview with Rolling Stone in 2021, Suga opened up about what inspires his lyrics. “I’m comfortable now and feeling good, but those sorts of negative emotions come and go. So it’s almost like cold weather. It may come back in a cycle over a year, year and a half,” he said. “But when I hear people say that when they listen to my music, and feel comfort and are consoled by those lyrics that express these emotions, that makes me feel very good. It’s very encouraging. I think, for anybody, these emotions are not something that need to be hidden. They need to be discussed and expressed. Whatever emotions that I may be feeling, I’m always ready to express them now, as I was before.

He also told Rolling Stone about how his songwriting process is different when he writes for himself and BTS versus other artists. “The process is really different for every song. Sometimes it may be a word that pops up and I build on that word, or someone could make a request for a certain way they would like a song to be developed,” he said. “Oftentimes, we decide on a theme and then we sort of freely work from the larger overarching theme that we may have. But generally, when I work on a song, I create the beat first and then the melody and the rap and then finally the lyrics. That’s generally how I build them.”

In February 2023, Suga announced his first solo tour, the Agust D Tour, which will run from April 2023 to June 2023 and will span the United States, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea and Japan. So how can ARMYs get Suga tickets to the Agust D Tour? Read on where to buy Suga tickets to the Agust D Tour even after they sell out.

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Where can ARMYs buy Suga tickets to the Agust D Tour? Suga tickets to the Agust D Tour went on sale in March 2023 and sold out almost immediately. While Suga tickets are almost sold out on Ticketmaster , they’re still on sale on trusted resale sites like StubHub and Vivid Seats , which offers $20 off of orders of $200 or more with the code SC2022 —a 10 percent savings. Read on for how to buy Suga tickets so you don’t miss the Agust D Tour.

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What are Suga’s Agust D Tour dates?

What are Suga’s Agust D Tour dates? The United States leg of Suga’s Agust D Tour starts on April 26, 2023, at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York, and ends on May 17, 2023, at Oakland Arena in Oakland, California. The Asian leg of Suga’s Agust D tour starts on May 26, 2023, at Indonesia Convention Exhibition in Jakarta, Indonesia, and ends on June 24, 2023, at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul, South Korea.See Suga’s full Agust D Tour dates below.

  • April 26, 2023 – Belmont Park, New York @ UBS Arena
  • April 27, 2023 – Belmont Park, New York @ UBS Arena
  • April 29, 2023 – Newark, New Jersey @ Prudential Center
  • May 3, 2023 – Rosemont, Illinois @ Allstate Arena
  • May 5, 2023 – Rosemont, Illinois @ Allstate Arena
  • May 6, 2023 – Rosemont, Illinois @ Allstate Arena
  • May 10, 2023 – Los Angeles, California @ Kia Forum
  • May 11, 2023 – Los Angeles, California @ Kia Forum
  • May 14, 2023 – Los Angeles, California @ Kia Forum
  • May 16, 2023 – Oakland, California @ Oakland Arena
  • May 17, 2023 – Oakland, California @ Oakland Arena
  • May 26, 2023 – Jakarta, Indonesia @ Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6
  • May 27, 2023 – Jakarta, Indonesia @ Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6
  • May 28, 2023 – Jakarta, Indonesia @ Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6
  • June 10, 2023 – Bangkok, Thailand @ Impact Arena
  • June 11, 2023 – Bangkok, Thailand @ Impact Arena
  • June 17, 2023 – Kallang, Singapore @ Singapore Indoor Stadium
  • June 18, 2023 – Kallang, Singapore @ Singapore Indoor Stadium
  • June 24, 2023 – Seoul, South Korea @ Jamsil Indoor Stadium

What is Suga’s Agust D Tour set list?

What is Suga’s Agust D Tour set list? Here’s a list of songs he performed from the first two dates of the tour at UBS Arena .

  • “Haegeum”
  • “Daechwita”
  • “Agust D”
  • “give it to me”
  • “Trivia 轉 : Seesaw “
  • “SDL”
  • “People” + “People Pt.2 (feat. IU)”
  • “Moonlight”
  • “Burn It”
  • “Interlude : Shadow”
  • “BTS Cypher PT.3 : KILLER + BTS Cypher 4 ” Medley
  • “UGH!” + “Ddaeng” + “HuH?!”
  • “Life Goes On”
  • “Snooze”
  • “Polar Night”
  • “AMYGDALA”
  • “D-Day”
  • “Intro : NEVER MIND”
  • “The Last”

In an interview with Weverse magazine in 2022, Suga opened up about how being a producer for both his own music and BTS’ inspired him as a solo artist. “I think that, when I release an album as Agust D , that’s a solo work with solo promotions, and I feel like I should use the same system that regular groups do when they’re promoting and have a lead single and a B-side. I was thinking a lot recently that maybe I should shoot two music videos: one just there for the visuals, while the other is more focused on the listening experience. Ah, what should I do? I’m working hard on a follow-up to D-2 ,” he said.

He also told the magazine about how he’s grown as both a producer and rapper for BTS since the K-pop group’s debut in 2013. “Fortunately. Lately I’ve been thinking about how I don’t know what kind of music I should do when I get older, and that maybe I should try a few different styles now,” he said. “I think this is both a blessing and a curse, but I think that, while I’m able to work in various genres, I’m not sure any of them are that deep. That’s why I try to use many different styles and when I’m promoting my own material, I put in a lot of things I like, like surprises and twists. These days I started to want to do things again, too. And that brings me both worry and excitement.”

When asked what he wants ARMYs to feel when listening to his music, Suga told Weverse Magazine, “I used to place a lot of importance on music—especially when I was young—but now I’m trying hard not to place too much meaning on it. It’s just the times we live in, for one thing, because at some point we became a generation for whom music is simply background music.”

He continued, “I’m not saying that’s a bad thing. It’s a natural progression, and anyway, I thought there’s a difference between when a musician knows why they’re doing music or not. Here’s what I think: People who listen to my music—I mean, to a certain extent, I think being a fan of something is a must in life. You could be a fan of a person or a sport—whatever it’s about, I think being a fan is important because it makes life fun. Like feeling excited for the NBA playoffs as soon as you open your eyes in the morning. Some people are going to be excited for the day my music comes out and for me to perform. There aren’t a lot of things to be excited for in life. But for anyone who likes my music, I hope they’re excited for it—excited for when it comes out, excited for when I promote and excited for when I go on tour. I hope they’re excited for everything so I can give their life meaning each and every day.”

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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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The second solo album from BTS' RM further displays his knack for genre-bending experimentation, while also delving deeper into his vulnerable side. Listen to the new album here, and get to know the project's featured artists, tracklist and more.

As the world patiently awaits the return of BTS in full force, each member continues to deliver solo projects to show off their individual talents. And 18 months after his last album, RM is back.

With a discography that hops between pop, R&B, and hip-hop, RM returns to the spotlight with his second solo album, Right Place, Wrong Person . The project tells the relatable story of an individual who is a creature of habit, but slowly comes to find solace in foreign spaces.

Below, listen to RM's latest album, and discover more about how he's revealing a new side of his artistry with Right Place, Wrong Person .

The Tracklist

After RM's debut solo album, 2022's Indigo, had 10 tracks (including features from the likes of Erykah Badu , Anderson .Paak ), he ups the tally with an 11-song tracklist this time around.

Here is the complete tracklist for Right Place, Wrong Person :

1. Right People, Wrong Place 2. Nuts 3. out of love 4. Domodachi (feat. Little Simz) 5. ? (Interlude) 6. Groin 7. Heaven 8. LOST! 9. Around the world in a day (feat. Moses Sumney) 10. ㅠㅠ (Credit Roll) 11. Come back to me

The Creative Visuals

Two weeks before the album dropped, he unveiled the music video for "Come Back to Me," the lead single from Right Place, Wrong Person . Directed by the critically acclaimed actor Lee Sung Jin, the music video narrates the tale of feeling like an outsider and yearning for a sense of belonging in unfamiliar surroundings.

Then, on the day Right Place, Wrong Person arrived, RM added to release-day excitement with another intriguing visual, this time for "LOST!" The five-minute clip sees RM as the star of "The Lost! Show," where he and a group endure an eerie whirlwind of scenarios they can't seem to get out of. It's equal parts dramatic and slapstick, and another clever display of RM's creative versatility.

Noteworthy Guests

The featured artists on Right Place, Wrong Person — British rapper Little Simz on "Domodachi" and art-pop artist Moses Sumney on "Around the world in a day" — underscore RM's ability to interlace his own musical style with artists from various genres.

The album also has some notable behind-the-scenes collaborators as well. Production credits include Kim Han-joo, keyboardist and vocalist from the South Korean rock band Silica Gel, on "LOST!" and GRAMMY-nominated jazz duo DOMi & JD Beck on "? (Interlude)."

On "Come back to me" — which RM initially debuted last August during a surprise performance at BTS bandmate Suga's encore concert in Seoul — he delves into the album's central theme of wanting to venture into unknown areas, but feeling the intense urge to stay with what's already known. The track was composed and arranged by OHHYUK from the South Korean indie-rock band Hyukoh, but also features credits from artists Kuo, JNKYRD, and San Yawn.

But no matter who RM is working with, his own talent and prowess as a creator always shines. Right Place, Wrong Person presents a diverse array of tracks marked by sheer vulnerability, honesty, and sensitivity — a masterful continuation of a remarkable solo journey.

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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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Megan Thee Stallion (Center) and (from L to R:) J-Hope, Jin, Jungkook, V, RM, Suga, and Jimin of BTS attend the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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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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  • 2 Stream RM's New Album 'Right Place, Wrong Person': See The Tracklist, "LOST!" Video & Special Guests
  • 3 J-Hope's Road To 'Hope On The Street Vol.1,' From Falling Back In Love With Dance To Tying Together His Global Influences
  • 4 9 Essential K-Pop/Western Collabs: From BTS And Megan Thee Stallion, To IVE And Saweetie
  • 5 6 Takeaways From 'BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star'

DKB announce 2024 ‘Dark Strange’ world tour

Featuring concerts in Asia, Europe and the Americas

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K-pop boyband DKB have announced their 2024 ‘Dark Strange’ world tour, featuring concerts in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

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On June 3, DKB released the poster for their upcoming 2024 ‘Dark Strange’ world tour, announcing concerts in Asia, Europe and the Americas. It will kick off in Seoul on August 3 at the New Millenium Hall at Konkuk University, before heading to Tokyo and Taipei in the same month.

On June 6, the boyband announced the American leg of the tour, which will take place from October 6 to 23. It will feature 10 shows across the US and Mexico, with specific dates to be revealed in the coming weeks.

According to the poster, DKB will also announce shows in Europe at a later date. The ticketing details for the Asia and America dates have to yet be announced. Keep tabs on this page for the latest updates.

The dates for DKB’s 2024 ‘Dark Strange’ world tour are:

August 2024 03: Seoul, South Korea, New Millenium Hall at Konkuk University 11: Tokyo, Japan, Zepp Shinjuku 25: Taipei, Taiwan Clapper Studio

October 2024 New York/New Jersey Washington, D.C. Atlanta Chicago San Juan Dallas Mexico City Phoenix San Francisco Los Angeles

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DKB debuted under Brave Entertainment in 2020 with their first mini-album ‘Youth’. Their most recent release was August 2023’s ‘We Love You’, a repackaged version of their sixth mini-album ‘I Need Love’ which was released in June that year.

In November 2023, member Teo voluntarily left the group following a drunk driving incident. The remaining members of DKB include E-Chan, D1, GK, Heechan, Lune, Junseo, Yuku and Harry-June.

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