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

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

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

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

Suga's Agust D Tour Dates

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

Suga's Agust D Tour US Leg

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

Suga's Agust D Tour Asia Leg

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

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

How to Buy Suga's Agust D Tour Tickets

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suga's Agust D Tour Ticket Cost

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

Suga's Agust D Tour Set List

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

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

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

Updated April 5 KST:

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

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

Check out his updated list of tour dates below!

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

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

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

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

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

Are you excited for Suga’s first solo tour?

Suga Is Bringing His Agust D Tour to Japan

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

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

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

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

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

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This marks the first solo tour for a member of BTS. The seven-member band announced a temporary break last year with the aim of exploring solo opportunities, while others complete their mandatory military service . Like other members, Suga has previously released solo mixtapes, including a pair under his alter-ego Agust D. He has also tinkered with production work for other artists like Psy and his fellow bandmate Jung Kook.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Get to know BTS SUGA's D-DAY Tour team – live band, dance crew, tour dog, and more

BTS' SUGA just wrapped his North American tour and is making his way to Asia for the first time as a solo artist.

SUGA | Agust D TOUR ‘D-DAY’ in the U.S. included 11 sold-out shows across 5 cities, garnering over 155,000 fans. The multihyphenate showcased his rich solo discography – from past solo mixtapes Agust D (2016) and D-2 (2020) to the new album D-DAY, as well as his solo tracks for BTS. SUGA also gave fans a live music experience he has never showed onstage before.

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While SUGA held the stage on his own, the 'Haegum' rapper was joined by surprise guests MAX and Halsey for 'Burn It ' and 'SUGA's Interlude' respectively for his LA shows.

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SUGA's live concert was one for the books as he and his team pulled out all the stops to make sure fans got the best concert experience – from the moving panels to the live band, the stellar dancers to the stylish fits.

To get ready for The King 's arrival in Asia, let's get to know some of the members of the SUGA crew behind the D-DAY TOUR.

Taking his shows to another level, SUGA has enlisted a four-piece as his live band for this world tour. Bassist Yeonjun Lee , guitarist Shinwon, drummer Jinhun Kim, and keyboardist Kim Changhyun make up the band roster, alongside producer EL CAPITXN , who was also reportedly behind the boards for the live shows.

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Yeonjun lee (bass).

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Yeonjun Lee is no stranger to the live stage. Before heading on tour with the SUGA crew, the bassist has performed with TOMORROW X TOGETHER at Summer Sonic in Japan, ZICO 's concerts and fanmeets, SHINee members' fanmeetings, EPIK HIGH shows, CHEEZE 's 'Mood Film' concert, and more. Aside from his live session work, Lee has also contributed to Eric Nam's reimagined version of There and Back Again , EXO SUHO 's 'Decanting ,' as well as arranged Whee In's 'The Girl In My Memories'.

The bassist was a hot topic on Twitter after he was spotted playing the bass with a "BAND LOVES YOONGI" sign, and later on posting an Instagram story saying "SUGA CREW LOVES YOONGI."

Yoongi’s bassist had a sign that says “BAND LOVES YOONGI 💜” #AgustD_SUGA_Tour_in_LA #AgustD_SUGA_Tour #AgustD_DDAY #SUGA_AgustD_Tour pic.twitter.com/bETnuccuD6 — aish⁷ // #SUGA_AgustD_Tour 🔥 (@minyo0n9i) May 11, 2023

Shinwon (Guitar)

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Video clips of Shin-won Park made the rounds on Twitter showing the guitarist holding up a phone that said the now iconic "YOONGI MARRY ME" sign. After the show, the musician responded to fans on Instagram, posting a photo captioned "I'm married btw. Don't be worried." Aside from surprise proposals onstage, the guitarist has been busy playing with the rest of the band on SUGA's world tour, as well as performances for the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He also appears on the live sessions for the Disney+ documentary, SUGA: Road to D-DAY.

Park has also played live guitar for the concerts of Korean singer-songwriters Roy Kim and Isaac Hong , vocal group LA POEM , Korean superstar IU , and more. Throughout the years, the guitarist has contributed to releases by K-pop acts such as BTS Jungkook and SUGA's 'Stay Alive,' WayV's 'Broken Love,' DAY6 Wonpil's Pilmography , Red Velvet Joy' s special album, HELLO , and EXO SUHO 's EP, Self-Portrait.

Starting his music career with 'One More Time' for the Boys Over Flowers soundtrack, the six-string wizard was initially a member of acoustic folk group, Tree Bicycle . Together with his sister, actress Park Shin-hye , the siblings worked on 'Love Like Snow' for the soundtrack of K-drama, Pinocchio . In 2017, he released his first album, Today Is Swednesday .

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Jinhun kim (drums).

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A BTS OG, drummer Jinhun Kim has performed with BTS since their earlier days . This time, the beatmaker reunites with SUGA for his world tour, alongside performances for TV shows and a Disney+ documentary. In demand among K-pop and K-indie acts, Kim has played with artists such as Roy Kim , former I*ZONE member Kwon Eunbi, WOODZ, Lee Seung Yoon, DEAN, and more.

His work can also be heard in recorded music like Taeyang's 'SEED,' LETTEAMOR's first mini-album, Wish , LEE MIN HYUK's PLAY , and Melomance's 'Festival'.

Kim Changhyun (Keys)

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Armed with his keytar and multiple keyboards, Kim Changhyun has delivered night after night at SUGA's world tour. A member of Korean rock band D82 , the keyboardist is also a performer on his own right. In 2022, the four-piece debuted on survival TV show, Great Seoul Invasion, and as part of the show, the band performed with SURAN for 'Dangerous Night '.

When not onstage with his band or playing keys for concerts, the keyboardist can be heard playing the piano in numerous songs as part of music production group, 3LDK – from Suh ro's 'Will You Go Away ' to Kim Yuna's 'Sugar Shower'.

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Producer EL CAPITXN has been instrumental (literally) in SUGA | Agust D's music. He has production and songwriting credits in all of Agust D 's mixtapes and first album, D-DAY , as well as several BTS tracks like 'Telepathy,' 'Interlude: Shadow' and ' Respect'.

Always alongside SUGA, the producer has also helped out with various projects from 'That That' with PSY to SUGA's remix of Coldplay and BTS' 'My Universe,' plus 'eight' with IU and Heize's 'We don't talk together' featuring Giriboy.

Born Jang Yi-jeong, he initially debuted with a group called History , before striking out on his own under his moniker J. Pearl, and eventually establishing himself as EL CAPITXN. Throughout the years, the BIGHIT MUSIC producer has also worked with other HYBE acts TOMORROW X TOGETHER and ENHYPEN. Some of his most recent work outside the HYBE roster includes SUNMI and BE'O 's 'Lights Out' and Acid Angel from Asia 's 'Generation' .

While his role for the tour has not been officially confirmed, fans have reportedly spotted the talented producer behind the soundboard at SUGA's concerts.

GRV (Dance Team - US Tour)

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Supported by HYBE performance directors Kim Min Seong, Noah Nakta (the performance director also showed up onstage to replace a sick dancer in one of the shows) , and Lee Byung Eun, dance group GRV turned up with their A-game for the North American leg of the D-DAY tour. With SUGA taking the stage by himself for the first time, the GRV dance crew was there from the rapper's dramatic entrance down to his theatrical exit.

Founded in 2007, the California-based dance crew's teams participate in various competitions such as VIBE and and BRDG Dance Competition . Its dancers and choreographers have also taken part in historic moments such as BLACKPINK's headlining peformance at Coachella headlining stint and SUGA's first solo performance at the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

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GRV member and choreographer of 'Butter (feat. Megan Thee Stallion) remix' choreographer Nick Joseph reunites with the HYBE crew for this tour. In an Instagram post, he shares how grateful he is to have been part of such a unique experience and regards SUGA as "an insanely amazing artist with a vision like no other". Aside from BTS, he has also previously worked with ENHYPEN for 'Pass The Mic,' TOMORROW X TOGETHER for 'Frost,' and SuperM for '100',

TEN AGENCY (Dance Team - Asia Tour)

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No strangers to the BTS stage, the TEN AGENCY dance team is accompanying SUGA for the Asia leg of his D-DAY TOUR. In the past the dance group has appeared with BTS in music videos for 'Permission To Dance' and Jimin 's 'Set Me Free Pt.2' . They also accompanied j-hope for his 'MORE' performance at the 2022 MAMA Awards , as well as BTS in their Permission To Dance On Stage - Seoul concerts and 'Yet To Come' in Busan concert.

Woong Kim (Artist Conditioning Team)

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Staying fit is one of the most important things for artists, especially when they're on tour. To make sure SUGA remains in tiptop shape, HYBE conditioning team member and physio therapist Woong Kim travels with the touring party. Specialising in pilates, Kim's Pilates with Physio offers physical classes at their recently opened branch in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do.

Stoney Blue (Tour Dog - US Tour)

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Sporting a similar vibe to SUGA's very own Holly , Stoney Blue accompanied the D-DAY crew for the US leg of the tour. Not a stranger to BTS members, the famous doodle first attended BTS' PERMISSION TO DANCE concerts at the Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles in 2021. Last year, Stoney Blue joined j-hope backstage at HOBIPALOOZA – he even makes a cameo in a BTS episode on BangtanTV – dancing with another BTS member, Jimin .

A tour veteran, Stoney Blue has been on the road with Post Malone , and backstage at Governor's Ball in New York.

SUGA | Agust D TOUR ‘D-DAY’ continues in Asia starting this week: Jakarta, Indonesia (26 - 28 May); Kanagawa, Japan (2 - 4 June); Bangkok, Thailand (9 - 11 June); Singapore (16 - 18 June); and Seoul, South Korea (24-25 June).

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Published : Feb 16, 2023

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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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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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Get To Know KATSEYE: The Global Girl Group Styled After K-Pop Superstars

The first-of-its-kind group is the project of Geffen Records and Korean entertainment giant HYBE. Learn all about the six-member group, from their journey as trainees on "Dream Academy" to their debut album, 'SIS (Soft Is Strong).'

Although they have yet to release an album, six-member girl group KATSEYE has already racked up a passionate global fanbase. Those fans have eagerly followed KATSEYE's journey so far, which span nearly three years and multiple continents.

KATSEYE is the result of a highly anticipated, first-of-its-kind partnership between American label Geffen Records — which counts Olivia Rodrigo and Camila Cabello on its roster — and HYBE Entertainment, best known as the home of BTS and subject of a new GRAMMY Museum exhibit . Thanks to the collaboration between two cultures with a track record of turning artists into household names, KATSEYE's Sophia, Manon, Daniela, Lara, Yoonchae , and Megan are poised for the global stage.

"This is the most ambitious project both HYBE and Geffen have ever been involved in," Geffen Records President Tom March ( now Chairman and CEO of Capitol Records) said during a 2023 press conference, per Weverse Magazine . "We are hoping to create something that genuinely moves culture with a group that makes magazine covers and headlines festivals."

Ahead of the Aug. 16 release of their debut album SIS (Soft Is Strong) , GRAMMY.com rounded up everything you need to know about the rising stars, from their in-depth training process to their global roots.

They Competed Against More Than 100,000 Hopefuls

In late 2021, HYBE and Geffen kicked off a worldwide search for potential members of the group that would become KATSEYE. "In the city of dreams where stars are born, an unprecedented girl group will rise," boasted the promotional video .

Through online and offline auditions in 15 cities around the world, more than 120,000 talented artists tried out. Only the top 20 girls were selected to become finalists — an acceptance rate tougher than elite universities.

Revealing the finalists at an August 2023 press conference in Los Angeles, HYBE Chairman Bang Si-Hyuk said, "I have wanted to form an international group based on K-pop methodology for a while," per Billboard .

Geffen Records CEO John Janick shared the same sentiments. "To develop a global group with Bang, with the best of K-pop methodology, and our Geffen team, is truly special and will bring to life a first-of-its-kind experience in music," he said during the press conference.

They Went Through The Intense K-Pop Trainee System

The 20 finalists were enrolled in what was dubbed "The Debut: Dream Academy," an "X Factor"-style survival show that was broadcasted in real time on social media for nearly three months in late 2023.

"Dream Academy" offered the finalists a crash course in the infamously rigorous K-pop trainee system, one where aspiring stars train intensely in everything from vocals to dance and foreign languages, all with the aim of developing into well-rounded artists. Through a combination of audience voting and evaluations from a panel of experts (which included executives from HYBE and Geffen), the show whittled down the 20 finalists to the debut group.

The show consisted of three rounds with distinct "missions" that tested each finalists on their dance and vocal prowess, as well as their teamwork and performance skills. The contestants were primarily based in Los Angeles but also had the opportunity to travel to South Korea to train directly in HYBE’s Seoul headquarters.

The final lineup was revealed live on Nov. 17, 2023, with a studio audience in Los Angeles and thousands of viewers watching in real time. The energy and anticipation was palpable as each member was announced one by one to tears of joy and screams of excitement.

"I can’t even put it into words," expressed Lara after she was selected as part of the final lineup. "This is everything I ever wanted in my entire life."

The official group name of KATSEYE was also revealed on that date, signaling the transition from the trainee process to becoming a full-fledged group.

The entire training and development journey was documented by Netflix and will be released as a series under the name "Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE" on Aug. 21. The show promises to "pull back the curtain on the rigorous process of making a global music sensation."

KATSEYE Members Hail From Around the World

The six members of KATSEYE represent a mosaic of cultures and backgrounds from around the world. Sophia is from the Philippines, while Yoonchae was born in Korea. Manon was raised in Switzerland to Swiss Italian and Ghanian parents.

The three American members also have global roots: Daniela is Venezuelan Cuban, Lara is Indian, and Megan is Chinese Singaporean.

While KATSEYE’s music is sung in English, the members are also fluent in their fair share of languages, allowing them to connect with fans around the globe.

The diversity of the members even influenced the group name. KATSEYE is an alternate spelling of the stone cat’s eye, which "shows off a variety of colors depending on its direction, much like all of us who come from all different cultures and backgrounds," the members told Sweety High .

Industry Elites Form Part Of Their Team

Even ahead of their debut album drop, KATSEYE has already worked with some of the most prominent names in the entertainment world.

The group’s creative director is Humberto Leon, best known as co-founder of iconic fashion brand Opening Ceremony. His vision helped create "Dream Academy’s" whimsical Art Film of the finalists performing inside an empty school; he’s also had input on all the creative decisions for the group, from styling to posing.

"I want each and every one of them to stand out," Leon told the New York Times .

KATSEYE’s first single, "Debut", was produced by three-time GRAMMY winner and OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder , who has written songs for icons like Taylor Swift and Adele .

Their Labelmates Are K-Pop Superstars

As part of HYBE Entertainment, KATSEYE is the successor to some of the biggest names in the K-pop world. HYBE is best known for launching BTS in 2013, when the label was still known as Big Hit Entertainment.

HYBE has since expanded and launched groups including TOMORROW X TOGETHER , LE SSERAFIM , and New Jeans, who have all achieved massive heights, from topping the Billboard charts to performing at Coachella.

Ahead of the "Dream Academy" competition, HYBE artists imparted words of wisdom to the contestants in a video letter . "The more challenges you face, you’ll have more worries," said Le Sserafim member Sakura, who made her own debut through a similar competition show in South Korea. "I think the most important thing is to have fun!"

Read more: 5 Takeaways From The GRAMMY Museum’s "HYBE: We Believe In Music" Exhibit

KATSEYE's Music Is About Self Confidence

Although the group has released just two singles so far, KATSEYE’s music has already honed in on themes of confidence and empowerment. The first single, aptly titled "Debut," is an upbeat pop anthem that boasts the group’s self-assurance despite being industry newcomers. Second single "Touch" is an R&B and drum-and-bass-influenced ode to independence.

Their debut single is "really just about sisterhood and being confident and strong and powerful and the best version of yourself," Lara told Teen Vogue .

Listeners can expect a continuation of this theme on their upcoming album, SIS (Soft Is Strong) . "Our debut comes with a lot of confidence and a lot of willpower and passion," Sophia hinted in the group’s intro film .

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5 Takeaways From The GRAMMY Museum’s "HYBE: We Believe In Music" Exhibit

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The first full-floor K-pop exhibit at the GRAMMY Museum runs through Sept. 15. Experience the magic of BTS, ENHYPEN, SEVENTEEN, LE SSERAFIM in an immersive exhibit of fashion, photos and more.

In 2005, South Korean producer and songwriter Bang Si-Hyuk (aka "hitman" Bang) founded Bit Hit Entertainment. Only eight years later, he finished assembling what would come to be the label’s groundbreaking boy group, BTS . The rest is history, now chronicled in "HYBE: We Believe In Music," the first full-floor K-pop exhibit at the GRAMMY Museum, which runs through Sept. 15.

Following the success of Bit Hit’s premier act, and that of other artists under acquired labels SOURCE MUSIC and PLEDIS Entertainment, the company eventually evolved to become HYBE in 2021. "I think HYBE is very special in that they have gone beyond being just a K-pop company," says Kelsey Goelz, curator of the exhibit. "They have many different sub labels. They’ve come to America and gotten involved in the music business here, and then they’re also working in AI and gaming ."

But beyond its global presence, one of K-pop’s ever-captivating elements is the sheer amount of blood, sweat, and tears that goes into making it possible, even when HYBE artists like ENHYPEN, SEVENTEEN , and LE SSERAFIM make it look easy. There’s a core humanity to this work ethic and dogged tenacity — to the level of artistry in general — that speaks to K-pop fans around the world.

While HYBE’s growth shows no signs of slowing down yet, the GRAMMY Museum exhibit takes a look back on the entertainment company’s legacy thus far. Read on for the five things we learned from the "HYBE: We Believe In Music" exhibit.

In A Decade, BTS Built Themselves Into A Global Phenomenon

BTS Feature at GRAMMY Museum's HYBE Exhibit

Let’s start with a history lesson: despite being around for almost a decade, HYBE’s story begins in earnest with the formation of one of K-pop’s breakthrough acts, BTS, in 2013. (At that point, the company was still a standalone label.) Led by rapper RM , the seven boys hopped off a yellow school bus with a bratty, adolescent attitude — and that’s where the GRAMMY Museum’s exhibit picks up.

There’s a lot that happened between then and their seven Billboard No. 1s. Luckily, a wallpapered timeline breaks down all the major global highlights: the first U.S. tour, their UNICEF campaign, a landmark performance on "Saturday Night Live," and the announcement of BTS as TIME ’s 2020 Entertainer of the Year, to name just a few.

Sitting in the middle of the museum floor is a glass case of polaroids — in them, Jin , Suga , j-hope , RM , Jimin , V and Jung Kook toss up peace signs while sporting novelty hats designed to look like BTS’s lightstick . Nostalgic and deeply silly, these photos date back to 2017 and 2018, serving as a reminder of the colossal strides BTS has taken in the intervening years.

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It Takes A Village To Make A K-Pop Music Video

BOYNEXTDOOR's cabbie hats at GRAMMY Museum's HYBE Exhibit

When K-pop music videos are delivered to fans, they’re already finished products. Behind the curtain, it’s hard work to make them polished and perfect. Collected ‘fits and accessories throughout the exhibit get you up close and personal with creative details; then, to showcase the costumes in action, they’re paired with screens that play the finalized MVs.

Each customized artifact is an expression of its respective group’s individuality, from ENHYPEN ’s King of Pop-inspired "Sweet Venom" ensembles to BOYNEXTDOOR’s slouchy cabbie caps. Other standouts include belts and chains from &TEAM’s angsty " Samidare ," fromis_9’s opera-ready "# menow " jewels, and chunky necklaces featured in ILLIT’s runaway single "Magnetic."

Everything Comes Back To The Music

Keyboard piano at GRAMMY Museum's Exhibit

HYBE’s proffered ethos is "we believe in music" — this motto gives the special exhibit its name, while also serving as a mission statement.

In a series of recorded interviews on view in the exhibit, HYBE’s idol songwriters share their process for and perspective on making music. The main takeaway: Inspiration comes in different forms. While writing, BTS’s j-hope pictures ideas as tree branches that sprout outward, while RM sees his rap verses as a realized world to live inside.

Literally, too, their lyrics mark the passage of time. If you’ve ever wondered why Suga circles back to motifs across the years, the rapper has all the answers for you here.

There’s also a conversation with WOOZI of SEVENTEEN, one of the K-pop industry’s most prolific idol composers with more than 150 credits to his name. It’s a penchant for plain language, he says, that makes the lyrics he writes really sing; the band’s beloved B-side "Hug," for example, gets its potency from everyday words and phrases. TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s Yeonjun likewise fills visitors in on the origin story behind co-written "Maze in the Mirror," a misty reflection of their tough trainee days.

This isn’t to say they haven’t had help, of course. Nearby, clips of HYBE producers Pdogg , BUMZU, and ZICO, settled in their respective studios, walk us through how the instrumentals for songs like BTS’s "ON" and SEVENTEEN’s " Lilili Yabbay " came to be. Peruse at your leisure — for those curious about the creation of K-pop’s biggest hits, this corner of the exhibit could easily take up the better part of a trip.

Fans Make K-Pop Special

SEVENTEEN Feature at the GRAMMY Museum's HYBE Exhibit

To some fans, K-pop is more than just the music . As a sincere few explain in an exhibit video, K-pop is something that has profoundly touched their lives, providing the basis for genuine friendships and community. Fans get to give a little bit of this positive energy back to their idols, particularly through online platforms like HYBE’s Weverse , where users can interact directly with artists. "I don’t think there’s another genre like K-pop that allows and enables that communication," Goetz, the curator, tells GRAMMY.com.

In true form, the GRAMMY Museum offers an interactive experience. At the exhibit’s opening event, fans posed next to their idols (digitally) in a photo booth, yelled K- pop’s national anthem into prop mics, and hit the dance floor with perfect renditions of LE SSERAFIM’s "Perfect Nights" choreography.

Before heading out, visitors could leave a mark of their own on the exhibit: after writing a message to their favorite artist via pastel Post-its and baby No. 2 pencils, fans loudly and proudly displayed them on the walls.

HYBE’s Story Is Just Getting Started

According to another timeline, the story so far has three chapters. There was the era of Big Hit Entertainment, when BTS came into the picture; then, the establishment of HYBE, with its many labels. Finally, as the U.S. and Latin America enter the fold, we’re in the end game. Representing this future is L.A.-based girl group KATSEYE, a collaboration with Geffen Records and the most recent inclusion to HYBE’s roster.

But K-pop hasn’t entirely let go of its "K" just yet, if the special guests for the exhibit’s launch were any indication. As the sun set over the GRAMMY Museum’s rooftop terrace, rookie boy group TWS kicked things off; before performing high-energy five songs back to back , the six boys charmed the audience by cutely cruising through a moderated conversation in English and Korean.

As the exhibit reveals, there’s a reason HYBE — and K-pop — went global in the first place. On top of the spectacle, their success has everything to do with the work that goes into making the effort seem effortless. Audiences root for real people, and that's what makes them keep coming back.

Photo: Courtesy of KCON L.A.

The world's biggest K-pop festival returned to Los Angeles, featuring headliners NCT 127, ENHYPEN, and Taemin, along with a mix of rookie sensations and nostalgic favorites.

Held from July 26-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena, KCON 2024 showcased an array of performances from K-pop stars, with notable acts including NCT 127 , ENHYPEN , Taemin , ZEROBASEONE , and g.o.d. The event marked its largest success yet, attracting fans worldwide both in-person and through digital platforms.

KCON, the biggest K-pop show in the world, has come a long way since its inception in 2012 at Irvine's Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre with around 10,000 attendees. Over a decade later, the music festival and convention event has expanded globally, but Los Angeles remains special as its origin. This year, KCON proclaimed its biggest success yet, stating, "Over 5.9 million fans from more than 170 countries enjoyed KCON L.A. 2024 both at the festival site and through digital platforms." It was also broadcasted for the first time on the CW network in the U.S., and by its usual broadcaster Mnet in Korea and around the world.

This year's KCON featured a varied lineup for performers. The finale headliners were NCT 127, who last attended KCON L.A. in 2017 in their early days. They were joined by ENHYPEN and Taemin as nightly headliners. Rookie groups like ZEROBASEONE and Boynextdoor proved to be crowd favorites, while Y2K icons like g.o.d surprised the whole audience with 2000s hits. Despite fewer female performers, dynamic sets from NMIXX, Somi, and StayC made a significant impact.

It was generally a big year for rookie acts, with a variety of Korean, Japanese, and Filipino newer boy bands and girl groups making appearances throughout the weekend. As more senior artists hold solo tours, with many touring simultaneously to KCON, there was ample time to meet newcomers.

Even L.A. -based Katseye, Hybe X Geffen Records' new girl group that features members from around the world, had a moment as the openers for the final night, performing live in front of fans for the very first time.

Read on for memorable highlights, performances, and other insights from the annual event.

g.o.d Ascend To New Heights

Although the styles of the '90s and early aughts are trending, it was perhaps a bit of a surprise — to the crowd and artists alike — that one of Korea's early boy band greats could get the whole stadium up out of their seats, clapping, and swaying along to the R&B stylings of g.o.d.

Formed in 1999, the quartet took the stage in suits and began their set with the ballad "Road" followed by "Lie." While many fans came out specifically to see them, bearing banners and light blue balloon-shaped light sticks in support, it was the group's comfortable affability that made them one of KCON's most talked-about acts.

By having fun and being earnestly engaging, they won over a crowd largely made up of people unfamiliar with their discography. When they performed "Sky Blue Balloon," a song dedicated to their fans, everyone clapped and sang along. As they turned on their phone flashlights ("Give us 1% of your phone battery!" quipped Cali-native Joon Park), the audience basked in the poignant closer "One Candle," a song well-known in South Korea as a democratic anthem, creating a warm, memorable glow.

ZEROBASEONE Lead Rookie Power

When they performed at the 2023 event, ZEROBASEONE, or ZB1, were charming newcomers who had just come together during K-pop competition show, "Boys Planet . " While ZB1 are not technically rookies anymore, they're still relatively new kids on the block compared to many senior acts. Despite their relative youth, at KCON LA 2024, they were one of the biggest draws for fans in attendance. Throughout the weekend, it was near impossible to move a foot or two without spotting one or two (or 10!) dedicated "Zeroses" cheering them on with a light stick that looks surprisingly similar to a rose-shaped engagement ring.

For fans lucky enough to attend multiple nights of KCON LA 2024, ZB1 performed both on Friday, July 26, and Sunday, July 28, showcasing fan favorites like " Sweat ," " Crush ," and " In Bloom ." They also shared a teaser for their new EP, Cinema Paradise, which will drop in August.

Along with ZB1, it was a big weekend for some other newer boy bands: Boynextdoor’s catchy, witty performances were some of the most-talked about, while TWS’s earworm hits had the whole arena singing along.

ENHYPEN Fulfill Dreams And Enhance Fantasies

Coming to KCON right after touring in the U.S. earlier this year could have meant repeat performances for ENHYPEN's "Engenes" to witness, but instead, the vampiric septet charmed with new energy just days after releasing their latest EP, Romance: Untold, on July 12.

Surprising the crowd with the English version of that album's single " XO (Only If You Say Yes) ", ENHYPEN ran through some of their biggest hits, seducing listeners with " Bite Me " and charming them with the picture-perfect " Polaroid Love ."

They also, along with Zico and Taemin, hosted one of KCON's unique "Dream Stages," coming together with fan dancers to perform the English version of last year's smooth "Sweet Venom."

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A Welcome Return For NCT 127

Seven years since their last KCON LA performance, NCT 127 appeared triumphant as both openers and closers on the third night of the show. They kicked the night off (literally) with their 2020 hit "Kick It," and returned at the end of the night to perform their new song " Walk ," before renditions of hits " Lemonade ," " 2 Baddies ," and " Fact Check ."

It was a moment of glory for the team, who had spent much of their biggest musical eras without touring during the pandemic. Now that concerts are back, they've been touring heavily. When their planned world tour, "Neo City – The Unity," became an Asia-only tour, it felt like there would be no moment for Stateside fans in 2024. When they were announced as late-addition special headliners, NCTzens rapidly bought up tickets.

With the 127 members and their U.S. fans (plus many from overseas) reunited, the atmosphere was one of euphoria and exuberance as the members boisterously dominated the stage, making jokes and playfully engaging in a way that felt comfortable and assured in their performing prowess. It may not have been a full NCT 127 concert in LA, but it's clear that the stars and many fans are waiting for that.

Jeon Somi, Hyolyn & BIBI Shine

While groups are the bread and butter of K-pop, soloists have their own flair, and this year the fiery spotlight fell on the women. During the final night, the powerful dynamism of BIBI, Jeon Somi, and Hyolyn took over. Although BIBI's real set was the first night, she performed a expletive-free version of her hit revenge track " Bibi's Vengeance " before embracing Hyolyn.

Hyolyn, a soloist and member of girl group Sistar, forwent her own songs for the concert event and instead put her own sultry spin on LOONA's " So What " with a team of fierce dancers.

Jeon Somi rounded out things with her truly addicting dance tracks " Fast Forward " and " DUMB DUMB ," along with the emotive " The Way ." She then revealed the name of her new upcoming song, "Ice Cream" and charmed the crowd by teaching them a call-and-response chant: "Come get your ice cream," shouted one side of the arena. "Too hot!" returned the other before Somi realized with a laugh that the lyric actually was "Too cold!"

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Fiery Covers Galore

One of the special things about KCON is the emphasis put on historic K-pop songs and events, with remakes and covers being a major part of every KCON. This year was no different, beginning with the first day's concert featuring P1Harmony 's cover of BTS's " Fire ."

In 2016, when BTS performed "Fire" at KCON LA, the air was palpable with the feeling that something big was taking place. That set has often been cited as the moment many K-pop fans and music watchers realized BTS was on the brink of global superstardom. It was a fitting tribute to have P1Harmony, who had a major year on the festival and touring circuit, open up KCON LA with their own spin on the song the very first night of the event.

Other acts also put their own spin on both recent hits and older classics throughout the nighttime concerts. The third night featured an homage to girl groups: along with Hyolyn covering LOONA , ZB1 covered Red Velvet's "Psycho" and STAYC covered (G)I-DLE's " Queencard ."

The Unsung Hero: The KCON Stage

A rather unsuspecting, warehouse-style room next to the main convention floor was the secret sauce that brought a special touch to revitalize the decade-plus event by making it a true day-long music festival.

While KCON LA had previously tried smaller nighttime concerts, concerts occasionally on the convention floor, and long-time had a meet-and-greet stage, this year's daytime KCON Stage that almost all artists visited was the sort of concert fans dream of.

While the headlining M Countdown concerts were certainly the highlights of KCON LA 2024, the KCON Stage provided an intimate moment for artists and fans to get up-close and personal. Kicking off each morning with auditions for the Dream Stage performances with Taemin, ENHYPEN, and Zico for their respective night's events, the KCON Stage featured concert sets from a variety of artists throughout the day. Each day's KCON Stage performances were a bit more relaxed and raw compared to the highly choreographed made-for-TV nighttime shows.

NMIXX, whose " Run for Roses " and " Dice " got the second night's crowd basking in their glory, was one such moment. The KCON Stage gave them a chance to bring some summertime fun with a bubble-blowing rendition of " Love Me Like This ."

Even acts who are popular K-pop crowd pleasers but not part of the lineup for KCON's main concerts, like A.C.E and AleXa, had sets during the day. They, along with other acts like POW, Bibi, and Craxy, had KCON convention-goers perking up their ears at these unexpected concert moments.

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5 Takeaways from BTS Jimin's New Album, 'MUSE': A Bold Exploration Of Love And Inspiration

Jimin's second solo project, 'MUSE,' showcases his artistic growth and versatility, featuring a blend of nostalgic sounds, personal reflections, and standout collaborations.

K-pop juggernauts BTS are still on hiatus due to military enlistments, except for Jin, who was discharged last month. Yet, all members remain booked and busy in their solo endeavors.

Documentaries , travel shows , special singles — you name it, they carefully prepared it before starting their duties. And after new records from j-hope ( HOPE on the Street ) and RM ( Right Place, Wrong Person ) this year, the next in line is Jimin , who dropped MUSE today.

The album comes almost a year and a half after his debut EP, FACE , which placed Jimin as the first South Korean soloist to top Billboard 's Hot 100 chart. In it, the Busan-born star proved his versatility and prowess standing on his own, captivating audiences old and new with his sensitive charisma.

In MUSE , Jimin introduces a new facet of his musical identity: bolder and more confident, but still a big softie at heart. To celebrate the beginning of a new era — and to ease the wait until his discharge next year — here are five key takeaways from Jimin's latest release, MUSE .

It's Another Jimin-Led Production

FACE was a proper introduction to Jimin's artistic vision, with him contributing to every aspect of the project and co-writing all of its tracks, minus the instrumental "Interlude: Dive."

Now, he takes it up a notch for MUSE , showcasing his growth by co-writing six out of seven tracks, and co-producing two of them: "Rebirth" and "Interlude: Showtime." Once again, Jimin had a hand on all of the album's components, including its concept and visuals, and bore down another layer of his ever-evolving skills.

If FACE introduced us to a vulnerable and sometimes desperate Jimin, MUSE charges forward with main pop boy energy, tender but commanding, sweet but sassy. It works both as a gift to fans and a tool to get to know Jimin even deeper.

He’s Still In Search Of His Muse

"We never met, but she's all I see at night/ Never met but she's always on my mind/ Wanna give her the world/ And so much more/ Who is my heart waiting for?" Jimin sings in MUSE 's track, "Who." As the lyrics suggest, MUSE 's main theme is Jimin's journey to find the source of his inspiration — his muse.

The album's seven tracks are all interconnected by love and longing, with Jimin searching for the one but getting lost in the way, and back at it once more. Through this perspective, he continues his path of self-discovery. After looking at his own FACE in the mirror, who else does he see? Who else instigates him enough to make art?

A Stellar Team Backs Up The Effort

To write and produce MUSE , Jimin enlisted longtime collaborators Pdogg, Ghstloop, Evan, and Supreme Boi. They have also been working with BTS for years, and know just what Jimin wants and needs in his songs.

But to make this album even more special, Jimin also collaborated with a fresh crop of professionals. Lead single "Who" was co-written and co-produced by Jon Bellion , Pete Nappi , and Tenroc , while Ayo the Producer and Kofo co-signed the fan-dedicated "Closer Than This." OneRepublic 's Ryan Tedder helped pen "Be Mine," and Tommy Brown has writing credits on "Rebirth" and "Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)."

Aside from Korean rapper Loco, MUSE also features American actress and singer Sofia Carson on the smooth duet "Slow Dance." Together, these names assembled a cohesive, yet diverse LP, brimming with influences from several decades, genres, and countries at once.

The Smeraldo Flower Makes A Comeback

Back in 2017, when BTS was in their LOVE YOURSELF era, they also introduced to their lore a fictional blue flower named Smeraldo . Symbolizing "a truth that cannot be told," its legend was better explored in the track "The Truth Untold (Feat. Steve Aoki)," and offered important clues to understanding that era's messages.

However, as years passed, the Smeraldo flower was largely forgotten from BTS's new works — until MUSE . Here, Jimin brings back the blue flower as one of the albums' visual concepts , and as the main motif behind pre-release "Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)."

According to a press statement, the track's lyrics "express the longing to confess and find love on behalf of those unable to articulate their feelings," hence the use of Smeraldo. As for its curious title — loosely inspired by The Beatles ' 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band — it came first as a casual nickname between Jimin, Pdogg, Ghstloop, and Evan while they worked together on FACE , and eventually became real.

It’s Packed With Nostalgia

If you miss Justin Timberlake 's Justified sounds and other early-2000s gems, MUSE is here to take you on a nostalgic trip. Inspired by pop, R&B and hip hop from that era, Jimin gave his latest album a vintage, cozy veneer.

These references are predominantly visible on "Who" and its delightful guitar strums, but "Slow Dance (feat. Sofia Carson)," for example, sounds like an updated version of Usher and Alicia Key 's "My Boo," and "Be Mine" could be the 2020's lovechild of Santana 's "Maria Maria" and Sean Paul 's "I'm Still In Love With You."

Another strain of references can be seen in "Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)," which extends The Beatles' inspiration to experimental samples and marching band percussion, and creates a quirky piece that strays away from any current trends. "Interlude: Showtime" drinks from the same source, featuring a circus brass and drum line that introduces us to the singularity of "Smeraldo Garden."

While infused with nostalgia, MUSE still appeals to today's tastes, and offers a seamless, polished listen. It stands as a testament to Jimin's artistic growth, and while he might not have found his muse yet — he is certainly a source of inspiration for many.

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Suga live in New York: a show-stopping statement of artistic intent at the BTS rapper’s debut solo tour

UBS Arena, Elmont, New York, April 27: Heading out on his own tour for the first time, the star celebrates his debut solo album 'D-DAY' with one of the most ambitious live shows in recent memory

S uga’s first solo tour starts with a bang – quite literally. After rainy graphics pour down on the screen at the back of the stage, accompanied by the sound of continuous showers, a loud crash and an explosion of pyro jolts the UBS Arena into action. The attention-grabbing opening is a nod to the motorcycle accident the BTS rapper experienced during his trainee days. It’s depicted vividly in a video that plays before he takes the stage, featuring the star lying in a rain-soaked street, visions of the past and future cutting over shots of his prone body.

READ MORE: Suga of BTS: “You have to find what makes you happy, what brings you joy”

Dramatic stage-setting complete, the time comes for Suga – or Agust D, the name his solo work has been released under so far – to enter the spotlight for real. But instead of the usual route of bounding up onto his platform, he’s instead carried on by dancers, who lay him on his back on the stage, recreating the pose we’ve just seen on screen. Mystery abounds as lightning flashes across the screen, and the sound of traditional instruments reverberates in the background until the first notes of ‘Haegeum’ resound around the arena and he leaps up, accelerating the energy in an instant.

“I dare say it’ll be a totally different tour from previous BTS tours, and a tour beyond what everyone can imagine,” Suga told NME recently and, on the second date of the run (April 27), it soon becomes clear that was no exaggeration. It differs from the group’s concerts in its pacing and structure – two main segments that blaze and simmer and an encore, rather than multiple shorter sections – but it’s the latter half of his comment that really hits home.

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The rapper’s stage is unlike anything NME has seen before. It is divided into nine panels that, one by one and at different points throughout the show, lift up to the ceiling. Every removal diminishes the space he has to jump about on, but each reveals a new hidden prop or allows a new element of showmanship to be added. When the first four elevate skywards during ‘Give It To Me’, spurts of fire shoot up in the gaps. By the end of the set, no panels remain, returning the star to floor level for an encore that, based on the preceding VCR, strips away the alter egos of Suga and Agust D, leaving just the person Min Yunki to close things out.

This might be Suga’s first solo tour, and though he’s used to being flanked by his six bandmates and sharing the spotlight – not to mention entertainment responsibilities – he looks instantly at home and unflappably confident. He jokes with fans that they “slay” and looks amusedly perplexed when the arena unites in barking at him. There’s not a moment on stage where he looks nervous or uncomfortable.

While those gathered would likely be satisfied with just seeing Suga rap – and it would be much easier for him to stay in that lane – he uses the concert as a chance to show off his musicality. First, he remakes ‘Trivia: Seesaw’, his solo track from BTS’ 2018 album ‘Love Yourself: Answer’, on an acoustic guitar signed by the other six members.

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Later, he sits down at a piano, revealed when another panel moves up to the roof, to perform ‘D-DAY’’s ‘Life Goes On’ and ‘Snooze’. The latter is preceded by a clip from his Road To D-DAY documentary with late composer Ryuichi Sakamoto , who features on the recorded version of the song. After the video of the musical legend plays, a message shows on the screens: “I wish you peace on your long journey. RIP Sakamoto Ryuichi.”

There are also chances for Suga to display his underrated vocal skills, adeptly nailing the hook of ‘Life Goes On’ and, in a surprise move, taking over collaborator MAX’s lines in a fiery, fierce version of ‘Burn It’. No matter how flawless these performances are, rap is still his forte and his bar-spitting abilities are second to none tonight. The quick-fire delivery of ‘Agust D’’s second verse – with barely a pause for air – is jaw-droppingly impressive, while a ferocious medley of ‘Cypher pt.3: Killer’, ‘Cypher pt.4’, ‘UGH!’, the deep cut and fan favourite ‘Ddaeng’, and ‘HUH?!’ goes so hard it feels like the entire venue could combust at any second.

A bruising version of ‘Amygdala’ , in which Suga sings in increasingly raw and urgent tones, brings the main show to a close, flames licking at the feet of the final panel that forms the remainder of the stage. After a brief intermission, he returns, bathed in orange light that gives the impression he is rising like his own phoenix from the ashes.

Where ‘Amygdala’ centres on pain and trauma, his encore opener ‘D-DAY’ brings a positive outlook: “ D-Day is coming, it’s a fucking good day ,” he raps at one point, while the chorus adds: “ Future’s gonna be OK .” It’s an (almost) optimistic closing note to a show that brims with artistic intent and pulls off an ambitious production with ease. “I promise, I guarantee you, I will come back,” Suga tells the audience before a powerful final one-two of ‘Intro: Never Mind’ and ‘The Last’. Let the countdown begin.

Suga played:

‘Haegeum’ ‘Daechwita’ ‘Agust D’ ‘Give It To Me’ ‘Trivia: Seesaw’ ‘SDL’ ‘People’ ‘People Pt.2’ ‘Moonlight’ ‘Burn It’ ‘Interlude: Shadow’ ‘BTS Cypher Pt.3: Killer’ ‘BTS Cypher Pt.4’ ‘UGH!’ ‘Ddaeng’ ‘HUH?!’ ‘Life Goes On’ ‘Snooze’ ‘Polar Night’ ‘Amygdala’ ‘D-DAY’ ‘Intro: Never Mind’ ‘The Last’

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When Pope Francis begins his Asia tour next week, one of his early stops will be at Indonesia’s iconic Istiqlal mosque

JAKARTA, Indonesia — When Pope Francis begins his Asia tour next week, one of his early stops will be at Indonesia’s iconic Istiqlal mosque.

The 87-year-old head of the Catholic Church will hold an interfaith meeting with representatives of the country’s six officially recognized religions as the populous Southeast Asian nation faces growing challenges to its tolerant image.

Francis, who has suffered a slew of health problems and has become increasingly reliant on a wheelchair, has a rigorous schedule during his four-nation visit . He will start his trip in Jakarta on Sept. 3, where he will meet Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

In Istiqlal mosque, the Argentine Jesuit, known for promoting religious dialogue, will meet delegates of Islam, Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Catholicism and Protestantism. Indonesia’s constitution recognizes the latter two as separate religions. About 87% of the country’s 280 million people are Muslim, however, it has the third-largest Christian population in Asia after the Philippines and China. Only 2.9% of the total population is Catholic.

The mosque of Istiqlal, which means independence in Arabic, is the largest in Southeast Asia, covering over 22 acres (9 hectares). Its name is a constant reminder of the country’s fight against Dutch colonialists who ruled it for nearly 350 years. Across from the mosque lies the Roman Catholic neo-Gothic Our Lady of The Assumption Cathedral in Jakarta. The proximity of the two houses of worship is symbolic of how religions can peacefully coexist, according to official websites.

The mosque and cathedral are linked by an underpass known as the “Tunnel of Friendship,” about 28 meters (91 feet) in length and molded after a handshake gesture to symbolize religious tolerance. The pope is expected to walk through the tunnel.

Istiqlal mosque’s Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar told The Associated Press that Francis choosing Indonesia as the first stop of his Asian visit makes “the Muslim community proud.” He also said they will use the pope’s visit “to discuss the common ground between religious communities and emphasize the commonalities between religions, ethnicities and beliefs.”

Umar acknowledged that an “increasingly plural society” like Indonesia can face more challenges, “but we need to know we live together under God.”

While Indonesia’s constitution guarantees freedom of religion, over the past several years, its perception as a moderate Muslim nation has been undermined by flaring intolerance, from the imprisonment of Jakarta’s Christian governor for blasphemy, which resulted in a series of protests in 2016 , to the canings of gay men in Aceh , a province that practices its version of Islamic Shariah law. There were also reports of violence against religious minorities, and some faith groups have been unable to secure building permits for places of worship.

Meanwhile, Cantika Syamsinur, a 23-year-old college student who had just finished praying in Istiqlal mosque and was on her way to the cathedral, said she welcomed the pope’s visit and the interfaith meeting. “There are many religions in Indonesia and I hope we respect each other.”

Francis will be the third pope to visit Indonesia. The trip was originally planned for 2020 but was called off because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Four years of waiting is quite long,” said Susyana Suwadie who heads the cathedral’s museum, adding she was overwhelmed by emotions as she awaited the pope’s visit. “This important historic moment is finally happening.”

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Thomas Ulun Ismoyo, a Catholic Priest who is also the spokesperson for the Pope Francis Visitation Committee in Indonesia, said that religious leaders in Indonesia play a very significant role because the masses listen to them. He said he hopes the pope’s visit “will lead to something good” and advocate for a better world where humanity and social justice are prized.

Andi Zahra Alifia Masdar, a 19-year-old college student in Jakarta, concurred: “We can be more accepting of each other, more tolerant, and able to live side by side, not always clashing.”

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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 ...
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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.
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Agust D Give it to me Trivia: Seesaw (Acoustic) SDL People People Pt.2 *SUGA's Interlude (Live performance only w/Halsey on May 14) Moonlight *Burn It (Live performance w/Max on May 11) Interlude: Shadow Cypher Pt.3: Killer Cypher Pt. 4 UGH! 땡 (Ddaeng) HUH?! Life Goes On (Piano Version) Snooze Polar Night AMYGDALA D-DAY Intro: Nevermind The ...
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Agust D Killer Performance at D-Day Tour in Japan
3426 Likes, 30 Comments. TikTok video from aliciamyg (@aliciamyg): "Watch Agust D deliver a killer performance at the D-Day Tour in Japan. Experience the energy and passion of this concert! #chyper3killer #ddaytour #ddayjapan #agustddaytourjapan".
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