BTS ARMY is celebrating Min Yoongi aka BTS Suga‘s birthday worldwide on March 9. While the K-pop powerhouse is on a temporary hiatus serving in the Korean mandatory military, fans are diving deep into the rich discography of the singer streaming the biggest hits.
Suga officially debuted with the album D-Day on April 21, 2023. But long before D-Day’s arrival, Suga had shared a glimpse of his musical vision through two mixtapes, Agust D and D-2, in 2016 and 2020, respectively.
Here, we are exploring Suga’s most popular songs from his solo discography, which ARMY can enjoy on his birthday.
‘Amygdala’
BTS Suga released the official music video for the b-side track “Amygdala,” which is part of his debut album D-Day, on April 24, 2023. The track shows Suga’s deep understanding of his mental health as he unapologetically talks about childhood trauma and more.
The song’s echo effect establishes an unsettling mood, as Suga urges his listeners to take a journey with him, singing: “I’ma bring back my memories, I can’t even remember/ Let’s unpack them, one by one.”
Since its release, Suga’s “Amygdala” music video has garnered over 11 million views on YouTube and remains one of BTS members’ most-watched solo music videos.
‘Give It To Me’
Suga released the music video for “Give It To Me” on August 18, 2016, long before BTS became a worldwide phenomenon. The song is part of Suga’s debut mixtape, Agust D. He wrote it when he was in his early twenties, but his writing skills were already at their peak.
In it, Suga raps: “I’m still not sure about the secret to success/ But I think I know the secret to failure/ The secret is to play the fool just like you/ And keep blabbing your mouth/ But I wouldn’t live like that even if I had to die.”
The rage-filled rap track remains a perfect answer to BTS haters even now, and Suga’s skillful writing is evident in every verse of the song.
‘Haegum’
Fans of Bangtan Boys hail Suga’s “Haegum” as an anthem for those who want to live on their terms without being chained to society’s preconceived norms. The song’s name also ties to its concept: In Korean, Haegum means a traditional Korean instrument and also means “lifting a ban.”
So in “Haegum,” Suga bravely invites listeners to join him in the quest for freedom by rapping: “This song’s simply about freeing what’s forbidden/ But you must remember to differentiate freedom from self-indulgence/ This song’s a haegeum/ Get on board now.”
Along with its fiery lyrics, the song’s cinematic music video is a treat to watch and may remind viewers of “Daechwita.” Since its release, the song has garnered over 70 million views on YouTube.
‘Agust D’
Suga’s “Agust D” remains his biggest hit from the early days of his career. In “Agust D,” Yoongi is at his angriest, spitting fire through the lyrics. The song is a pure celebration of Suga’s unbelievable rapping skills, where he disses the world.
The song’s intense mood compliments the fast-paced music video. It almost appears as if Suga’s telling the world to keep up with his speed. Since its release, the video has garnered over 169 million views on YouTube.
‘Daechwita’
Suga’s “Daechwita” is a cinematic and musical masterpiece and an instant mood-lifter. In it, Suga heavily relies on his rapping skills, which shows why he is considered one of the most talented rappers of the current K-pop generation.
The track’s music video reveals a complicated story of a power-hungry king and a rebel. The song’s subtle but particular socio-political message makes it stand out. Since its release in 2020, “Daechwita” has clocked over 446 million views on YouTube and is easily one of BTS’ must-watch music videos of all time.
Along with the list mentioned above, Suga is also known for “Burn It,” “People Pt. 2,” and “Huh” Ft. J-Hope.
In other news, Suga is reportedly scheduled to conclude his military service by June 2025. And his many admirers are anticipating what’s in store for the next chapter, which promises to be as epic as before.
