Min Yoon-gi, aka BTS Suga, is one of the most desirable and sought-after members of the Korean boyband BTS. Apart from BTS, he is also one of the most well-known rappers in South Korea. After making his BTS debut in 2013, the rapper spread his wings and established himself as one of the most well-known K-pop idols. As he turns 33 on March 9, 2026, here are 12 lesser-known facts about Suga that every fan must know.
Updated On: 2026-03-09 02:46 PM IST
Compiled by : Amarylisa Gonsalves
In the BTS dorms, Suga is often referred to as the 'father' because of his ability to fix everything, from changing lightbulbs to fixing toilets.
BTS SUGA, interestingly, joined BIGHIT Entertainment to become a producer. However, he revealed that he was 'tricked' by Bang Si-hyuk into joining BTS band.
Suga has often expressed fondness for Indian food and culture, specifically his love for Indian cuisine and interest in Bollywood movies
Suga has revealed that he was inspired by Ryuichi Sakamoto's music. In his Netflix documentary Suga: Road to D-Day, he shared, "His music inspired me so much and it motivated me as well."
Min Yoongi's family wasn't supportive of his singing career. He once revealed that his parents wanted him to be a government worker with a stable job. In an interview, he admitted, "My family was completely against it. I never heard music in my house growing up. [They] said that I would ... fail."
Min once revealed that he had never sung before getting together with the boy band BTS. He revealed, "What I find so fascinating is that none of us had ever sung before... but we got together and formed a team."
Interestingly, his stage name Suga is derived from the first syllables of "shooting guard" the position he played as a student.
During his trainee days, Suga struggled financially. He often had to choose between buying a meal and taking a bus home. To help make ends meet, he also regularly bought lottery tickets in hopes of a lucky win.
Despite his high energy on stage during performances and in the studio, Suga is known to be very laid-back and quiet in his personal life. He has also openly mentioned that on his days off, he prefers to lie down and not move, which has earned him the name 'Motionless Min'
Min once revealed that he had never sung before getting together with the boy band BTS. He revealed, "What I find so fascinating is that none of us had ever sung before... but we got together and formed a team."
