Suga Biography: Age, Real Name, Brother, Net Worth, Height, Weight, BTS, Awards, Controversy

Min Yoon-gi, known professionally as Suga and by his solo alias Agust D, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, and record producer who rose to global prominence as a core member and lead rapper of the boy band BTS.

He first gained widespread attention through BTS’s breakout international success beginning in the mid-2010s and further established himself as a solo artist with the 2016 Agust D mixtape and the 2020 mixtape D-2, which brought him recognition as a producer and solo performer as well as a member of BTS.

Profile

• Full name: Min Yoon-gi
• Nickname: Suga
• Date of birth: March 9, 1993
• Age: 32 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Daegu (Buk-gu), South Korea
• State of origin: Daegu
• Nationality: South Korean
• Profession: Rapper, songwriter, record producer
• Height: 174 cm (5’8.5″)
• Weight: 59–61 kg
• Eye color: Dark brown
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: Older brother — Min Geum Jae (also reported as Min Jun-ki)
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Ethnicity: Korean
• Net worth: $1 to $2 million

Early Life and education

Min Yoon-gi is now at the age of 32; he was born on March 9, 1993, in Buk-gu, Daegu, South Korea.

He grew up as the younger of two sons; an older brother (commonly referenced as Min Geum Jae). Details about his parents’ names are not publicly disclosed.

He attended local schools in Daegu before moving toward a music career; later he studied at Global Cyber University (graduated in Broadcasting and Entertainment) and enrolled in a graduate program at Hanyang Cyber University for an MBA in Advertising and Media.

Personal Life

Min Yoon-gi is private about his personal life. He is not married and has no children; his close family includes an older brother (Min Geum Jae).

Suga has occasionally shared reflections on relationships and mental health in interviews and on social platforms, but he keeps most relationship details private.

Career

Min Yoon-gi began as an underground rapper in Daegu before joining Big Hit Entertainment (HYBE) and debuting with BTS in June 2013. With BTS he contributed heavily as a rapper, lyricist, and producer to songs across the group’s albums.

As a solo artist under the name Agust D he released his self-titled mixtape in 2016, followed by D-2 in 2020; in 2023 he released the solo album D-Day and embarked on the D-Day tour.

Beyond performing, he has production and songwriting credits for many artists and is a registered member of the Korea Music Copyright Association. He has also worked on collaborations (for example, producing IU’s single “Eight”) and composed for brands and events such as Samsung’s ringtone project.

Awards

• D-2016 – Melon Music Awards: Songwriter Award
• 2017 – Melon Music Awards: Hot Trend Award (for producing “Wine” by Suran)
• 2018 – Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit (South Korea)
• 2019 – Melon Music Awards: R&B/Soul Award (for producing “We Don’t Talk Together” by Heize)
• 2020 – Melon Music Awards: Best Rock Award (for producing and featuring on “Eight” by IU)
• 2020 – Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA): Best Collaboration (for “Eight” with IU)
• 2022 – Mnet Asian Music Awards: Best Collaboration (for “That That” with PSY)
• 2022 – Mnet Asian Music Awards: Best Dance Performance (Solo) (for “That That” with PSY)
• 2023 – Mnet Asian Music Awards: Best Rap & Hip Hop Performance (for “People Pt. 2” featuring IU)

Net worth

Min Yoon-gi’s personal net worth is estimated to be around $1–2 million.

Controversy

In August 2024, Suga was involved in a publicized incident in Seoul in which he fell from an electric scooter and was found to be under the influence; police issued fines and his driver’s license was suspended.

He issued public apologies on Weverse, was investigated under South Korea’s Road Traffic Act, was summarily indicted, and later faced legal penalties consistent with the court summary process; the case generated broad media coverage and public conversation about celebrity responsibility and legal consequences.

Social Media

• Instagram: @agustd (official individual Instagram account created for Min Yoongi/SUGA).
• TikTok: BTS official accounts (for group content)

Filmography

• Burn the Stage: The Movie (BTS documentary / concert film)
• Bring the Soul: The Movie (BTS documentary / concert film)
• Break the Silence: The Movie (BTS documentary / concert film)
• Suga: Road to D-Day (documentary, 2023 / Disney+ / related content)
• SUGA | Agust D TOUR ‘D-DAY’ THE MOVIE (concert film / tour film, 2024)

Discography

Mixtapes

• Agust D (2016)
• D-2 (2020)

Studio Album

• D-Day (2023)