Suga's surprising secrets: Unveiling lesser-known facts about BTS' rapper on his birthday!

Min Yoongi, the charismatic rapper famously known as Suga, is currently trading his stage presence for military service. And as he turns 31 today, it's the perfect time to uncover some lesser-known facts about this global sensation. While he's often in the spotlight as part of BTS, there's more to Suga than meets the eye. From his dreams of basketball stardom to his struggles during those grueling trainee years, and believe it or not, not uttering a single note of music until BTS came along—Suga's journey is a rollercoaster ride of surprises. So, get ready to be amazed as we unearth some delightful tidbits that may leave even the most devoted fans pleasantly surprised!

In a YouTube video titled ‘Suchwita: Suga with Jin’, Suga offered fans a glimpse into the humble beginnings of BTS, revealing a surprising revelation: none of the members, including himself, had any prior experience in singing before joining forces. He shared, "What I find so fascinating is that none of us had ever sung before… but we got together and formed a team". Suga candidly admits that the situation initially "made no sense", but the members overcame this challenge through years of dedication and hard work.

If you're in need of another reason to admire Suga, look no further. The rapper has a heart of gold, earning admiration not only for his musical talents but also for his philanthropic endeavors. Over the course of his career, Suga has consistently demonstrated a commitment to giving back to society by supporting various causes. In 2018, he made headlines for his generous donation to the Korean Paediatric Cancer Foundation. In 2021, Suga continued his kind efforts by contributing to Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital. Furthermore, in 2022, Suga extended a helping hand to the Hope Bridge Association of the National Disaster Relief.

During a 2018 interview with Billboard, Suga offered insight into the challenges he faced early in his music career, particularly regarding his family's lack of support. Suga disclosed that his family held reservations about his pursuit of a music career. Reflecting on their opposition, Suga recounted, "My family was completely against it. I never heard music in my house growing up... [They] said that I would... fail". Additionally, in a 2014 interview, Suga elaborated on his parents' hopes for him to pursue a more conventional career path as a government worker with a stable job.

In ‘Burn the Stage’ documentary series, Suga offered a glimpse into the challenges he faced during his trainee years, both mentally and financially. Struggling to make ends meet, Suga shared that he resorted to buying lottery tickets week after week, clinging to the hope of a fortunate windfall. Furthermore, Suga shared another sobering detail during Mnet's 2017 Comeback Show BTS DNA. He admitted to the difficult choices he had to make, revealing that he often found himself torn between taking the bus or having a meal.

In a BTS YouTube video from 2021 titled ‘BTS MBTI Lab 1’, Suga disclosed his Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality as INFP. This revelation provides fans with a deeper understanding of Suga's inner workings and sheds light on his unique perspective on life. Described by the official 16 Personalities website as ‘creative, imaginative, and sensitive’, individuals with the INFP personality type are known for their deep emotional responses to various stimuli, including music, art, nature, and interpersonal relationships. Unquestionably, this description aligns closely with Suga's artistic persona.

In a revealing moment captured during the TV program ‘Rookie King Channel BTS’ back in 2013, Suga candidly disclosed his initial intentions upon signing with Big Hit Entertainment. Suga admitted that he joined the agency with a clear ambition: to pursue a career as a producer. During the show, he humorously remarked about feeling "tricked" by the agency's CEO, Bang Si-hyuk, into becoming a member of BTS.

A lifelong passion for basketball has cemented BTS star Suga's status as a devoted NBA enthusiast, leading to his recent appointment as an NBA Ambassador. However, his journey into music wasn't the initial plan. Suga once revealed his childhood aspiration to become a basketball player, a dream thwarted by his height. Yet, his connection to the sport remains evident in his stage name. During a Korean variety show, Suga disclosed that his stage name, ‘Suga’, was inspired by the first syllables of the term ‘shooting guard’, the basketball position he played during his student years.

During the premiere episode of his YouTube series titled ‘Suchwita: Suga with RM’, Suga reminisced about a moment from his childhood when a television singing show had a profound impact on his budding dreams. "I don't exactly remember when it was, but I remember the air and atmosphere of that day. I was in shock. I wondered how they were moving across the stage so freely", he shared with fellow BTS member RM.

And in Suga's documentary ‘Suga: Road to D-Day', the star reveals that the late Ryuichi Sakamoto served as a significant source of inspiration throughout his life. Suga expressed, “His music inspired me so much and it motivated me as well”. He also recounted the privilege of meeting Sakamoto a few months before his passing.