Prior to his debut, he was an underground hip-hop rapper under the name "Gloss" that self-wrote and produced his music. Suga adopted the alias Agust D in 2016, which is derived from the initials "DT", short for his birth place "Daegu Town", and "Suga" spelled backwards.
His first self-produced mixtape, Agust D was released on August 16, 2016 via SoundCloud. He intended to release his music for free in the form of a mixtape instead of a commercial studio album, describing it as the "feeling of being trapped in some sort of framework." On the record, he discussed matters such as his struggles with depression and social phobia. Fuse TV rated it as one of the top twenty mixtapes of 2016.
Suga re-released his mixtape for digital purchase and streaming in February 2018. The success of the reissue placed it at number three on Billboard's World Albums Chart, number five on the Heatseekers Albums Chart, and caused Suga's solo alias, Agust D, to reach number 46 on the Emerging Artists chart for the week of March 3.
In 2020, he released his second solo mixtape D-2 along with the lead single Daechwita on May 22. The mixtape consists of ten tracks, with songs sung and rapped in both Korean and English. Its lyrics share his viewpoint of the contemporary world. D-2 is according to him "a documentation of myself from 2016 onwards".
His debut solo album D-Day was released on April 21, 2022. Featuring the singles People Pt. 2 and Haegum, the album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, tying him with teammate Jimin as the highest-charting South Korean solo artists in the history of the chart.
Suga is responsible for writing, composing and arranging, as well as mixing and mastering his material. He has over 150 registered songs accredited to his name with the Korea Music Copyright Association. Including Suran's WINE, which peaked at number two on the Gaon Music Chart and won Best R&B at the 2017 Melon Music Awards.
The foundation of his lyrics involve themes that are "full of dreams and hope", conceived with the intent of his music becoming "many people's strength". He cites Stony Skunk and Epik High as his inspirations to pursue hip hop music. Particularly, he credits the former's reggae-hip-hop hybrid album Ragga Muffin (2005) and its title track for igniting his interest in the genre, calling it "completely different" from mainstream music.
Suga started his mandatory military service on the 22nd of September 2023.
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Agust D Lyrics
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나약한 자신이 서 있어 조금 위험해
우울증 강박 때때로 다시금 도져
hell no 어쩌면 그게 내 본 모습일 지도 몰라
damn huh 현실의 괴리감
이상과의 갈등 아프네 머리가
대인기피증이 생겨 버린 게 18살쯤
가끔씩 나도 내가 무서워 자기 혐오와
다시 놀러 와 버린 우울증 덕분에
이미 민윤기는 죽었어 (내가 죽였어)
죽은 열정과 남과 비교하는 게 나의 일상이 되 버린 지 오래
정신과를 처음 간 날 부모님이 올라와
같이 상담을 받았지 부모님 왈 날 잘 몰라
나 자신도 날 잘 몰라 그렇다면 누가 알까
친구? 아님 너? 그 누구도 날 잘 몰라
의사 선생님이 내게 물었어
주저 없이 나는 말했어 그런 적 있다고
버릇처럼 하는 말 uh i don't give a shit i don't give a fuck
그딴 말들 전부다 uh 나약한 날 숨기려 하는 말
지우고픈 그때 그래 기억 조차 나지 않는 어느 공연하는 날
사람들이 무서워 화장실에 숨어 버린 나를 마주 하던 나
그때 난 그때 난
성공이 다 보상할 줄 알았지
근데 말야 근데 말야
시간이 지날 수록 괴물이 되는 기분야
청춘과 맞바꾼 나의 성공이란 괴물은 더욱 큰 부를 원해
무기였던 욕심이 되려 날 집어 삼키고 망치며 때론 목줄을 거네
어떤 이들은 내 입을 틀어 막으며 선악과를 삼키라 해
i don't want it 그들은 내가 이 동산에서 나가길 원하네
shit shit 알겠으니까 제발 그만해
이 모든 일들의 근원은 나니까 나 스스로 그만둘게
내 불행이 니들의 행복이라면 기꺼이 불행 해줄게
증오의 대상이 나라면 기요틴에 올라서 줄게
상상만 하던 것이 현실이 돼 어릴 적 꿈이 내 눈앞에
꼴랑 두 명 앞에 공연하던 좆밥 이젠 도쿄돔이 내 코앞에
한번 사는 인생 누구보다 화끈하게 대충 사는 건 아무나 해
my fan my hommie my fam 걱정 말길 나 이젠 정말 괜찮아 damn
내 본질을 부정했던 게 수 차례
내 주소는 아이돌 부정은 안 해
수 차례 정신을 파고들던 고뇌
방황의 끝 정답은 없었네
팔아먹었다고 생각 했던 자존심이 이젠 나의 자긍심 돼
내 fan들아 떳떳이 고개들길 누가 나만큼 해 uh
세이코에서 롤렉스 악스에서 체조
내 손짓 한번에 끄덕거리는 수 만 명들의 고개
show me the money 못 한게 아니라 안 한 거라고 shit
우릴 팔아먹던 너넨 안 한 게 아니라 못 한 거라고 shit
내 창작의 뿌리는 한 세상 단맛 쓴맛 똥맛까지 다 봤지
화장실 바닥에 잠을 청하던 그땐 이젠 내게 추억이네 uh 추억이 돼
배달 알바 중 났던 사고 덕분에 시발 박살이 났던 어깨
부여잡고 했던 데뷔 너네가 누구 앞에서 고생한 척들을 해
세이코에서 롤렉스 악스에서 체조
내 손짓 한번에 끄덕거리는 수 만 명들의 고개
한이 낳은 나 uh 똑똑히 나를 봐 uh
우릴 팔아먹던 너넨 안 한 게 아니라 못 한 거라고 shit
The Last is a powerful song that delves deep into the emotional and mental struggles of an idol rapper known for his success and fame. Agust D discusses the dichotomy of his persona that presents him as a successful and confident rapper, and the reality of being a person who deals with depression, anxiety, and self-hatred. The lyrics suggest that he struggles with imposter syndrome, as he constantly feels like he is hiding his true self and that his success isn't earned.
Furthermore, the song talks about Agust D's reflections on his lowest points in life, including dealing with severe depression and panic attacks. This line is especially poignant: "이미 민윤기는 죽었어", which translates to "Min Yoongi is already dead." The line represents his struggle to balance his true self with the image of Agust D, his alter-ego. However, throughout the song, he ultimately decides to embrace his true self and reject the pressure to maintain a false image of himself.
Overall, The Last is an introspective and poignant song that provides a glimpse into the struggles of a public figure undergoing mental and emotional turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
잘 나가는 아이돌 랩퍼 그 이면에
Behind the successful idol rapper
나약한 자신이 서 있어 조금 위험해
There is a weak self standing, it's a bit dangerous
우울증 강박 때때로 다시금 도져
Depression and obsession sometimes resurface
hell no 어쩌면 그게 내 본 모습일 지도 몰라
Hell no, maybe that's my true self, I don't know
damn huh 현실의 괴리감
Damn huh, the discrepancy of reality
이상과의 갈등 아프네 머리가
Conflict between ideals hurts, my head hurts
대인기피증이 생겨 버린 게 18살쯤
Social phobia appeared when I was around 18
그래 그때쯤 내 정신은 점점 오염 돼
Yeah, around that time my mind gradually became corrupted
가끔씩 나도 내가 무서워 자기 혐오와
Sometimes I'm scared of myself, self-hatred
다시 놀러 와 버린 우울증 덕분에
Because of depression, I became unable to have fun again
이미 민윤기는 죽었어 (내가 죽였어)
Min Yoongi is already dead (I killed him)
죽은 열정과 남과 비교하는 게 나의 일상이 되 버린 지 오래
Dead passion and comparing myself to others have become my daily life for a long time
정신과를 처음 간 날 부모님이 올라와
The day I first went to a psychiatrist, my parents came along
같이 상담을 받았지 부모님 왈 날 잘 몰라
We received counseling together, my parents said they didn't know me well
나 자신도 날 잘 몰라 그렇다면 누가 알까
I don't even know myself, then who would know?
친구? 아님 너? 그 누구도 날 잘 몰라
Friends? Or you? No one knows me well
의사 선생님이 내게 물었어
The doctor asked me
주저 없이 나는 말했어 그런 적 있다고
Without hesitation, I said yes, there have been such times
버릇처럼 하는 말 uh i don't give a shit i don't give a fuck
Words I say as a habit, uh, I don't give a shit, I don't give a fuck
그딴 말들 전부다 uh 나약한 날 숨기려 하는 말
All those words, uh, trying to hide the weak me
지우고픈 그때 그래 기억 조차 나지 않는 어느 공연하는 날
That time I want to erase, that day of a performance I don't even remember
사람들이 무서워 화장실에 숨어 버린 나를 마주 하던 나
Facing the me who hid in the restroom because I was scared of people
그때 난 그때 난
At that time, I was at that time
성공이 다 보상할 줄 알았지
I thought success would compensate for everything
근데 말야 근데 말야
But, you know, but, you know
시간이 지날 수록 괴물이 되는 기분야
As time passes, I feel like I'm becoming a monster
청춘과 맞바꾼 나의 성공이란 괴물은 더욱 큰 부를 원해
The monster called success that I exchanged my youth for wants even greater wealth
무기였던 욕심이 되려 날 집어 삼키고 망치며 때론 목줄을 거네
The greed that used to be my weapon now devours and crushes me, sometimes even putting a noose around my neck
어떤 이들은 내 입을 틀어 막으며 선악과를 삼키라 해
Some people try to silence me and make me swallow good and evil
i don't want it 그들은 내가 이 동산에서 나가길 원하네
I don't want it, they want me to leave this field
shit shit 알겠으니까 제발 그만해
Shit shit, I get it, so please stop
이 모든 일들의 근원은 나니까 나 스스로 그만둘게
Since I am the source of all these things, I will stop myself
내 불행이 니들의 행복이라면 기꺼이 불행 해줄게
If my unhappiness is your happiness, I will willingly be unhappy for you
증오의 대상이 나라면 기요틴에 올라서 줄게
If I am the object of hatred, I will climb up on the guillotine
상상만 하던 것이 현실이 돼 어릴 적 꿈이 내 눈앞에
What I only imagined became reality, the dream from my childhood is right in front of my eyes
꼴랑 두 명 앞에 공연하던 좆밥 이젠 도쿄돔이 내 코앞에
I used to perform in front of just two people, now Tokyo Dome is right in front of me
한번 사는 인생 누구보다 화끈하게 대충 사는 건 아무나 해
In this one life, anyone can live recklessly more fiercely than anyone else
my fan my hommie my fam 걱정 말길 나 이젠 정말 괜찮아 damn
My fan, my homie, my fam, don't worry, I'm really fine now, damn
내 본질을 부정했던 게 수 차례
I denied my essence numerous times
내 주소는 아이돌 부정은 안 해
My address doesn't deny being an idol
수 차례 정신을 파고들던 고뇌
I delved into my mind many times in anguish
방황의 끝 정답은 없었네
At the end of my wanderings, there was no answer
팔아먹었다고 생각 했던 자존심이 이젠 나의 자긍심 돼
The pride that I thought was sold out is now my self-esteem
내 fan들아 떳떳이 고개들길 누가 나만큼 해 uh
My fans, hold your heads up high, let someone do it as much as me, uh
세이코에서 롤렉스 악스에서 체조
From Seiko to Rolex, from axes to gymnastics
내 손짓 한번에 끄덕거리는 수 만 명들의 고개
Tens of thousands of people nod their heads at my gesture
show me the money 못 한게 아니라 안 한 거라고 shit
For those who say I couldn't do Show Me the Money, it's not that I couldn't, but I didn't do it, shit
우릴 팔아먹던 너넨 안 한 게 아니라 못 한 거라고 shit
Those who used to exploit us, it's not that you didn't do it, but you couldn't, shit
내 창작의 뿌리는 한 세상 단맛 쓴맛 똥맛까지 다 봤지
The roots of my creation have witnessed all the sweetness, bitterness, and even the taste of shit in this world
화장실 바닥에 잠을 청하던 그땐 이젠 내게 추억이네 uh 추억이 돼
When I used to sleep on the bathroom floor, now it's a memory to me, uh, it's become a memory
배달 알바 중 났던 사고 덕분에 시발 박살이 났던 어깨
Thanks to the accident that happened during my delivery part-time job, my damn shoulder was ruined
부여잡고 했던 데뷔 너네가 누구 앞에서 고생한 척들을 해
You, who were holding onto your umbilical cords, pretend to struggle in front of someone during your debut
세이코에서 롤렉스 악스에서 체조
From Seiko to Rolex, from axes to gymnastics
내 손짓 한번에 끄덕거리는 수 만 명들의 고개
Tens of thousands of people nod their heads at my gesture
한이 낳은 나 uh 똑똑히 나를 봐 uh
The one that gave birth to me, uh, look at me clearly, uh
우릴 팔아먹던 너넨 안 한 게 아니라 못 한 거라고 shit
Those who used to exploit us, it's not that you didn't do it, but you couldn't, shit
Contributed by Ruby Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BlinkishArmyYT
The story of Min yoongi-
Unsupportive parents
Depression
Anxiety
Social phobia
Sucide attempts
Chronic shoulder pain
Still didn't let adversities stop him
(When he went to the therapist he asked if he had attempted suicide and he immediately said yes but the question is bleeped in the song because suicide is a taboo topic in South Korea)
@xristinemarie
I just became an ARMY last September 2020 and I'm here listening to this song again.
The first time I heard this was from a reaction vid and all I could focus on was the lyrics. Before I realized it, I cried throughout the song.
I cried because I have the same mental health problems/disorders as Yoongi (mostly depression and social anxiety)
I'm happy that he got the help he needed and that he's an inspiration and a source of strength for all of us.
I never told anyone (not even my family or friends) about my mental health problems but I'm sharing it here to open up discussions about it. I haven't been to counselling or therapy but I hope in time, I will. I know I need to so I will gather up my courage to do so one day.
@Jeonilysm
i know i'm coming back to this video after such a long time, but please PLEASE stop commenting about Jonghyun on a video that's not related to him in the slightest. those comments will be deleted. i'm just letting you know.
@Jeonilysm
i don't like the comparisons being made to him and Yoongi. they're different people with different minds. and people are assuming that just because of this song, Yoongi's going to do the same. i don't want those kind of comments left on this kind of video. i left the comment section of this video ON on purpose,. i'm not saying to NOT comment about it, i'm just saying this is not anything to do with what happened to someone else, please understand.
@godalaivyte
I understand what you mean..
@jessj2008
I know this is not related & you're probably tired of hearing this.
but can you please fix the lyric mistake at 3:52 - 3:55 by adding captions on it.
correct lyrics - "Sorrow created me, look at me closely "
i already know you made another video & thank you for that. but i keep seeing people asking to fix that. just a kind kind request. Thank you so much for your lyric videos :)
@fairycub5733
Why you aren't active anymore :(
@jankipatel9412
Jeonilysm
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SAYING THAT!
This song did reminded me of him but your comment made focus on suga more than jonghyun
THANKS!!!!
@silversaturns9196
“What kind of person is Min Yoongi?”
“The strongest.”
– j-hope
@ohhanichan
I agree. And I just want to thanks BigHit for putting 'Hope' in Hoseok's name. :)
@heyitslexi67
Tetra Biblos this hit hard. Your comment literally made me cry .no joke .
@toujoursbelle5722
Tetra Biblos Jhope knows him well.. 😔😞❤ #YooSeokFeels