BTS member Suga has shared his thoughts on stepping out as "Agust D" and reflected on the preparations for his web documentary and solo world tour.

On the morning of April 24 (KST), Suga introduced his new solo album 'D-DAY' through his agency Big Hit Music and expressed his feelings about the upcoming world tour. 'D-DAY,' released on the 21st, completes the Agust D trilogy, following his mixtapes 'Agust D' and 'D-2'. The title track 'Haegeum' uses the double entendre of the Korean traditional instrument Haegeum and "to unbind the forbidden" to throw the topic of 'freedom' at those bound by various constraints and limitations in everyday life and society.

In the video released by Big Hit Music, Suga shared, "I released a solo album, but it's under my other stage name, Agust D." He continued, "In 2016, I released the mixtape 'Agust D,' then in 2020, I released 'D-2.' Now, I have 'D-DAY,' and although it's not technically a trilogy for Agust D, it's the third part of the message I wanted to convey."

Suga expressed, "All the music I've made has been honest, without pretense. I filled this album with stories I wanted to share in this current moment. I hope many people listen and enjoy it." He further added, "It's been three years since 'D-2' in 2020, but actually, the work on 'D-DAY' began in 2002, and some of the songs that didn't make it onto 'D-2' are now here. I can't help but smile when I say that this is quite extraordinary, as it's the last message I wanted to share as Agust D."

He hoped that fans would listen closely to the tracks and understand why he placed them in a certain order. Suga also mentioned that he would like fans to enjoy the album and sing along at concerts since that's beyond his control.

Regarding the album, Suga stated, "'D-DAY' consists of 10 songs, and I continued with the same style I've always had. The core theme is 'I hope everyone focuses on the present, and on themselves.' In this age, there's so much information coming in from others' opinions and stories. I wanted to discuss how we should focus on ourselves, as we need to know ourselves better than anyone else in this reality and time."

As for the title track 'Haegeum,' he explained that it isn't as aggressive or filled with strong words as Agust D's typical style. Instead, 'Haegeum' is a song with a heavy investment in visuals. "Music is about listening, but in this era, it's also about seeing. 'Haegeum' is a song to be seen, while 'People Part 2' is a song to be heard," he said.

On April 21, Suga released the documentary 'SUGA: Road to D-DAY' on OTT platform Disney+ and the fan community Weverse. He shared that the initial goal was to showcase his work as a producer, but as he did more external work, the documentary became more focused on other people's stories. However, he added that the documentary captured his journey while working on the album and even included footage of his travels.

Suga will embark on a solo world tour titled 'SUGA | Agust D-DAY TOUR.' Starting on the 26th and 27th in Belmont Park, the tour will continue to Newark, Rosemont, Los Angeles, Oakland, and other cities in the United States, as well as performances in Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, and Seoul.

Suga expressed, "Singers are performers first and foremost. I project my identity as a singer a lot in my performances, which is why I'm doing a solo tour." He added that concerts are the main focus of his solo album promotions.

He concluded by emphasizing that he had been working on the Agust D project since 2016 and that it took seven years to get to 'D-DAY' in 2023. "Please just enjoy it," Suga requested with a smile. "I hope you empathize, cry, and laugh. That's the role of BTS, Suga, and Agust D - to make you all happy."

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