BTS RAPPER SUGA'S SOLO SUPREMACY: 5 RECORDS SET AND BROKEN BY AGUST D AKA MIN YOONGI
BTS Suga's 5 Records Set And Broken By Agust D: The confident declaration 'I'm a king, I'm a boss' in BTS rapper Suga's lyrics has proven to be a prophetic statement, as he has undoubtedly solidified his position as a dominant force in the global music industry. Through his solo persona, Agust D, Suga has achieved unparalleled success, with his second mixtape D-2 and its lead single Daechwita continuing to shatter records and defy expectations.
BTS Suga, even years after its release, his solo works remained unstoppable, consistently reaching new heights and cementing his status as a trailblazer in the music world. Here are five records set and broken by Agust D, the talented composer, songwriter, and producer.
5 Records Set And Broken By Agust D
Agust D Shatters Records: Fastest Korean Solo Album to 300M Streams
Agust D, a talented South Korean rapper and member of the global phenomenon BTS, achieved a remarkable milestone in his illustrious career. His 2020 mixtape, D-2, surpassed an astonishing 300 million streams on Spotify, a feat accomplished in less than a year since its release. This impressive achievement solidified D-2 as the fastest album by a South Korean solo artist to reach this level of streaming success.
Agust D Makes History: Highest Charting Solo Act on Billboard
Agust D made history by becoming the highest-ranking South Korean solo artist on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart, with his mixtape D-2 debuting at an impressive No. 11. This achievement surpassed the previous record held by BTS leader RM's "mono", which peaked at No. 26. Notably, Agust D joined an elite group of Korean artists who have broken into the top 15 of the Billboard 200, including BTS, SuperM, NCT 127, and Monsta X. This milestone solidified Agust D's position as a trailblazer in the Korean music industry, paving the way for future solo artists to follow in his footsteps.
Agust D: First Korean Solo Act to Triple Up
Agust D, aka Suga, made Spotify history as the first South Korean solo artist with four songs surpassing 100 million streams under three names: Agust D, BTS, and Suga. His achievements include:
Daechwita (Agust D) - 100 million+ streams
Trivia: Seesaw (BTS) - 100 million+ streams
Eight (Suga, with IU) - 100 million+ streams
Blueberry Eyes (Suga, with MAX) - 100 million+ streams
Agust D Tops Billboard Chart, Makes Korean History
Agust D silenced critics with a triumphant comeback! His single Daechwita dominated Billboard's Rap Digital Song Sales chart, debuting at No. 1 and making him the first and only South Korean artist to achieve this feat. Moreover, his album D-2 took over the top 10, with six tracks simultaneously charting:
Strange at No. 4
Burn It at No. 5
What Do You Think at No. 6
Moonlight at No. 7
People at No. 8
Honsool at No. 9
Agust D Album Makes History in UK, Ireland, and Australia
Agust D's mixtape D-2 continued its remarkable run of success, achieving historic milestones in the UK, Ireland, and Australia. In the UK, D-2 became the first solo album by a South Korean artist to break into the top 10 of the Official Albums chart, peaking at an impressive No. 7. Similarly, in Ireland, the mixtape debuted at No. 10 on the Official Irish Albums chart, another first for a South Korean solo artist. Furthermore, in Australia, D-2 reached No. 2 on the ARIA charts, marking the highest debut for a solo project by a South Korean artist in the country.
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