On October 26, 2024, Min Yoongi, widely known as Suga from BTS, achieved a remarkable milestone as the music video for “Daechwita”garnered over 15 million likes on YouTube. This accomplishment places him alongside BTS and PSY, making them the only Korean male artists with a music video reaching this level of popularity. “Daechwita,”which serves as the lead single from his second mixtape D-2—released on May 22, 2020—features Suga under his alter ego, Agust D.
Notable tracks like BTS’s “Dynamite,””Permission To Dance,”and “Butter,”as well as PSY’s iconic “Gangnam Style”(2012), are among the very few Korean music videos to achieve over 15 million likes. As of now, PSY, Suga, and BTS collectively hold this impressive record within the landscape of the Korean music industry.
As of this moment, “Daechwita”boasts over 353 million streams on Spotify and has been viewed 460 million times on YouTube. Fans expressed their excitement and celebrated this remarkable achievement by trending hashtags such as #Daechwita15MLikes, #AgustD, #SUGA, and #슈가 on X globally. One fan passionately praised the track on X:
“Daechwita is a masterpiece! I remember being a baby ARMY and sitting in shock for a good minute after watching the MV…it still leaves me stunned to this day.”
The BTS ARMY inundated social media with tweets celebrating Suga’s latest achievement.
“The music video for Daechwita will always be iconic!!! No one can reach that level of success,”a fan remarked.
“Today is a good day to remind everyone that every scene in each Agust D music video was crafted by him, from the storyline to every detail. A true artist,”another fan commented.
“Yoongi will forever be celebrated. Always loved and always successful!!!”another fan added.
Fans highlighted Suga’s unique position as the first and only Hip-Hop solo artist to reach this significant milestone in the last decade (2014-2024).
“You’re looking at the FIRST and ONLY Korean Soloist… The FIRST and ONLY Rapper/Hip-Hop Artist THIS DECADE… I’m so proud of you, MIN YOONGI!”one fan exclaimed.
“Not just Korean or Asian, but the first rapper EVER this decade! How incredible is that????”another fan tweeted.
“Honestly, each time I revisit the ‘Daechwita’ music video, I’m still thrilled and captivated by its brilliance,”another fan shared.
Daechwita — An Iconic Fusion of Hip-Hop and Traditional Korean Music
Suga, also recognized as Agust D, released “Daechwita”in May 2020 as the leading track of his second solo mixtape, D-2. This song symbolizes a groundbreaking moment for both K-pop and the broader Korean music scene, seamlessly merging traditional Korean music with modern hip-hop elements.
The term “Daechwita”refers to a style of traditional Korean military music that is performed during a king’s procession. The song opens with a striking sample from this genre, anchoring the track in rich historical and cultural traditions. Lyrically, Suga explores his ambitions, personal identity, and perseverance, confronting various challenges he has faced throughout his career.
Intensely rapped verses layered over the traditional beat create a compelling fusion of trap rhythms, deep bass, and the sound of the taepyeongso (a traditional Korean oboe), forming a powerful anthem that connects Korea’s cultural legacy with contemporary musical trends.
The visuals of the accompanying music video stand out for their historical yet rebellious representations, showcasing Suga in dual roles as both a king and an ordinary citizen. This narrative, rich with sword-fighting scenes and vibrant historical imagery, reflects Suga’s internal struggle between his public persona and true self, striking a chord with fans around the world.
In other developments, Min Yoongi (Suga) of BTS began his military service on September 22, 2023, as part of an alternative assignment lasting 21 months. He is set to return on June 21, 2025, to continue his music career with the group.
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