BTS Suga has captivated the globe with his solo album 'D-DAY' and first-ever solo world tour.

■ 'D-DAY' Dominates Global Charts: The Trilogy Culminates

Suga, performing as Agust D, unveiled 'D-DAY' on April 21. The album's lead track 'Haegum' debuted at No. 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (dated May 6), while 'D-DAY' reached No. 2 on the primary album chart, the Billboard 200. This achievement surpassed Suga's previous personal best of No. 11 on the Billboard 200 with his 2020 mixtape 'D-2'.

'D-DAY' concludes the Agust D trilogy, which began with 'Agust D' (2016) and continued with 'D-2'. The album, which narrates the emotional journey of both Suga and Agust D, has set new benchmarks in K-pop and garnered global praise from fans.

On its first day, 'D-DAY' sold over 1.07 million copies (as per Hanteo Chart), earning "million-seller" status and establishing a new solo artist sales record. Suga also conquered charts in South Korea, the United States, Asia, and Europe.

■ Worldwide Acclaim for Solo Tour 'SUGA | Agust D TOUR D-DAY'

Suga kicked off his world tour 'SUGA | Agust D TOUR D-DAY' with electrifying performances in Belmont Park, New York, Newark, New Jersey, and Rosemont, Illinois on April 26-27 and May 3 (local time). The four shows drew approximately 55,000 fans, signaling a triumphant beginning to his tour.

The tour features tracks from 'D-DAY,' 'Agust D,' and 'D-2,' highlighting the breadth of Suga's and Agust D's repertoire. The stage production and setlist are crafted to best represent the artist's journey, the dual persona of Suga and Agust D, his ongoing challenges as a musician, and the history of the Agust D trilogy.

Suga's diverse and distinctive performances have not only enthralled fans around the world but also earned accolades from major international media.

British music magazine NME bestowed a perfect five-star rating on Suga's world tour concert. NME elaborated on the show, saying, "The artistic intent was impressive. Despite being his first solo tour, Suga looked comfortable and confident on stage. This tour was an opportunity to reveal his musicality, unlike any stage we've seen before."

American entertainment magazine Variety lauded the concert, stating, "The concert begins like a film noir musical. On stage, Suga displays various facets of himself as a rapper and singer, as BTS' Suga, as his alter ego Agust D, and as Min Yoongi."

Suga's U.S. tour will proceed with performances in Rosemont on May 5-6, Los Angeles on May 10-11 and 14, and Oakland on May 16-17.