SUGA Returns to Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales Chart
On March 13, 2025, Forbes reported an exciting comeback for BTS member SUGA, as his track Moonlight re-emerged on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart, landing at No. 8. After a hiatus from the music scene that has lasted over a year, during which he is fulfilling his military service, Min Yoongi’s return marks a significant moment for his fans, often referred to as ARMY.
The Journey of “Moonlight”
Released in 2020 as the opening track of SUGA’s mixtape D-2, Moonlight originally peaked at No. 5 on the World Digital Song Sales chart. The song made its latest appearance following its inclusion in his April 2023 solo album, D-Day, under the moniker Agust D. Despite being a fan favorite, it didn’t initially capture major chart attention upon its re-release.
Fan Reactions and Support
The news of his chart success ignited a wave of enthusiasm among fans. One social media user shared:
“Even in silence.🤭 i miss him so much.”
Supportive comments highlighted the enduring connection fans have with SUGA despite his current absence from solo activities:
“A king will be charting with or without a new release,”a fan remarked.
“AgustD on top. That’s how you know he’s the king of longevity in music with so many recent releases this year but still getting mentioned,”a user mentioned.
“Our star’s shining every day brighter,”a person said.
Further expressions of gratitude and pride poured in as fans acknowledged SUGA’s hard work and resilience:
“I’m so grateful that he’s so loved! I hope he sees everything and always finds some comfort in it when he needs it. You all did so great again, ARMY! 🫶🫂,”a netizen wrote.
“Yoongi deserves all the success coming his way. He worked so hard for it,”a viewer noted.
“So fking proud of Yoongi!,”a fan added.
Breaking Streaming Records
Haegeum Achieves 500 Million Streams
In other remarkable news for SUGA, his track Haegeum made Spotify history by becoming the first and only Korean rap song to surpass 500 million streams as of March 11, 2025. This milestone marks a historic first for a Korean rap song in the last decade. Released on April 21, 2023, as the lead single from his debut studio album, D-DAY, Haegeum has clearly resonated with audiences worldwide.
This achievement signifies SUGA’s growing impact in the music industry, with Haegeum taking just one year and ten months to reach this impressive milestone. Another track from Agust D, Daechwita, is also nearing success, currently boasting 384 million streams.
A Celebration of SUGA’s Birthday
Coincidentally, SUGA recently celebrated his 32nd birthday on March 9, 2025. To commemorate the occasion, BigHit Music shared eight new photographs of him on Weverse, an eagerly anticipated update considering his absence from Instagram since August 2023.
SUGA’s endurance in the music scene, bolstered by continued fan support and significant streaming milestones, highlights his undeniable influence and prominence. Fans and music lovers alike eagerly await further developments in his career.