BTS Suga’s Documentary “D-Day The Movie”Achieves Major Box Office Success
As highlighted in the recently released 2024 White Paper by KOFICE, in collaboration with the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, BTS member Suga’s concert documentary D-Day The Movie has made a remarkable impact by securing the third position in the Korean Film Overseas Export Box Office Rankings. This report was published on April 9, 2025, unveiling the top contenders, with Kim Go-eun’s horror movie Exhuma and Jungkook’s documentary I am Still taking the first and second spots, respectively.
The success of D-Day The Movie is underscored by its impressive overseas sales, amounting to approximately $6.09 million USD. The news has sparked excitement among fans, who have taken to social media platform X to celebrate this achievement, sharing their personal experiences and congratulations for Suga. One enthusiastic fan expressed their joy by stating:
“CONGRATULATIONS OUR YOONGI DDAY ALBUM DDAY TOUR DDAY MOVIE ARE A MASTERPIECE CONGRATULATIONS SUGA CONGRATULATIONS AGUST D”
Fans have been vocal about their love for the documentary, with many admitting to viewing it multiple times and even calling for a theatrical re-release. One dedicated viewer noted:
“out of those there’s me who watched in total of 14 times,”a user wrote.
Responses on social media ranged from nostalgic reminiscences of their initial fandom experiences to requests for a streaming release. Another fan expressed their wish:
“Release on a streaming service, I beg,”another fan replied.
Additionally, there were calls for a theatrical showing, emphasizing the desire to experience it on the big screen again:
“let’s run it back. Put it out in theaters so I can watch it 6x on big screen again,”a fan wrote.
Amidst their military service, fans applauded the group for continuing to achieve remarkable success. One user commented:
“BTS be making big money while serving their country like who else is doing it like them—that country is so lucky to have them,”another fan wrote.
In support of their fellow members, fans also extended their congratulations:
“Congrats Jungkookie, Yoongi, and Namjoonie!”a user wrote.
Insight into Suga’s Album “D-Day”and Concert Tour “SUGA | AGUST D TOUR ‘D-DAY'”
Suga captivated audiences with his first studio album released under the name Agust D, titled D-Day, on April 21, 2023. Following the album’s debut, he embarked on a thrilling solo concert tour across Asia and North America later that year. This tour featured special appearances from BTS members RM, Jimin, and Jungkook, along with prominent artists like Halsey, Max, and Psy.
In addition to the successful concert tour, Suga showcased his artistic journey through Road to D-Day, a documentary series available on Disney+. This series delved into the creative process behind his album and the concert. Following this, the documentary film D-Day: The Movie premiered in theaters in April 2024, further cementing Suga’s influence in the music and film industries.
Regional Contributions to the Success of “D-Day The Movie”
According to KOFICE’s 2024 White Paper, the Asian market remains the largest contributor to the overseas box office, accounting for 64.6%, though this marks a decline from 71.6% in 2023. North America has shown significant growth, increasing from just 7% in 2023 to 14.3% in 2024, moving into second place. Europe follows closely behind, with Central and South America recovering modestly from a drop to 0.8% in 2023, rising to 2.5%.
Regionally, Japan emerged as the top market with 16.1%, and Taiwan came in second, while Vietnam has rapidly climbed the ranks to secure fourth place. Since entering the top ten in 2022, the Vietnamese film market has established itself as a key player for Korean cinema. Furthermore, countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines, and India are increasingly recognized for their growing significance in the film industry.
It is important to note that some films—including titles from this ranking—remain in international theaters beyond 2025. The financial figures cited are estimates, and the lifetime earnings for each film, both internationally and domestically, may vary upon further review.