BTS‘s Suga did not always intend to be a K-Pop idol.

He initially needed to be only a producer.

Even then, the group had a hip-hop idea when BTS first debuted.

So, how does he really feel about being categorized as a Ok-Pop idol?

Suga is the featured cowl mannequin for Marie Claire Korea‘s recent special edition issue. He was interviewed, discussing everything from his solo world tour to humbleness.

Suga explained his decision to use traditional Korean music in his Agust D songs “Daechwita” and “Haegeum.” His choices came naturally.

Be it traditional instruments, string instruments, or piano, they are all sounds and materials for creating music. I don’t begin making music with grand intentions. For ‘Daechwita,’ it started with a easy query: why not attempt turning this cool supply into music? Sampling a navy music ‘Daechwita’ was a pure alternative due to its title.

— Suga

The interviewer additionally talked about, “One of the genres we can’t separate from you is hip hop. Producer Bang and P-Dogg have a deep understanding of black music and hip hop.” So, they requested, “How has this aspect influenced BTS’s music and your growth as a musician?” Although a life-long lover of hip-hop, Suga classifies himself as a pop artist.

I grew up listening to hip hop music since I used to be little. It’s a preferred style now, but it surely was fairly unpopular on the time. Considering how hip hop is now one of the vital influential genres within the music scene, Producer Bang and P-Dogg had been actually forward of their time. However, I’m an individual who simply makes in style music. I rap, however I don’t suppose I’m a hip hop artist. I simply do pop music. Of course, rising up listening to hip hop has helped me perceive in style music higher.

— Suga

Speaking of pop, later within the interview, the interviewer introduced up how Ok-Pop idols have traditionally been seemed down on. They requested, “When BTS first debuted, people looked down on or spoke badly about idols, but now it’s ridiculous to think that way. Do you feel that people see you differently?” Suga is much from embarrassed of the “idol” label.

I’m an idol and actually pleased with it. Of course, I might need stated nonsenses earlier than, however now the phrase ‘idol’ is sort of a badge of honor to me.

— Suga

Yet, RM‘s friends from when he was an underground rapper teased him about being a K-Pop idol after he debuted in BTS. Fellow rappers didn’t respect the rap line, stereotyping idols.

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Suga acknowledges that perceptions, together with his personal, have modified in direction of idols. He additionally likes to consider BTS might have helped contribute to it as folks now acknowledge that Ok-Pop idols are multitalented and never simply enticing.

People’s notion modified loads lately, and I consider BTS did contribute to it. Most of the idols as we speak are simply ‘really good.’ That’s the extent idols are at proper now. They are usually not simply goodlooking but additionally good at dancing, singing, rapping, and even performing. They won’t be a musician with a selected forte, however shift your perspective, and they’re musicians with none shortcomings.

— Suga

Suga additionally shared his private opinion on what makes Ok-Pop idols stand out, extra endearing, than the common, “perfect” musician. It’s the flexibility to develop alongside them.

Also, one of many charms about idols is you can witness their development after debut, album by album. Of course, watching a perfected musician is gratifying, however watching awkward, cute idols steadily rising to be skilled can be lots of enjoyable.

— Suga

We can actually say, as ARMYs, that we’re so pleased to have the chance to develop alongside BTS.

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