SUGA AND J-HOPE OF BTS WILL RELEASE SOLO DOCUMENTARIES IN THEATERS WORLDWIDE
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ARMY, can you believe it’s been almost 10 years since BTS’ debut?! Yes, we are just nearly a month away from BTS celebrating their 10-year debut anniversary! From Jin and j-hope fulfilling their duties in the South Korean military, to the members releasing solo music, signing with luxury brands as Brand Ambassadors, and more, the recent events of the BTS members have showcased more of their talents, their impact on popular culture, and their own individual voices, styles, and personalities outside of their role as BTS members.
The BTS members are known for showing their lives as everyday people and artists through their YouTube videos, their V-Live/Weverse content, artist-to-fan engagement via social media, and through their very own documentaries. The group as a whole released a total of five worldwide titles with Trafalgar Releasing, and it was recently announced that two of the BTS members will be releasing their very own solo documentaries. Let’s take a deep dive into what j-hope and SUGA’s upcoming solo documentaries will cover!
THIS IS MIN YOONGI, SUGA, AND AGUST D
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민윤기 (Min Yoongi), also known as SUGA of BTS, and who goes by his solo-stage name of Agust D, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, and music producer. SUGA is globally known for his record producing ability, along his own solid musical philosophy, which constantly pushes the boundaries through his works on BTS albums, solo projects, and collaborations with Western and K-Pop artists. Since BTS’ 2014 EP, Skool Luv Affair, BTS’ albums have included tracks produced by SUGA. Through his mixtapes under Agust D, SUGA suggested his vision as a solo artist as well. The range of SUGA’s music styles seems to be limitless, as he consistently makes chart-topping hits of different genres for himself, BTS, and other artists.
SUGA has participated as a featured artist with K-Pop and other international musicians such as IU, Juice WRLD, Max, and So-ra Lee. SUGA has also produced music for globally influential artists including Halsey, PSY, Epik High, Suran, ØMI and more. Furthermore, SUGA participated in producing the remix version of Coldplay and BTS' global hit song,’ “My Universe,” an original soundtrack for HYBE’s original story 7FATES: CHAKHO, called “Stay Live (Prod. SUGA of BTS),” a mobile game OST for BTS Island: In The Seom called “Our Island (Prod. SUGA of BTS) [Original Soundtrack],” and Samsung Electronics Galaxy’s official ringtone “Over The Horizon.”
Those who consider themselves a part of BTS ARMY know very well that SUGA started from the bottom and climbed his way to the top career-wise. SUGA stated when he moved to Seoul he started making songs that he sold for a small price, while rapping in the underground Hip-hop scene in South Korea. SUGA is also known for being wise, along with his ability to be philosophical with his words through music. BTS ARMY continues to be inspired by not only SUGA’s life experiences, but are inspired by his mindset on life.
THIS IS JUNG HOSEOK AND J-HOPE
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j-hope (Jeong, Hoseok) is a South Korean rapper, dancer, songwriter, music producer, and a member of BTS. Known as the ‘Lead Dancer’ of the group, j-hope boasts his performance skills that are nearly perfect. His originality in music as an artist also comes from the fact that he learned music through dance. j-hope has been participating in making music such as “Intro : Boy Meets Evil” and “MAMA” on BTS’ WINGS album, and his solo works.
j-hope’s first mixtape Hope World (2018) expressed his honest emotions and personal narratives, suggesting his vision as an artist. His globally-famed “Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)” released in 2019, and showcased his own musical personality with exhilarating energy and performances. j-hope also validated his capability as a creative director by leading all aspects—from music to concept and to even visual elements—of his solo album, Jack In The Box (2022), which addresses the passion and agony he goes through as an artist. In 2022, j-hope made history as the first South Korean act to headline a main stage at Lollapalooza.
Those who consider themselves a part of BTS ARMY know very well that j-hope’s work ethic, attention to detail, and his intentions in everything that he does are just pieces of what makes j-hope unique and successful. All of this can be shown from the recent reveal of j-hope’s BT21 character, Mang, who revealed his true self/identity, his recent collaboration with his music idol, J. Cole, and becoming the first BTS member to release a debut solo album. BTS ARMY continues to be inspired by j-hope’s positivity and the amount of love he radiates through his body of work.
J-HOPE + SUGA’S SOLO DOCUMENTARIES
21st century pop-icons, j-hope and SUGA, (of BTS) are proud to announce their solo documentaries, “j-hope IN THE BOX” and “SUGA: Road to D-DAY,” will be released in theaters worldwide beginning on June 17, 2023. Coinciding with BTS’ 10th anniversary, BTS ARMY and moviegoers around the world will get a behind-the-scenes look at the lives and work of the global music superstars in an immersive experience that can only be felt in movie theaters, thanks to large screens, and three-dimensional sound. Tickets will be available at www.btssolodocumentaries.com beginning on May 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM PDT ~ May 17, 2023 at 8:00 AM KST. Up-to-date ticketing and exhibiting cinema information will be available on the official films website.
"j-hope IN THE BOX"
“j-hope IN THE BOX” follows the international music sensation every step of the way as he works to release his first-ever solo album Jack In The Box. Over the course of the documentary, viewers will be given a close look at the creative process of the artist during the album’s preparation process, as well as front row seats to j-hope’s epic 2022 Lollapalooza performance, and the Jack In The Box listening party.
“SUGA: Road to D-DAY”
After collaborating with some of the world’s biggest artists, including Coldplay, Steve Aoki, The Chainsmokers, and Halsey, in “SUGA: Road to D-DAY,” the world-renowned performer headed out on a musical journey, and traveled the world in search of inspiration for his recently released solo album, D-DAY. Throughout the documentary, BTS ARMY and moviegoers will see the star at his most vulnerable state, as he discusses his writer’s block with other musicians, and delves deep into his most traumatic memories to pen lyrics for several of his latest songs. “SUGA: Road to D-DAY” also includes live clips of songs from his album, D-DAY.
* The films will be released in South Korea's Lotte Cinema in June 2023, followed by sequential releases in countries and territories worldwide, including the United States and United Kingdom.
A WORD FROM TRAFALGAR
Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing stated,
"We are excited to continue our long-standing working relationship with the HYBE team for the theatrical release of j-hope and SUGA's solo documentaries, following our recent record-breaking successes with the BTS projects BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - SEOUL: LIVE VIEWING and BTS: Yet To Come in Cinemas. It's great to bring their stories to the big screen in celebration of BTS’ 10th anniversary, a must-see experience for moviegoers around the world.”
CREDITS
We want to give a big thank you to Scoop Marketing and Trafalgar Releasing for allowing us to cover BTS’ j-hope and SUGA’s upcoming promotions for the release of their solo documentaries. Scoop Marketing is a full-service firm specializing in public relations and marketing for musicians, special events, venues, entertainment businesses, album launch campaigns, tour press, image building and management, product launches, executive and corporate profiles, hands-on crisis management, and more. Trafalgar Releasing, the global leader in event cinema distribution, harnesses the power of cinema to bring fans together in more than 13,000 locations in 132 countries worldwide. A subsidiary of Trafalgar Entertainment, Trafalgar Releasing’s worldwide operations include production, acquisition, marketing, and distribution of live or pre-recorded content to cinemas led by an international team of specialists.
SOURCES
All photos and videos are credited to BIGHIT MUSIC.
