BTS member Suga, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, celebrated his 33rd birthday on March 9, 2026, with a surprise gathering organized by HYBE staff. The rapper hosted a Weverse live stream, sharing updates on his preparations for the group's comeback while acknowledging fans observing Ramadan. Videos of the event quickly went viral among the ARMY fanbase.
On March 9, 2026, Suga turned 33, and HYBE staff arranged a surprise birthday celebration in the company's multipurpose room, featuring cake and candles. Dozens of employees gathered to mark the occasion, with Suga, known for his introverted nature, reacting shyly by saying in Korean, “I'm not good with stuff like this... Stop it!” Fellow BTS member J-Hope shared glimpses of the ambush on his official social media, contributing to the videos going viral.
During the Weverse live stream shortly after, Suga sat in front of two cakes and expressed gratitude for birthday wishes from fans worldwide. He read messages in various languages and sang “Happy Birthday” to himself before blowing out the candles, stating, “Everyone, thank you for all the birthday wishes. The company staff prepared this cake for me. Thank you! I'll think of this as you all blowing this [candle] out with me.” He revealed recent changes, including cutting his hair and losing weight to 59 kg, amid intense practice sessions for BTS's upcoming activities.
Suga also addressed fans observing Ramadan, noting, “There are those observing Ramadan and fasting. My understanding is that you can eat once the sun sets during Ramadan, is that wrong? I also have my first meal after sundown.” He declined to eat cake on stream out of consideration for fasting fans. Fans praised this gesture, with some jokingly calling him “Brother Yoongi” and commenting that he seemed to be fasting alongside them.
The celebration occurs as BTS prepares for its full-group comeback after a four-year hiatus due to military enlistment. The album ARIRANG, featuring 14 songs, is set for release on March 20, 2026, followed by a Netflix-streamed live performance on March 21, 2026, and a world tour starting in South Korea in April 2026, concluding in March 2027. A documentary, BTS: The Return, will offer behind-the-scenes insights.
