Going to Collaborate, Here are 6 Similarities between IU and BTS's Suga that You Need to Know

Kapanlagi.com - Confirmed to collaborate together, who are they? Yes, Lee Ji Eun or commonly known as IU is reported to be collaborating on a music project with Suga of BTS.

This collaboration is also accompanied by IU's comeback for her latest album. Of course, this is an extraordinary collaboration and highly anticipated by fans of both IU and BTS.

According to soompi, in her comeback, IU is heavily involved in the production process of the songs she will be performing. This includes the music process, lyrics, and mapping out the entire concept for her latest single with BTS's Suga.

In addition to collaborating together, it turns out there are several similarities between IU and BTS's Suga that you should know. According to various sources, here are the similarities between IU and Suga BTS that you need to know.

1. Year of Birth 93

Suga BTS, IU (credit: instagram.com/bighit_ent; instagram.com/dlwlrma)

It is unexpected that IU and also Suga BTS have the same year of birth, which is in 1993. However, Suga BTS was born first, in March, and IU was born in May.

Even though they have reached the age of 27, IU and Suga BTS both have faces that still look young. Having an extraordinary career, a very visual face, and great works make IU and Suga an extraordinary 93 line partner.

2. From a Less Affluent Family

Suga BTS, IU (credit: instagram.com/bighit_ent; instagram.com/dlwlrma)

Before becoming successful and famous like now, it turns out that IU and Suga BTS came from less fortunate families, KLovers. It's no longer a secret that IU used to live in hardship. She even had to live with her grandmother and be separated from her parents because of her family's debt. Not to mention IU who used to live in a small house with many cockroaches in it.

Just like IU, Suga was born into a very humble family. In an interview, Suga said, "After I debuted, I went back to the dormitory and sat there blankly. I couldn't believe that a child from a poor Daegu family would succeed."

Although Suga didn't believe that he had debuted, but now Suga BTS is more successful with an extraordinary career even overseas. Many have known that Suga BTS dared to come to Seoul for the dreams he aspired to. Even Suga BTS used to work as a delivery service and had an accident that injured his shoulder. Known for his talent in songwriting, Suga BTS also sold his songs just to afford meals at that time.

Similar to Suga, in pursuing her career, IU also auditioned 20 times and was even deceived by a fake entertainment company before finally joining LOEN Entertainment in 2007. That's why both IU and Suga BTS always remain humble because the path they have taken is not easy, and they have to work harder to achieve their current success.

3. Not Instantly Famous

Suga BTS, IU (credit: instagram.com/bighit_ent; instagram.com/dlwlrma)

The next similarity is that when they debuted, IU and Suga BTS were not instantly famous, KLovers. They had to compete against other Kpop idols from big agencies. Like IU, who debuted in 2008 but only gained popularity among the general public in 2011 with the song Good Day. And that song is an extraordinary song that IU has, because she sings many high notes in this song.

The same thing happened to Suga BTS, who debuted in 2013 and only became well-known to the public in 2015 with their group BTS. And of course, Suga BTS's career has been rising ever since, with numerous international awards and a global career. IU and Suga BTS are now widely recognized by the public for their achievements and skills in the music industry.

4. Talented in Music

Suga BTS, IU (credit: instagram.com/bighit_ent; instagram.com/dlwlrma)

Another similarity that IU and Suga BTS have is their immense talent in music. It is no secret that IU and Suga have a great passion for music. This is evidenced by their ability to produce remarkable works of their own. Many songs and lyrics have been created by IU and Suga BTS, which are loved by their fans.

Not only that, IU and Suga BTS have been recognized as composers under KOMCA due to their popular songs. Suga BTS is referred to as the music bank for BTS because many of his creations have been performed by BTS. Some of these songs include Song Request, Give it to Me, Agust D, and many more.

Similarly, IU has also created many songs for herself, and these songs have become popular. Some of the songs created by IU include Peach, Palette, Twenty Three, and many more. These songs are undoubtedly popular and well-received by their fans.

5. Not from a Big Agency

Suga BTS, IU (credit: instagram.com/bighit_ent; instagram.com/dlwlrma)

Having a big name, it turns out that IU and Suga BTS did not debut together with a big agency, KLovers. In fact, IU once auditioned with JYP agency and was not accepted. In 2007, IU finally joined LOEN Entertainment, which was a small agency at that time, but thanks to IU, the agency became known by many people and of course became one of the famous agencies today.

Similar to IU, Suga BTS also joined BigHit Entertainment, which was facing bankruptcy at that time. But because of BTS, BigHit Entertainment was saved and became one of the famous agencies in South Korea. It turns out that Suga BTS and IU can succeed and have an extraordinary name not coming from a big agency because of their works and achievements.

6. Having Anxiety Disorders

Suga BTS, IU (credit: instagram.com/bighit_ent; instagram.com/dlwlrma)

And the final similarity that Suga BTS and IU have is having anxiety disorders. They experience this because of the intense competition in the South Korean entertainment industry. At the beginning of his debut, Suga experienced anxiety disorders because he was afraid that his efforts would not be appreciated. Then IU, who experienced anxiety because she was afraid that her singing abilities would not be recognized.

That's why IU copes with her anxiety by eating a lot, and in the end, it leads to her having an eating disorder and affecting her body size, which appears very small.

Apparently, before being recognized by the public for their achievements, IU and Suga BTS experienced anxiety because they were afraid that their talents would not be appreciated.

Those are the 6 similarities that IU and Suga BTS have. Despite all the success they have now, they had to go through many struggles before their work and talent were recognized by the world. Of course, all of that is also thanks to the support of their fans who have always been by their side in building a successful career in the Korean and international music industry.

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