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BTS’ Suga to Make History With Upcoming Solo Tour

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Suga will become the first BTS member to embark on a solo tour, with a slate of dates scheduled around the world this spring, including a U.S. run. The tour is notably being billed under Suga ’s own name, as well as his other stage moniker, Agust D.

The trek will kick off with two shows at the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York — outside New York City — on April 26 and 27. Suga will then play one show in Newark, New Jersey, three in Rosemont, Illinois (just outside of Chicago), and three in Los Angeles. The U.S. leg wraps with two gigs in Oakland on May 16 and 17. 

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While all seven members of BTS are exploring solo projects right now (and completing their mandatory military service ), Suga has been ahead of the curve for a few years now. Back in 2016, he released a debut self-titled mixtape as Agust D, then followed that project up in 2020 with another mixtape, D-2 . Suga’s also done a bunch of production work for other artists recently, including Psy , the Japanese singer Ømi, and his BTS bandmate Jung Kook.

Suga Tour Dates Apr 26 – Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena Apr 27 – Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena Apr 29 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center May 3 – Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena May 5 – Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena May 6 – Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena May 10 – Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum May 11 – Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum May 14 – Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum May 16 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena May 17 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena

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BTS's Suga Announces Solo Agust D Tour: "Let's See Each Other Soon"

What a time to be a BTS fan! ARMYs are just now coming down from the excitement of J-Hope and RM's solo-album releases and Jungkook's FIFA World Cup song, " Dreamers ." Now, they have many more BTS solo projects to look forward to. Not only is Jimin gearing up to release his debut solo album in March, but another member has announced some major news: Suga is going on a world tour.

On Valentine's Day, Suga went live on Weverse to preempt the official announcement of his upcoming Agust D tour, saying simply, "I can't say much, but yes . . . let's see each other at the concert. It's late now so I'll be going. Let's see each other soon," according to a translation by @Bora_twts . Suga hadn't even ended his live stream before Big Hit posted Suga's official tour, which will be called the Agust D tour, along with a list of dates and cities, on its official account.

Ahead, learn everything there is to know about Suga's Agust D tour, including how to get tickets.

Suga's Agust D Tour Dates

Suga's Agust D tour will take place from April 26 to June 25, with stops in the US and across Asia, with more dates to come. Check out Suga's Agust D tour dates and cities below.

Suga's Agust D Tour US Leg

• April 26-27 : UBS Arena — Belmont Park, NY
• April 29 : Prudential Center — Newark, NJ
• May 3, 5-6 : Allstate Arena — Rosemont, IL
• May 10-11, 14 : Kia Forum — Los Angeles
• May 16-17 : Oakland Arena — Oakland, CA

Suga's Agust D Tour Asia Leg

• May 26-28 : Indonesia Convention Exhibition — Jakarta, Indonesia
• June 10-11 : Impact Arena — Bangkok, Thailand
• June 17-18 : Singapore Indoor Stadium — Singapore
• June 24-25 : Jamsil Indoor Stadium — Seoul, Korea

Big Hit indicated in its official announcement that more dates in Japan are to come.

How to Buy Suga's Agust D Tour Tickets

All of Suga's Agust D tour tickets will be available during ARMY Member Presale via Ticketmaster's Verified Fan system to curb scalping. Here's everything to know to make sure you get your hands on tickets.

How to Register For Suga's Agust D Tour ARMY Member Presale

Registration for ARMY Member Presale (and General Verified Fan Presale) will be available from Feb. 14 to Feb. 23 at 10 p.m. ET.

To become verified and eligible for the ARMY Member Presale, you must purchase an ARMY membership through HYBE's Weverse Shop (it costs $22 for a one-year subscription), register for the ARMY Member Presale on Weverse, and then register for the Army Member Presale on Ticketmaster . ARMY Member Presale invitations will be sent on the evening of Feb. 28.

If there are any tickets left after the ARMY Member Presale, they will all be available for purchase in the General Verified Fan Presale (for which invitations will be sent out on the evening of March 1). Any remaining tickets will be available in a general sale.

When Do Suga's Agust D Tour Tickets Go on Sale?

• ARMY Member Presale will occur on March 1 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. (local venue time).
• General Verified Fan Presale will occur on March 2 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. (local venue time).
• Public onsale will open on March 3, beginning at 3 p.m. (local venue time).

Suga's Agust D Tour Ticket Cost

Big Hit has not yet announced any information regarding the cost of Suga's Agust D tour tickets.

Suga's Agust D Tour Set List

Suga has released two solo albums to date, his debut mixtape, "Agust D," which was released in 2016, and his sophomore solo release, "D-2," which was released in 2020. Suga will undoubtedly perform songs from these albums while on tour, likely including his singles "Agust D," "Give It to Me," and "Daechwita."

The only aspect of the set list that is up in the air is whether Suga will release any new music ahead of the tour. Big Hit has not announced any plans for new music from Suga at the moment, however, so only time will tell.

BTS’ SUGA Announces Global Tour

TOUR MARKS FIRST-EVER SOLO RUN FOR A BTS MEMBER   

Ticketmaster verified fan registration open now here through february 23  , presales begin wednesday, march 1st  .

Today, SUGA of 21st century pop icons BTS announces his first-ever solo international  tour. Produced by HYBE, BIGHIT MUSIC and Live Nation, the tour begins with two nights in Belmont Park, NY at UBS Arena on April 26 & 27 and continues across the U.S. with stops in Newark, Rosemont, and Los Angeles before wrapping up in Oakland, CA with two nights at Oakland Arena on May 16 and 17. The tour then proceeds to Asia in Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea and Japan.  

Information about ticketing for the tour can be found on Weverse . Additional information on U.S. ticketing can be found below. 

TICKETS: Tickets for shows in the U.S. can be purchased through the Ticketmaster Verified Fan platform. Fans can register for the two unique Verified Fan presales HERE now through Thursday, February 23rd at 7PM PT/9PM CT/10PM ET. More information on each presale is below.  

Only fans that have received a unique code will have the chance to purchase tickets for performances on a first come, first served basis. More details available HERE . 

• ARMY MEMBER Presale Powered by Ticketmaster Verified Fan: ARMY MEMBERSHIP holders will have the first chance to participate in the ARMY MEMBER Presale Powered by Ticketmaster Verified Fan beginning Wednesday, March 1 st .. All tickets will be available during this presale. If tickets sell out during the ARMY MEMBER Presale, there will not be a General Verified Fan presale or public onsale. 
• GENERAL VERIFIED FAN: The General Verified Fan presale (for non-fan club members) will begin Thursday, March 2 nd , pending ticket availability. 

PUBLIC ON SALE: If there are any tickets remaining after the ARMY MEMBER presale and the general verified fan presale, a general onsale will take place Friday, March 3 at 3pm local time at Ticketmaster.com . 

SUGA | AGUST D TOUR DATES:   

Wed Apr 26 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena 

Thu Apr 27 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena 

Sat Apr 29 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center 

Wed May 03 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena 

Fri May 05 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena 

Sat May 06 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena 

Wed May 10 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum 

Thu May 11 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum 

Sun May 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum 

Tue May 16 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena 

Wed May 17 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena 

Fri May 26 – Jakarta, ID – Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6 

Sat May 27 – Jakarta, ID – Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6 

Sun May 28 – Jakarta, ID – Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6 

Sat June 10 – Bangkok, TH – Impact Arena 

Sun June 10 – Bangkok, TH – Impact Arena 

Sat June 17 – Singapore, SG – Singapore Indoor Stadium 

Sun June 18 – Singapore, SG – Singapore Indoor Stadium 

Sat June 24 – Seoul, KR – Jamsil Indoor Stadium 

Sun June 25 – Seoul, KR – Jamsil Indoor Stadium 

Japan dates to be announced soon 

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About SUGA of BTS  

SUGA (Min, Yunki) is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, music producer and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS. SUGA is globally known for his record producing ability with his own solid musical philosophy, constantly pushing the boundaries through his works on BTS albums, solo projects and collaborations with other artists. Since BTS’ 2014 Skool Luv Affair, BTS’ albums include tracks produced by SUGA. Through his mixtapes under Agust D, SUGA also suggested his vision as an artist. He participated as a featured artist in music by international musicians such as Juice WRLD, Max, and So-ra Lee, and he also produced music for globally influential artists including Halsey, PSY, Epik High, ØMI and more. Furthermore, SUGA participated in producing the remix version of Coldplay x BTS’ “My Universe,” an Original Soundtrack for HYBE’s original story 7FATES: CHAKHO called “Stay Live (Prod. SUGA of BTS),” a mobile game OST “Our Island (Prod. SUGA of BTS) [Original Soundtrack],” and Samsung Electronics Galaxy’s official ringtone “Over The Horizon.” 

About BTS  

BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” are a GRAMMY-nominated South Korean boyband that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Gaining recognition for their authentic and self-produced music, top-notch performances, and the way they interact with their fans, the band has established themselves as 21st century pop icons breaking countless world records. While imparting a positive influence through activities such as the LOVE MYSELF campaign and the UN ‘Speak Yourself’ speech, the band has mobilized millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), collected six No.1 Billboard Hot 100 singles in a span of a year and just over a month, and performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world. They were also named TIME’s Entertainer of the Year 2020. BTS are 5-time GRAMMY nominees (63rd to 65th GRAMMY Awards) and have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards like the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards (Artist of the Year 2021) and MTV Video Music Awards.  

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BTS’ Suga Sets Dates For First Solo Tour

So far only a dozen dates have been revealed for the outing.

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BTS ‘ Suga announced the dates for his first-ever solo world tour on Tuesday morning (Feb. 14). According to a posting on Weverse, the unnamed tour is slated to kick off on April 26 at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York before dates at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (April 29), Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL (May 3, 5 & 6), the Kia Forum in Los Angeles (May 10, 11, & 14) and Oakland Arena in Oakland, CA (May 16, 17).

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A release announcing the tour noted that the Weverse post mentioned Agust D, Suga’s other stage name, which caused a lot of ARMY chatter about what fans might expect from the dates; click here for ticketing and Verified Fan information. The rapper and dancer posted a video in December in which he showed off his smooth moves in a hip-hop dance 101 class with the help of a private instructor.

“Hello everyone. At age 30, I’ve come to take dance lessons. Basic hip-hop moves. It’s been about 12 years since I last did this in high school. I’ll give it a try,” he said in the video, telling fans that he felt like he’d taken a trip back in time to his pre-BTS trainee days. “I’m a mess. This is so hard. It’s so hard to do this [basic moves] after a long time. I feel kind of dumb doing this. When I first joined as a trainee I’d never danced before.”

He also updated ARMY on what he’s been up to since the group announced their hiatus in June. “I’ve learned some basic hip-hop moves. I’ve suddenly got an interest in learning at the age of 30,” he said. ”I’m taking all kinds of lessons now. I’ve started playing the keyboard again. I’m also taking guitar and dance and Japanese and English.”

While J-Hope headlined Lollapalooza in Chicago last July and Jin performed his single “The Astronaut” with Coldplay in Argentina in October, Suga’s outing is the first full-fledged solo tour by a member of BTS. The rapper previously released two mixtapes under his solo alter ego, Agust D (2016) and D-2 (2020).

April 26 — Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena

April 27 — Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena

April 29 — Newark, N.J. @ Prudential Center

May 3 — Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena

May 5 — Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena

May 6 — Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena

May 10 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum

May 11 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum

May 14 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum

May 16 — Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena

May 17 — Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena

May 26 — Jakarta, ID @ Indonesia Convention Exhibition Hall 5-6

May 27 — Jakarta, Indonesia @ Indonesia Convention Exhibition Hall 5-6

May 28 — Jakarta, Indonesia @ Indonesia Convention Exhibition Hall 5-6

June 10 — Bangkok, Thailand @ Impact Arena

June 11 — Bangkok, Thailand @ Impact Arena

June 17 — Singapore, SG @ Singapore Indoor Stadium

June 18 — Singapore, SG @ Singapore Indoor Stadium

June 24– Seoul, KR @ Jamsil Indoor Stadium

June 25 — Seoul, KR @ Jamsil Indoor Stadium

Japan dates TBA

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BTS’ Suga Holds His Own in Moody, Theatrical Concert Debut

By Tamar Herman

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For Suga of BTS , D-day arrives with a storm of thunder and lightning amid a purple haze. At the opening of his Agust D tour at New York’s UBS Arena, the rain heralds a bold, and oftentimes fiery, two-hour testament to his artistry and drive.

The tour kicked off on April 26 and will continue across the U.S. through May. Suga’s solo spot is the first tour by an individual member of the history-making South Korean group, and he’ll spend the rest of the spring touring across Asia. 

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The show’s title comes from Suga’s persona as a soloist, and arrives after he has declared the end of his Agust D trilogy with this month’s “D-Day” album, and the multiple aspects of who this individual is, was, and will be is the prevalent theme throughout the night. 

Do you face down your past by putting it on-screen and staring it down? Do you sacrifice it on a pyre for your present self to thrive? Do you relive it? Do you forget it? Suga spends the show exploring all these sides, with burning, raging energy and show of his musical and performance skills, honed through a career that began over a decade ago.

The performance is almost an exorcism of sorts of all the tough times and harsh feelings, with the star declaring an end to the rage, even as he showcases it. “As you know, many of my solo songs are quite intense,” he declared to the crowd. “But from now [on], I want to tell my stories with less anger.” 

Ahead of Suga’s performance of “Snooze,” a video plays showing Sakamoto and the rapper with one another, working on music together. It looks like a grandfather with a grandson, a generational torch being passed, and it feels only fitting when considering the Agust D tour is a celebration, a commemoration of all Suga has accomplished since he began pursuing the fraught path of being a professional musician and has now reached such immense heights. This is highlighted during “Amygdala,” a raw reflection from “D-Day” recalling many of the hardships that have brought Suga to where he is, relayed in the concert with on-screen effects showing the star as a shattered individual. 

While it has all the technical value of a typical BTS performance, Suga’s Agust D show is a bit different than what people may imagine from the first solo tour by a member of a record-breaking and hit-making boy band: he is in comfortable clothes, barely dances — though is bolstered by a great team of backup dancers — and at times dips below the stage’s view to sit in a lounge area, where he rests in an armchair and plays piano. It has the feel of an intimate dinner-theater performance, but elevated to an arena. 

Seeing as this show was his solo debut as a live artist, Suga more than held his own physically, and even told the crowd he was a bit concerned about how his condition would hold up for a second night. “I was quite worried before I came on stage today,” he shared. “But was today okay?” 

The crowd’s roar of approval make it clear that Suga was certainly more than okay. 

The tour comes as members of BTS pursue solo ventures while individuals fulfill South Korea’s mandatory military draft, and expectations are high that Suga will likely begin his service after the tour, joining already-enlisted members Jin and j-hope.

As the night came towards an end, Suga closed with some comforting parting words to his fans: “I promise, I guarantee, I will come back. So please be there [then] like you’re here with me [now].”

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Everything We Know About Suga's Debut Solo Album, 'D-Day'

Continuing BTS' solo endeavors in the group's second chapter, Suga takes the wheel with the announcement of his debut studio album under his alias Agust D. Here's all the details we know about 'D-Day.'

It's almost hard to believe that it has already been almost 10 months since BTS rocked the world with the announcement of their hiatus. But that's mostly because the K-pop powerhouses haven't gone completely quiet — and now, it's Suga 's turn on the mic.

As BTS' label, Big Hit Music, announced on April 21, Suga will release his first solo album, D-Day , on April 21. The album will arrive just weeks after his BTS bandmate Jimin released his debut EP, and follows solo projects and performances from j-hope , Jung Kook , Jin and RM . 

Although D-Day marks the first studio album from Suga, his solo discography sees two mixtapes, a feature on MAX's 2020 hit "Blueberry Eyes," and an interlude of Halsey 's double-platinum album Manic . Suga has shown his solo chops within BTS, too, taking lead on "Intro: The Most Beautiful Moment in Life," "First Love," "Trivia: Seesaw," and "Interlude: Shadow."

Fans will get a first taste of what Suga is cooking up with his first studio LP with "People Pt. 2" on April 7. As fans get ready for the latest BTS solo venture, GRAMMY.com has compiled a list of everything we know about Suga's album D-Day .

D-DAY 2023. 4. 21. 1PM (KST) | 0AM (ET) #SUGA #슈가 #AgustD #D_DAY pic.twitter.com/ZRzcfsziad — BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) April 2, 2023

D-Day Arrives April 21

Big Hit Music revealed on April 2 that Suga's debut studio album will be released on April 21. In an announcement post on BTS' Weverse page, D-Day was described as "an intimate portrayal of his life as an artist."

Agust D Makes A Comeback

Working on endeavors outside BTS, Suga commonly uses the alias "Agust D," which was used for his self-titled debut and second mixtape, D-2 . The moniker is an homage to Suga's stage name and his hometown of Daegu, South Korea — also known as "D-Town." Spelled backward, Agust D becomes "D-T Suga." 

Unfortunately for fans of Suga's alter ego, D-Day will be the closing chapter of the rapper's trilogy as Agust D, as Big Hit declared in the Weverse album announcement.

Suga Took Part In Both Songwriting And Producing

Suga has long been one of the masterminds behind BTS' record-breaking songs, first songwriting and producing on the group's first studio album, Dark & Wild . In 2017, Suga expanded his skills outside of BTS, working with Korean vocalist Suran on her track "Wine." In the years since, he has co-written and produced tracks with Juice WRLD, and Psy, as well as his interlude with Halsey and the BTS collab with Coldplay , "My Universe."

With such extensive and impressive credits under his belt, it was no surprise when Big Hit confirmed Suga participated in the songwriting and producing for D-Day .

He Reunites With A Previous Collaborator On The Pre-Release Single

Though the full tracklist for D-Day has yet to surface, Big Hit has revealed the first song from Suga's debut is "People Pt. 2" featuring K-pop superstar IU. The track is the second collaboration between the pair, who initially worked together in 2020 on IU's single, "Eight."

"People Pt. 2," out April 7, is a continuation of Suga's "People" from his 2020 mixtape, D-2 , that discusses the "endless relationships between people and the emotions felt in an Agust D way."

Suga Will Premiere The Music On A Solo Tour

Following the release of D-Day , Suga will embark on an international solo tour beginning April 26 in Belmont Park, New York, credited as both Suga and Agust D. Beyond the United States, Suga will also hit Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, and Korea.

The tour marks a first within BTS: Though bandmates j-hope, Jung Kook, and Jin performed at Lollapalooza, FIFA World Cup Qatar, and Coldplay's Music of Spheres stop in Argentina, respectively, Suga is the first BTS member to complete a headlining solo tour.

Disney+ Has Plans To Release A Documentary On Suga's Musical Journey

The day before "People Pt. 2" arrived, Disney+ dropped a trailer for a documentary special, SUGA: Road to D-Day , which will hit the streaming platform the same day the album is released. 

According to a press statement, the documentary follows Suga's musical journey across Korea, Japan, and the United States "in search of inspiration in the form of new sounds and experiences." The film also offers a behind-the-scenes look at Suga's lifestyle as a global phenom on tour as a member of one of the most successful musical groups in history.

D-Day Is Available For Pre-Order Now

If you want to be among the first to hear D-Day on April 21, you can pre-order the album now on the BTS Weverse Shop.

Customers who pre-order the album before April 20 will receive one of the special gifts listed on the Weverse website and will be entered into a raffle for an autographed poster or a video call with Suga.

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Stream RM's New Album 'Right Place, Wrong Person': See The Tracklist, "LOST!" Video & Special Guests

The second solo album from BTS' RM further displays his knack for genre-bending experimentation, while also delving deeper into his vulnerable side. Listen to the new album here, and get to know the project's featured artists, tracklist and more.

As the world patiently awaits the return of BTS in full force, each member continues to deliver solo projects to show off their individual talents. And 18 months after his last album, RM is back.

With a discography that hops between pop, R&B, and hip-hop, RM returns to the spotlight with his second solo album, Right Place, Wrong Person . The project tells the relatable story of an individual who is a creature of habit, but slowly comes to find solace in foreign spaces.

Below, listen to RM's latest album, and discover more about how he's revealing a new side of his artistry with Right Place, Wrong Person .

The Tracklist

After RM's debut solo album, 2022's Indigo, had 10 tracks (including features from the likes of Erykah Badu , Anderson .Paak ), he ups the tally with an 11-song tracklist this time around.

Here is the complete tracklist for Right Place, Wrong Person :

1. Right People, Wrong Place 2. Nuts 3. out of love 4. Domodachi (feat. Little Simz) 5. ? (Interlude) 6. Groin 7. Heaven 8. LOST! 9. Around the world in a day (feat. Moses Sumney) 10. ㅠㅠ (Credit Roll) 11. Come back to me

The Creative Visuals

Two weeks before the album dropped, he unveiled the music video for "Come Back to Me," the lead single from Right Place, Wrong Person . Directed by the critically acclaimed actor Lee Sung Jin, the music video narrates the tale of feeling like an outsider and yearning for a sense of belonging in unfamiliar surroundings.

Then, on the day Right Place, Wrong Person arrived, RM added to release-day excitement with another intriguing visual, this time for "LOST!" The five-minute clip sees RM as the star of "The Lost! Show," where he and a group endure an eerie whirlwind of scenarios they can't seem to get out of. It's equal parts dramatic and slapstick, and another clever display of RM's creative versatility.

Noteworthy Guests

The featured artists on Right Place, Wrong Person — British rapper Little Simz on "Domodachi" and art-pop artist Moses Sumney on "Around the world in a day" — underscore RM's ability to interlace his own musical style with artists from various genres.

The album also has some notable behind-the-scenes collaborators as well. Production credits include Kim Han-joo, keyboardist and vocalist from the South Korean rock band Silica Gel, on "LOST!" and GRAMMY-nominated jazz duo DOMi & JD Beck on "? (Interlude)."

On "Come back to me" — which RM initially debuted last August during a surprise performance at BTS bandmate Suga's encore concert in Seoul — he delves into the album's central theme of wanting to venture into unknown areas, but feeling the intense urge to stay with what's already known. The track was composed and arranged by OHHYUK from the South Korean indie-rock band Hyukoh, but also features credits from artists Kuo, JNKYRD, and San Yawn.

But no matter who RM is working with, his own talent and prowess as a creator always shines. Right Place, Wrong Person presents a diverse array of tracks marked by sheer vulnerability, honesty, and sensitivity — a masterful continuation of a remarkable solo journey.

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J-Hope's Road To 'Hope On The Street Vol.1,' From Falling Back In Love With Dance To Tying Together His Global Influences

After 11 years in BTS, j-hope revisits the passion that started it all: dancing. Ahead of his new docuseries and special album, 'Hope on the Street Vol.1,' discover the full-circle journey that brought him back to his roots.

"Just dance," j-hope commands on his 2018 BTS solo track.

For the international sensation, that's what it's always been about: expressing himself through movement. Now, 11 years after the launch of the seven-piece group, j-hope takes a U-turn to where it all began, before his K-pop idol days, street dancing between his hometown, Gwangju, and Seoul, South Korea.

Out March 29, j-hope's new special album, Hope on the Street Vol.1 , is a musical ode to dancing that boasts a "vibrant collection of six tracks spanning a diverse array of sounds and moods that showcase j-hope's musical prowess and depth." Like j-hope's global perspective of dance, the EP expands borders and sounds, featuring appearances from HYBE labelmate HUH YUNJIN of LE SSERAFIM as well as American stars Nile Rodgers and Benny Blanco .

The mini-album will also be accompanied by a docuseries of the same name, premiering on Amazon Prime Video on March 28. According to a press statement, the six-part project will "highlight j-hope's story and love for dancing as he begins a new journey."

Ahead of Hope on the Street Vol.1 's arrival, take a look at how j-hope's origins inspired the project — from his enrollment in a local dance academy to songwriting with J. Cole on their 2023 single, "on the street."

Finding Purpose In Dance

Long before becoming a global superstar, j-hope (born Jung Ho-seok) first discovered his love for dancing on the playground.

"The school I went to had a dance lesson for 30 minutes in the morning. They would play a dance video, and we would copy it as exercise," j-hope recalled in a 2013 interview for the BTS Japan Fanclub magazine. "My friends around me would praise me, saying, 'You're really good!'"

Eventually, those recess workouts turned into a passion. J-hope began practicing moves at home and freestyling at local talent shows. By the sixth grade, he told his parents he was serious about it, enrolling him in Gwangju's Joy Dance Academy.

While at the Academy, j-hope also joined the underground dance crew, NEURON, building a reputation under the name "Smile Hoya." Though he hasn't participated in the troupe since his pre-BTS days, he still recognizes it as one of the most influential parts of his career.

He'll even honor the crew with Hope on the Street , which includes a track called "NEURON," featuring Gaeko and yoonmirae . He will also return to Gwangju in the closing chapter of the docuseries.

It's not the first time j-hope shouted out Gwangju, either. His 2019 collab with Becky G, "Chicken Noodle Soup," paid tribute to his beloved upbringing: "From Gwangju, one gang of you-know-what/ Geumnam Chungjang Street, that's my Harlem." (The same track also foreshadowed his latest release: "Hope on the street, now it's my own way.")

Forging A New Life In Music With BTS

J-hope continued to have a diligent mindset as a trainee at Big Hit Entertainment. But as revealed in BTS' 2018 docuseries, Burn the Stage , training and dieting became emotionally and physically tolling. At one point, j-hope even considered leaving the group.

"I couldn't do things I wanted to do," he revealed during a 2021 You Quiz on the Block segment . "To be honest, I wanted to play games. I want to go out and hang out. I wanted to stay with my family. I had to give up a lot of things from that perspective."

The stress became so intense that he bought a one-way ticket to Gwangju. But ultimately, the brotherhood and love of music he formed with BTS gave him the courage to return: "I came back because I trusted you," j-hope recounted.

And they trusted him, too: "I told [Big Hit] that we needed Jung Ho-seok. We couldn't debut without him," RM responded. Meanwhile, Jung Kook delivered a tearful speech to encourage him to stay with the band.

The longer he stayed, the more j-hope began to love other sides of music, like producing and songwriting. Now, he has become one of the main writers for the group's tracks, alongside RM and Suga , and has co-penned all of his solo projects, including Hope on the Street .

Spreading His Wings With Two Full-Length Solo Projects

After nearly 10 projects with BTS, j-hope delivered his debut mixtape, Hope World , in March 2018.

"My fantasy had always been making a music video and performing with the music I had created. I wanted to put my own story to music and share it with the world," he told Time magazine upon Hope World ’s release.

It's an introduction to j-hope the artist, inviting listeners to step into Hope World , a colorful kaleidoscope of different cultures and styles — something that has also been a key part of his dance journey.

Though, j-hope still wanted to dig deeper into his artistry. He developed his sound, becoming more vulnerable in his lyricism on tracks like 2020's "Outro: Ego." By 2022, he was ready to drop his first studio album, Jack in the Box .

Where Hope World showcases j-hope's dance performance, Jack in the Box highlights "my artistry in music ." But Hope on the Street paints the full image of the phenom — part musician, part dancer.

Laying The Groundwork With "On The Street," Featuring J. Cole

One of j-hope's earliest musical influences was J. Cole. The rapper inspired j-hope's stage name and the title of his mixtape, which pays homage to 2011's Cole World . In 2022, j-hope honored Cole with "Born Singer," the BTS re-write of Cole's "Born Sinner." So, a celebratory meeting was in order when they were both scheduled to perform at Lollapalooza (where j-hope made history as the first Korean soloist to headline).

"[He's] my idol," j-hope said to Variety in 2023. Since they met, he "couldn't stop thinking about how great it would be if we could make music together." He reached out to J. Cole, and "on the street" was born.

As j-hope told Variety , the "street" concept became a metaphor for life: "The street is a place where people can actually encounter and feel real lives of people: a child's innocent mind; first encounter with someone and falling in love; someone in an urgent moment;" and so much more. It's the place where he learned to love dance — and where he grew a love for music and artists like J. Cole, who called their collab "a blessing" in the behind-the-scenes footage .

And thus, "on the street" became the springboard for his forthcoming project, Hope on the Street .

Unveiling A Docuseries And A Multi-Part Project

By the tail end of 2023, each member of BTS had enlisted in mandatory military service. But even during the septet's hiatus, j-hope managed to serve up a surprise announcement of Hope on the Street on Feb. 17 with a fitting montage of dance videos.

The joint docuseries and album follows j-hope's journey of self-discovery, accompanying his former instructor, Boogaloo Kin, as they dance their way through the streets of Osaka, Seoul, Paris, New York, and his hometown while meeting other dancers.

" Hope on the Street , my roots, the most important part of my life. This is how j-hope danced. I wanted to share this story with you," he said in an interview for the documentary .

After years of breaking records and making history as a member of BTS, it was "a chance to look back on my life," he explained in another trailer . "I realized the answer was in song and dance."

Culminating j-hope's skills in both art forms, Hope on the Street is a love letter to everything that's made him who he is today — and proof he'll never forget it.

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9 Essential K-Pop/Western Collabs: From BTS And Megan Thee Stallion, To IVE And Saweetie

From Jungkook and Usher's tribute to their shared musical idol, to BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez' sugary sweet collab, K-pop and Western artists of all genres are joining forces to create killer hits.

It’s impossible to ignore the growing global popularity of K-pop. Although Korean pop has been around for decades, the genre's meteoric worldwide success over the past 10 years is reminiscent of Beatlemania and the early 2000s American boy band craze. With a steady increase year-over-year in album sales and K-pop groups touring the U.S. and Europe, interest in K-pop shows no signs of slowing down .

Initially launched in South Korea as a music subgenre with Western pop, R&B and hip-hop influences in the '90s, the K-pop industry is valued at around $10 billion .

Given the worldwide appetite for K-pop, several Western musicians are keen to partner with K-pop acts crossing over into more international markets, often with songs sung partially or entirely in English. While K-pop artists do not need Western artists to be successful — BTS sold out London’s Wembley stadium in under 90 minutes back in 2019, and BLACKPINK made Coachella history twice with performances in 2019 and 2023 — K-pop's massive fanbase and multi-genre influence make it an ideal collaboration for everyone from rappers and singers to electronic DJs.

But don’t take our word for it. Here are nine of the most iconic K-Pop/Western collaborations (not in any order; they are all great songs!).

Usher and Jungkook - "Standing Next to You (Usher Remix)" (2024)

The maknae (the youngest member of the group) of global K-pop superstars BTS and the King of R&B are both having banner years: Jungkook released his debut solo album, and Usher just performed at the Super Bowl . 

The Bangtan Boys have cited Usher as a significant influence (even singing a callback to his 2001 hit "U Got It Bad" in their No. 1 song, "Butter"), so BTS fans were delighted when the Jungkook tapped Usher for a remix of "Standing Next to You." The song marks the fourth single from his Billboard 200 chart-topping debut album, Golden . 

Both singers count Michael Jackson as a major influence. In their collaboration video, Usher and Jungkook pay tribute to the King of Pop as they slide, pop, and lock across the slick floor of an abandoned warehouse. 

John Legend and Wendy of Red Velvet - "Written in the Stars" (2018)

R&B singer/pianist John Legend was the perfect choice for an R&B ballad with Wendy, the main vocalist of K-pop quintet Red Velvet. The final song on the five-track SM Station x 0 , a digital music project, "Written in the Stars," is a beautiful, mid-tempo love song. A bit of a departure from K-pop’s typical upbeat sound, Wendy and Legend are in perfect harmony over a warm yet melancholic rhythm.

As Red Velvet’s main vocalist, Wendy was the ideal voice for this collaboration. Additionally, she split her childhood between Canada and the U.S., and has been comfortable singing in English since Red Velvet debuted in 2014. This wasn't her first collab with a Western artist: In 2017, she released an English-language version of the pop ballad " Vente Pa’Ca " with Ricky Martin . 

BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez - "Ice Cream" (2020)

A powerhouse debut single, BLACKPINK collaborated with pop royalty Selena Gomez on the massive 2020 hit "Ice Cream."

An electropop-bubblegum fusion filled with dairy double entendres, "Ice Cream" was an enormous success for both Gomez and the BLACKPINK girls. The track peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has racked up nearly 900 million YouTube views to date. 

Written by a consortium of hitmakers, including Ariana Grande and BLACKPINK’s longtime songwriter and producer Teddy Park (a former K-pop idol himself), "Ice Cream" shows that YG Entertainment’s golden foursome and Gomez were the correct partnership for this track. The pop-trap bop marked the first time a K-pop girl group broke the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and immediately solidified BLACKPINK as global superstars. 

Snoop Dogg and Monsta X - "How We Do" (2022)

West Coast rap godfather Snoop Dogg has quietly become one of the go-to Western acts for K-pop collabs, working with Psy, BTS, Girls’ Generation and 2NE1. K-pop is the Dogg Father's "guilty pleasure, " and he performed at the Mnet Asian Music Awards with Dr. Dre in 2011. Without Snoop's love of K-pop, the world might not have gotten this fun and energetic collaboration with Snoop and Monsta X, a five-member boy group under Starship Entertainment.

The song appears in The Spongebob Movie: Sponge On The Run in a dance segment where Snoop, decked out in a pink and purple Western suit, is accompanied by zombie dancers. Though we do not see the members of Monsta X, their harmonious crooning is the perfect accent to Snoop Dogg’s trademark casual West Coast flow.

BTS and Steven Aoki - "MIC Drop (Steve Aoki remix)" (2017)

No K-pop list is complete with a nod to the magnificent seven, and "MIC Drop" is one of their catchiest Western collabs to date. 

"Mic Drop" is quintessential BTS: a nod to hip-hop with a heavy bass line and fun choreography. While the original version of "MIC Drop" is excellent, the remix with EDM superstar DJ Steve Aoki and rapper Desiigner cracked the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 — the first of many hits for the Bulletproof Boy Scouts. 

Released at a time when BTS were just starting their ascent to chart-topping Western dominance, the track's boastful lyrics and tension-building electro-trap production offered an excellent introduction to the group that would soon become international superstars. 

JYJ, Kanye West and Malik Yusef - "Ayyy Girl" (2010)

A truly deep K-pop cut, you’d be hard-pressed to find many people who know that Kanye West collaborated with a first-generation K-pop group over 13 years ago. Released as the lead single on JYJ’s English-language album The Beginning , West’s signature bravado and wordplay are on full display over a track that sounds like the Neptunes produced it.

The song garnered attention in the U.S., but after a string of bad luck (including a severely delayed U.S. visa process and issues with their management company, SM Entertainment), JYJ could not capitalize on their American success. The group continued to see success in Korea and Japan in the early 2010s but never made a splash in the Western market again.

IVE and Saweetie - "All Night" (2024)

A reimagining of Icona Pop’s 2013 song of the same name, "All Night," sees fourth-generation K-pop girl group IVE partner with rap’s resident glamor girl Saweetie for a funky, electronic-infused pop song that’s perfect for dancing from dusk till dawn. 

"All Night" is the first English song for the Starship Entertainment-backed group. Interestingly, none of the members of IVE have individual lines in the song, choosing instead to sing the lyrics in a six-part harmony. This choice is exciting but fun, giving listeners the feeling that they are more than welcome to sing along. 

The girl group embarked on their first 24-date world tour in January 2024, with stops in the U.S., Asia, Europe and South America. Given their quest for global dominance, there’s a good chance "All Night" won’t be IVE's last English-language release.

BTS and Megan Thee Stallion - "Butter (Remix)" (2021)

BTS’ "Butter" had already spent three weeks atop the Billboard charts and was declared the "song of the summer" when the group’s label announced Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion as the guest star for the song’s remix in late August 2021. The GRAMMY-nominated septet is no stranger to collaborating with Western musicians, having worked with Halsey , Jason Derulo, and Coldplay . 

Though only slightly altered from the original (Megan’s verse was added in place of the song’s second original verse, along with several ad-libs), the remix was praised by both fans and critics alike, catapulting the song’s return back to the No. 1. Although the collaborators did not release a new music video featuring the group and the self-proclaimed "Hot Girl Coach," three members of BTS’ "dance line" (members J-Hope , Jungkook and Jimin ) released a specially choreographed dance video . Additionally, Megan was a surprise guest during BTS’ record-breaking Permission to Dance LA concert in November of the same year.

LE SSERAFIM and Niles Rodgers - "Unforgiven" (2023)

GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Nile Rodgers ' first foray into K-pop was a partnership with LE SSERAFIM , a fourth-gen girl group from the same parent company behind BTS. "Unforgiven" was released earlier this year as the lead single from the group’s debut album of the same name. 

A darker take on the familiar K-pop formula with A Western feel and look (the young quintuplet dons cowboy hats, boots and bolo ties in the song’s accompanying music video), "Unforgiven" is about rebellion and being a fierce, strong and independent risk taker. That riskiness drew Rodgers' ear. 

"It seems like a lot of the K-pop that I'm hearing lately, the…chord changes are a lot more interesting than what's been happening [in other music fields] over the last few years," he told GRAMMY.com in 2023. "I come from a jazz background, so to hear chord changes like that is really cool. They’re not afraid, which is great to me."

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6 Takeaways From 'BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star'

In honor of BTS' 10th anniversary, Disney+ released 'BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star.' Two of the eight episode docuseries are available to stream; read on for a deeper look at the septet's history, accomplishments, and behind-the-scenes moments.

Today, it’s hard to avoid BTS . You might have heard their GRAMMY-nominated singles "Dynamite" and "Butter" playing at a random store. Maybe you learned about another record they broke in the news. Or, you probably know at least one person in their passionate, loyal fanbase, also known as Army.

But before there was BTS, the international sensation, there was Kim Seok-jin ( Jin ), Min Yoon-gi ( Suga ), Jung Ho-seok ( J-Hope ), Kim Nam-joon ( RM ), Park Ji-min ( Jimin ), Kim Tae-hyung ( V ), and Jeon Jung-kook ( Jung Kook ), seven hopefuls from across South Korea with one dream and thousands of hours of dedication to their craft.

A decade ago, it might have seemed impossible for a group like BTS to be at the top in their home country — let alone one of the biggest groups on the planet. In Korea, it was only likely to become successful if you had one of the legacy names, such as SM Entertainment, backing you, and they came from the virtually unknown Big Hit Entertainment (now Big Hit Music under conglomerate HYBE).

Year after year, the septet defied odds, from winning Best New Artist at the esteemed Melon Music Awards in 2013 to earning Top Social Artist across the globe at the Billboard Music Awards consecutively between 2017 and 2021. They have amassed 26 Guinness World Records and became the first Korean act to receive multiple nods from the GRAMMYs.

In honor of their 10th anniversary as BTS, Disney+ released BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star . The docuseries offers a deeper look at the septet's massive accomplishments, tracing back to their initial auditions in 2010. The first two of eight episodes are available to stream now.

Below, discover everything we learned thus far about the icons in their latest docuseries, BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star .

The BTS Grind Never Stops

You see their flawless choreography, calculated facial expressions and glamorous outfits, but you never know the amount of preparation it takes to get there.

For example, BTS rehearsed the lead single, "Danger," from their debut studio album, Dark & Wild , until the wee hours of the morning for weeks. They then traveled to Los Angeles to promote the single and, despite Big Hit’s unstable financial state, implemented a huge budget to produce the music video. The goal was to win the television competition "SBS Inkigayo."

"As expected, we didn’t place first and left the charts in a day," RM remarks in the episode.

The intense training and dieting caused them to question if their slow traction was worth the battle. "To be honest, I didn’t think this was fun in the past," Jin tearfully mentioned in a 2013 fan meeting. "There were a lot of things they couldn’t get started because they weren’t sure what path we were on."

Through their frustrations, BTS never gave up, and eventually, the perseverance led to their first mega-hits, "I Need U" and "Fire" in 2017. They obtained their desired results and still never decreased their work ethic, which skyrocketed their career to an even higher level. "We’ve always worked hard, whether there was a crisis or not," Jin explains.

Everyone Had Their Unique Strengths

What makes BTS a powerhouse is that each member had a clear-cut reason they joined, and as Suga notes, it took "countless" changes to perfect it into the current lineup.

According to HYBE chairman and the group’s creator, Bang Si-hyuk, he was impressed by RM’s "depth of character and base of knowledge"; Suga had a unique sarcastic, dark side; J-Hope was "the personification of diligence" and a strong dancer; Jin’s handsome features would easily attract a fandom; Jung Kook had "a lot" of potential; V was effortlessly charming; and Jimin was instantly talented and intrigued the team.

They’re More Than Colleagues — They’re Family

It’s common for manufactured groups not to bond beyond the stage. However, BTS see themselves more like family than co-workers.

Showing up for one another’s personal affairs was second nature. Without question, they watched Jung Kook enter high school, taking photos and teasing their younger brother, or maknae . The docuseries also flashes back to J-Hope’s surprise birthday party, where the six created a sentimental video of his family.

"I had found my place," J-Hope shares. "I believe that [joining BTS] was the most fateful moment of my life."

Being A K-Pop Idol Wasn’t Always Respected

For many aspiring musicians, especially those of Asian heritage, becoming an idol is the ultimate goal. You completely surrender to your art, spending nearly every waking hour doing what you love. If you’re lucky enough to debut at a company like HYBE, you will undoubtedly join the ranks of K-pop’s most influential. Better than anyone else, BTS knows that wasn’t always the case.

"There was a strong negative view of idols," Suga recounts of their breakthrough EP The Most Beautiful Moment in Life . "Nowadays, we are acknowledged for our achievements and performances overseas, but it was a really agonizing time for us back then. We had a lot of unreasonable controversies."

They became "desperate and spiteful," but because of the support from the Army, they overcame the rough patch and switched the narrative. As a thank you to their fans, they wrote "2! 3!" to say, "Let’s forget it all."

The United States Was A Turning Point In Their Career

By 2016, BTS knew they were stars in Korea. They performed in the biggest venue at the time, the Olympic Gymnastics Arena, with a capacity of 25,000 people. They won the Mnet Asian Music Awards' most coveted honor: Artist Of The Year.

"In a movie, the credits would start rolling. At that point, we’d done everything we could as Korean artists," Suga says with a laugh. So, what’s next? Conquer the rest of the world.

The following year, BTS performed at the Billboard Music Awards, certain that nothing would come of it. To their surprise, they won Top Social Artist, which had previously only been awarded to Justin Bieber .

"It was the start of raising people’s awareness of us as the group BTS," RM reveals. Things continued to snowball: they performed at the American Music Awards and dropped a remix with Steve Aoki.

By early 2022, BTS were making history. The group performed their smash hit "Butter" onstage at the 64th GRAMMY Awards.

They Believe In The Power Of Art

When the pandemic began in 2020, entertainment was the first sacrifice. "‘Concerts may never be held again. People are unable to gather,’" Suga recalls hearing on broadcasts. They began to wonder if there was a point in releasing music.

After two years of self-reflection and improvement, they knew COVID-19 could not be the end. Music gave them purpose. "That was the driving force," J-Hope says. "I wasn’t completely aware of how important music and dancing was to me. I realized that I shouldn’t take it all for granted."

The lockdown also showed them the impact Army had on their lives. They motivated them to keep going because they knew how much the band meant to their fans. They witnessed it constantly when they saw the fervent cheers and tears on tour. BTS has brought together millions of people. As Namjoon promises, "Art can change the world," and "Music transcends languages, nationalities and races."

• 1 Everything We Know About Suga's Debut Solo Album, 'D-Day'
• 2 Stream RM's New Album 'Right Place, Wrong Person': See The Tracklist, "LOST!" Video & Special Guests
• 3 J-Hope's Road To 'Hope On The Street Vol.1,' From Falling Back In Love With Dance To Tying Together His Global Influences
• 4 9 Essential K-Pop/Western Collabs: From BTS And Megan Thee Stallion, To IVE And Saweetie
• 5 6 Takeaways From 'BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star'

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BTS' Suga Announced His First Solo World Tour

The rapper and singer will hold 11 shows in the U.S.

BTS is set to start their mandatory military service soon, but they’re giving their fans a proper send off before then. In addition to the individual solo projects, albums, and collaborations they’ve all released, Suga will become the first member to embark on his own solo world tour.

The group’s charismatic rapper, songwriter, and producer announced his first-ever global tour on Tuesday, which will take him to cities across the U.S., Southeast Asia, South Korea, and Japan. On his own, the member will play arena stages — and likely sell them out, too. The tour, called Agust D, named after his 2016 solo mixtape and his other stage name, kicks off in late April and will likely wrap up three months later in July with a few dates yet to be announced in Japan.

In the U.S., Suga is scheduled to play huge venues like New Jersey’s Prudential Center and Los Angeles’ Kia Forum — two arenas with a seat capacity of over 17,000. Per the tour schedule, he’s set to play multiple nights in some cities, which will hopefully ease some of the overwhelming fan demand (and ticketing nightmares).

Last we checked, Suga was meant to kick off his military duties in March 2023, but given the scheduling of the tour, that seems to have changed. It is likely he’ll instead enlist following the tour. NME reported that the boyband member will also not enter active duty as previously thought, and will instead fulfill his military requirements as a social service agent.

In addition to his 2016 mixtape Agust D , Suga also released D-2 , his second solo mixtape, in 2020. This tour will finally give him the opportunity to perform both of those projects live. For everything you need to know about attending Suga’s tour from the full tour schedule to how to buy tickets, read on.

SUGA | AGUST D TOUR DATES:

• Wed Apr 26 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
• Thu Apr 27 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
• Sat Apr 29 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
• Wed May 03 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
• Fri May 05 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
• Sat May 06 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
• Wed May 10 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
• Thu May 11 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
• Sun May 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
• Tue May 16 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
• Wed May 17 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
• Fri May 26 – Jakarta, ID – Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6
• Sat May 27 – Jakarta, ID – Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6
• Sun May 28 – Jakarta, ID – Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6
• Sat June 10 – Bangkok, TH – Impact Arena
• Sun June 10 – Bangkok, TH – Impact Arena
• Sat June 17 – Singapore, SG – Singapore Indoor Stadium
• Sun June 18 – Singapore, SG – Singapore Indoor Stadium
• Sat June 24 – Seoul, KR – Jamsil Indoor Stadium
• Sun June 25 – Seoul, KR – Jamsil Indoor Stadium

Japan dates to be announced soon

How to buy tickets to Suga’s Agust D tour

Registration is now open to access one of two Verified Fan presales on Ticketmaster. The first, for ARMY Members, will kick off on Wednesday, March 1. All tickets will be available during the ARMY Member presale. The general Verified Fan presale will begin Thursday, March 2, pending ticket availability. Register here .

Any tickets still available after that will be available for purchase in a general onsale taking place Friday March 3 at 3p.m. local time.

BTS’ Suga Announces His New Tour Dates, Making It The First-Ever Solo Run From A Band Member

Suga , a member of the immensely popular group BTS , has announced a handful of global solo tour dates and is being tied to his Agust D project.

There are two Verified Fan presales being offered by Ticketmaster: one for BTS’ ARMY membership holders (which fans can join through here) and one for the general public. Both are offering registration from now to February 23 at 10 pm ET.

The ARMY membership on-sale will take place on March 1, with the general Verified Fan sales taking place the following day, pending ticket availability. From there, if any additional tickets are unsold, there will also be a sale open to the public on March 3.

He also plans to announce the Japan tour dates soon, but they are not included in this initial drop.

More information on Suga’s new tour is available here .

Continue scrolling for the complete list of tour dates.

04/26 -– Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena 04/27 — Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena 04/29 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center 05/03 –- Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena 05/05 –- Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena 05/06 –- Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena 05/10 –- Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum 05/11 –- Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum 05/14 –- Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum 05/16 –- Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 05/17 -– Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 05/26 –- Jakarta, ID @ Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6 05/27 –- Jakarta, ID @ Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6 05/28 –- Jakarta, ID @ Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6 06/10 –- Bangkok, TH @ Impact Arena 06/11 –- Bangkok, TH @ Impact Arena 06/17 –- Singapore, SG @ Singapore Indoor Stadium 06/18 –- Singapore, SG @ Singapore Indoor Stadium 06/24 –- Seoul, KR @ Jamsil Indoor Stadium 06/25 –- Seoul, KR @ Jamsil Indoor Stadium

BTS' SUGA Announces Global Tour Dates

The General Verified Fan presale (for non-fan club members) will begin Thursday, March 2nd, pending ticket availability. 

SUGA of 21st century pop icons BTS announces his first-ever solo international tour.

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Produced by HYBE, BIGHIT MUSIC and Live Nation, the tour begins with two nights in Belmont Park, NY at UBS Arena on April 26 & 27 and continues across the U.S. with stops in Newark, Rosemont, and Los Angeles before wrapping up in Oakland, CA with two nights at Oakland Arena on May 16 and 17. The tour then proceeds to Asia in Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea and Japan.

Information about ticketing for the tour can be found on Weverse . Additional information on U.S. ticketing can be found below.

Tickets for shows in the U.S. can be purchased through the Ticketmaster Verified Fan platform. Fans can register for the two unique Verified Fan presales HERE now through Thursday, February 23rd at 7PM PT/9PM CT/10PM ET. More information on each presale is below.

Only fans that have received a unique code will have the chance to purchase tickets for performances on a first come, first served basis. More details available HERE .

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SUGA | AGUST D TOUR DATES

Wed Apr 26 - Belmont Park, NY - UBS Arena

Thu Apr 27 - Belmont Park, NY - UBS Arena

Sat Apr 29 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center

Wed May 03 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena

Fri May 05 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena

Sat May 06 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena

Wed May 10 - Los Angeles, CA - Kia Forum

Thu May 11 - Los Angeles, CA - Kia Forum

Sun May 14 - Los Angeles, CA - Kia Forum

Tue May 16 - Oakland, CA - Oakland Arena

Wed May 17 - Oakland, CA - Oakland Arena

Fri May 26 - Jakarta, ID - Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6

Sat May 27 - Jakarta, ID - Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6

Sun May 28 - Jakarta, ID - Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) Hall 5-6

Sat June 10 - Bangkok, TH - Impact Arena

Sun June 10 - Bangkok, TH - Impact Arena

Sat June 17 - Singapore, SG - Singapore Indoor Stadium

Sun June 18 - Singapore, SG - Singapore Indoor Stadium

Sat June 24 - Seoul, KR - Jamsil Indoor Stadium

Sun June 25 - Seoul, KR - Jamsil Indoor Stadium

Japan dates to be announced soon

About SUGA of BTS

SUGA (Min, Yunki) is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, music producer and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS. SUGA is globally known for his record producing ability with his own solid musical philosophy, constantly pushing the boundaries through his works on BTS albums, solo projects and collaborations with other artists.

Since BTS' 2014 Skool Luv Affair, BTS' albums include tracks produced by SUGA. Through his mixtapes under Agust D, SUGA also suggested his vision as an artist. He participated as a featured artist in music by international musicians such as Juice WRLD, Max, and So-ra Lee, and he also produced music for globally influential artists including Halsey, PSY, Epik High, ØMI and more.

Furthermore, SUGA participated in producing the remix version of Coldplay x BTS' "My Universe," an Original Soundtrack for HYBE's original story 7FATES: CHAKHO called "Stay Live (Prod. SUGA of BTS)," a mobile game OST "Our Island (Prod. SUGA of BTS) [Original Soundtrack]," and Samsung Electronics Galaxy's official ringtone "Over The Horizon."

BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or "Beyond the Scene," are a GRAMMY-nominated South Korean boyband that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013.

The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Gaining recognition for their authentic and self-produced music, top-notch performances, and the way they interact with their fans, the band has established themselves as 21st century pop icons breaking countless world records.

While imparting a positive influence through activities such as the LOVE MYSELF campaign and the UN 'Speak Yourself' speech, the band has mobilized millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), collected six No.1 Billboard Hot 100 singles in a span of a year and just over a month, and performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world.

They were also named TIME's Entertainer of the Year 2020. BTS are 5-time GRAMMY nominees (63rd to 65th GRAMMY Awards) and have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards like the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards (Artist of the Year 2021) and MTV Video Music Awards.

BTS SUGA's Record-Breaking US Tour: Highest-Grossing Tour for a Korean Soloist with 155K Adoring Fans

The ' SUGA I Agust D D-Day Tour ,' named after SUGA's first solo album, began on April 26  and ended on May 17 . BTS Member performed at USB Arena in New York for two days, held one concert at Prudential Center in Newark , followed by three concerts night after night in both Chicago (at Allstate Arena ) and Los Angeles (at Kia Forum ). The US Leg of the Tour ended with two performances at Oakland Arena in Oakland , California . As the name of the tour suggested, SUGA showed two different sides of himself: BTS SUGA 's and a more raw, intimate side in the form of Agust D , his alter ego.

According to Korean Media ,  SUGA  completed his North American Tour  with sold-out venues and met with more than 155,000 spectators during 11 performances held in a total of 5 cities .

SUGA performing Burn It with one of the guesting artists, Max

As SUGA has never performed his Solo Songs before, fans, who traveled from far away states (and often also from other countries), had an opportunity to witness a broad spectrum of the rapper's musical abilities as he led them through all stages of his life and career.

SUGA performing Daechwita, one of the opening tracks 

NME began their five-star review of SUGA's Tour with a powerful headline and described his concert as  a show-stopping statement of artistic intent . The author had no doubts that the BTS member can fill the stage on his own and praised him for showcasing his rapping and singing skills as well as playing instruments:  This might be Suga’s first solo tour, and though he’s used to being flanked by his six bandmates and sharing the spotlight (...) he looks instantly at home and unflappably confident. There’s not a moment on stage where he looks nervous or uncomfortable.

Ilgan Sports   also shared the same opinion:   It is not an exaggeration to say that SUGA's sincerity was conveyed, although it was not a full BTS performance, the opening of the concert hall that day was just as hot. SUGA filled the stage entirely by himself without any guests at the concert that day.

SUGA's professionalism and maturity as an artist is evident as described in Nylon review:   In the three years he took between albums, Suga evolved as a songwriter and producer, and most pointedly, as a musician. As the first member of BTS to embark on a solo tour, he doesn't succumb to the pressure of putting on his own show; instead, he thrives. His charisma is abundant, even when he embarks on a stripped-down moment of musicality. He carries the finesse of a true professional. He calls this intimate stretch of songs "the soft parts" of the concert. Agust D became a vessel for the rapper's anger, unleashing a way for him to communicate his self-destructive thoughts and deepest fears on his own terms.

Teen Vogue focuses its attention on unique stage design:   The stage production is minimalist, but it’s one that embraces technology. Nine panels complete a stage that will eventually disappear, one panel at a time, leaving less and less room for Suga to perform. The 30-year-old musician has been thrilling audiences with a full-blown extravaganza — pyrotechnics, a backup band, and one of the most unique stage setups I’ve ever seen. As his two-hour set seamlessly reflects on life, death, and survival, it has become clear that the star’s D-Day tour is equal parts rock opera and theater, performed by three compelling protagonists: the BTS idol Suga, his biting alter ego Agust D, and Min Yoongi.

According to   The Atlantic : S UGA  delivered a thrilling declaration of artistic individuality more than a decade in the making. His concerts exploded with frontman energy and auteurist flourishes. But his most striking achievement was embracing pop music’s empathy-fueling potential while resisting its dehumanizing effects. D-Day was the powerful conclusion to his trilogy of Agust D records, which delivered social critique and meditations on trauma, fame, mental illness, alienation, and forgiveness. In Amygdala he referenced his life’s defining traumas—the car accident, his mother’s heart surgery, and his father’s liver-cancer diagnosis—and how they shaped him (...). As the song ended he wore all white, as though he’d been cleansed, his catharsis completed.

During his concerts that lasted for over 2 hours ARMY could experience BTS SUGA through his official solo songs such as Interlude: Shadow , Trivia: Seesaw or a medley of rapline's songs ( Ugh , Ddaeng , Cypher 3 & 4 ) and Agust D with Daechwita , Haegeum , Give It To Me , Burn It , Snooze and other mixtape tracks being included in the setlist. Meanwhile surprise guests Halsey and Max became a cherry on top during the tour that was already a thrilling and unforgettable experience.

SUGA performing encore tracks, Intro: Nevermind and The Last

Touring Data announced that SUGA  made history as the Korean Soloist with the highest-grossing concert in the U.S. His two-night concert at the UBS Arena in Belmont, New York, from April 26 to 27th, garnered a revenue of $5.94 million , making an estimate of $2.97 million for each night. What's more, SUGA's concert at  UBS Arena  also became  the highest-grossing concert by a K-Pop Artist  at the venue , surpassing TWICE and Seventeen .

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With several positive tour reviews , records broken on Albums Charts and Billboard Charts  around the world, a gold certification in Japan, 1.3M albums sold on Circle Chart  and a solid score of 89 received on Metacritic for D-Day , SUGA's debut can undoubtedly be perceived as successful.

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The Atlantic write-up is especially good, I think. Very thoughtful author who paid a lot of attention to the details of this incredible production!

What are your favorite performances from the tour? I'm curious 🙂

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Hi. Can they be visited on the same day?

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Explore Daegu, the hometown of BTS’s SUGA and the fourth largest city in South Korea, where you can revisit places important to SUGA’s life!

This post is for the ARMY! You all are going to love this one! First, let’s begin by admiring the beauty of Daegu. A well-developed city in South Korea, Daegu is just an hour and 40 minutes from Seoul . Daegu is a lively hotspot that showcases Korean culture. You can taste all the traditional and cultural flavors of Korea in just one place, Daegu! 

Apart from its magnificent charm, Daegu is a major attraction for the BTS ARMY since it is the hometown of both V and SUGA. While V has a huge fanbase, we can never stop falling for SUGA. Let us explore SUGA’s hometown by visiting some of his favorite places.

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Taejeon Elementary School

The first stops on SUGA’s Daegu tour are the schools he attended. He grew up in Taejeon-dong before he was the runner-up on the audition program HIT IT and moved to Seoul. Let’s relive SUGA’s childhood memories at this old middle school together! For those of you who are new to BTS and the ARMY concept, SUGA, whose real name is Min Yoon-Gi, was born in Taejeon-dong, in Buk-gu, in Daegu. He was mainly brought up in Taejeon where he made it to be the runner-up in the audition program for BIG HIT. This is where he finished his elementary schooling. Hence, the first stop on the Daegu tour would be his school. 

Located in 957 Taejeon-dong, Buk-gu, in Daegu, Taejeon Elementary School is from where our cutest SUGA graduated elementary school. If you are a die-hard ARMY member, you must be aware of the fact that recently enough, the school shared a post announcing and congratulating SUGA for topping the Billboard Charts yet again, on their official homepage. There is no end to SUGA’s love in Daegu. This is where SUGA started writing little rap lyrics when he was studying in the fifth grade. How inspiring is that?

Gwaneum Middle School

Up next on our tour list is SUGA’s middle school. We can all agree that all the confusion and love and every little thing begins in middle school. Located at 87 Gwaneum Dong-ro, in Buk-gu, Daegu, it is no surprise that both SUGA’s elementary and middle school are in the same place, thus making it easier for you to visit them together! Here’s a fun fan fact for you guys! Did you know that this is the same place where SUGA came up with the lyric, “student that receives love”? The school and the building had created a caring and loving atmosphere for the students here that each one of us can feel from his lyrics. An important thing to note here is that all tourists are strictly prohibited from entering any Korean Middle as well as High Schools as per the law. Don’t be sad as you can visit the beautiful little playground situated adjacent to the school. This is where SUGA used to hang out as a kid, even later sometimes.

Kangbuk High School

Located in 100 Taejeon-ro, in Buk-gu, Daegu, SUGA’s high school has a lot to do with his fame as a BTS member today. All our ARMY members who are reading know where our favorite little bean got his name from. MIn Yoon-Gi became a SUGA in high school. For those of you who still are new to BTS and ARMY, SUGA stands as the short form of Shooting Guard, which is a position in basketball in which he was a shooting star who helped his team to the championship! Situated at the top of the uphill road, Kangbuk High School gives off a beautiful scenic look. Our tourists would love it here, and you can click as many pictures as you like around the school. 

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From the Octagon Lodge base area, visitors can ride the Gondola Skyride to the summit of Loon Mountain at 2,733 feet in elevation, where they’ll find glacial caves, a scenic network of hiking trails, Herbert’s Observation Tower and Boardwalk with its stunning views stretching from Mount Moosilauke to Mount Washington , and Loon Peak Disc Golf, the highest disc golf course in New Hampshire at 2,700 feet. When it’s time to cool off, head to Whale’s Tale Waterpark, a family-fun destination with slides, wave pools, and a lazy river. Akua Beach can help surfers of all levels practice hanging ten inside the park. After a day of activity, head to the Woodstock Inn Brewery for food and craft beer or One Love Brewery or Seven Birches Winery at the Riverwalk Resort for wine tasting.

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How to get rid of flies, mosquitoes, gnats and other household insects

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There are a lot of good things about warm weather. Think summer travel, trips to the beach or strolls through the park. What’s not so great about increasing heat and humidity is that many of the bugs, insects and pests we work hard to get rid of throughout the year seem to come out in swarms compared to cooler months.  This is a great time to get a refresher on how to get rid of flies (and other pests) quickly. 

Many common causes for house flies stem from exposed and/or rotting food, either in the trash can, garbage disposal, pantry or on the counter. Open windows, especially ones with air conditioning units in them, also allow flies to sneak into your home. To find the best way to get rid of flies (and fast) we spoke with multiple cleaning experts for their guidance.

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How to get rid of flies, according to experts

The best way to get rid of flies and other flying insects is by regularly cleaning areas that are susceptible to attracting them, according to Ian Williams, technical manager at extermination services company Orkin . “Proper waste management and sanitation is the single most effective way to keep flies and fruit flies out of a home,” he says. Additionally, taking out the trash frequently and rinsing out beverage containers can go a long way in preventing flies from entering your home.  You should also consider some of the top-rated products below for getting rid of flies — they all have at least a 4-star average rating from 500 reviews or more on Amazon.

The best products for getting rid of fruit flies

Aunt fannie’s flypunch fruit fly trap.

This looks like it should go in your cabinet next to salt and pepper, but it’s actually meant to capture fruit flies hiding in your kitchen, bathroom or living room. All you have to do is open the lid, place it on a flat surface, such as your kitchen countertop, and let it attract the fruit flies. It contains a mixture of sodium lauryl sulfate, malic acid, ethyl lactate, water and vinegar. It also lasts up to 30 days and is great to use outside in the garden or if you sell food at a farmer’s market, according to the brand. NBC Select associate updates editor Zoe Malin is a fan of the product and uses it regularly in her apartment. 

Lucy’s Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

Similar to baking soda, apple cider vinegar has multiple uses outside of cooking, including getting rid of fruit flies. In the summer, I always add apple cider vinegar (not white distilled vinegar), such as this one from Lucy’s, to a small bowl or condiment dish, cover it tightly with plastic wrap and poke small holes on the top with a toothpick. The smell of the apple cider vinegar acts like a magnet for flies. Additionally, Delah Gomasi, managing director and CEO of cleaning services company MaidForYou , highly recommends using both apple cider vinegar and a bit of dish soap for getting rid of fruit flies. “The main reason a mixture of apple cider vinegar and dish soap works so well in eradicating fruit flies is because the apple cider vinegar attracts the fruit flies whilst the dish soap traps them in the mixture,” he says.

Fruit Fly Goodbye Gel Drain Treatment

Green Gobbler Fruit Fly Goodbye Gel Drain Treatment

This gel treatment, which has a 4.1-star average rating from 13,523 reviews on Amazon,  is the answer to getting rid of flies that seem to come out of nowhere. It goes directly into the drain of your kitchen sink, which is a common hotspot for flies in the home.  The gel treatment then cleans out grime and food residue that may be attracting insects and causing unpleasant smells. It helps wash away fruit flies, drain flies, eggs and nests, according to the brand. It’s also non-corrosive, so you don’t have to worry about it damaging your sink drains, pipes or garbage disposal, according to the brand. You only need one cup of the solution for each use to start getting rid of flies.

The best products for getting rid of house flies, mosquitos and gnats

Zevo plug-in flying insect trap.

This plug-in fly trap has a 4.3-star average rating from 20,171 reviews on Amazon, and it uses a blue UV light to attract and trap flies indoors, according to the brand. It’s effective in capturing fruit flies, common house flies and gnats. The cartridge on the inside also has an adhesive covering so the insects don’t escape, according to the brand. You can buy multiple cartridges and replace them when you’re done using one by simply sliding it on and off of the device.

Safer Home Plug-In Fly Trap for Flies

This fly trap uses light to attract flies, but it also is great for getting rid of fruit flies, gnats and moths, according to the brand. The back of the device has a glue card that attaches to the plug — this helps keep the flies and other insects in place and out of sight. You can also buy multiple glue card replacements, which you can use in rooms of varying sizes. Malin also uses the device in her home.

Catchmaster 20-Pack Fly Ribbon

Aside from a plug-in fly trap or drain cleaner, a fly ribbon is also quite effective in trapping flies. These ribbons, which have a 4-star average rating from 11,357 reviews on Amazon, use a subtle scent to attract flies and the adhesive on them keeps them in place. They expand into a long spiraled ribbon, which  you can attach to a wall, windowsill or door, according to the brand. All you have to do is place in an area that gets a good amount of natural light, which is more likely to attract flies and other pests.

What attracts flies in the home?

There are a few different common causes for flies around the home, according to our experts. While there are a few different types of flies, in addition to other flying insects that are often confused for one another, like mosquitoes and gnats, many of them are typically caused by the following factors:

Fruit and sugar: Both fruit flies and house flies, both of which are categorized as “filth flies,” are extremely attracted to the smell of fruit, according to Gil Bloom, president of pest control company Standard Pest Management . “In the home, they are typically introduced as eggs on fruit and produce which then emerge once fermentation starts,” he says. “You can see this relationship if you look at fruit stands.” This problem arises when the fruit is left out, unwashed, overripe and/or rotting in a trash, fridge or cabinet or on a countertop. Additionally, fruit flies gravitate toward sugar substances like soda, fruit juice and candy.

Fermentation: Similarly, fruit flies are often attracted to the smell of fermented foods and drinks, such as beer, wine, kombucha, yogurt, cheese and bread. While you keep these items in the fridge, things like small spills or crumbs left on the counter can attract flies. Plus, when you throw these items out, they can still attract flies due to residual matter. This is why Bloom recommends regularly rinsing out containers, cans and bottles before throwing them out to prevent flies.

Decaying matter and filth: Other types of filth flies, such as the house fly, may gravitate towards fruit, but they’re also attracted to dirtier materials, according to Bloom. This includes leaking drains, dirty mops, compost and pet litter. This could also include bits of food sitting in your garbage disposal.

Windows and weather: Lastly, leaving windows and doors open, even for a few seconds gives flies the easiest entry into your home. That said, you may also notice an increase in flying insects like flies, fruit flies, mosquitoes and fungus gnats during late spring and throughout summer, according to Williams. “Flies and fruit flies have more access to food sources in the warmer months, as they’re attracted to rotting produce that is more abundant this time of year,” he says. In other words, a more humid environment makes it easier for flies to survive and reproduce. 

Meet our experts

• Gil Bloom is the president of pest control services company Standard Pest Management and an associate certified entomologist, based in New York City.
• Ian Williams is a technical manager at extermination services company Orkin and a board-certified entomologist. 
• Delah Gomasi is the founder and CEO of home cleaning services company MaidForYou , based in Sydney, Australia. 

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10 great places to live in the American Southwest

The southwest portion of the U.S. is a captivating and diverse region known for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage and unique blend of traditions; this vast region offers a range of experiences.

Culturally, the Southwest is influenced by Native American and Hispanic traditions. The region’s cuisine, art and architecture reflect this, with dishes like New Mexican green chili stew and adobe-style buildings standing as testament to its unique heritage.

One of the most iconic features of the Southwest is its breathtaking natural beauty. The Grand Canyon, Santa Fe National Forest and Monument Valley are just a few of the awe-inspiring natural wonders that draw visitors from around the world. The Sonoran and Mojave’s arid deserts starkly contrast the lush forests and mountains found in some areas.

Plus: The best affordable little cities to live in America

1. Flower Mound, Texas

There are no secrets here; Flower Mound, Texas is known for its wildflowers, just as its name promises. Flower Mound — which sits 650 feet above sea level and is perched over the countryside — probably got its name because of the wildflowers that carpet the elevated mound in the town center, from the iconic Texas bluebonnets to pansies and the Indian blankets that look like daisies but have yellow tips, the prolific wildflowers make this Dallas-Fort Worth suburb a pretty place to live. 

Beyond the beauty and blooms, there are safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, low property taxes, great medical care and a section of the town that borders Grapevine Lake, all of which contribute to Flower Mound’s ranking as one of the best places to live in the Southwest.

Flower Mound residents (and their pets) have all kinds of fun ways to enjoy the great outdoors thanks to 1,000 acres of parkland. Heritage Park is a local favorite with amenities galore — including a splash pad, a playground, a performance pavilion, an 18-hole disc golf course and bronze statues of animals native to the area. On top of all that, there’s a boardwalk, a waterfall and a 5-acre dog park. 

Golfers can hit the greens close to home at award-winning golf courses year-round, snagging tee times at Bridlewood and Tour 18. There are also equestrian centers and 12 miles of trails for horse riding throughout the town.

Summers get hot, but there are many places to beat the heat, including the swimming beaches at Grapevine Lake or the Flower Mound CAC Pool Outdoor Waterpark with slides, a lazy river and a 60-gallon dump bucket to cool you down instantly.

What’s more? Residents know how to have a good time, with neighbors coming together for community celebrations like an Easter Egg Scramble, summertime Chalk the Walk fest, and a Christmastime parade and tree lighting ceremony, which preserve the small-town spirit outside one of the country’s largest metroplexes. But one of the unique events is the Halloween-time Glowing Pumpkin Plunge at the CAC indoor pool, decorated with black lights and neon pumpkins bobbing in the water.

2. Sugar Land, Texas

It’s true; life is just sweeter in Sugar Land, Texas. Once a significant producer of — you guessed it — sugar, Sugar Land has made a name for itself with its safe neighborhoods, diverse residents, brilliantly designed master-planned communities, exceptional medical care and highly educated workforce. It’s easy to see why this Houston suburb is one of the best places to live in the Southwest. 

Sugar Land’s business-friendly climate is attracting companies from a number of industries like biotech, insurance, manufacturing and more. But there are also many job opportunities and a close-knit community for entrepreneurs just 20 minutes away in Houston, one of the biggest U.S. cities.

Sugar Land’s well-planned communities are great for those looking to put down roots and raise families while working in the Houston metroplex. New residents have their pick of dozens of neighborhoods and communities, from Avalon, where you’ll find waterfront neighborhoods and 70 acres of lakes, to Italian-Renaissance-style townhomes with lake views in Lake Pointe Town Center, to Sugar Creek, which is known for its country clubs and golf courses.

While neighborhoods have tons of greenways and walking trails, there are also a couple of dozen public parks, more than 50 miles of walking, running and biking trails, a town square with shops and restaurants, plus all kinds of events like fitness meetups, festivals, concerts, markets and outdoor “date night” movies. Families have all sorts of fun things to do with kids in Sugar Land, too, like visiting the interactive  Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center , where kids can do science experiments, explore Gullah history and cultural heritage, and play with one another in the tot spot or Kidtropolis, a kid-run city. 

Sugar Land residents can also catch concerts close to home at the Smart Financial Centre, a state-of-the-art performance venue with movable walls that can expand and contract and host events for up to 6,400 people. In addition, baseball fans can cheer on the Space Cowboys minor league team at Constellation Field, which is an absolute blast. The ballpark has a simulated baseball experience called Moonshot Alley, which tracks your pitching and hitting metrics. Finally, at Karbach Cantina, baseball fans can enjoy a beer garden and rounds of cornhole.

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3. Gilbert, Arizona

Gilbert, Arizona, is one of America’s fastest-growing communities, with a population skyrocketing from under 6,000 in 1980 to more than 277,000 today. And it’s easy to see why residents flock to this Phoenix suburb. Gilbert has a strong economy, fantastic healthcare options, competitive schools and safe neighborhoods, all of which help secure its spot as one of the best places to live in the Southwest. Also worth mentioning: The sun shines here nearly 300 days a year, and temperatures can get hot. 

Residents cool down at Frost, a local gelato and sorbet shop serving dozens of flavors to help beat the heat waves. (Get a scoop of the strawberry and Champagne.)

As far as jobs go, several exciting industries fire Gilbert’s economic engine, including clean technology and renewable energy, aerospace and aviation, and advanced manufacturing. Gilbert is also advancing life sciences and is leading the way in stem-cell therapies and regenerative medicines. As a testament to the innovation that happens in Gilbert, the community nabs nearly 260 patents a year. Leading healthcare companies like Dignity Health, Banner healthcare and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center all have a presence in Gilbert, and the town has more than 2 million square feet of hospital and clinical research facilities.

One of the reasons so many employers are picking Gilbert to launch or grow their operations is because of the strong talent pipeline: A high concentration of residents have graduate and professional degrees, and 44% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, which is above the national average of 33.1%. In addition, at the University of Arizona’s Gilbert campus, students have close-to-home educational opportunities to learn a new skill at a coding boot camp or meet demand in the healthcare industry via a four-year bachelor’s degree program in nursing. 

Gilbert residents also find plenty to do in their downtime, from Pure Esports, which has 50 gaming stations, to the  Hale Center Theatre , where residents can catch a musical. And creativity flows out of Gilbert. The city has an impressive arts and culture scene, which is reflected in its Saturday Art Walks and colorful murals that brighten up the brick walls throughout town. Also, Gilbert has illuminated art benches that glow at night. 

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4. Round Rock, Texas

A fast-growing suburb of Austin, Round Rock, Texas, is home to 129,785 residents (and counting) who enjoy all types of livability perks, including an award-winning park system, safe neighborhoods, and ample career opportunities with industry-leading employers like Dell Technologies Emerson Automation Solutions and Toppan Photomasks. 

As one of the best places to live in the Southwest, Round Rock offers more than three dozen developed parks, including a  Play for All Abilities Park , a treasure for central Texas with features like a sensory pod sandbox, a nature area and an all-abilities treehouse. Old Settlers Park is another community favorite with 640 acres of rolling countryside and a place where neighbors gather for festivals. Downtown Round Rock is adorable, too, with historical buildings, ice cream shops, Merry’s Mud Pottery House, PopUp Art Shows and a collection of restaurants serving everything from barbecue to shaved ice and brisket queso (yup, you’ll find it at Finley’s Kitchen and Bar).

Healthcare also scores high in Round Rock, as residents can access comprehensive care with doctors’ offices, trauma care centers at great hospitals like Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital and more than 8,400 health practitioners in Williamson County. 

5. Chandler, Arizona

A sprawling and vibrant city, Chandler, Arizona, ranks high in nearly every category measured, making it easy to see why it’s one of the best places to live in the Southwest. Arizona might be a great place to retire, but families and young professionals continue to discover that Chandler isn’t a sleepy town. With a thriving restaurant, nightlife scene and dozens of annual events, it’s challenging to be bored here. The Ostrich Festival, the Downtown Chandler Fine Art and Wine Festival, the Southwest Cajun Fest and the Chandler Jazz Festival are just some of the events keeping Chandler residents entertained throughout the year. 

Because Arizona is known for its sunny disposition, world-class golf courses and parks are abundant in Chandler. Even as one of the biggest cities in the state, Chandler retains its charming, walkable downtown full of public art, local restaurants and breweries, and great shopping. And the area’s high healthcare ranking isn’t just a result of plenty of outdoor spaces — great hospitals and doctors keep residents in good health.

The city also ranks highly in the economics category. Chandler’s reputation as a city full of forward-thinkers and innovation has drawn companies of all sizes to the area and created a robust economic environment. Education is a priority for residents, with a ratio of 18 students to one teacher and a 90% graduation rate. Excellent schools, job opportunities, and plenty of ways to have fun on the weekend and get outdoors make Chandler a great place to plant roots and raise a family.

6. Tempe, Arizona

While Tempe is home to Arizona State University, don’t be fooled into thinking that this is just a college town. ASU brings innovation, jobs and a perpetual buzz to the city. Still, that isn’t all that makes Tempe one of the best places to live in the Southwest. 

Fantastic recreation, a thriving economy and excellent access to healthcare all helped Tempe score high on our index. Tempe residents love to live outside and take advantage of nearby mountains for hiking and local lakes and public pools to cool off. There’s a great brewery scene and a variety of delicious restaurants and cool bars with great patios to enjoy the temperate weather most of the year. Areas like the more family-friendly neighborhoods of North Tempe and the perfect scene for younger professionals in Tempe Town Lake each fulfill a distinct niche in the area, making Tempe feel like a smaller community and an urban center at the same time. 

There is always something going on here, with consistent athletic competitions and arts performances on campus and a bustling events calendar full of events, including  Las Noches de las Luminarias at the Desert Botanical Garden , the Festival of the Arts and Second Sundays on Mill. 

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7. Edmond, Oklahoma

Once considered a sleepy suburb of Oklahoma City, it’s clear that Edmond is carving its own unique path — rightfully earning its spot as one of the best places to live in the Southwest. Edmond has a growing and adorable downtown scene and its own strong economy separate from the city. Unsurprisingly, healthcare and education are among the top industries, with the University of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma Christian University within city limits.

Adding to its big-city amenities are thriving healthcare facilities, which include two hospitals, a surgical center and many physicians’ offices — all creating 1,000-plus jobs that have generated about $400 million since 2010. Of course, this investment in healthcare has translated into a healthier community and a longer life expectancy in Edmond when compared with the rest of the state.

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But beyond the economy, Edmond is a great place to live for many other reasons, including its excellent schools, family-friendly vibe and unmatched quality of life. In addition, the city is home to several parks and places to get out and about to explore, like Arcadia Lake and the Arcadia Lake Trail. Also, Edmond has a thriving arts and culture scene and is home to several museums, galleries and performing arts venues. For example, the Armstrong Auditorium is a world-class performing arts center hosting the best classical, folk and jazz artists.

8. Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Broken Arrow strikes an elusive balance: It has big-city amenities and a robust economy yet retains and maintains small-town charm. With more than 115,000 residents, this Oklahoma suburb outside Tulsa is one of the best places to live in the Southwest. It is a city reaping the benefits of its investments, like a $6 million jobs creation package that helped Flight Safe International build a state-of-the-art flight simulator facility. Broken Arrow also plans a 90-acre mixed-use Innovation District with residences, businesses and education components to strengthen the talent pipeline for the area’s high-tech industry. 

Broken Arrow residents have a revitalized and vibrant downtown area known as the Rose District, which hosts farmers markets and has an interactive water feature for kids to splash around on hot summer days. There are also many locally owned shops, plus great restaurants serving everything from pizza to local beer, sushi and California-influenced Mexican dishes. There are plenty of things to do in Broken Arrow, and residents love the tightknit community with an affordable cost of living. 

With safe neighborhoods, affordable homes and community gems like the 1,500-seat Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center, it’s easy to see why this fast-growing city is such a draw for young families, retirees, veterans and more. 

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9. Norman, Oklahoma

Norman combines the charm of a small town with the amenities of much larger cities. Scoring high in housing, with a median price of just $212,000, Norman is home to the University of Oklahoma, is easy to navigate and offers excellent healthcare options, which all helped make it one of the best places to live in the Southwest. The largest meteorological school in the country is in Norman, and the National Weather Service has an office here that employs an array of brilliant folks.

Forward-thinking isn’t just happening on campus; the city has a reputation as an excellent place for entrepreneurs who are driving higher-paying jobs and economic growth citywide. Though the University — and its perpetually talented football and gymnastics teams — are what Norman is known for, it’s more than just a college town. 

Great museums, an awesome performing arts scene and tons of live music — including the free  Norman Music Festival —mean there’s no excuse to be bored here. Downtown has been revitalized and is a great place to stroll shops and find great bites to eat. The area is surrounded by gorgeous landscapes for residents to explore when they need some fresh air, but there are also several great parks within the city for picnics, studying and hiking.

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10. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Rio Rancho residents get to bask in nearly 300 days of sunshine every year and have easy access to significant New Mexico sites like  Route 66  and  Bandelier National Monument , home to ruins and petroglyphs left behind by ancestral Puebloan people. As one of the best places to live in the Southwest and ranking high in the environmental category, Rio Rancho is flanked by mesas and mountainous deserts. Land of Enchantment is right!

Rio Rancho neighborhoods are near parks (more than 50) and trails. The Willow Creek Bosque offers walking trails, dog-friendly areas and wildlife habitat viewing locations, making it the perfect place to spend an afternoon outdoors.

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Albuquerque and all of its bigger-city amenities are close by. Still, there’s plenty close to home in Rio Rancho, too, and residents can get their fill of posole and green chile at Hot Tamales and cheer on the Duke City Gladiators, an indoor football team, at the Rio Rancho Events Center. In addition, the city offers residents a relatively low cost of living, ample job opportunities, and quality public and private schools, making it an excellent place for young families and young professionals to settle down. 

Read the original article and all 25 best cities in the Southwest on Livability .

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Money blog: 6 signs you're addicted to spending money

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Yesterday we talked about the dopamine hit you get when shopping - and spoke to a psychologist about how you might learn to control it.

But what if it's gone too far? That's what we're discussing in the second of this four-part series this week.

A  piece by the Royal College of Psychiatrists , published by Cambridge University Press in 2012, said shopping addiction, often referred to as compulsive buying disorder (CBD), "was first described by the German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin almost a century ago".

He called the disorder "oniomania" (from the Greek onios, meaning "for sale", and mania, meaning "insanity").

A hundred years on, the World Health Organisation doesn't classify shopping addiction as a mental illness, unlike gambling, video game addiction, pyromania and kleptomania - but psychologists are taking note of the subject.

According to a 2021 paper in the Journal of Behavioral Addictions, potential  symptoms  of a compulsive shopping disorder include:

• Preoccupation with shopping (an irresistible urge to buy a product);
• Reduced control over buying behaviours;
• Buying products but not using them for the purposes they were intended to serve;
• Using shopping to regulate mood;
• Negative consequences afterwards such as guilt, shame, debt, relationship problems;
• Negative mood and cognitive symptoms if attempting to stop.

Donald W Black, a prominent American psychiatrist, has written extensively on the subject. He says the "disorder has a lifetime prevalence of 5.8% in the US general population".

There has been much debate about whether CBD is a valid mental illness - amid concerns of over medicalising. However, a growing number of rehab clinics are offering treatment.

The Priory's website says: "If you are addicted to spending money, and are finding that it is affecting your finances, relationships, health and quality of life, this is just as serious as any other addiction."

The Abbey Care Foundation says signs you may have a shopping addiction include juggling multiple credit cards, hiding extravagant spending from your family, hoarding things you don't use and getting angry at anyone who tries to get in the way of your spending.

The foundation even breaks down different types of shopping addict:

• Bargain-seekers:  These people have a shopping habit of actively seeking items on sale. When they spot items for less than their perceived value, they purchase them. This behaviour makes them feel like they are winning and relieves shopping addiction. 
• Collectors:  This shopping addiction entails seeking out different versions of a particular item. The desire to collect or complete a set of similar items drives this addiction. 
• Show-offs:  The compulsive behaviour is driven by the desire to buy high-value items. In some cases, the individual's self-worth or self-esteem is attached to making such purchases. 
• Trophy-hunters:  The shopping addiction is for rare, expensive items. The individual intentionally looks for the most expensive or rarest items and gains satisfaction in buying them. 
• Shopping bulimics:  This shopping addiction is like the eating disorder known as bulimia nervosa. Individuals categorised as shopping bulimics make large, frequent purchases only to request later refunds. They do so to cushion themselves from the financial consequences of making such large purchases. 

Join us tomorrow as we speak to a woman for whom this used to be all too real - leading her into £40,000 of debt.

Home buyers appear to be willing to pay significantly more for houses with a second bathroom, according to new research. 

Houses in London with two bathrooms cost almost a third (31%) more than those with one. 

Within flats, a second bathroom comes with even greater premiums. The average asking price for a typical one bed, one reception room, one bathroom flat in London is £427,000 (or £743 per square foot), research by Savills found.

Similar flats with two bathrooms had average asking prices of £978,000 (or £1,086 per square foot). 

This represents a 46% increase on a pound-per-square-foot basis and more than double in actual value terms.

Asking prices for one bedroom flats with an additional reception room reveal no premium on a pound-per-square-foot basis.

Outside of London, premiums tend to be lower but are still evident. 

Overall, there is a 20% uplift in asking prices on homes with two bathrooms compared with those with just one.

"The relationship between bathrooms and the home have evolved over the years - but have always been an indicator of luxury," said Frances McDonald, director of residential research at Savills.

"While once those most fortunate were able to have their own loo inside the home, today buyers are paying a premium to not even have to share a bathroom with their household at all."

Shares in some of the world's biggest companies plunged suddenly yesterday due to a technical issue at the New York Stock Exchange. 

Investment firm Berkshire Hathaway saw its shares plummet by 99.97%, while corporates including Chipotle were also affected. 

Trading in the affected companies was halted due to the volatility. 

The exchange said it was investigating the problem, which appeared to have come from a computer issue. 

Mobile banking app Monzo has posted its first profit in its nine years of business. 

Its annual results showed a profit of £15.4m in the 13 months to the end of March this year, up from last year's pre-tax loss of £116.3m. 

Gross revenues more than doubled to £880m from £355.6m, although it also reported a jump in credit losses. 

Monzo is one of a number of online-only lenders and fintechs that have been taking market share from the big high street banks. 

It has 9.7 million customers, including more than 400,000 business clients, and is now looking at expanding into Ireland.

The headquarters of Toyota Motor has been visited in Japan as part of an investigation into official safety certifications affecting models across five major carmakers in the country.

Hours after Toyota's embattled chairman issued an apology for cheating tests on seven models, officials from Japan's transport ministry descended on the offices in  Toyota  city to probe irregularities in applications for safety certificates.

Production of three Toyota models in Japan - the Corolla Fielder, Corolla Axio and Yaris Cross - has been suspended.

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The high street chain is being sued by Harley-Davidson in the High Court for allegedly copying its logo on a "motorbike-inspired" T-shirt. 

Harley-Davidson claimed its trademark was infringed by the T-shirt's biker angel wings and flames motif, according to the Financial Times.

The top, which is available online in Next's children's section, has "Rise and Roar" written across the chest. 

It is priced at between £6 and £8.50. 

Harley-Davidson alleged the product "essentially replicates" the  outline of its logo.

"Black and flame and wing motifs are often used in combination with [Harley's] branding and the trade marks," it said. 

Sky News has contacted Next. Harley-Davidson declined to comment.

The supermarket has launched a platform allowing customers to shop thousands of third-party products while ordering their groceries. 

Tesco said it would be a "one-stop shop for everything customers need", and would include 9,000 products across DIY, garden, homeware, pet care and toys. 

As first reported in The Grocer, the marketplace has launched with 17 sellers including Silentnight, Tefal, Tommee Tippee, BHS and Petlife. 

Tesco's partners will fulfil the orders, but customers will still be able to collect Clubcard points on all the products. 

Just 18% of companies in the UK are led by women, a nd while data suggests female entrepreneurs are on the rise, men still receive more funding and are entrusted with higher average loans to get them started.  

In a new series every Tuesday,  Money blog reporter  Jess Sharp  speaks to women who are bossing it in their respective fields - hearing their stories, struggles and advice for those who want to follow in their footsteps. 

This week, she has spoken to Jenn McGarrigle, the co-founder and chief executive of Cyd Connects. 

"I look back and I'm like, 'What was I thinking?'"

The beginning of Jenn McGarrigle's entrepreneur journey wasn't exactly conventional. 

"I was pregnant at the time and leaving a full-time job."

The mother-of-two officially set up her women-led sustainability consultancy company in late 2020, while seven months pregnant.

"We kind of started and did a few projects, and then we properly kicked off after I had my baby and went on maternity leave," she tells the Money blog. 

The 40-year-old had spent most of her career working in the health and beauty industry, dealing with brand strategy and communications for some of the biggest names in the business, including Clarins and Liz Earle. 

Along the way, and after being given the work "nobody wanted to do", she discovered a "big challenge" for brands: the need to constantly adapt their sustainability practices. 

That's where the idea for Cyd Connects came from.

How did it start? 

Jenn began feeling like she needed a change while working for a supplements brand called Liberty. 

"I was kind of hitting my ceiling in my role," she says.

"I was also six months pregnant, so I was like, gosh, what do I do here? Do I stay and get the maternity pay and then just figure it out? Or do I have another option?" 

She spent weeks going through her finances, talking to her husband and working out how much she needed to save to figure out if leaving her job was even a viable option. 

"We've been told by society that once you're pregnant you're at a disadvantage for so long that we believe it ourselves and we don't move from our careers," Jenn says.

"But saying that, we all have responsibilities. I have a mortgage to pay. I have another child. I can't just quit my job, I'm not a millionaire."

She looked at what she spent "down to the penny", calculated the minimum amount her family needed a month and saved 10 months of mortgage payments. 

"It's really important to know that because when you have a family and a mortgage, you need to manage your own life as well and when starting a business, it's really important to make sure you have all of those optics clear," she says. 

Ultimately, she decided to take the leap with her co-founders, Aisling and Mica, and the trio started hustling. 

"We were all at different crossroads in our life and wanted to do more good for the world," Jenn says.

"We wanted to help business make a better impact."

'I delivered my last project days before birth'

Jenn worked right up until she gave birth in February 2021 and after a few months, she was back full-time. 

"We set the business up in December 2020, and started our first project as a team. I was giving birth in February 2021, so I had a timeline, but I delivered my last project five days before I gave birth," she says. 

So far, the company hasn't taken any outside investment and Jenn still hasn't drawn a salary matching what she used to earn.

"We're going on a slower trajectory at the moment but finances are always tough on your business," she says. 

"You get these waves of great business, you're making money and then you have your downtime, so it's about starting and making sure you review your finances enough that you understand when those waves are going to happen."  

Four-day week and championing women

While focusing on sustainability, Cyd Connects has also centred itself on building a working environment built for women by women, and has invested in a four-day 32-hour work week for all staff. 

It also offers discounts to companies that are majority owned by women or an under-served group. 

"I faced a lot of barriers in my career because I'm an Asian woman and people don't realise they're being biased towards women," Jenn says. 

"If the majority of your workforce is women, but then all of a sudden senior leadership is not, there's a reason why that's happening.

"A lot of businesses aren't really willing to face that yet, and we really wanted to become a champion for women. It's really important for me. I have a daughter, I want things to change for the future." 

The challenges

Like any business, setting up Cyd Connects has come with its challenges, and Jenn says being a woman was part of that. 

"I think a lot of women have imposter syndrome. When I started the business, I didn't even call myself CEO at first," she says. 

"I was like, should I call myself a CEO? I really had to take that thinking away and say I am running this business. I am a CEO." 

Another obstacle came from the bias around women's financial knowledge. 

"I had worked in marketing for a long time, and I was often told by the CEOs and finance directors that I didn't understand the finances well enough," Jenn says. 

"I think women are often told that they don't know them and that is a kind of bias against us because we can understand finances as well as anyone." 

She adds: "You don't realise that it's happening in the moment... But actually, when I look back, I realise that it was just an easy thing to say to me, to not promote me into a position." 

Jenn's advice

While every woman can run a business, Jenn says, those who are successful need to have a real passion for what they're doing - and be realistic.

"It's a lot of work. It's hard and you're not getting paid for that hard work," she says.

"No one starts a business and is just making tonnes of money."

Another tip is to be prepared mentally and organised in your personal life.

"You can definitely do it, you just need to get yourself ready for it," she says. 

Lastly, part of the process means you have to just "go with the flow". 

"Things are going to go up and down. It's going to be quite a journey," she says.

"But as long as you are realise that's going to happen and you're open to it, I feel like you can really fly with starting a business."

Company records have revealed the bosses of M&S and Sainsbury's were paid about £5m each last year. 

M&S chief executive Stuart Machin received a record £4.73m payout - a 75% increase on his earnings the previous year. 

Of this, £908,000 was fixed pay while the rest was performance-related. 

Co-chief executive Katie Bickerstaffe, who has a four-day working pattern, took home a £4.41m payout. 

Her earnings were 85% higher than last year. 

The pair have overseen a successful turnaround for the retailer, which saw its profits surge by 58% in the 52 weeks to 30 March. 

Meanwhile, Sainsbury's chief executive Simon Roberts took home £4.91m in the last year - a dip of 5.8% on last year's payout. 

Mr Roberts's base salary increased by 3.8% to £933,000, but his bonus decreased. 

Sainsbury's saw its pre-tax profit rise by 1.6%. 

By Sarah Taaffe-Maguire , business reporter

Good news for motorists - the oil price has fallen again today to a low not seen since the start of February. 

The international oil price benchmark, a barrel of Brent crude, costs $77.25 - down from $92 in April. It's lowered amid speculation that major oil producing countries in the OPEC+ (the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) group will increase exports later this year.

A pound still buys roughly the same amount of euro as it has over the past week (€1.1743) and more dollars ($1.2776) than it has in the past two months. 

The index of most valuable companies on the London Stock Exchange - the FTSE 100 - is down 0.63% this morning. One of the biggest fallers is the bank Standard and Chartered. Its share price is down more than 3% after reports that it's being accused in a New York court of funding terrorism, an accusation it denies.

The president of Emirates airlines has said Heathrow Airport is "not good enough" and looks like a Second World War airport. 

Sir Tim Clark said the airport was putting its shareholders before running a world-class business. 

"I was at Heathrow the other day and walking out of our lounge the ceiling height is awful," he said. 

"It looks like a utilitarian structure, post-Second World War. It is just not good enough." 

He argued Terminal 3, where Emirates is based, should be redesigned to make it better for passengers. 

Heathrow is "seriously lagging behind" in its customer experience, Mr Clark said. 

"It's an old airport. I'm afraid it's very difficult. You need to open up the whole terminal. Where we are based, new airports are being built employing the latest technologies to streamline the process of all the customer-facing elements. That is not the case at Heathrow."

Heathrow told The Telegraph: "Every pound we want to spend on improving airport facilities needs approval from our regulator. Despite having our proposals cut back in the current regulatory settlement, we will still invest £3.6bn upgrading our infrastructure over the next three years.

"We will continue to invest and to work with our airline partners to build an airport fit for the future."

Wholesale costs for natural gas have hit their highest levels across Europe since December last year - threatening a future spike in energy bills.

The cause is a key Norwegian export operation being shut down due to a cracked pipe.

The damage, discovered aboard the Sleipner Riser platform, prompted wider  energy  infrastructure to be halted including the Nyhamna processing plant which exports gas to the UK, pipeline operator Gassco said.

Alfred Hansen, the company's head of pipeline system operations, told the Reuters news agency: "This has big consequences from a supply perspective."

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