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BTS' SUGA Reveals Stage Name Inspiration
BTS rapper SUGA clarified that his stage name is not short for "shooting guard" but is instead inspired by a boxing legend.
6 Apr, 14:30 — 6 Apr, 17:01
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billboardMostly Factual1d ago
BTS’ SUGA Reveals Real Story Behind Stage Name That Not Even His Bandmates Knew Until Now
He'd previously said it was inspired by basketball, but only because the truth was "too annoying to explain."
By Hannah Dailey
Read full article →tmzMixed1d ago
BTS' SUGA Reveals Stage Name Inspired By Boxing Legend
BTS rapper SUGA is clarifying the origin of his stage name ... revealing it's not short for "shooting guard" after all -- it takes inspiration from a completely different sport!! The Bangtan Boys did an interview with WIRED amid their "ARIRANG"…
By TMZ Staff
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