BTS Suga Runs 12km Marathon Before Concert — Fans Spot Strange Limp

[TV Daily reporter Hwang Seo-yeon] BTS member Suga made headlines after completing a 12-kilometer (about 7.46-mile) race on the same day he performed at a concert in the United States.

The San Francisco Chronicle reported that the BTS star drew attention for taking part in Bay to Breakers.

According to the story, Suga ran in the long-distance Bay to Breakers event in San Francisco on the 17th (local time). The race, which began in 1912, is a signature 12-kilometer course known for its route through downtown San Francisco and its hilly terrain.

He finished in 1 hour, 4 minutes and 43 seconds, placing 1,022nd out of 20,530 participants. That evening he went straight from the race to perform at BTS’s ARIRANG world-tour concert at Stanford Stadium in California, drawing particular attention.

BTS member Suga

He performed as usual, but some fans grew concerned after spotting him limping. Fans later learned the limp was from running the race rather than an injury, and many expressed surprise.

His bandmates also discussed Suga’s passion for running. During a post-show Weverse Live, V said, “Yoon-gi (Suga’s given name) said he needed to go on a diet, but he really committed to running. He runs about 10 kilometers a day.” Jimin added, “I told him not to go, but he went to the race at dawn on the day of the show. His calves were very swollen before the encore, and we were worried.”

[TV Daily reporter Hwang Seo-yeon news@tvdaily.co.kr / Photo=DB]