The members of BTS have been releasing their own individual photo-folios, showcasing their unique creative styles and visions. RM, Jin, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook‘s photo-folios have been released and they took fans’ breaths away with their creativity.
BTS J-Hope’s “All New Hope” behind-the-scenes photo-folio preview | Naver
BTS Jin’s “Sea of Jin Island” photo-folio preview photo
BTS Jungkook’s “Me, Myself & Jungkook: Time Difference” behind-the-scenes photo-folio preview
As fans have enjoyed six of the members’ photo-folios and the group photo-folio that featured all seven members, Special 8 Photo-Folio Us, Ourselves, and BTS ‘We,’ ARMYs have eagerly awaited the release of Suga‘s photo-folio.
Suga has kept fans captivated since September 2022 with a series of mysterious photos from an unknown project that have been intermittently uploaded to his personal Instagram account.
BTS’s Suga | @agustd/Instagram
| @agustd/Instagram
| @agustd/Instagram
While it’s currently unknown what the photoshoot is for, many theorized that it was a sneak peek at Suga’s photo-folio project.
HOLD ON THIS MAYBE YOONGI’S PHOTO-FOLIO???? pic.twitter.com/1AlRANKvIQ
— xʀᴄᴀ⁷ ʜᴏʙɪ ᴅᴀʏ
︎︎ (@winxkoo_) December 5, 2022
Today, BIGHIT Music released the first teaser images from Suga’s photo-folio and the name Wholly or Whole Me.
BTS Suga’s photo-folio preview image and title | @bts_bighit/Twitter
The photos were taken in a secluded spot in a desert environment with a cozy camping setup.
| @bts_bighit/Twitter
| @bts_bighit/Twitter
Netizens couldn’t get over how perfect the setting seemed to be for Suga.
Q: what would you listen to before bed?
Yoongi: I’d listened to nature sounds
Q: which nature sound before bed?
Yoongi : The sound CricketsThe way Yoongi Photo Folio is about natures. So that’s a hints??
#SUGA #슈가#Wholly_or_Whole_me pic.twitter.com/w0Hxr34ljh
— •ʀᴏsᴇ⁷
•#HappyJhopeDay
• (@CYPHERS_DDAENG3) February 18, 2023
Scented candle, bath tub, tangerine, whiskey, books,ice Americano, camera, mountain and beautiful view. Yap that’s min Yoongi.#BTS #Photo_Folio #SUGA #슈가 #Wholly_or_Whole_me pic.twitter.com/WUPBLOCq5b
— •ʀᴏsᴇ⁷
Eagle-eyed fans also noticed that the setting looked familiar.
In January 2022, Suga posted two photos of himself in what appeared to be the Western United States.
BTS Suga’s Instagram post in January 2022 | @agustd/Instagram
BTS Suga’s Instagram post in January 2022 | @agustd/Instagram
With the release of the new photo-folio concept photos, many believe the January 2022 photos on Suga’s Instagram were hints for Wholly Or Whole Me.
We know where those came from now#Wholly_or_Whole_me pic.twitter.com/T7sH8ZONDv
— BTS Chart Egypt⁷
| fan account (@BTSChartEgypt) February 18, 2023
why does agustd’s 220126 ig post look like a behind-the-scenes version of suga’s photofolio?
#SUGA #슈가 #Photo_Folio pic.twitter.com/E4sOWu2ER0
— bts memeories⁷ (@btsmemeories) February 17, 2023
Army: yoongi portfolio is gonna reveal his tattoo and-
Yoongi: all covered no sign of skin with his little beanie pic.twitter.com/bRyx9rMK89
— mia⁷ ⟭⟬ ∞ ⟬⟭ hobi day
(@jk_myou) February 17, 2023
While suspicions were raised at the release of Suga’s mysterious and steamy photoshoot, the actual hint may have been in his casual January 2022 post the whole time!
Just don’t lie….I know you think the same…
#BTS #Photo_Folio #SUGA #슈가 #Wholly_or_Whole_me https://t.co/5GrC4aecG0 pic.twitter.com/Re20cCHjZX
— Prang
파랑⁷(super slow
) (@sekai_jr) February 18, 2023
While we wait for more information on Suga’s photo-folio, you can check out more about his recent activities in the article below!
BTS’s Suga Gets Candid About What Was Really On His Mind During The Fashion Show