Suga Opens Up About His Cat Tang's Tough Background, Leaving ARMYs Emotional

 
 


Two years ago, On September 17, 2023, fans vividly remember SUGA sitting in front of the camera in a whit T-shirt layered with a stripped shirt, bidding farewell ahead of his official enlistment on September 22. At the time, he smiled gently and reassured fans, saying, "Everyone, you don't need to cry! We'll be meeting in 2025, right?" and,  "It's a pity that I can't do anything for myself right now. It's bene two years, but we still promised to meet in 2025."
 
Over more than two years that followed, SUGA almost completely disappeared from social media, just as he had sid he would until meeting ARMYs again in 2025. Even after returning from miliatry service, he appeared only in group photos anf a joint live broadcast with the other six members, sharing just two photos on Instagram. As a result, ARMYs' linging for him only grew deeper and more intense.
 
Finally, on the 28th of this month, SUGA personally reunited with fans for the first time through a surprise solo Weverse live that lasted about 30 minutes. The live broadcast, which came after 833 days, deeply moved fans around the world. Seeing SUGA appear on screen—fair-skinned, looking healthy, with long, softly curled hair, and as calm as ever—sent ARMYs into a frenzy of excitement.


 
 
 
 
During the live broadcast, in addition to greeting fans, SUGA also introduced a special new member for the first time: his three-year-old black cat, Seoltang, a new addition to BTS's beloved lineup of pets. The cat repeatedly meowed and stayed close to him througout the broadcast. According to SUGA, Tang is a mixed-breed cat, which makes him quite large and long-bodied; the male cat weights about 6.4 kilograms.
 
Notably, SUGA also shared Tang's background, explaining, "Tang's father is a street cat, and Tang was born all of a sudden, so I brought him in." He further clarified, "I don't buy him. Someone I know suddenly had about six kittens born. The father is a street cat... so six kittens were born unexpectedly."
 
 
 



When talking about Tang,SUGA could hide the affection of a devoted father, praising him by saying, "Tangie is quite smart... He keeps opening doors on his own. If Ijust close the door, he goes out," and, "He's very kind. He lets me trim his nails pretty easily, and he's super gentle." He also shared that Jimin, aside from himself, adores Tang as well. "Jiminie adores him a lot. Tangie shows his belly to him and everything. Jimin has cat allergy, so it's hard for him." SUGA added that his parents also love the adorable cat.

He went on to share more amusing stories about his beloved "son," such as, "Tangie likes being petted on his chin and but. He doesn't seem to hate having his belly touched that much. People say cats don't like bells, but he doesn't seem to mind," and, "Tangie is a biscuit-making machine... He does it a lot. He makes biscuits on my belly and also on my armpit while lying down."
 

 
 At this point, SUGA's deep affection for his cat completely filled the screen. His natural and detailed stories made ARMYs smile, as it was clear that Tang is not merely a pet but a very important part of SUGA's life. Without flowery words, SUGA's love for Tang was conveyed through patience, gentleness, and everyday pride—just like a father lovingly talking about the child he cherished most.
 
Meanwhile, many ARMYs pointed out that SUGA had finally officially introduced his beloved "son" to them. In fact, SUGA had begun raising a black cat after it partially appeared by chance in a screenshot he posted while cheering for Jungkook's performance at  the 2022 Qatar World Cup. ARMYs also noticed that SUGA's phone contained many adorable photos of the cat sleeping.
 
 


Following SUGA's introductin and the sharing of Tang's background story, fans were further moved by the fateful bond between the two, expressing their heartfelt emotions.


ARMYs' Responses:

1. Like cat, like dad. OMG, all the descriptions of Tangie show how similar Tang is to Yoongi—very chill, very smart, loves affection, very gentle, very cute, etc.

2. Our gentle cat got his own cat who's also gentle.

3. A calm and gentle cat who's perfect for a calm and gentle Yoongi.

4. Ending the year with a Yoongi live and the soft launce of his cat. Welcome, Tangie, to the family.

5. I can't handle this cuteness—it's melting my heart.

6. Welcome to the family, Tangie!! Look at his soft, happy smile—OMG, he really loves his son.

7. It feels so good to finally put a name to the long-time mystery of the black cat photos in JK's gallery! Welcome to the family, Tangieee.

8. Yoongi shows the right way to adopt a cat. My man is so kind.

9. Seeing SUGA talk about Tang with so much love and pride honestly melted my heart. Tang isn't just a pet, he's family.

10. After waiting for him fo so long, hearing SUGA laugh, share stories, and introduce his precious cat felt like a warm hug after years of missing him.

11. The way SUGA talks about Tang is exactly how a loving parent talks about his child—gentle, sincere, and incredibly comforting.

12. 883 days later, SUGA returns not alone but with his beloved Tang. The live wasn't just a reunion—it was healing.
 
 
 

 

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