Suga's Marathon Adventure: BTS Star Shares Hilarious Vlog of His 12K Challenge

BTS member Suga recently surprised fans by participating in a 12K marathon in San Francisco before the ARIRANG World Tour concert. He documented his experience in a humorous vlog that quickly went viral, showcasing his struggles with the challenging course. Fellow BTS members reacted playfully in the comments, adding to the fun. Suga's candid narration and the support from his bandmates have made this vlog a delightful watch for fans. Discover more about Suga's marathon adventure and the reactions from ARMYs and BTS members alike.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 31, 2026, 18:00 IST

Suga's Secret Marathon Challenge

Before joining BTS on stage for their ARIRANG World Tour concert in Stanford, California, Suga took on a surprising challenge: a 12K marathon in San Francisco. On May 17, he completed the race, leaving fans amazed by his commitment amidst a busy tour schedule. Recently, Suga released a charming vlog that captures his journey from the start of the race to his struggles with the uphill sections. His candid narration quickly gained popularity among fans, while fellow BTS members RM, Jimin, J-Hope, and Jungkook shared their amusing reactions in the comments.

Suga's Entertaining Vlog

Suga's Honest Marathon Vlog

On May 31, Suga posted a vlog on his Instagram, showcasing his running experience. The video humorously chronicles his transition from confidence to regret as he prepares for the run, applying sunscreen and declaring, “I’m gonna run!” However, the tone shifts dramatically as he encounters the relentless uphill paths. Throughout the race, Suga humorously narrates his struggles, questioning his decisions while insisting he’s giving it his all, stating, "I keep running. But the uphill just won’t end!!! But I keep running anyway."

A particularly funny moment occurs towards the end when Suga reflects on his experience, humorously suggesting that his past self “shouldn’t have done that.” Fans described the vlog as a perfect depiction of the five stages of regret, praising Suga's honesty and unintentional humor throughout the marathon. The video became even more entertaining as BTS members chimed in with playful comments. Jimin called the vlog "cute," while RM expressed being "lost for words." J-Hope humorously noted, "Hello everyone.. I've seen it.. Legs burp when performing, someone jumps.." Jungkook added that he is going to be "crazy" about Suga's vlog.

Fans found Suga's vlog incredibly endearing and flooded social media with sweet comments. Check out their reactions!

Details of Suga's 12K Marathon

About Suga's 12K Marathon

Suga participated in the Bay to Breakers race under his real name, Min Yoongi, waking up at 6 a.m. to join the annual marathon before BTS’ concert. Official race records indicate that the 33-year-old completed the 7.45-mile course in 1:04:43, achieving an impressive pace of 8:41 minutes per mile. Despite finishing the race on time and making it back for the ARIRANG World Tour stop, fans noticed he performed with a slight limp during the concert, likely due to muscle cramps and fatigue. BTS leader RM later shared in a livestream that Suga is an enthusiastic runner who often participates in 10K races. V (Kim Taehyung) also mentioned that Suga had been training hard to lose weight ahead of the tour, while Jimin revealed that Suga woke up early specifically for the marathon, expressing concern after noticing his swollen calves before the encore stage.