BTS’s Suga Impresses Fans With His Acting Skill In A New Advertisement
The NBA recently released an advertisement for the NBA Finals, which begin on June 1.
The advertisement focuses on viewers’ investment in the games, declaring “WE ARE ALL IN THE FINALS,” by showing a variety of reactions from different fans and celebrities, including BTS‘s Suga.
On April 6, 2023, Suga was named the NBA’s new ambassador.
Given Suga’s longtime love of basketball…
And multiple appearances at NBA games…
1ST LAKERS GAME WITH MY BROTHER SUGA. MAMBA FOREVER pic.twitter.com/GKztrVJRgW
— MAX (@MAXMusic) February 1, 2020
It wasn’t a surprise for fans that Suga felt this appointment was a “dream come true.”
Music and basketball have been shared passions of mine since my youth, and it’s a dream to be named an NBA Ambassador. I’m excited to formalize my relationship with the NBA, and I can’t wait to share some exciting collaborations I have planned with the league over the coming months.
— Suga
The NBA explained that for his role as ambassador, Suga would be featured in their content and regularly attend games.
As an NBA Ambassador, SUGA will engage NBA fans around the world through the remainder of the 2022-23 NBA season and beyond. SUGA, an avid NBA fan, will participate in several league initiatives that will be featured on the NBA’s and his personal social media channels, including attending NBA games and events in the U.S. and Asia, and participating in the league’s promotional activities.
— NBA
And this recent promotional video proves how much fans can look forward to upcoming content.
WHAT DREAM AM I LIVING IN? 😭
yoongi is part of the NBA promotional video for the NBA finals!! LOOK AT HIM! SUGA NBA AMBASSADOR! pic.twitter.com/NFvlU0ilIK
— agust DAKS (@dailyagustDAKS) May 10, 2023
SUGA x NBA is such a big flex you dont understand!!! pic.twitter.com/i5AUZCDaGG
— agust DAKS (@dailyagustDAKS) May 10, 2023
Suga’s acting in the promotional video was excellent, with convincing enough reactions to make viewers believe he might have actually been reacting to a televised game.
Actor of the year for real 🔥#SUGAxNBA
SUGA NBA AMBASSADORpic.twitter.com/3CNn6WGgSi— Hourly yoongi hair #D_DAY (@hrlyyoongihair) May 9, 2023
LOOK AT MY MAN, NBA AMBASSADOR SUGA 🥰 He’s such an actor pic.twitter.com/PqN0QaIrsQ
— Amygdala 🥢🌱⁷ (@varsitae_) May 10, 2023
WE ARE ALL IN THE FINALS | NBAFINALS 2022-23 – SUGA CUT
SUGA NBA AMBASSADOR
THE BEST ACTOR GOES TO HIM#SUGA #SUGAxNBA #BTS pic.twitter.com/m18h5KCnQ5— Jiya⁷ D-DAY TOUR 🔥🥢 🔍⍤⃝🥢 (@BTSTJ4SR) May 10, 2023
Fans were also impressed by how seriously Suga takes his role as ambassador, since even in the promotional video for the NBA, the idol was wearing Valentino, another brand he serves as an ambassador for.
Ambassador #SUGA seen wearing Valentino's recently unboxed Spring/Summer 2023 collection for Men in NBA's ad
– Valentino print crew neck Lycra top: $890.00
– Nylon cargo pants: $1,350.00
– Nylon Jacket: $2,350.00
– Vlogo signature necklace with Swarovski pearls: $890.00 pic.twitter.com/v4hsdzNm4G— Min Suga HQ⁷ (@MINSUGAHQ) May 10, 2023
Fans can look forward to all the upcoming content Suga will be a part of, but in the meantime, you can read more here.
You can watch the new video here.