SUGA Crowned Fastest Rapper in K-Pop: Tops 2025 Rankings with Impressive Speed

SUGA, a member of BTS, has earned the title of the fastest rapper in K-pop, according to Simplebeen’s 2025 rankings. Despite being enlisted in the military and not releasing solo music since his 2023 album D-Day, SUGA’s global influence remains as powerful as ever. Fans took to social media to celebrate his accomplishment, praising him for his remarkable talent.

In the rankings, SUGA clinched the top spot for his performance on BTS’s track “Cypher Pt. 2: Triptych,” where he rapped at an impressive speed of 9.83 syllables per second. Simplebeen’s ranking system took into account factors like overall rap skills, speed, emotional depth, technical proficiency, and lyrical complexity. Fans have been quick to hail SUGA as “the king, the boss,” applauding him not just for his rap abilities but also for his all-around talent and charisma.

Zico from Block B followed closely behind, coming in second with a rap speed of 10.12 syllables per second on his track Cocks*. SUGA’s bandmate RM secured third place with a speed of 9.88 syllables per second on “Joke,” while Stray Kids’ Changbin placed fourth with 11.13 syllables per second in MIROH. Changbin’s speed is the fastest among all, but with the evolution of rap, factors beyond just speed—such as emotion, complexity, and skill—were taken into consideration.

The top 10 fastest rappers in K-pop according to Simplebeen’s 2025 list are:

1. SUGA (BTS) – Cypher Pt. 2: Triptych – 9.83 syllables per second
2. Zico (Block B) – Cocks* – 10.12 syllables per second
3. RM (BTS) – Joke – 9.88 syllables per second
4. Changbin (Stray Kids) – MIROH – 11.13 syllables per second
5. Han (Stray Kids) – Maze of Memories – 9.25 syllables per second
6. Bobby (iKON) – YGGR#hiphop – 9 syllables per second
7. T.O.P (BIGBANG) – DOOM DADA – 9.40 syllables per second
8. Mino (WINNER) – Body
9. Outsider (Solo) – Loner – 24 syllables per second
10. Nature (DIAWINGS) – Dance Monkey (cover) – 9.88 syllables per second

While Changbin holds the record for speed, it’s clear that modern rap celebrates a combination of factors, making SUGA’s achievement even more impressive. Fans are now calling him the total package—a powerhouse of talent, style, and influence.