Sua

Concept photo for "GingaMingaYo (the strange world) -Japanese ver.-"

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**Moon Sua** (Hangul: 수아) is a South Korean rapper and singer currently under MYSTIC Story. She is the main rapper and lead vocalist of the girl group Billlie.

## Career

### 2012: Future 2NE1

On July 1, 2012, a video titled "Future 2NE1" was posted to the YG ENTERTAINMENT YouTube page, quickly garnering attention. The video featured a dance performance by four YG trainees, including Moon Sua, then aged 12.

### 2015: *Unpretty Rapstar 2*

In 2015, Moon Sua became a contestant on the competition show *Unpretty Rapstar 2*. She made it to the show's final round, ending as the third runner-up.

### 2016-2019: YG Entertainment

In 2016, YG Entertainment announced its plans to debut a new girl group (now BLACKPINK). Moon Sua, who had been training under the company since 2010, and had been previously revealed as a member of Future 2NE1, was considered a likely candidate for the group's lineup. However, she was never officially included.

On April 5, 2019, it was reported that she left YG Entertainment after nearly ten years.

### 2020: MYSTIC Rookies

After leaving YG Entertainment, on February 19, 2020, Sua was revealed as a member of the trainee group **MYSTIC Rookies**.

### 2021: Debut with Billlie

On September 28, 2021, she was confirmed as the first member of Billlie. The group officially debuted on November 10 with their first mini album ***The Billage of Perception : Chapter One***.

### 2022: *Second World*

On August 8, 2022, Moon Sua was revealed as a contestant on the JTBC all-female competition program *Second World*, which aims to break the prejudice that idol rappers lack singing abilities. The show premiered on August 30. Moon Sua ranked fifth overall in the show's finale episode, which aired on November 8.

### 2023: Show Champion and hiatuses

On January 26, 2023, it was announced that Moon Sua, along with Tsuki and woo!ah!'s Nana, would become the new MCs for MBC's music program *Show Champion*. Their first broadcast as MCs took place on February 6.

On April 19, 2023, Moon Sua and the rest of Billlie halted all activities due to the passing of Sua's older brother, Moonbin of ASTRO. Shortly after Billlie resumed activities, it was announced that Sua would remain on hiatus from all activities, including MCing for *Show Champion* and promoting "GingaMingaYo (the strange world) - Japanese ver. -", to mourn her brother. On June 12, both MYSTIC Story and MBC confirmed that Moon Sua would be returning to activities beginning June 14.

On September 12, 2023, Mystic Story announced that Sua would go on an indefinite hiatus to take care of her health, stating she needed "rest and stability".

## Personal Life

### Family

* Moon Sua is the youngest of her parents' two children. She had one older brother, Moonbin of Astro. In April 2023, Billie halted activities upon Moonbin's passing at age 25.
* At home, Moon Sua has two pet cats: Roa and Mozza.

## Discography

### OSTs

* "Reborn Rich OST Part.4" ("Like a Star") (2022)

## Filmography

### Competition shows

* *Unpretty Rapstar 2* (Mnet, 2015) - contestant
* *Second World* (JTBC, 2022) - contestant

### Radio Programs

* *Studio Moon Night* (Naver NOW., 2021) (ep. 141)

### Web Shows

* *Hyojung & Binnie's Sweet Home* (DUM DUM Studio, 2021) (ep. 23)

### Music video appearances

* GD&TOP - "Knock Out" (2011)
* *Unpretty Rapstar 2* - "Don't Stop" (2015)

## Credits

◯ = *Participates as lyrics/composer/producer*, ✖ = *Not participated as lyrics/composer/producer*

### Billlie Discography

 "Believe"
 "B@ck 2 where we Belong"

## References

1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8vd6f-8Rm0
2. ↑ *Unpretty Rapstar 2*: Episodes 1-10
3. ↑ Soompi: YG Entertainment Confirms New Girl Group Will Debut This Summer
4. ↑ Soompi: YG Clears Up Rumors Concerning Moon Sua Joining Upcoming Girl Group
5. ↑ allkpop: Moon Sua reportedly left YG Entertainment after 10 years as a trainee
6. ↑ @mystic.rookies Official Instagram Update (19 February 2020)
7. ↑ @Billlieofficial on Twitter: MOON SUA (September 28, 2021)
8. ↑ Soompi: Mystic Story To Officially Debut New Girl Group In November
9. ↑ Soompi: 8 Girl Group Rappers Confirmed For JTBC Vocal Competition Program
10. ↑ Soompi: Billlie’s Moon Sua And Tsuki + woo!ah!’s Nana Confirmed As New MCs For “Show Champion”