BTS reached 1.6 billion views on YouTube with the music video for "MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix)" around 6:37 p.m. on the 16th. Label Big Hit Music announced the achievement on the 17th. The track is the group's fourth music video to hit the 1.6 billion mark, following "Dynamite," "Boy With Luv," and "DNA."
Released in November 2017, the song is an electro trap remix by American DJ Steve Aoki of a track from BTS's fifth mini album, "LOVE YOURSELF 承 'Her'." Following its original release, the single entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart at No. 28 and stayed on the chart for 10 consecutive weeks. Newsis noted that the music video combines group choreography across interrogation room and burning car settings with Aoki's DJ scenes, concluding with a mic drop performance.
Dong-A Ilbo added that BTS debuted in 2013 and released their fifth studio album, "Arirang," in March after completing their military hiatus, with the group currently conducting a world tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which other BTS music videos have reached 1.6 billion YouTube views?
The three other BTS music videos that have surpassed 1.6 billion views are "Dynamite," "Boy With Luv," and "DNA."
How did the 'MIC Drop' remix perform on the Billboard Hot 100 upon release?
The song entered the US Billboard Hot 100 at No. 28 and charted for 10 consecutive weeks.
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