BTS’s “Mic Drop” Hits 1.5 Billion Views, Cementing Their Global Dominance

K-pop powerhouse BTS has notched another milestone as their music video for “Mic Drop (Steve Aoki Remix)” surpassed 1.5 billion views on YouTube, according to BigHit Music. The achievement, recorded on May 23 at approximately 5:07 PM KST, marks the fourth time a BTS video has reached this view count, following “Boy With Luv,” “Dynamite,” and “DNA.” Released on November 24, 2017, the high-energy video took just over seven years to amass this impressive figure, delighting fans who flooded social media platforms like X and Instagram with celebratory posts and clips.

The group’s catalog boasts around 40 music videos that have crossed the billion-view threshold, including hits like “IDOL,” “FAKE LOVE,” “Butter,” and “Blood Sweat & Tears,” alongside others such as “Dope,” “Fire,” and “Save Me,” which have garnered hundreds of millions of views. Despite BTS’s temporary hiatus due to mandatory military service, their enduring popularity underscores the strength of their global fanbase. With members Jin and J-Hope already discharged and the remaining members set to complete their service soon, anticipation is building for a full group reunion later this year.