Two music videos were filmed for 'Mic Drop', one for the Korean remix version and one for the Japanese version. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). It was the 13th best-selling single of 2017 in Japan. The Japanese version debuted at number one on both the Oricon Singles Chart and the Billboard Japan Hot 100. The song appeared at number 37 on the Canadian Hot 100 and number 46 on the UK Singles Chart, in addition to reaching moderate peaks in several other territories. Commercially, the remix version of 'Mic Drop' debuted at number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band's first track to reach the top 40 on the chart. The song received generally favourable reviews from music critics, who praised its beat, sound, and musical styles, and picked it as a standout track, on Love Yourself: Her. A hip hop song, the lyrics celebrate BTS' numerous achievements. It was produced by Aoki, with Pdogg providing additional production. The remix version was also written by the same songwriters, with additional songwriting by Aoki, Desiigner, Tayla Parx, Flowsik, and Shae Jacobs. Both the Korean and Japanese versions of the song were written by Supreme Boi, 'Hitman' Bang, J-Hope, RM, and Pdogg, with the latter of the five solely handling production.

The Japanese-language version of 'Mic Drop' was released on Decemby Def Jam Recordings and Virgin Music as a triple A-side single album that included ' DNA' and a new, original song ' Crystal Snow', both also in Japanese.

It was serviced to US contemporary hit radio on December 5, 2017, as a single in that country. The remix was released as the second single from the EP on Novemby Big Hit Entertainment and features a guest appearance by American rapper Desiigner. The Korean version was originally included as a B-side track on the band's fifth extended play, Love Yourself: Her (2017), and later remixed by American producer and DJ Steve Aoki. Watch the music video for the “Mic Drop” remix above.' Mic Drop' (stylized as ' MIC Drop') is a song recorded in two languages ( Korean and Japanese) by South Korean boy band BTS. It is the first time a K-pop group has ever achieved the position. Within a few hours of its release, the new version of 'Mic Drop' went to the top of the U.S.

Released less than a week after being the penultimate performers at the 2017 AMAs, the “Mic Drop” remix comes amid growing interest in the Korean boy band, whose music and immense following on social media from their dedicated fanbase, known as ARMY, has propelled BTS to the top tiers of international music in 2017. The clip ends with a titular mic drop before returning to Aoki and going to black. Like many of the band’s other music videos, some of the imagery, such as burning cars and military references on the band members’ outfits, recalls BTS’ rebellious nature as a K-pop group whose lyrics - including those of “Mic Drop” - address socio-economic issues. The music video for the song opens with Aoki DJ-ing as the septet dances the song's powerful choreography in a variety of settings, charismatically delivering the aggressive lyrics rife with references to their global success. The music video version replaces Desiigner with the Korean version's original intro raps courtesy of BTS’ J-Hope and Suga.īoth new versions of “Mic Drop” feature the original Korean lyrics spliced with updated English verses as BTS addresses their achievements and numerous awards. An alternate version of “Mic Drop” was also released that features a lead-in from Desiigner featuring the rapper's fast-talking, trap-laden delivery.

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