Steve Aoki sends birthday love to BTS' Suga with a Mic Drop moment

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Mon Mar 10 09:36:46 IST 2025
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BTS member Suga's 32nd birthday celebration was one global affair. American DJ and producer Steve Aoki shared a thrilling glimpse of the party in Puerto Rico, posting an epic "Mic Drop" moment on X. The shoutout is especially sweet, given Aoki's past work with BTS on a remix of Mic Drop. 

Steve Aoki's Mic Drop shoutout to BTS' Suga on his birthday! 

On March 9, renowned DJ Steve Aoki took to social media to extend warm birthday wishes to BTS member Suga. In a special clip, Aoki gave Suga a heartfelt shoutout, saying, "Happy Birthday, SUGA. All the way from Puerto Rico. BTS ARMY & Steve Aoki, we love you. Had to drop the mic to celebrate." 

The clip then gave fans a glimpse of the enthusiastic crowd as Aoki played the remixed rendition of Mic Drop to celebrate the day. "Happy bday to the bro Suga!! #BTSSUGA," he simply captioned his video. 

Fans thank Steve Aoki for his tribute to Suga

BTS fans, also known as the ARMY, took to social media to express their gratitude towards Steve Aoki for his heartfelt birthday shoutout to Suga. They thanked him for acknowledging Suga's special day and for being a supportive friend to the BTS member. 

"Thank you, Steve!!! We love Suga and Mic Drop banger!!!!" one user wrote. 

Another fan asked, "We love you, Steve!! Next collab, when?!"

A third fan added, "I’m glad he has good friends! Thanks for sending Yoongi birthday love." 

"Thank you for always being so loud with the support and love you have for BTS," one ARMY wrote. 

Another user mentioned, "So wholesome!! Steve Aoki celebrating Yoongi’s birthday during his gig and playing the Mic Drop remix. ARMY loves you @steveaoki; thank you for always showing love and support for Bangtan." 

Fans spend Suga-less birthday! 

BTS' Suga has maintained a relatively low profile since his DUI controversy last year. During the Lunar New Year celebrations, while other BTS members reached out to fans with greetings, Suga's absence was notable. Fans had hoped he would break his silence on his birthday, but instead, it was Steve Aoki's special shoutout that brought a surge of excitement and energy among the ARMY. 

Steve Aoki and BTS' relationship over the years

Steve Aoki and BTS share a close camaraderie after collaborating on numerous projects. Their creative partnership began in 2017 with Aoki's remix of BTS' hit song Mic Drop, which was featured on their 2018 album Love Yourself: Tear.

Later, they worked together again on the song Waste It on Me, which was part of Steve Aoki's 2018 album Neon Future III

. This track was significant because it marked the first time BTS had fully participated in an English-language song with an international artist. 

Furthermore, in the documentary Suga: Road to D-Day, fans caught a glimpse of Suga's close friendship with Steve Aoki, as Suga visited Aoki's home. Aoki gave Suga a warm tour, showcasing photos of BTS framed in his studio, highlighting the strong bond between the two artists.

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