The group initially formed as teenagers under Big Hit Entertainment and released their debut single album, 2 Cool 4 Skool (2013). Subsequent work such as their first U.S. Billboard 200 entries The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2 (2015), The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever (2016), and Wings (2016) helped establish BTS' reputation as a socially conscious group. Wings became BTS' first album to sell one million copies in South Korea. By 2017, BTS crossed into the international music market, leading the Korean Wave into the United States and breaking numerous sales records, becoming the first Korean group to receive a certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) with their single "Mic Drop". The band is the first Korean act to top the U.S. Billboard 200 with their studio album Love Yourself: Tear (2018) and have since hit the top of the U.S. charts with their albums Love Yourself: Answer (2018) and Map of the Soul: Persona (2019), making BTS the first group since The Beatles to earn three number one albums in less than a year, and the fastest to earn three number one albums since The Monkees in 1967. Love Yourself: Answer also broke South Korea's Gaon Album Chart's all-time monthly record previously set by Love Yourself: Tear and became the first Korean album certified Gold in the United States.
According to Gaon Music Chart, BTS has sold fifteen million albums domestically and is the best-selling artist to debut in the 2010s. They hold the best-selling album in Korean history with Map of the Soul: Persona. BTS were the second best-selling artists of 2018 worldwide according to the IFPI's Global Artist Chart, as well as the only non-English speaking artist to enter the chart. The group has won Top Social Artist three years in a row and Top Duo/Group at the 26th Billboard Music Awards. Featured on Time's international cover as "Next Generation Leaders", BTS has appeared in the magazine's 25 most influential people on the internet (2017–2019) and Time's 100 most influential people in the world (2019), with the outlet giving them the nickname 'Princes of Pop'. Forbes Korea named BTS the most influential celebrities of Korea in 2018, and BTS ranked 43rd in the Forbes Celebrity 100 (2019) as one of the world's top-earning celebrities. During their 2019 Love Yourself World Tour, BTS became the first Asian artist ever to headline and sell out Wembley Stadium and broke the record for the single highest-grossing engagement in Rose Bowl Stadium history. BTS are worth more than $4.65 billion to South Korea's economy each year, attracting one in every 13 foreign tourists that visit the country, and are cited as one of the key acts boosting global music sales to $19 billion in 2018, a figure not seen since 2006 after digital purchases gained momentum.
Following the establishment of their Love Myself anti-violence campaign in partnership with UNICEF, BTS addressed the United Nations 73rd General Assembly and became the youngest ever recipients of the Order of Cultural Merit from the President of South Korea due to their contributions in spreading Korean culture and language.
MIC Drop
BTS Lyrics
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I don't care 마이크 잡음 금수저 여럿 패
버럭해, 잘 못 익은 것들 스테끼 여러 개
거듭해서 씹어줄게 스타의 저녁에
World business (bang, bang) 핵심
섭외 1순위 (clap, clap) 매진
많지 않지 이 class 가칠 만끽
좋은 향기에 악췬 반칙
Mic, mic bungee
Mic, mic bungee
Bright light 전진
망할 거 같았겠지만 I'm fine, sorry
미안해 Billboard 미안해 worldwide
아들이 넘 잘나가서 미안해 엄마
대신해줘 니가 못한 효도 (효도)
우리 콘서트 절대 없어 포도 (포도)
I do it, I do it 넌 맛없는 라따뚜이
혹 배가 아프다면 고소해 (sue it)
Did you see my bag? (Bag)
Did you see my bag? (Bag)
트로피들로 백이 가득해 (가득해요, 가득해요)
How you think 'bout that? (That)
How you think 'bout that? (That)
Hater들은 벌써 학을 떼 (학을 떼)
이미 황금빛, 황금빛 나의 성공
I'm so firin', firin' 성화봉송
너는 황급히, 황급히 도망 숑숑
How you dare? How you dare? How you dare?
내 손에 트로피, 아 너무 많아
너무 heavy 내 두 손이 모잘러 (turn it up loud)
Mic drop, mic drop
발, 발 조심, 너네 말, 말조심
Lodi dodi 아, 너무 바빠 (yah)
너무 busy 내 온몸이 모잘러 (turn it up loud)
Mic drop, mic drop
발, 발 조심, 너네 말, 말조심
이거 완전 네 글자 (자) 사필귀정 ah (ah)
Once upon a time (time) 이솝우화 fly (fly)
니 현실을 봐라, 쌔-쌤통 (yeah)
지금 죽어도 난 개행복
(Turn it up)
이번엔 어느 나라 가? (Ooh)
비행기 몇 시간을 타?
Yeah, I'm on the mountain
Yeah, I'm on the bay (bay)
무대에서 탈진 mic drop, bam
Did you see my bag? (Bag)
Did you see my bag? (Bag)
트로피들로 백이 가득해 (가득해요, 가득해요)
How you think 'bout that? (That)
How you think 'bout that? (That)
Hater들은 벌써 학을 떼 (학을 떼)
이미 황금빛, 황금빛 나의 성공
I'm so firin', firin' 성화봉송
너는 황급히, 황급히 도망 숑숑
How you dare? How you dare? How you dare?
내 손에 트로피, 아 너무 많아
너무 heavy 내 두 손이 모잘러 (turn it up loud)
Mic drop, mic drop
발, 발 조심, 너네 말, 말조심
Lodi dodi 아, 너무 바빠 (yah)
너무 busy 내 온몸이 모잘러 (turn it up loud)
Mic drop, mic drop
발, 발 조심, 너네 말, 말조심
Haters gon' hate
Players gon' play
Live a life, man
Yeah, good luck
더 볼 일 없어, 마지막 인사야
할 말도 없어, 사과도 하지 마
더 볼 일 없어, 마지막 인사야
할 말도 없어, 사과도 하지 마
잘 봐, 넌 그 꼴 나지
우린 탁 쏴, 마치 콜라지
너의 각막 깜짝 놀라지
꽤-꽤 폼나지, 포-포 폼나지 yeah
The song "MIC Drop" by BTS is a powerful message to haters and detractors who have doubted the group's success and abilities. The lyrics suggest that the members of BTS are not afraid to show off their wealth and achievements, even if it might invite criticism from others. The line "I don't care, gold spoons and plenty of them" suggests that they are proud of being from humble backgrounds and are not ashamed of their newfound success.
The chorus is a defiant invitation to the haters to judge them, with lines like "How you dare, how you dare, how you dare" and "Haters gonna hate, players gonna play". The lyrics also reference the band's success on the Billboard charts, as well as their international fame, both of which are sources of pride for the members. The lines "Sorry Billboard, sorry worldwide" show that they are aware of their impact on the music industry and are grateful for their fans' support.
In conclusion, "MIC Drop" is a powerful statement of confidence and pride from BTS. It showcases their willingness to take risks and break boundaries in the music industry, regardless of what others may think.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah 누가 내 수저 더럽대
I don't care if you criticize me, because I am confident in what I do.
I don't care 마이크 잡음 금수저 여럿 패
I don't worry about making mistakes because even if I do, my gold microphone still makes me stand out.
버럭해 잘 못 익은 것들 스테끼 여러 개
I will chew up and spit out my critics like under ripe persimmons.
거듭해서 씹어줄게 스타의 저녁에
I will continue to ignore my haters and keep working hard to become a successful star. When that happens, my achievements will be my revenge.
World business (bang bang) 핵심
Being successful in the global music industry requires a lot of hard work and dedication.
섭외 1순위 (clap clap) 매진
Everyone wants to book me for their events because I am the best.
많지 않지 이 class 가칠 만끽
There are very few artists who can match my talent and success.
좋은 향기에 악췬 반칙
I am so successful that even my enemies have to admit that I smell nice.
Mic mic bungee
I am confident and free to express myself.
Bright light 전진
The future is bright for me, and I am moving forward with my career.
망할 거 같았겠지만 I'm fine, sorry
I am fine even though some people might have thought that I was going to fail. I apologize for letting them down.
미안해 Billboard
I am sorry to all my competitors because I am always on top of the Billboard charts.
미안해 worldwide
I am sorry to all my competitors because I am always ahead of them in the global market.
아들이 넘 잘나가서 미안해 엄마
I am sorry to my mother because she might worry about me being so successful.
대신해줘 니가 못한 효도
I will make sure to do what my parents want me to do, which I might not have done before.
우리 콘서트 절대 없어 포도
Our concerts never run out of energy and excitement like grapes that never run out.
I do it, I do it 넌 맛없는 라따뚜이
I am successful and talented and you are not, like comparing a refreshing sweet drink to a stale soda.
혹 배가 아프다면 고소해 (sue it)
I am so good that if someone does not like my success, they can sue me.
Did you see my bag?
I am so rich and famous that even the bag I carry is worth noticing.
트로피들로 백이 가득해 (가득해, 가득해)
My trophies fill up the entire room with recognition of my success.
How you think 'bout that?
What do you think of my success?
Hater들은 벌써 학을 떼 (학을 떼)
My haters are already giving up on trying to compete with me.
이미 황금빛 황금빛 나의 성공 (oh)
My success has already been great and will continue to shine like gold.
I'm so firin' firin' 성화봉송 (oh)
I am so amazing that I am like a bright and fiery torch passing the flame of my success.
너는 황급히 황급히 도망 숑숑 (oh)
You are so scared and running away so fast from me.
How you dare, how you dare, how you dare
What are you thinking about, and how can you be so brave?
내 손에 트로피 아 너무 많아
I have so many trophies in my hands.
너무 heavy 내 두 손이 모잘라 (turn it up now)
My hands are extremely full and heavy, and it's time to turn up the music.
Mic drop, mic drop
I will end with a bang.
발 발 조심
Be careful of who you mess with.
너네 말 말 조심
Be careful of what you say.
Ladi dadi 아 너무 바빠
I am too busy to care about what you say.
너무 busy 내 온몸이 모잘라 (turn it up now)
I am so busy that I am getting tired, but it's time to turn up the music.
이거 완전 네 글자 (자)
This is only four letters (you).
사필귀정 ah (ah)
As expected, I deserve everything coming my way (ah).
Once upon a time (time)
It was not always like this.
이솝우화 fly (fly)
I am flying like a character in one of Aesop's fables.
니 현실을 봐라 쌔 쌤통
Look at your reality and be amazed at all the success I have.
지금 죽어도 난 개행복 (turn it up)
I am so happy with my life and my success that I would not mind dying now. And, let's turn up the music.
이번엔 어느 나라 가 ooh
This time, which country will I go to, oh.
비행기 몇 시간을 타
I am flying in a plane for many hours.
Yeah, I'm on the mountain
I am on top of the world like being on a mountain.
Yeah, I'm on the bay
I am smooth sailing and enjoying life like being in a bay.
무대에서 탈진, mic drop, bam
I am putting everything on the line on the stage and leaving my mark with a powerful mic drop.
Haters gonna hate
No matter what I do or say, there will always be people who dislike or criticize me.
Players gon' play
The more successful I become, the more people will try to compete with me.
Live a life, man, yeah
I am living my life to the fullest.
Ha, good luck
I wish you good luck.
더 볼 일 없어 마지막 인사야
I am done talking to you. This is my last goodbye to you.
할 말도 없어 사과도 하지 마
I have nothing else to say, and I am not going to apologize.
잘 봐 넌 그 꼴 나지
Just look at yourself and realize how ridiculous you look.
우린 탁 쏴 마치 콜라지
We are working together like different pieces come together to form a collage.
너의 각막 깜짝 놀라지
You will be amazed and shocked to see what I am capable of.
꽤 꽤 폼나지 포 포 폼나지 yeah
I am impressive and I have a great style, yes.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nam Jun Kim, Ho Seok Jeong, Si Hyuk Bang, Dong Hyuk Shin, Ho Weon Kang
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@diya4405
Hoseok's japanese verse sounds HOT af i can't stop replaying it !
@dprlive6119
Diya OMG I THOUGHT IM THE ONLY ONE THINKING THAT
@styleshope9965
He looks hot and he sounds hot !!!
OMG
Is he even real ???!!!!!
@flower3800
My mom: stop playng korean music
Me: plays Japanse version
@-kei-5221
nice idea🤓👍
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i love ur pfp 🥺
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Me too
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This comment made my day
@Branson_Nino
• flower • so true
@c12343
10年くらい色んな界隈のオタクやってたけど
こんなに好きになった人達いなかった…
どうしていいかわからなくて怖い
飽き性なはずなのに日が経つほど沼が更に深くなるんだよな、、