On March 9, 2025, the renowned American DJ and producer Steve Aoki sent warm birthday greetings to Min Yoon-gi, better known as SUGA from the iconic K-pop group BTS, who celebrated his 32nd birthday on that same date.
This touching moment was captured in a heartfelt TikTok video posted by Aoki while he was in Puerto Rico. In the video, Aoki enthusiastically addressed his friend and the BTS fanbase:
“Happy Birthday SUGA. All the way from Puerto Rico. BTS ARMY & Steve Aoki, we love you. Had to drop Mic drop for celebrate.”
As the video progressed, viewers were treated to Aoki remixing BTS’ hit track “Mic Drop”during his performance, marking the occasion in a memorable way. Following this tribute, social media platforms were flooded with commendations for their friendship, with many fans expressing their delight. One user on X remarked:
“Awww Yoongi! This is soo precious.”
From the stroke of midnight on March 9, fans launched a celebratory wave, trending various hashtags on X in honor of SUGA’s birthday. Many took the opportunity to express their gratitude to Steve Aoki for his heartfelt tribute, reminiscing about the duo’s past collaborations, especially the electrifying “Mic Drop.”
“Still one of the best collabs EVER MADE,”a fan wrote.
“OMG THIS IS SO SWEET OF HIM,”another fan commented.
“Thank you Steve Aoki for showing love to our Yoongi,”another fan expressed.
Among the fanfare, many users expressed their hopes for SUGA to share a message on Weverse, reflecting the deep affection his fans have for him:
“Yoongi pls… just drop a lil weverse post or an insta post PLEASE THE WHOLE NATION IS MISSING YOU,”one fan remarked.
“Omg Steve Aoki played Mic Drop to celebrate Yoongi’s birthday!! Let’s gooo,”another fan commented.
“So wholesome! ! Steve Aoki celebrating Yoongi’s birthday during his gig and playing Mic Drop remix. ARMY loves you @steveaoki, thank you for always showing love and support for Bangtan,”another fan wrote.
Steve Aoki and BTS: A Lasting Friendship
The friendship between Steve Aoki and BTS traces back to 2017, a pivotal year when the boy band was making waves in the global music scene. Their first collaboration came in the form of a remix of “Mic Drop,”a track from BTS’s acclaimed Love Yourself: Her album. The remix achieved remarkable success, boasting impressive chart positions and earning RIAA Gold certification in the United States.
Following this breakthrough, Aoki and BTS continued to collaborate, releasing “The Truth Untold”in 2018, a poignant ballad that revealed a different layer of their musical connection. Later that year, Aoki’s “Waste It on Me”marked BTS’s first venture into English-language music as featured artists. Fast forward to 2023, SUGA debuted his solo documentary, SUGA: Road to D-DAY, on Disney+, which also highlighted the bond between him and Aoki.
The documentary included scenes of Aoki inviting SUGA into his home, where they reviewed cherished memories, including framed pictures of BTS adorning Aoki’s recording studio.
Currently, SUGA is dedicatedly serving in the South Korean military as a social service worker. He is expected to rejoin the entertainment industry on June 21, 2025, after completing 21 months of mandatory service.