Jimin, a member of the global sensation group BTS, releases his highly anticipated album “MUSE” on July 19.
Jimin’s Journey
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Debuting with BTS in June 2013, Jimin and his group have become global icons, setting records with their music and garnering immense popularity. BTS’s achievements include Grammy nominations, billions of streams, and widespread recognition. Despite the group’s mandatory military service, which started after their 2022 release “Proof” and the free concert “Yet To Come,” BTS members have continued to captivate fans with their individual projects.
Jimin’s first mini-album, “FACE,” released in March 2023, featured the hit track “Like Crazy,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 and amassed over 1 billion streams on Spotify. He also contributed to the soundtrack for the movie “Fast and Furious: The Fast Saga” with the track ‘Angel Pt.1.’
MUSE” Highlights
The announcement of “MUSE” generated excitement, especially with the pre-release track ‘Smeraldo Garden Marching Band,’ featuring Loco. This track has already racked up 103 million streams on Spotify and 18 million views on YouTube, showcasing Jimin’s charisma.
The album’s standout track ‘WHO’ brings a nostalgic vibe with a modern twist, complete with captivating visuals and choreography. The all-English lyrics offer a catchy narrative about a hopeless romantic. The music video has quickly gained popularity, with 13 million views in just two days and trending at number seven for music on YouTube. It also sits at fifth place on Jimin’s Spotify popularity list. According to Chart Data on Twitter, ‘WHO’ earns the biggest debut for a K-Pop song on the global Spotify chart in 2024:
A Twitter user praised Jimin for creating the song of the year:
Album Overview
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“MUSE” includes the track ‘Rebirth (Intro),’ which Jimin has shared as a personal favorite in a YouTube video on Mini and Moni Music, where he discusses his creative process with BTS leader RM. The album also features a collaboration on the single ‘Slow Dance,’ with Sofia Carson adding a nice mix with their vocals. Fans have shown particular affection for the track ‘Be Mine’:
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