BTS Jimin has once again showcased his immense popularity with the release of his new solo track, “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band,” featuring Loco. Dropped on June 28 at 1 p.m. KST, the song immediately soared to the top of iTunes charts across various countries.
BTS Jimin conquers global iTunes charts and amasses millions of views on YouTube with new solo track
By 7 a.m. KST on June 29, the track had already secured the No. 1 spot on iTunes Top Songs charts in at least 108 different regions, including major markets like the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Brazil, France, Germany, Australia, and Canada. Additionally, by 1:00 p.m. KST on June 30, the track’s video had surpassed 7 million views on YouTube, reflecting Jimin’s powerful global influence.
Considering the strong sales performance and Jimin’s widespread popularity, “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band” will significantly impact Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart next week. This feat wouldn’t be new for Jimin, who is familiar with chart-topping success.
Fans are eagerly anticipating the rest of Jimin’s second solo album, “MUSE,” which is set to be released on July 19 at 1 p.m. KST. The upcoming album promises to solidify Jimin’s position as a leading solo artist in the music industry.
BTS members’ busy and successful solo careers
2024 has been a notably busy year for BTS members as they pursue their solo careers. V released his solo single “FRI(END)S” on March 15, which has garnered over 40 million views as of June 30. He is also preparing to release his Type 1 photobook on July 9. RM released his second solo album, “Right Place, Wrong Person,” on April 24, exploring the themes of internal conflict and anxiety.
Meanwhile, Jin has recently completed his 18-month military service. The remaining members—Suga, J-Hope, Jungkook, Jimin, RM, and V—are currently serving their mandatory military duties. They are expected to be discharged by June 2025, except for J-Hope, who will be released in October 2025. Despite their enlistment, their solo musical careers thrive, topping music platforms like Spotify.
With each member carving out their unique path, the BTS phenomenon continues to captivate the world, collectively and individually.