BTS’s Jimin recently released a behind-the-scenes video on the BANGTANTV YouTube channel detailing what went into the filming of the track video for “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band.” The single, which debuted on June 28, is the first taste ARMYs got of Jimin’s upcoming second solo album, MUSE, which is scheduled to drop on July 19. In the Track Video Behind, the K-pop phenomenon opened up about what inspired “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (featuring Loco).”
“It’s actually the first song we worked on,” he revealed. “It came together effortlessly while I had the time of my life in America. We started it because we wanted to capture the happy feeling after we finished the FACE album. It’s the song I liked the most and this is exactly how I wanted you to see it. I’m so happy that it came out exactly as I imagined.”
“From the beginning, I made this song thinking about things you’d like,” he added, addressing the fans. “How can I show you the sides of us that you love the most? This dance, set, and song are the product of that. I hope you can love us exactly as we are. Please love and enjoy it.”
지민 (Jimin) ‘Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)’ Official Track Video
Jimin brought laughter to the set
During the shoot, Jimin went to great lengths to keep the atmosphere joyful and playful, just like the song. He encouraged the young dancers they cast in the video, telling them they were the most important part of the shoot and that they should feel free to joke around. He wanted them to relax and have fun on set. Later, Jimin expressed delight when he found out one of them was from his hometown of Busan as well.
Jimin brought laughter to the set when he mimicked bandmate Jungkook’s choreography for “Standing Next to You” while filming scenes for the “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band” Track Video.
지민 (Jimin) ‘Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)’ Track Video Behind
The Track Video for “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band” sees Loco dancing alongside Jimin and the rest of the crew towards the end. In the Track Video Behind, Jimin revealed that it was his idea to bring Loco out during the last chorus. The shoot ended with Loco giving him a bouquet of flowers while everyone present applauded. Jimin then leaves a heartfelt message for his fans, promising to return safely from his military service.
Jimin recorded the entire MUSE album and its associated content before enlisting in the South Korean military. He did so under the dongbanipdae or buddy system alongside Jungkook. The seven-song LP is a follow up to his first solo album FACE, and it contains seven tracks: “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (featuring Loco),” the intro song “Rebirth,” “Interlude: Showtime,” “Slow Dance (featuring Sofia Carson),” “Be Mine,” “Who,” and “Closer Than This,” which dropped in December. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: Jimin filmed the track video and its behind video before enlisting. Source: Weverse.