• BTS's Jimin Shoots to No. 1 on Japan's Oricon and No. 4 on U.S. Spotify, Signaling Global Hit

    BTS member Jimin's pre-release track from his second solo album has dominated music charts worldwide, signaling the start of a global hit.

    According to Japan's Oricon chart dated June 28, Jimin's new album "MUSE" pre-release track "Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)" entered the 'Daily Digital Single Ranking' at No. 1 with 3,861 downloads.

    On its first day of release, "Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)" was streamed 6,625,387 times on the world's largest music streaming platform, Spotify, ranking fourth on the 'Daily Top Songs Global' chart for June 28.

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    The song also reached the 'Top 10' in the 'Daily Top Songs' chart in 13 countries/regions, including South Korea (No. 2), Vietnam (No. 1), and Honduras (No. 1).

    Previously, "Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)" topped the iTunes 'Top Songs' chart in 108 countries/regions as of 7 AM on the 29th.

    "Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)" is characterized by its lively bounce, rhythm, and dynamic atmosphere, based on a marching band playing while marching. Rapper Loco's feature adds a unique synergy with Jimin.

    Due to the song's popularity, fans' anticipation for Jimin's new album "MUSE," set to be released on July 19, has reached its peak. Jimin's second solo album "MUSE" will contain a total of seven tracks, including the pre-release song.

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  • BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards

    BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

    On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

    Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

    In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

    Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

    His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

    The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

    Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

    On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

    Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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