BTS member Jimin has once again made waves on the US Billboard 'Hot 100' chart with a Korean song.

Jimin's 'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco),' released on June 28, entered the Billboard 'Hot 100' at No. 88 (as of July 13).

This marks Jimin's fifth entry into the 'Hot 100,' including his solo hit 'Like Crazy,' which made history as the first K-pop solo song to top the chart. What's remarkable is that 'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band' achieved this feat without formal promotions, driven purely by its popularity among Korean fans, showcasing Jimin's enduring influence and global appeal in the US.

'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band' also secured No. 16 on the Billboard 'Global 200,' No. 7 on the 'Global (Excl. US),' No. 3 on the 'Digital Song Sales,' and No. 1 on the 'World Digital Song Sales,' dominating various Billboard charts.

Previously, Jimin impressed on the 'Hot 100' with his solo album title track 'Like Crazy' at No. 1, 'Set Me Free Pt.2' at No. 30, a collaboration with Taeyang on 'Vibe' at No. 76, and his contribution to the 'Fast & Furious: Ride or Die' OST 'Angel Pt.1' at No. 65.

Additionally, 'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band' debuted at No. 46 on the UK's 'Official Singles Chart' and started at No. 7 on the 'Big Top 40 Chart,' quickly climbing to No. 5 this week. It continues to hold strong positions within the UK's Official Single Download and Sales charts after debuting at No. 1.

Jimin's debut solo album 'Face' remains a fixture, currently at No. 12 on the Billboard 'World Albums Chart' (as of July 13), marking its 61st week on the chart. The title track 'Like Crazy' also stands at No. 108 on the Billboard 'Global 200' and No. 60 on the 'Global (Excl. US),' charting for an impressive 66 weeks, setting a record for the longest-charting K-pop solo song.

Looking ahead, Jimin will release his second solo album 'MUSE' on July 19 at 1 PM, along with the worldwide premiere of the music video for the title track 'Who.' The album explores themes of love, with Jimin involved in lyrics, composition, and production, showcasing his artistic prowess and heightening anticipation among fans.

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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