Jimin of BTS has just made a amazing entrance into the UK Official Charts with his pre-released track “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)” from his highly anticipated second solo album ‘MUSE‘. This achievement marks his fifth entry into the Official Singles Chart with a solo track, showcasing his remarkable success as a solo artist.
Jimin’s Impressive Chart Success
With the release of “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)” on the 28th of last month, Jimin has secured the 46th spot on the Official Singles Chart. This marks the fifth time that Jimin has entered the chart with a solo track, showcasing his immense talent and popularity as a solo artist.
Jimin’s journey on the UK Official Charts began in 2023 with “VIBE (feat. Jimin of BTS)” (96th), a collaboration with Taeyang. He continued to make waves with his first solo album ‘FACE,’ entering the chart with the pre-released track “Set Me Free Pt. 2” (30th) and the title track “Like Crazy” (8th). Even his participation in the OST of the movie ‘Fast & Furious: Ride or Die’ with ‘Angel Pt. 1 (Feat. Jimin of BTS, JVKE & Muni Long / FAST X Soundtrack)’ landed him at 82nd place on the Official Singles Chart.
The Success of “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band”
Not only did “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)” debut on the Official Singles Chart, but it also claimed the top spot on ‘Single Downloads’ and ‘Single Sales’. This track mixes a marching band sound with hip-hop elements, featuring Jimin’s vocals and rapper Loco’s rap style.
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