Jimin (BTS) - 2nd Solo Album 'MUSE'

Jimin of BTS released his second solo album, MUSE, on July 19, 2024, through BigHit Music. The album features seven tracks that delve into themes of love and the search for inspiration. Jimin actively participated in the creation of the album, contributing to the writing and composition of six of the songs .

🎵 Tracklist

1. Rebirth (Intro) – Sets the tone for the album.

2. Interlude: Showtime – An instrumental piece leading into the next song.

3. Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco) – A blend of hip-hop and big band sounds, inspired by The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band .

4. Slow Dance (feat. Sofia Carson) – A mid-tempo R&B track with romantic vibes.

5. Be Mine – A lively Afrobeat song.

6. Who – The lead single, a hip-hop and R&B genre song depicting a poignant situation where the speaker misses someone he has never met before .

7. Closer Than This – A heartfelt song dedicated to his fans, expressing his sincere emotions during his military service .2

📈 Commercial Performance

• South Korea: Debuted at number two on the Circle Album Chart, with over 771,000 copies sold in its first week.

• Japan: Debuted at number three on the Oricon Albums Chart, with over 83,000 physical copies sold.

• United States: Debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, earning 96,000 album-equivalent units, comprising 74,000 pure album sales; 15,000 streaming-equivalent units; and 7,000 track-equivalent units .

🎬 Music Video for "Who"

The music video for "Who" portrays Jimin wandering the streets aimlessly at night in search of his love, capturing the song's poignant theme .

MUSE showcases Jimin's evolution as an artist, blending various musical genres to convey deep emotions and connect with his audience.