BTS member Jimin's 'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band' has won over hearts in the UK, shining brightly with its impact.

The pre-release track from Jimin's upcoming second album 'MUSE', featuring Loco, debuted at 7th on the UK's 'The Official Big Top 40', making it the sole K-pop song in the top 10.

'The Official Big Top 40' in the UK compiles data from iTunes sales, Apple Music streams, radio plays, and more over a week, making it the UK's biggest radio chart show. 'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band' achieved this feat within just two days of tracking.

This marks another top 10 hit for Jimin, following his success with previous solo tracks like 'Like Crazy' from his first album 'FACE', 'Set Me Free Pt.2', 'Closer Than This', 'Angel Pt.1' from the 'Fast & Furious' soundtrack, his self-composed track 'Promise', and 'With You' from the tvN drama 'Our Blues', totaling 7 charted songs.

In addition to its top 10 debut, 'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band' also secured 8th place on the 'TOP 20 Official Trending Chart', the UK's largest official music chart.

The Official Charts noted that Jimin's Beatles-inspired track rose to 18th place in their midweek tally, released every Friday.

Known for his consistent chart success, 'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band' achieved significant acclaim shortly after its release, building anticipation for Jimin's forthcoming second solo album 'MUSE', set to be unveiled on the 19th.

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A new K-Pop group, Nouera, is about to take the spotlight, and fans are buzzing with excitement!

On December 12th, Nouera Entertainment unveiled the second set of individual concept photos for their upcoming pre-release digital single Infinity (無限大).

The new photos were shared on Nouera's official SNS, showcasing the stylish and fresh looks of members Yuseob, Miraku, and Junpyo. Their unique and powerful vibes have left fans eager for what's to come, with the group's awakening energy hinting at a bright future.

This follows the release of photos for Pan, Lin, Kihyun, and Hyunjun, completing the individual concept photo lineup. With only the group shots left to be revealed, anticipation is building for the special synergy the members will bring together.

The highly anticipated single Infinity (無限大) is set to drop at 6 PM on December 14th, kicking off Nouera's journey before their official debut. The group will also perform live for the first time at the 2024 Music Bank Global Festival in Japan on December 15th in Fukuoka, making it a monumental moment for fans worldwide.

Nouera’s name is a fusion of the French word "Nouer" (to connect) and "Era," symbolizing their mission to create a musical world that connects the new era of K-Pop. Official debut plans are set for the first half of 2025.

Recently, Nouera received a major spotlight when they were invited to the Billboard No. 1s Party in Los Angeles, where they were named one of Billboard and Billboard Korea’s "2025 K-Pop Rookies." This recognition has firmly placed Nouera in the spotlight, and the countdown to their rise has begun!

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