BTS member Jimin has made waves with his pre-released track 'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)' from his upcoming second solo album 'MUSE,' slated for release on July 19th. The song has achieved the title of "iTunes Emperor" by topping the iTunes Top Songs chart in an impressive 114 countries and regions worldwide.
Released on June 28th, 'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band' quickly soared to the top spot in 110 countries within just 13 hours, setting a record for the fastest rise to number one for a 2024 release. It continued its success by reaching number one in 114 countries, including recent additions like Fiji on the 12th and Mozambique on the 13th, solidifying its position as the most globally successful release of 2024 so far.
Jimin's previous solo tracks, such as 'Lie Like Crazy,' 'Closer Than This,' and the tvN drama OST 'With You,' had all previously topped charts in 119 countries. Additionally, his contributions 'Filter' and 'Set Me Free Part 2' from BTS albums reached number one in 118 and 114 countries respectively. This accomplishment makes Jimin the only artist with five songs holding the top spot in over 114 countries and regions worldwide.
'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band' has maintained its dominance on the worldwide iTunes Song chart for seven consecutive days since its release, marking the longest reign at number one for any 2024 release. It continues to perform strongly, charting for 14 consecutive days on the European iTunes Song chart and maintaining a position at 36th in the United States.
Jimin's upcoming album 'MUSE' will feature seven tracks in total, with Jimin contributing lyrics to six songs and participating in the production of two tracks. Fans are eagerly anticipating his return as a singer-songwriter following the success of his solo debut album 'FACE.'
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