ARMYs Realize BTS’s Jimin Spoiled His New Music Long Ago

He was dropping hints!

Previously, BIGHIT MUSIC announced via Weverse that BTS‘s Jimin will make his comeback with a second solo album titled MUSE, documenting “his journey in search of the source of his inspiration.” It will include seven songs, including his previously released fan-dedicated song “Closer Than This.”

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We are excited to share details about the release of BTS member Jimin’s second solo album, “MUSE.”

Following his first solo album, “FACE,” where he sought to explore his true identity, “MUSE” documents his journey in search of the source of his inspiration.

Showcasing Jimin’s expanded musical spectrum, “MUSE” includes seven tracks, including the fan song “Closer Than This,” released in December 2023.

We ask for your continued love and support for Jimin’s second solo album, “MUSE.”

Pre-Order Period: Starts 11 AM, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 (KST)
Release Date and Time: 1 PM, Friday, July 19, 2024 (KST)

— BIGHIT MUSIC

Today, Jimin unveiled his official tracklist, which has dropped, revealing the titles of all seven songs. The tracks appear to be 1. “Rebirth,” 2. “Interlude Showtime,” 3. “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (Ft. Loco)” [PRE RELEASE], 4. “Slow Dance (Ft. Sofia Carson),” 5. “Be Mine,” 6. “Who” [ TITLE TRACK], 7. “Closer Than This.”

ARMYs were shocked to see “Smeraldo” mentioned in Track 4, “Smaraldo Garden Marching Band (Ft. Loco),” as the Smeraldo flower was introduced in the BTS Universe in 2017.

Others were amused to realize the long phrase in the crossword was “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band.” A crossword challenge was released via ARMY exclusive Instagram broadcast channel.

they rlly thought someone was gonna guess smeraldo garden marching band… BE SERIOUS

— nessa ☽⁷ (@nessapjm) June 20, 2024

While some ARMYs struggled to decode this, others realized Jimin had spoiled this title long ago. In the 2023 doc [Jimin’s Production Diary] Quiz Show, Jimin revealed that he and his producers referred to themselves as the Smeraldo Garden Marching Band while producing FACE. 

Additionally, MUSE might have been in production for a long time. Two years ago, Jimin shared a photo of himself with the producers, including Tommy Brown (also known as TBHits). Tommy Brown was listed as one of the producers of “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band.”

Before the tracklist reveal, Jimin had also previously hinted at BTS’s “The Truth Untold.” So, clearly, the new song is connected to this BTS era.

Jimin has been continually dropping hints!