The Kulture Study: Jimin 'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)' Official Track Video

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[Lovelybiscuits]

The smeraldo is the flower in BTS lore. The aesthetic of the video and the title I think is a homage to The Beatles' Sergeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. His suit and even the I wanna hold your hand line are all nods to The Beatles I think too

[angiespack]

At the end of Jimin's production diary, he is with his producers and says that they need a name. He says that they should be called Smeraldo Garden Marching Band. MUSE was then recorded back to back with FACE and SGMB was the first song they recorded.

[alicebandiola]

Jimin is sing live! So good...the song we never knew we needed. thank you Jimin

[kimmyw]

BTS is so versatile. Even their solos are so versatile. It’s so amazing how they can switch up the mood anytime and give us different kinds of music. They’re not limited to just one sound ❤

[thamid]

Your growing smile says it all 👍 THANK YOU JIMIN 💛

[sham]

it is impossible not to smile while watching or listening to this song

[luisaz]

I dug it, too. It was my intro to Loco, and I enjoyed his contribution as well. Jimin's production team cameo was a treat, and I just adore a happy Jimin. He sure does know how to come up with a catchy melody and deliver a lovely bridge and cute choreography. I can't wait to hear the rest of the album.

[CeciliaAubreyAuthor]

It was live vocals. I think you would enjoy the behind the scene video they dropped for it, too. Theory is that is also ties to The Truth Untold and the story of the Smeraldo flower.

[abbiem]

❣️Jimin’s “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band”, is basically an ever so uplifting, filled with joy & happiness, love song, mainly for army who he references numerous times, like when mentioning “it started on June 12”, which was the actual debut of BTS where they met army for first time during a performance showcase. BTS official debut performance was next day on June 13. Also in the dance, the choreography, including the one for the dance challenge on tiktok, Jimin is even doing in sign language, the hand signs, for LOVE, while dancing, ❤️ 👍🙏🥰☺️

[mimigarcia]

Amo su maravillosa y única voz. Sello distintivo de BTS.

[abbiem]

✨I find it absolutely mind boggling amazing all the thought process, effort, work, Jimin put in, (which the behind the scene also confirms), since it seems immediately after “chapter 2” began over a couple of years ago, when all the members started focusing as solos, instead of in the context of the group.Every moment, whatever time he had, Jimin was continually composing all the melodies, writing all the lyrics, coming up with so many ideas & concepts and even the producing aspect of each song for not just FACE, but also MUSE, already way back then! It also explains all those photos & posted comments from all the well known, famous producers, mentioning working alongside Jimin, praising him, as well as excited about projects they were apparently working on way back when Jimin was in LA almost 2 yrs ago. It seems that Jimin was working non stop til late nite even filming content still, right before he made that farewell vlog for us the night before entering the military. Which also explains why he kept his long blonde hair til after filming. Also to show us his shaved head that he could finally have done. Just amazing how he worked non stop (which is also why we didn’t see nor hear from him often) throughout all that time. I wouldn’t even be surprised if, even in the military, he might be still continually having thought process, for more new content, whenever he has some alone time, aside from all he’s doing in the military. His assignments there are also so amazing and mind boggling as well! 👍🙏❤️‍🔥🔥🐥😍🥳🫡💫✨

[abbiea]

✨JIMIN's "Smeraldo Garden Marching Band" (ft. Loco) has now broken the record for the most streamed k-artist on Spotify so far, in 2024.🎊 Jimin’s song “SGMB” now the longest charting at #1 for Korean solo artist on iTunes, 🥇🎉Also reached #1 on iTunes in 100 countries, very first day, then went up to 112, following day, becoming the FASTEST Song to reach this milestone in 2024. Jimin's "Smeraldo Garden Marching Band" also has achieved a remarkable feat, including reaching the #1 spot on the music charts in all eight of the world's biggest music markets! 🌎 🎉🎉
This incredible achievement includes the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, and Japan. It's a testament to Jimin's immense popularity and the global appeal of his music. 🙏👍❤‍🔥😍🎉🎊

🎉CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN
👏👏👏👏

[abbiea]

According to a Billboard article: ✨BTS‘ Jimin revealed the full track list for his upcoming second solo album, MUSE. Jimin’s quite successful first album FACE, still charting worldwide! The seven-song LP due out on July 19 KST (July 18 in other time zones), according to a billboard article, will feature the intro song “Rebirth, ” as well as “Interlude : Showtime, ” the pre-release song “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band” (featuring Loco), “Slow Dance” (featuring Sofia Carson), as well as “Be Mine, ” “Who”, (single can now be purchased as presale aside from 2 versions MUSE album), and “Closer Than This” (which dropped in December.)

Jimin, 28, wrote six of the songs, according to a release, composed, also finally listed as one of the producers for most of his songs, (though shown in Jimin’s documentary his involvement in producing all his songs), which also noted that the announcement from BIGHIT Music featured a vintage feel via images of old-school cassette tapes representing each song, with an overarching theme of “love” connecting all the tracks.

The hip-hop/R&B-leaning focus song, “Who, ” was produced by Grammy-nominated singer/producer Jon Bellion, along with Pete Nappi, Tenroc, Pdgogg and GHSTLOOP, with a vibe described as “intense bounce and guitar sound.” In addition, the pre-release song “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band” draws inspiration from marching bands, “blending hip-hop elements with the big band sound characterized by a large-scale orchestra, creating an upbeat, lively rhythm and dynamic atmosphere thanks to an assist from South Korean rapper Loco.”

Other contributors to the album include Tommy Brown (Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber), as well as producers Pdogg, GHSTLOOP and EVAN, who also worked on Jimin’s first solo album, 2023’s FACE, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. Jimin’s official solo debut came with the 2018 single “Promise.” Five years later, he became the first South Korean soloist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Like Crazy, ” followed by FACE‘s “Set Me Free, Pt. 2” reaching No. 30 on the chart.

Jimin is still in the midst of his 18-month mandatory South Korean military service, which he began in December; bandmate Jin recently became the first member of BTS to finish his military service.🙏👍❤‍🔥🔥🐥😍💥🌟💫✨

[elizaaparecidakmick]

I thought I was going to cry, but he looks so happy and he has a wonderful smile. So, my heart is bursting with happiness.
Hello from a 56 years young Army from Brazil.

[Umla]

about the retro European vibe its loosely inspired by Beatles Sgt.Pepper Lonely Hearts club band. Wich the video really gives vibes of :) This song has grown on me for each listen, its from his coming EP Muse.

[Amarigone]

Yellow tones = sepia! Thanks for this.
I wasn't into it at first listen but on the 2nd, 3rd, umpteenth time, I totally get it.

And now Jimin lives in me forever. 💜

[armyhuntsdopamine]

Great reaction. I’ve seen parallels drawn between the SGMB track video design and Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and I can’t unsee it now 😊

[armyhuntsdopamine]

- PD analysing the MV production -
- a few super informative moments later -
GAHD I CAN’T BELIEVE THATS PDOGG 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[MelindaLee]

Jimin's inspiration is the Beatles Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album, which is still one of the best albums of all time. (Yes, I am biased to the Beatles since I was 3 my mother played them all the time and I love BTS so its a win win for me LOL)

[glynett]

FINALLY a jimin reaction again by form of therapy...thank you PD😊😊