Look no further for your next source of inspiration \u2014 Jimin’s second solo album, MUSE<\/i>, has finally arrived, bringing a wave of inspiration and fresh sounds to fans worldwide.<\/p>\n \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n

\r\n Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n
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Jimin\u2019s second solo album, MUSE, features seven new tracks, showcasing his expanded musical spectrum.<\/li>\r\n
The album includes collaborations with Loco and Sofia Carson, experimenting with bold new sounds.<\/li>\r\n
Jimin continues to inspire fans while serving in the South Korean military, with a new docu-series also in the works.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \n
A Fresh Source of Inspiration<\/h2>\n
MUSE<\/i> came out on July 19 and included seven new songs<\/b>. Jimin worked with Loco and Sofia Carson<\/b> on some tracks, adding different styles and sounds to the album.<\/p>\n
This album follows Jimin’s 2023 album FACE<\/i>, which was very successful and reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200<\/b>.<\/p>\n
Jimin first announced MUSE<\/i> in June, with his music company, BigHit Music, saying the album would show the artist\u2019s source of inspiration.<\/p>\n
This is a follow-up to FACE<\/i>, where he explored who he really is. Now, MUSE<\/i><\/b> goes deeper into what inspires him.<\/b><\/p>\n
Songs and Collaborations in \u2018MUSE\u2019<\/h2>\n
MUSE<\/i> includes several exciting tracks and collaborations:<\/p>\n
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Rebirth<\/b>: An introduction song that sets the album’s tone.<\/li>\n
Interlude: Showtime<\/b>: An instrumental piece leading into the next song.<\/li>\n
Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)<\/b>: A mix of hip-hop and orchestra inspired by The Beatles\u2019 Sgt. Pepper\u2019s Lonely Hearts Club Band.<\/i><\/li>\n
Slow Dance (feat. Sofia Carson)<\/b>: A mid-tempo R&B song perfect for a rom-com.<\/li>\n
Be Mine<\/b>: A lively Afrobeat song.<\/li>\n
Who<\/b>: An enchanting R&B tune great for dancing.<\/li>\n
Closer Than This<\/b>: A simple, heartfelt song for fans, closing the album.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Jimin’s Solo Career and Military Service<\/h2>\n
Jimin’s solo career began in 2018<\/b> with the release of his first single, “Promise.”<\/p>\n
Over the years, he has continued to break records, becoming the first South Korean soloist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100<\/b> with “Like Crazy” five years later.<\/p>\n
MUSE<\/i> is one of several projects Jimin worked on while serving in the South Korean military.<\/p>\n
All BTS members, except for Jin, who finished his enlistment in June, are currently serving.<\/p>\n
In addition to MUSE<\/i>, Jimin is releasing a docu-series titled ‘<\/b>Are You Sure?<\/i><\/b>!’<\/b> with fellow BTS member Jung Kook<\/a>.<\/p>\n
The series will chronicle their travels through South Korea, the U.S., and Japan, providing a deeper look into their friendship and adventures.<\/p>\n
According to a recent release, the show will highlight Jimin and Jung Kook’s chemistry and bond as they explore different cultures, engage in various activities, and try local cuisines.<\/p>\n
This docu-series promises to give fans an intimate glimpse into their lives and experiences.<\/p>\n
\u2018MUSE\u2019 Album Review: Charm and New Sounds<\/h2>\n
Critics like MUSE<\/i> for its charm and new sounds. The album feels a bit quieter and more thoughtful<\/b>, maybe reflecting Jimin’s time in the military.<\/p>\n
The album includes an instrumental track, “Interlude: Showtime,” which leads into “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco),” setting the mood. Jimin uses the sad trombone sound again<\/b>, which he also used in FACE<\/i>, giving the album a unique touch.<\/p>\n
MUSE<\/i> may not be groundbreaking, but it keeps fans happy with its mix of styles and sounds. Jimin’s ability to try different types of music shows his growth as an artist.<\/p>\n
Fans can look forward to more exciting projects from Jimin as he continues his solo career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10028,"featured_media":173705,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[398],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-173704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173704"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10028"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=173704"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173704\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/173705"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=173704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=173704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=173704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}