{"id":173704,"date":"2024-07-24T22:03:15","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T22:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=173704"},"modified":"2024-07-24T22:03:15","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T22:03:15","slug":"bts-park-jimin-muse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/music\/bts-park-jimin-muse\/","title":{"rendered":"BTS&#8217; Park Jimin Releases 2nd Solo Album &#8216;MUSE&#8217;: A Journey of Inspiration and Experimentation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Look no further for your next source of inspiration \u2014 Jimin&#8217;s second solo album, <i>MUSE<\/i>, has finally arrived, bringing a wave of inspiration and fresh sounds to fans worldwide.<\/p>\n           <!--  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n                jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n                    jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n                        if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-content\").slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-accordion-item\").removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().addClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideDown();\r\n                        }\r\n                    });\r\n                })\r\n            <\/script> -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- start html -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"news-key-takeaway-wapper\">\r\n                                <span style=\"background-color:#4db2ee;\">Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n                <ul class=\"news-key-nbox\" style=\"border-color:#4db2ee;background-color:rgba(77, 178, 238, 0.1);\">\r\n                                                        <li>Jimin\u2019s second solo album, MUSE, features seven new tracks, showcasing his expanded musical spectrum.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>The album includes collaborations with Loco and Sofia Carson, experimenting with bold new sounds.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>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<h2>A Fresh Source of Inspiration<\/h2>\n<p><i>MUSE<\/i> came out on July 19 and included <b>seven new songs<\/b>. Jimin <b>worked with Loco and Sofia Carson<\/b> on some tracks, adding different styles and sounds to the album.<\/p>\n<p>This album follows Jimin&#8217;s 2023 album <i>FACE<\/i>, which was very successful and r<b>eached No. 2 on the Billboard 200<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Jimin first announced <i>MUSE<\/i> in June, with his music company, BigHit Music, saying the album would show the artist\u2019s source of inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>This is a follow-up to <i>FACE<\/i>, where he explored who he really is. Now, <b><i>MUSE<\/i><\/b><b> goes deeper into what inspires him.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>Songs and Collaborations in \u2018MUSE\u2019<\/h2>\n<p><i>MUSE<\/i> includes several exciting tracks and collaborations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rebirth<\/b>: An introduction song that sets the album&#8217;s tone.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Interlude: Showtime<\/b>: An instrumental piece leading into the next song.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)<\/b>: A mix of hip-hop and orchestra inspired by The Beatles\u2019 <i>Sgt. Pepper\u2019s Lonely Hearts Club Band.<\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Slow Dance (feat. Sofia Carson)<\/b>: A mid-tempo R&amp;B song perfect for a rom-com.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be Mine<\/b>: A lively Afrobeat song.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Who<\/b>: An enchanting R&amp;B tune great for dancing.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Closer Than This<\/b>: A simple, heartfelt song for fans, closing the album.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Jimin&#8217;s Solo Career and Military Service<\/h2>\n<p><b>Jimin&#8217;s solo career began in 2018<\/b> with the release of his first single, &#8220;Promise.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, he has continued to break records, becoming the first South Korean soloist to <b>reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100<\/b> with &#8220;Like Crazy&#8221; five years later.<\/p>\n<p><i>MUSE<\/i> is one of several projects Jimin worked on while serving in the South Korean military.<\/p>\n<p>All BTS members, except for Jin, who finished his enlistment in June, are currently serving.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to <i>MUSE<\/i>, Jimin <b>is releasing a docu-series titled &#8216;<\/b><b><i>Are You Sure?<\/i><\/b><b>!&#8217;<\/b> with fellow <a href=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/music\/jung-kook-reveals-insights-on-solo-album-golden-to-fans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BTS member Jung Kook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>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<p>According to a recent release, the show will highlight Jimin and Jung Kook&#8217;s chemistry and bond as they explore different cultures, engage in various activities, and try local cuisines.<\/p>\n<p>This docu-series promises to give fans an intimate glimpse into their lives and experiences.<\/p>\n<h2>\u2018MUSE\u2019 Album Review: Charm and New Sounds<\/h2>\n<p>Critics like <i>MUSE<\/i> for its charm and new sounds. The album feels a bit <b>quieter and more thoughtful<\/b>, maybe reflecting Jimin&#8217;s time in the military.<\/p>\n<p>The album includes an instrumental track, &#8220;Interlude: Showtime,&#8221; which leads into &#8220;Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco),&#8221; setting the mood. Jimin uses the <b>sad trombone sound again<\/b>, which he also used in <i>FACE<\/i>, giving the album a unique touch.<\/p>\n<p><i>MUSE<\/i> may not be groundbreaking, but it keeps fans happy with its mix of styles and sounds. Jimin&#8217;s ability to try different types of music shows his growth as an artist.<\/p>\n<p>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}]}}