“Jimerica is Real”: Netizens react as BTS' Jimin’s ‘MUSE’ becomes first album by K-soloist to spend 40 weeks on Spotify Weekly Top Albums USA Chart

BTS’ Jimin’s ‘MUSE’ becomes first album by K-soloist to spend 40 weeks in Spotify Weekly Top Albums USA Chart
BTS’ Jimin is growing in popularity (Image via BIGHIT)

BTS' Jimin recently made headlines for his second independent album, MUSE. The WHO singer’s album emerged as the first by a K-soloist to spend 40 weeks in the Spotify Weekly Top Albums USA Chart. Jimin’s album dropped in July 2024, while he was carrying out his mandatory military service.

Fans of BTS' Jimin were glad to witness his album’s success in the US. Consequently, they swamped the internet with the praises for MUSE:

“CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN Jimerica is Real.”

Fans praised BTS' Jimin for his album’s new achievement

Several fans admired BTS' Jimin on social media. While many said that the idol deserved this recognition, others called him "history maker".

“US is Jimin's land! And that's a main reason why y'all should VOTE FOR JIMIN for the ama CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN WE ARE PROUD OF YOU JIMIN WE LOVE YOU JIMIN WITH JIMIN TILL THE END VOTE FOR JIMIN FIGHT FOR JIMIN JIMIN JIMIN,” a fan said.
“Another reason why he deserve this award It's like every min they drop Another proof for our king Keep working hard,” another fan commented.
“And u don't want him to win the Amas when he is clearly the one dominating in the US.,” stated an admirer.
“CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN HISTORY MAKER JIMIN SPOTIFY KING JIMIN,” a fan wrote.

Many congratulated BTS' Jimin’s for his album’s success, while others referred to him as "King".

“CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN!! That's JIMERICA for you. A very successful ksoloist, JIMIN, with his proven successful album, MUSE. SO PROUD!,” another fan commented.
“He is well deserved for AMA. That's why we want him to be a winner for this award. I hope you all respect our decision.,” wrote a fan.
“CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN. Jimin has a big chance of winning in AMA favourite kpop artist as he continues to gather records for his sophomore album MUSE,” commented another admirer.
“Congrats to Jimin on this milestone! But let’s not forget, real leadership in music comes from authenticity, not just chart numbers.,” a fan wrote.

Park Jimin launched his independent album MUSE in July 2024

Park Jimin came out with his second album, MUSE, on July 19, 2024. The album has a total of seven songs, including Rebirth (Intro), Interlude: Showtime, Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (ft. Loco), Slow Dance (ft. Sofia Carson), Be Mine, WHO, and Closer Than This.

In related news, BIGHIT Music announced BTS' Jimin’s ‘THE UNTOLD STORY’ for NYC. The exhibition will run from May 31 until June 29. Ticket sales will begin on April 30, 2025, at 1 PM ET. The show will be hosted at 30 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005, USA.

This exhibition will present the untold stories from the making of Jimin’s solo albums, FACE and MUSE.

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Edited by Yesha Srivastava