“Record breaker”: Fans react as BTS' Jimin’s solo album ‘MUSE’ reportedly becomes the best-selling album by a K-pop male soloist in the US this year

BTS’ Jimin’s solo album ‘MUSE’ reportedly becomes best-selling album by a K-pop male soloist in US this year
BTS’ Jimin’s solo album ‘MUSE’ reportedly becomes best-selling album by a K-pop male soloist in US this year (Image via BIGHIT)

BTS' Jimin recently popped into headlines for another feat with his second studio album, MUSE. As reported by @AboutMusicYT, the K-pop idol’s solo record MUSE became the best-selling album by a K-pop male soloist in the US this year. Jimin’s album was released in July 2024.

Fans of BTS' Jimin were impressed with his latest accomplishment; therefore, they inundated social media with their praises for the singer. One X user commented:

“Congratulations king jimin. History maker jimin. Record breaker jimin. Global it boy. King of jimerica”

Netizens praise BTS' Jimin for his album’s latest milestone

While many congratulated Park Jimin for MUSE’s latest feat, others referred to him as the King of K-pop. Another fan called him the Organic King.

“Congratulations! Jimin's 'Muse' is the best-selling K-pop male solo artist album in the U.S. this year! Unrivaled in 2025 as well. Truly Jimin's strength shines through!,” a fan stated.
“KING OF K-POP,” a fan said.
“We know how much Jimin is loved here in the US, but above all, he has a lot of support. I hope he surprises us soon with a tour so we can hear his albums live.,” stated ab admirer.
“Congratulations Organic King Jimin,” a fan wrote.

Some called BTS' Jimin as Global IT boy, while others claimed that the idol has pure talent.

“Just with one version! Omg Park Jimin, the king you are,” stated an admirer.
“JIMIN just keeps on WINNING and that's through pure talent. MUSE. BEST SELLING KPOP ALBUM IN US 2025. CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN. HISTORY MAKER,” another fan commented.
“Oh My God Jimin!!!!!! King Jimin at the top where he belongs!!!! CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN JIMIN. KING OF K-POP JIMIN. GLOBAL IT BOY JIMIN. HISTORY MAKER JIMIN. FACE OF K-POP JIMIN. WE LOVE YOU. WITH JIMIN TILL THE END. JIMIN JIMIN,” a fan wrote.

BTS' Jimin released his album MUSE in July 2024

BTS' Jimin dropped his second studio album, MUSE, on July 19, 2024. FACE was Jimin’s debut solo album, released in March 2023.

According to BIGHIT Music, Jimin truthfully expressed the stories he wanted to tell while depicting his journey to discover inspiration in his surroundings. Jimin, who oversaw the general development of MUSE, maintained the process of making numerous attempts to pursue true, genuine love while frequently losing his way.

Here’s the list of the seven tracks on MUSE:

  • Rebirth (Intro)
  • Interlude: Showtime
  • Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)
  • Slow Dance (feat. Sofia Carson)
  • Be Mine
  • WHO
  • Closer Than This

Recently, Jimin’s album track WHO was honored with the ‘K-pop Song of the Year’ award at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards.


Currently, Park Jimin is fulfilling his mandatory military duties. He enlisted with Jungkook in December 2023 and is expected to be discharged in June 2025.

Edited by Ritika Pal