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

[@Lovelybiscuits3]

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

[@ellapetal]

The opening immediately made me feel very Sgt. Pepper. I’m glad I’m not the only one that got that vibe! 💜

[@angies6pack]

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.

[@kellieflanagan9725]

Omg I have to watch Jimin’s production diary again I completely forgot this 🤩

[@최은진-r4q]

ㄱㄷ

[@최은진-r4q]

감사

[@sham10205]

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

[@alicebandiola7677]

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

[@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.

[@luisaz3570]

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.

[@thami6d517]

Your growing smile says it all 👍 THANK YOU JIMIN 💛

[@abbiea1237]

✨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 👏👏👏👏

[@Umla80]

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.

[@MaluSilva-yx8nl]

exactly what I was going to say, even the name of the song is already a reference, so I think the video complements the vibe very well

[@mimigarcia468]

Jimin trayendo alegría al mundo.

[@mimigarcia468]

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

[@abbiem7773]

✨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! 👍🙏❤️‍🔥🔥🐥😍🥳🫡💫✨

[@abbiem7773]

❣️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, ❤️ 👍🙏🥰☺️

[@CatsNTunes]

Absolutely loved this song and MV! It’s so bright and happy with Jimin’s sweet vocals singing it to the fans ❤

[@RORA_AHYEON_RAMI_BABYMONSTER]

Jimin is great 😊❤

[@michellem6826]

Thanks for the reaction! Jimin’s second album called Muse is releasing on July 19th! The title track is called Who.

[@abbiea1237]

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.🙏👍❤‍🔥🔥🐥😍💥🌟💫✨

[@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)

[@Amarigone]

Yes indeed! I played the Beatles to my baby (who is now almost 40). I listened to the Beatles when I was a child and to be BTS ARMY is just a natural transition! 💜

[@MaluSilva-yx8nl]

It's a pre-release single for his upcoming album "Muse", that will have 7 tracks, so I think it's a mini album...? It will probably have a similar release format with RM's RWPW, it's like as an official comeback, with physical album and all, but with only some pre-recorded content being released as the promotion for it.

[@elizaaparecidakmick6590]

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.

[@BiancaRios-wv6hg]

BRASIL PRESENTE APOIANDO O JIMIN E O BTS SEMPRE..JIMIN SIMPLESMENTE ESPETACULAR,OBRIGADA PELO O SEU CARINHO ,JIMIN AMOOOOOO-TE.

[@kellieflanagan9725]

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 😊

[@re4143]

I can't wait for your reaction to Baby Monster Sheesh !

[@Linda-ex2hg]

JIMIN ❤❤❤

[@abbiem7773]

❣It’s Jimin’s voice doing the intro, as the announcer. Also Jimin & Loco sing live, aside from using mics, even wearing ear-ins. The “backup band” consists of legendary, genius producer Pdogg, who worked with BTS since beginning as producer & songwriter, also producers GHSTLOOP and EVAN, all 3 also worked alongside with Jimin, who also wrote the lyrics, composed, & helped produce his first solo album, 2023’s FACE, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, as well as for MUSE his 2nd album that will be released July 19 KST, July 18 in other time zones. During the documentary for FACE, there was even a fun quiz segment where all 4 named themselves Smeraldo Garden Marching Band, which at the time, no one had any idea other then it was just for fun! 🙏😅🤣😍

[@dabadeee]

OH HE’S THE ANNOUNCER???

[@chelsauadriana2089]

Felicitări jimin un înger frumos foc perfect talentat cu voce de înger dansator profesionist ❤️🫰❤️🫰❤️🫰❤️🫰❤️🫰❤️🫰❤️

[@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. 💜

[@ishu_97]

Omg I was waiting for ur SGMB reaction!!💜💛 I really want u to react to RM's 'Nuts' & 'Groin' videos too😭🤞🏻

[@abbiem7773]

❣️The song, Smeraldo Garden Marching Band, also is in reference, an homage to the Beatles, as well as Beatles album Sgt Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band, which Jimin used as inspiration, even singing lyrics “I want to hold your hand”! An excellent clue already happened in the vid:❣️ “A Day with Jimin in NYC by vogue, (perhaps you might want to react to it), which was basically a behind the scene, filmed during the time Jimin debuted “Like Crazy” on Jimmy Fallon show last yr. same day his album FACE dropped. It showed Jimin, before going to a dance practice, rehearsing Like Crazy for Fallon tonight show, going to a record store, along with producer Pdogg, who worked along side of Jimin throughout both albums FACE & MUSE. where Jimin pulled out that very record by the Beatles Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club album, even holding it up. It seemed sort of unexpected? Now I wonder if it was planted there? Who knew at the time that it was a reference, a hint for telling just how much of an influence it had toward creating this song & MV. I even recall that Jimin went to the Beatles Store / museum when he was in NY as well. There was even posted photos of his visit there. 😅👍🙏❤️‍🔥🔥😍💫✨

[@asyasahinoglu]

Can’t wait his album. 💜

[@glynett]

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

[@VAngel876]

Like others have said it is very much in reference to St. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. So it has very much a 60s sound in audio and very much 60s music video.

[@brittnoelle9661]

Jimin’s album comes out on the 19th 💜 It is live in this music video and sounds slightly different from the recorded version. New subscriber here!

[@lunabtxt]

I love this song sm jimin is so precious 😭 (Also yes this Collab was out of the blue lol but I think I really like Loco's music now too)

[@kimmyw0322]

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 ❤

[@kellieflanagan9725]

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

[@sylviabondoc3870]

LOOKING FOR LOVE, JUST FOR YOU! LOVELY SONG!!!

[@susank.548]

So great to see you again! You look wonderful btw,life must be good,no? Kodachrome comes to mind as far as color goes. Thanks for sharing...looking forward to the new Muse album, curious to see if Jimin maybe plays the electric guitar he is holding in the promos😮! 💜🤭

[@dennilee2137]

Jimin 🎵👍💛

[@ruthfischer7615]

Thank you for the reaction! As pointed out there are Beatles references all over the vid. But there are also a lot of BTS/Jimin stuff. Smeraldo is their fictional flower and first appears in "Truth Untold". In contrast to that song here he promises to "I'll tell you everything now (Let's go)" Loco was a trainee for BTS a long time ago so he is an interesting fit. "Asian Entertainment and Culture" has also made a vid about the things people did not notice in the Track Video/music. For example did you notice the small changes in music? Personally I see the butterfly that is present in quiet a few BTS lyrics/images but also in SMFP2. In Serendibity Jimin began the performance in a bubble and got soap bubbles on stage. This bubble in the beginning did "burst" and let him leave to perform the rest of the song. There is also a OTV shoot vid that shows the energy he was going for. Loco looks so emberassed multiple times but he also worked with enthusiasm and happiness. Apobangpo!

[@Color33]

Jimin 😍

[@HALPIN76]

You really should react to the behind the scenes. Jimin is truly amazing!! And Loco was awesome too 💜💜💜

[@el1234m]

The king ❤

[@djhoanne0383]

Smeraldo Garden Marching Band are consist of Jimin, PDOGG, GHSTLOOP and Evan . If you watch 'Jimin's Productiin Diary Quiz Show ' they name their team Smeraldo Garden Marching Band.

[@rebeccacarmichael6745]

Jimin and Loco sang live for this,you can see in the bangtan bomb behind,the studio audio sounds quite different.

[@lolitay4336]

So Cute❤

[@amazaynfar13]

The background visuals kinda reminds me of Teletubbies 😳and for some reason it transports me back to.the time when i was super frustrated on christmas eve because all of the Lala plushies were sold out 😂😂

[@juliodeukae]

good song

[@mimigarcia468]

MUSE será otra obra maestra

[@RaquelIbarra-e5v]

Jimin eres único mi Rey 👑👏👏👏💜

[@snd3227]

Jimin was influenced by "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club." When looking up the reason for the Beatles making that type of album, I understand the parallel with Jimin's making this song like this. He talks about his reason on the Behind. I wonder if the album is also influenced in a similar way.

[@dwiisuryaa21]

I want to see the reaction of ONE OK ROCK - Delusional.... their music and lyrics are crazy! As usual, One Ok Rock will shake it up again

[@jonathanguillermo9090]

Do a Kiss Of Life Marathon 🙏

[@abbiea1237]

behind the scene:❣Jimin “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band” (feat Loco) Track Video Behind from bangtantv that I also recommend for you to watch that I’m sure you’d enjoy as well, 🙏👍🥰 is one of the most enjoyable but yet also so informative behind the scenes I’ve seen! It shows once again, just like with everything else Jimin does, including his other MV’s just how hands on, just how much involved Jimin was! Including the concept, imagery, vision, the look he had for the MV! Plus all the ideas he had that he put into play! All the while keeping everything as lighthearted, fun & enjoyable! Jimin even oversaw the filming to make sure the final shoot would meet with his approval! Jimin keeps amazing me more & more, though I shouldn’t be surprised anymore! I mean Jimin writes the lyrics composes melody, involved with producing, then is even hands on, on every level during filming! I’ll be looking forward to your reaction, so you can see as well, what I mean. 👍🙏❤‍🔥😍🌟💫✨

[@reneezemlock7880]

It's an EP "MUSE". It's 6 tracks like "FACE" was. "Closer Than This", his fan song from a few months ago will be on the album as well. There is a highlight medley for MUSE released by HYBE, now.

[@Baddiesc7gn]

Such a happy song. Some people d can’t get use to a happy song. I have fallen in love with Loco’s flow. They are so cute in the behind the scene video. He asks Loco to do that little dance. He has his in ears. He is singing live. He is inspired by The Beatle’s Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. I just want to see your face when you watch WHO MV and live performance on Jimmy Fallon. SGMB is also the name of his team you mentioned PDogg, I think Evan and Ghostloop are the others. Smeraldo is also Italian for Emerald. Jimin Will yet again cause awe. I read a music critic who said Jimin is a genre by himself.

[@Casper745]

Jimin and Loco Are definitely gonna Release more collaboration together I know wants he's out of the military

[@ieda-snhs4363]

Can't wait for you to react Jimin Who that just came out todayyyyy

[@elbarosacoronel3411]

Te amamos Jimin. Jikook x siempre juntos 💛❤️💖💖🐣🐰💜💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@Ericjay5669]

💜

[@natali10]

Голос Чимина хорошо созвучен с голосом Локо! Жизнерадостная, зажигательная, лёгкая, весёлая песня Чимина, детки, и коллектив, создали летнее настроение!

[@merrylimanto3050]

Thank you for reacting on Jimin song😊😊😊. Love the song❤❤❤

[@harte708]

Very Wes Anderson, love it

[@rosehani__]

Please Forever by Baby Monster ❣️

[@pandayukino6034]

love Loco

[@Cutipiemochi]

Kindly watch and react SGMB behind the scene

[@budaskitchen]

MUSE ALBUM OF #JIMIN IS COMING JULY 19 0AM ET🇺🇸 JULY 19 1PM KST 🇰🇷

[@angellouisloorluis5099]

WAITING FOR XO OF ENHYPHEN HEHE

[@sarahtavares117]

You should react to Natty's solo, Sugar coat ❤❤

[@jacky.s3509]

a.c.e supernatural please

[@hafshss]

Video is one take it has no cuts

[@Felipe-rs2my]

Hey pd,we gonna get kiss of life midas touch and babymonster sheesh and forever??

[@Deb.Blakley.Rasmussen]

💜🪻

[@LuckyyMaloi]

Brooo can u react to BINI-Cherry On Top !!!

[@mikeedamphiel7163]

Have you reacted to BabyMonster, Illit and Unis?

[@yuscilfer1429]

Please react to BINI. You are in for a treat.

[@Geann1978]

Hoping you would react to BINI from the Philippines. They are a girl group that are very famous in the Philippines and they are going global right now❤ You should check out their latest MV 'Cherry on top'

[@asylumcracked]

Any Kiss Of Life reactions coming up?

[@BND-ZB1-RII7E_5thgenleaders]

PD PLZ REACT TO WHOLE ENHYPEN ROMANCE UNTOLD ALBUM!!! IT'S DOOOPEE IT'S DEFINITELY SOMETHING YOU WOULD LOVE + PLZ BOYNEXTDOOR HOW ALBUM REACTION TOO

[@Paris-cc8he]

I hope you can react to TRENDZ😭🙏 I miss your reactions to them

[@eanne_xoxo9292]

Kiss of life!!!!!!!!!

[@futureofkpop]

PD did you stop reacting to Le sserafim?

[@korey9436]

Pleaseeeee do Deja vu by txt!!!!

[@aerinaeun_]

Please react to RM Nuts!!

[@SetsunasBP]

i was wondering if you've checked out Earth Wind and Fire by BoyNextDoor or if you're planning on it if you haven't yet?

[@jjgomez5856]

can you do v’s friends

[@ellabibers1513]

Pls react also to Babymonster song🤗

[@markpenafiel2578]

Hi PD-nim! Please react to Cherry On Top by BINI. I wanna know your thoughts about the song! Thank you!!

[@taewithsugar]

react to untouchable, mr vampire and born to be by itzy pls!! :)

[@juliodeukae]

please react to Dreamcatcher Justice

[@glynett]

Hello PD...would you please react on jimin's main track "WHO"...thank you

[@MayasYoag-zm3ty]

Who jimin

[@Norahh_]

REACT TO NCT WISH

[@MayasYoag-zm3ty]

React to who jimin

[@eanne_xoxo9292]

Sticky by kiss of life 💕

[@STAYCBias]

DREAMCATCHER JUSTICE!!!!!!! WE NEED YOUR REACTION! 😭

[@__h__-]

React to Enhypen XO

[@taufiktaufik8574]

the song is cocomelon, the mv is cocomelon, the vocal is mickey mouse

[@Novivivia]

Can you react to boynextdoor?

[@Altheavynk]

Plss reaction to enhypen xo😣