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BTS Jimin’s new song rapper: Who is Loco?

BTS Jimin’s new song rapper: Who is Loco?

BTS JiminThe comeback season is just around the corner and the singer’s second album contains Korean Rapper Loco in the previously released track “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band.“Loco is known among fans for his optimistic energy and collaborating with Jimin will add that charm to the new song.

Kwon Hyuk-Woo, aka Loco, debuted on the Korean music scene a decade ago. The hip-hop star rose to prominence after winning first prize in Mnet’s rap competition Show Me the Money in 2012. Since then, the 34-year-old Korean singer has released two studio albums and many hit singles.

Who is Loco in Jimin’s new song “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band”?

Fans can’t stop talking about rapper Loco’s impressive collaboration with BTS Jimin’s song “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band.” The duo gives the song a boost of energy. Hip-hop fans who are already familiar with Loco’s rapping style love his second verse in the song.

Before Jimin’s track, fans saw Loco’s edgy form primarily on his solo albums, including Bleached (2017) and Weak (2023), so his collaboration with Jimin brings out a different side of the singer.

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“Not OK” singer Loco shines in the second verse of Jimin’s song, inviting the world to a positive message that says a new day brings something new. The rapper says, “Get out of here with the old, every day is brand new/ I’m calling your name, all you gotta do is blossom/ Let’s jam together/ Carry on, however you feel.”

The verse ends with Loco and Jimin’s dance moves as they sing, “Started a band/ I was looking for love/ Just for you, I’m going full throttle/ I can’t stop (Can’t stop).”

지민 (Jimin) 'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)' Official Track Video

Meanwhile, the response to “Jimin’s Smeraldo Garden March Band” has been impressive. The singer’s new song garnered over 2.6 million views within six hours of its release. It has also topped the iTunes charts in over 100 countries, making it the fastest song to achieve this feat in 2024.

Following Jimin’s pre-released track, fans are waiting for the release of the album, which will be released on July 19. Pre-orders for BTS Jimin’s Muse began on June 18. The K-pop album will be released in several versions, including Blooming and Serenade. The 29-year-old Billboard Hot 100 top seller has also released the track list, which includes seven songs.