BTS Jimin’s New Song Rapper: Who Is Loco?

BTS Jimin‘s comeback season is almost here, and the singer’s second album features Korean rapper Loco in the pre-released track “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band.” Loco is famous among fans for his upbeat energy, and the collaboration with Jimin will bring that charm to the new song.

Kwon Hyuk-Woo, aka Loco, debuted in the Korean music scene a decade ago. The Hip-hop star became recognized after winning the 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 brings a burst of energy to the track. Hip-hop fans already familiar with Loco’s rap style love his second verse in the song.

Before Jimin’s track, fans mostly saw Loco in his edgy avatar in his solo albums, including Bleached (2017) and Weak (2023). So, his collaboration with Jimin brings a different side of the singer.

Korean Rapper’s Collaboration With BTS Jimin Explored

“Not OK” crooner Loco shines in the second verse of Jimin‘s song, inviting the world to a positive message of bringing something new with a new day. The rapper says, “Fade away with the old, every day is brand new/ I’ll call out your name, all you have to do is blossom/ Let’s jam together/ keep it going, however you feel.”

The verse ends with Loco and Jimin’s dance moves where they sing, “Made a band/ I’ve been looking for love/ Just for you, speeding up/ I can’t stop (Can’t stop).”

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

Followed by Jimin’s pre-released track, fans wait for the album’s reveal, which will drop on July 19. Pre-orders for BTS Jimin‘s Muse started on June 18. The K-pop album will come in various versions, including Blooming and Serenade. The 29-year-old Billboard Hot 100 topper has also released the track list, which features seven songs.

Arpita Adhya

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