BTS’s Jimin and BLACKPINK’s Lisa Reign UK ChartsBTS’s Jimin and BLACKPINK’s Lisa Reign UK Charts BTS’s Jimin and BLACKPINK’s Lisa have cemented their global dominance by topping the UK Official Charts with their latest singles. Jimin Scores with “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band” Jimin’s pre-release song, “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band,” debuted at No. 46 on the Official Singles Chart, marking his fifth solo entry. It also topped the Official Singles Sales and Downloads Charts. Lisa’s “Rockstar” Rocks the Charts Lisa achieved her highest solo entry to date with “Rockstar,” debuting at No. 49. It marks her third solo entry, following “Lalisa” and “Money.” The song also performed strongly on the Official Singles Downloads and Sales Charts. Jimin’s Travel Show and Military Service In addition to his musical success, Jimin will soon star in the travel show “Are You Sure?!” on Disney+. The show explores his chemistry with bandmate Jung Kook as they travel to scenic locations. However, Jimin and Jung Kook are both expected to enlist in the South Korean military later this year due to the country’s mandatory military service law. About Jimin and Lisa Jimin is a member of BTS, known for his smooth vocals and captivating performances. He has released several solo songs, including “Lie,” “Serendipity,” and “Filter.” Lisa is a Thai singer, rapper, and dancer known for her fierce stage presence and global appeal. She is a member of BLACKPINK and has made history with her record-breaking solo album “Lalisa.” She will make her acting debut in “The White Lotus” in 2025. Conclusion BTS’s Jimin and BLACKPINK’s Lisa continue to dominate the global music scene, proving their immense talent and enduring popularity. Their latest hits have once again solidified their status as top artists in the UK and beyond.
BTS’s Jimin and BLACKPINK’s Lisa have once again proven their global appeal by topping the UK Official Charts with their latest hits!
On July 5, the Official Charts, the UK equivalent of Billboard’s US charts, announced that Jimin’s new pre-release song “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band” and Lisa’s solo single “ROCKSTAR” had both debuted on the Official Singles Chart.
Jimin’s “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band” debuted at No. 46, marking his fifth solo entry on this list. His previous solo entries include “VIBE”, “Set Me Free Pt. 2”, “Like Crazy” and “Angel Pt. 1”.
Lisa achieved her highest solo entry on the Official Singles Chart to date with “ROCKSTAR,” which debuted at number 49. This song marks her third solo entry in total, following “LALISA” and “MONEY.”
Jimin’s “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band” also topped both the Official Singles Sales Chart and the Official Singles Downloads Chart, debuting at number 1 on both. Lisa’s “ROCKSTAR” also had a strong start, debuting at number 4 on the Official Singles Downloads Chart and number 5 on the Official Singles Sales Chart.
In addition to his musical success, Jimin will star in a new travel show, “Are You Sure?!”, premiering on Disney+ on August 8. Alongside his bandmate Jung Kook, the eight-part series will feature the duo as they explore scenic locations in upstate New York, Jeju Island in South Korea, and Sapporo, Japan. The show promises to take a deeper look into their chemistry and friendship as they share unforgettable moments.
“Are You Sure?!” was filmed in 2023, before Jimin and Jung Kook’s December conscription into the South Korean military. South Korean men aged 18 to 28 must serve at least 18 months of military or social service, with the law allowing K-pop stars to defer their conscription until they are 30 but not exempting them from service.
About Jimin and Lisa
Park Ji-min, known as Jimin, debuted in 2013 with BTS under Big Hit Entertainment. He has released notable solo songs such as “Lie”, “Serendipity” and “Filter”, all of which charted on South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart. His first solo song, “Promise”, was released in 2018, followed by a duet “With You” in 2022. His debut solo album, “Face”, was released in 2023 and topped the charts in South Korea and Japan, and reached number 2 in the US. Jimin made history when his single “Like Crazy” debuted at number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making him the highest-charting Korean solo artist at the time.
Jimin enlisted for military service in late 2023, completed basic training, and joined an artillery unit in early 2024.
Lalisa Manobal, better known as Lisa, is a Thai rapper, singer, and dancer, who debuted in 2016 with BLACKPINK under YG Entertainment. She will make her acting debut in 2025 in HBO’s “The White Lotus”. Lisa’s debut solo album “Lalisa”, released in 2021, set records with 736,000 copies sold in its first week and a viral music video. Her singles “Lalisa” and “Money” both charted in the top ten of the Billboard Global 200, with “Money” breaking records on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart.
In 2024, Lisa launched her own management company, Lloud, and signed with RCA Records. Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades, including nine Guinness World Records and several major music awards. Lisa is the most followed K-pop artist on Instagram and the most subscribed solo artist on YouTube. She has been recognized by the Thai Ministry of Culture and praised by former Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for spreading Thai culture worldwide.
