American actress and singer Sofia Carson‘s past interactions with BTS have resurfaced in light of her collaboration news.
Previously, BIGHIT MUSIC announced via Weverse that Jimin will make his comeback with a second solo album titled MUSE, documenting “his journey in search of the source of his inspiration.” It will include seven songs, including his previously released fan-dedicated song “Closer Than This.”
“Hello.
This is BIGHIT MUSIC.
We are excited to share details about the release of BTS member Jimin’s second solo album, “MUSE.”
Following his first solo album, “FACE,” where he sought to explore his true identity, “MUSE” documents his journey in search of the source of his inspiration.
Showcasing Jimin’s expanded musical spectrum, “MUSE” includes seven tracks, including the fan song “Closer Than This,” released in December 2023.
We ask for your continued love and support for Jimin’s second solo album, “MUSE.”
Pre-Order Period: Starts 11 AM, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 (KST)
Release Date and Time: 1 PM, Friday, July 19, 2024 (KST)”
— BIGHIT MUSIC
Today, Jimin unveiled his official tracklist, revealing the titles of all seven songs. The tracks appear to be 1. “Rebirth,” 2. “Interlude Showtime,” 3. “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (Ft. Loco)” [PRE RELEASE], 4. “Slow Dance (Ft. Sofia Carson),” 5. “Be Mine,” 6. “Who” [ TITLE TRACK], 7. “Closer Than This.”
Sofia Carson also shared the cover art for “Slow Dance” on her social media accounts. On Instagram, she added, “can’t wait to ‘slow dance’ with you…”
Hi Jimin 🩵
SLOW DANCE. JIMIN x SOFIA CARSON.
JULY 19th. @bts_bighit @BIGHIT_MUSIC pic.twitter.com/qharLCWTvv
— Sofia Carson (@SofiaCarson) June 20, 2024
Sofia Carson on ig about Jimin’s ‘Slow Dance’ collab:
👩:can’t wait to “slow dance” with you. . .🩵
OMG?!??! WHAT DOES SHE MEANS??? pic.twitter.com/EB0dyWMI4V
— Carolyne🌱⁷⁼¹ (@mhereonlyforbts) June 20, 2024
👀😏🩵 @bts_bighit https://t.co/1Bytu2liyv
— Sofia Carson (@SofiaCarson) June 20, 2024
Many ARMYs are excited about the upcoming collaboration, knowing the two singers’ voices will sound beautifully together.
ever since i heard jimin and muni together i’ve always yearned for a female vocalist on a jimin solo track. i’m so excited for slow dance with sofia carson 🩵 pic.twitter.com/66GXbfVuDT
— MUSE (@yvesaintbarbie) June 20, 2024
“sofia carson sounds like this omfg pic.twitter.com/RwT1EPB0qa”
— ࣪rose⁷ 🍉 (@kthvace) June 20, 2024
WHAT YALL KNOW ABOUT SOFIA CARSON 🫵🏻🫵🏻🫵🏻🫵🏻🫵🏻 this was my jam pic.twitter.com/kox0Rz2nyj
— Ju🪞#1 ON BB HOT 100 (@jiminbyheart) June 20, 2024
Yet, some can’t forget Sofia Carson’s history with BTS in light of the collab news.
Sofia Carson, who is known for Disney‘s The Descendants, Pretty Little Liars, and Netflix‘s Purple Hearts, met BTS at The 2019 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs). At the time, Sofia Carson received backlash from netizens as she suddenly jumped into a group photo with BTS, even touching J-Hope‘s shoulder while they were taking their pictures on the red carpet. Netizens believed it was a “clout-chasing” move, as the members appeared confused, as she had no affiliation with them prior.
sofia carson with bts at 2019 bbmas😭pic.twitter.com/L1do850n4B
— Julianna 𐚁 (@jmngaggedme_) June 20, 2024
Oh this Sofia Carson will be a full circle moment I think. pic.twitter.com/CFs2KDbOz4
— Rafranz ⁷ (@rafranzdavis) June 20, 2024
Sofia Carson played a long game and I have to respect that
— Miche⁷ (@MicheBangtan) June 20, 2024
Sofia Carson also covered BTS’s hit song “Boy With Luv” at The 2019 Radio Disney Music Celebration (previously known as the Radio Disney Music Awards). At the time, she was criticized yet again, as she chose to sing only the English language parts of “Boy With Luv.”
Throwback — sofia carson singing boy with luv!!
pic.twitter.com/e2LbZ1ppQG
— BTS Charts Daily (@btschartsdailyc) June 20, 2024
Remember when sofia Carson covered boy with luv by bts😭
pic.twitter.com/Z47rbH7bJ1
— Julianna 𐚁 (@jmngaggedme_) June 20, 2024
Additionally, ARMYs remembered that Jimin’s fellow BTS member Jin actually has an unexpected connection to another Descendents star. Jin and Mitchell Hope, known for portraying Ben (the son of Beast and Belle), were classmates when Jin was an exchange student in Australia.
FYI, Seokjin and Mitchell Hope went to school together in Australia.
Mitchell Hope and Sofia Carson starred together in Disney's Descendents movie series.
Now Sofia and Jimin are collaborating on a song. The full circle OMG pic.twitter.com/r82SySoxhc
— nush ⁷ (@raplinebase) June 20, 2024
Sofia Carson and Jimin’s collaboration is truly a full-circle moment.
