Jimin

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Lore & Background

Jimin's journey began at Busan High School of Arts, where he excelled in contemporary dance before a teacher suggested he join an entertainment company. After passing auditions for Big Hit Entertainment in 2012, he transferred to Korean Arts High School, graduating in 2014. His early solo contributions within BTS showcased his range: "Lie" (2016) conveyed dark undertones matching the Wings album concept, while "Serendipity" (2017) offered a soft, sensual counterpoint expressing the joy of love. By 2020, he added "Filter," a Latin pop track from Map of the Soul: 7, reflecting his multifaceted persona. These tracks achieved massive streaming success; both "Lie" and "Serendipity" surpassed fifty million Spotify streams by 2018, making Jimin the first Korean artist to have three solo tracks reach that mark.

In Their Own Story

In December 2016, Jimin showcased his dance prowess in a duet with Taemin at the KBS Song Festival. His independent creative path accelerated on December 30, 2018, when he released "Promise" for free on SoundCloud, setting a record with 8.5 million streams in 24 hours and eventually exceeding 300 million streams by late 2021. He followed this with "Christmas Love" in 2020 and the duet "With You" with Ha Sung-woon for the Our Blues soundtrack in 2022. His official solo debut arrived on March 24, 2023, with the album Face. The single "Like Crazy" debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, a historic first for a Korean solo artist, while the album itself reached number two on the Billboard 200. In 2024, he continued this momentum with his second album, Muse, and its lead single "Who," which topped the Billboard Global 200.

Reader's Guide

Jimin's artistic identity is rooted in his training at Just Dance Academy (popping and locking) and Busan High School of Arts. He graduated from Global Cyber University in August 2020 with a major in Broadcasting and Entertainment, earning the President's Award, before enrolling in a Master's program at Hanyang Cyber University in 2021. His recognition extends beyond music; he received the fifth-class Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit in 2018 and was appointed Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture three years later. Fans can track his specific chart achievements: "Filter" debuted at number 87 on the Billboard Hot 100, while "Set Me Free Pt. 2" entered at number 30. His influence also includes collaborations like "Vibe" with Taeyang in January 2023 and appearing as a featured artist on Kodak Black's "Angel Pt. 1" for the Fast X soundtrack later that year.

Did You Know?

• Jimin spent only six months as a trainee before debuting with BTS in 2013, the shortest tenure of any member.
• His song 'Promise' became the most streamed song on SoundCloud by December 2021, surpassing Drake's previous record holder status.
• 'Like Crazy' was the first song by a Korean solo artist to debut at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.
• Jimin co-wrote and co-produced the BTS track 'Friends,' which was later featured in the Marvel Studios film Eternals.
• He graduated from Global Cyber University with the school's highest honor, the President's Award, in August 2020.