Jimin
A dancer who turned six months of training into a historic global legacy.
Park Ji-min, known mononymously as Jimin, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and dancer who debuted in 2013 as a member of BTS under Big Hit Entertainment. Born on October 13, 1995, in Busan's Geumjeong District, he trained for six months before joining the group, making him the last trainee added to the lineup. His career is marked by significant solo milestones, including three charting tracks under BTS' name—"Lie," "Serendipity," and "Filter"—and a historic debut as a solo artist with the album Face in 2023. Jimin has broken numerous records, becoming the first Korean solo artist to top the US Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Artist 100.
- Character role
- Core Member / Emotional Anchor
- Affiliation
- BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan)
- First appearance
- 2 Cool 4 Skool (June 13, 2013)
- Status
- Active / Evolving
- Key symbolism
- Dance, Vulnerability, and Resilience
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.
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.
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