Jimin

1. Basic Information

Park Ji-min, known professionally as Jimin, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and dancer born on October 13, 1995, in Busan, South Korea. He is the main dancer and lead vocalist of the globally renowned K-pop group BTS, debuting in 2013.

Jimin has been serving in the military since December 12, 2023, and is completing his mandatory service at the 5th Infantry Division in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province.

2. Discography

• "Promise" - Jimin's song released on SoundCloud in 2018, officially unveiled in March 2023.
• "Christmas Love" - Solo digital single in 2020, released officially in 2023.
• "With You" - OST for K-drama “Our Blues” with Ha Sung Woon, released in 2022
• "FACE" - First solo album, released on March 24, 2023.
  • "Like Crazy" - Title track, which topped Billboard Hot 100
  • "Set Me Free Pt.2" - Lead single
• “MUSE” - Second solo mini-album, released in July 2024
  • “Who” - Title track, which became the longest-running No. 1 by a K-pop soloist on Billboard's Global 200.
  • "Smeraldo Garden Marching Band" (feat. Loco) - Pre-released in June 2024

3. Career Highlights

• 2013: Debuted as a member of BTS.
• 2018: Released his digital single “Promise” via SoundCloud.
• 2020: Released his sophomore single “Christmas Love.”
• 2022: Collaborated with Ha Sung Woon for “Our Blues” soundtrack, “With You.”
• 2023: Featured in BIGBANG's Taeyang's “VIBE,” a pre-release song for his EP “Down To Earth.”
• 2023: Debuted as a soloist with his mini-album “FACE.”
• 2023: Collaborated with NLE Choppa, Kodak Black, Muni Long, and JVKE for the “Fast X” soundtracks, “Angel Pt. 1” and “Angel Pt. 2.”
• 2023: Released his digital single “Closer Than This.”
• 2023: Began military service on December 12, 2023, and is expected to be discharged in June 2025.
• 2024: Made his solo comeback with his second EP “MUSE” while serving in the military.

4. Recent Activities

Jimin is currently serving in the military, with his discharge date set for June 2025. He recently shared updates through military photos released by the Defense Ministry, showing his participation in various training exercises.

A special photobook commemorating his solo debut era is scheduled for release in March 2025.

5. Solo Activities

Before enlistment, Jimin served as a global ambassador for Tiffany & Co. and Dior. His documentary "Jimin's Production Diary," chronicling the creation of his solo album, is available on Weverse. He also appeared in several variety shows including "Running Man" and "Knowing Bros" to promote his solo work.

6. Achievements

• Received the Best Male Artist trophy from the 2022 MAMA Awards.
• First Korean solo artist to top Billboard Hot 100 with his song "Like Crazy" on April 4, 2023.
• “Promise” achieved the most-streamed track on SoundCloud as of January 2023.
• Recognized as one of the Top 20 Albums of the Year (Overseas) at the 2023 Asian Pop Music Awards.
• Set a Guinness World Record for the fastest K-pop solo artist to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify in May 2023, surpassing his co-member Jungkook's previous record.
• Became the first K-pop soloist to sell 2 million units for 2 different songs (“Who” and “Like Crazy”) in the U.S.
  • Won the Artist of the Year and the Global Artist Award at the 2024 Hanteo Music Awards.
• "Like Crazy" remains the fastest Korean solo song to reach 500 million streams on Spotify.

7. Album Sales

"FACE" has sold over 1.7 million copies worldwide, with "Like Crazy" accumulating over 800 million streams on Spotify. The album achieved platinum certification in multiple countries, including the U.S., Japan, and South Korea.

“MUSE” received a Double Platinum certification from the Korean Content Music Association (KMCA) and a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).

8. Personal Life

Known for his contemporary dance background and precise choreography, Jimin graduated from Busan High School of Arts as a top student in modern dance. He maintains close friendships with his fellow BTS members and frequently contributes to charitable causes in Busan.

Jimin is an avid anime enthusiast, with a particular fondness for the shonen series “One Piece,” where his favorite character Roronoa Zoro influenced his life. Inspired by Zoro, he trained in Kendo from a young age and has since achieved black belts in both Kendo and Taekwondo.

9. Social Media Profiles

• Instagram
• Weverse
• BTS YouTube

10. Original Sources

• HYBE Official Website
• Billboard Artist Page
• Spotify Artist Profile
• APMA 2023
• Naver
• NME