FIRST READ · MON 7 AM ETTHE WEEKEND LEXICON · SAT 9 AM ETJimin
- Stage name
- Jimin
- Birth name
- Park Ji Min
- Born
- Oct. 13, 1995
- Hometown
- Busan, South Korea
- Position
- Dancer, vocalist
- Agency
- BIGHIT MUSIC
- Fandom
- ARMY
- Debut
- 2013
- Generation
- 3rd gen
Where they grew up
Jimin trained in modern dance before he ever focused on singing, and that dance foundation is how he found his way into BTS. He was the final member to join the lineup. He has said he did not feel fully ready or confident when the group debuted, and he has spent the years since working on his voice and craft.
Birth details: naeye.net
In their own words
“Everyone has the desire to do well, and I have that as well.”
“I really want to do a good job.”
“My job is to write good songs and sing them well, after all.”
Timeline
- 2020BTS album BE announced
Alongside his bandmates, Jimin was part of the group preparing BE, due Nov. 20, 2020. The members co-write much of their own material and run their shared social media accounts.
- 2021Rolling Stone cover interview
Spoke about joining BTS last and said he felt he was not fully ready and confident at debut.
- 2022Duet "With You" for the drama Our Blue
Recorded the song with Ha Sung-woon for the tvN drama's soundtrack. It topped Billboard's US Digital Song Sales chart.
- 2022Collaboration on "Bad Decisions"
Joined Benny Blanco, Snoop Dogg and fellow BTS members Jin, V and Jung Kook on the track.
- 2023Solo debut announced
In a Weverse stream he said his first solo album was due around March, after reports that it was planned for February.
- 2023"Like Crazy" tops the Hot 100
Latest
- Preparing BTS's album Arirang
Told Rolling Stone he felt very nervous and excited in the month before the group's album Arirang came out, and that he wants to improve his singing and songwriting and make albums with strong concepts.
rollingstone.com
Our coverage
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BTS 'Swim' Suit Ends as Three Songwriters Withdraw Claims
The plaintiffs asked a California judge to dismiss the case against Hybe, BigHit Music and songwriter Ryan Tedder less than four months after filing it.
Jennie and Tame Impala's 'Dracula' Ties Hot 100 Peak at No. 5
Lisa's Press Play opens at No. 35 on the Billboard 200, while Katseye, BTS, Cortis and Stray Kids also hold places on the albums chart.
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Why K-Pop Calls Every New Release a 'Comeback,' Even Three Months Later
Our Lexicon entry on the word that runs the K-pop calendar: what it means, why no hiatus is required, and how BTS's March return fit both definitions.
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Soundcheck Package: The K-pop VIP Tier That Gets You Into Rehearsal
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- variety.com: BTS Reflects on Songwriting, Inspiration and Artistry
- dailymusicroll.com: BTS' Jimin's Solo Album Is Scheduled to be Released Next ...
- rollingstone.com: Jimin Interview: BTS Star on Solo Hits, 'They Don't Know ' ...
- au.rollingstone.com: BTS' Jimin to Release Debut Solo Album Soon
Fan sites
- US BTS ARMY: Jimin Career HighlightsFan-run career timeline from pre-debut through 2025.
- The BTS TheoristFan-run Substack essay on Jimin's solo work and return to BTS.
Last researched Nov. 12, 2026