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Jimin

Jimin (박지민) turned contemporary dance training into K-pop's most mesmerizing stage presence. Born Park Jimin in Busan, he studied modern dance at the Busan High School of Arts before joining BigHit Music, bringing a technical foundation that set him apart from the moment BTS debuted in 2013. His solo career has been just as commanding. The 2023 debut album FACE explored themes of identity and solitude, while 2024's MUSE produced "Who," a track that became one of the biggest streaming hits of the year and proved his commercial pull operates independently of BTS's machinery. His vocal style blends pop falsetto with rhythmic precision, a combination that has drawn comparisons to no one else in the genre. As a Dior global ambassador from 2023 to 2024 and a Tiffany & Co. partner, Jimin established himself at the top tier of K-pop's fashion ecosystem. He enlisted in December 2023 alongside Jungkook and completed his military service in June 2025, returning to a fanbase that had only grown more devoted in his absence.
9 articles6 creditsDebut: June 13, 2013South Korean

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Discography

2024
MUSEAlbum
Lead Artist
2024
WhoSingle
Lead Artist
2023
FACEAlbum
Lead Artist
2023
Like CrazySingle
Lead Artist

Brand Partnerships

2026
BTS ARIRANG - Lyrical ArmorCampaign

Other Credits

2026
iHeartRadio Music Awards - Favorite On ScreenAward
Co-Host (with Jungkook)JiminJungkook

Fans Also Ask

What is Jimin's solo discography?
Jimin has released two solo albums: FACE (March 2023), an introspective debut exploring identity and struggles, and MUSE (July 2024), a more romantic and pop-forward project. FACE featured "Like Crazy" and "Set Me Free Pt. 2," while MUSE includes the global hit "Who" featuring collaborations with Sofia Carson and Loco.
What Billboard record does Jimin hold?
Jimin made history as the first Korean solo artist to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Like Crazy" in April 2023. He also became the first Korean solo artist to top the Billboard Artist 100 chart. His track "Who" from MUSE charted for over 85 weeks on Billboard Global, the longest for any K-pop solo song.
What are Jimin's most streamed songs?
"Who" from MUSE is Jimin's most streamed track with over 2.25 billion Spotify streams as of January 2026. "Like Crazy" from FACE also surpassed 1 billion streams. Jimin became the first solo K-pop artist to reach 6.5 billion total Spotify streams, cementing his position as the most-streamed K-pop soloist globally.
What fashion brand is Jimin an ambassador for?
Jimin was announced as a global brand ambassador for Dior in November 2023. He has appeared at multiple Paris Fashion Week shows for the brand, including the Dior Spring/Summer 2026 show in October 2025, where he was photographed alongside fellow Dior ambassador Jisoo of BLACKPINK.
What is Jimin's real name and position in BTS?
Jimin's real name is Park Ji-min (박지민). Born October 13, 1995, in Busan, he is BTS's main dancer and lead vocalist. Known for his contemporary dance background and emotive performance style, he trained at Busan High School of Arts before joining Big Hit Entertainment in 2012.

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