The March issue special edition of “Harper’s Bazaar” featuring #BTS #Jimin on three different covers will be released on January 19th (Friday)! Don’t miss the 12 pages of newly shot portraits and interviews. More Details to follow
Who Is Jimin?
Jimin (지민) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, and producer under BigHit Music. He is a member of the boy group BTS.
He made his solo debut with the mini album Face on March 24, 2023.
Pre-debut
He auditioned for Big Hit Entertainment and was shortlisted as the last member of BTS.
2013: Debut with BTS
He made his debut as a member of BTS on June 13, 2013 with the group’s first single album “2 Cool 4 Skool”.
2023: “Set Me Free Pt.2”, solo debut with Face, “Like Crazy (Remixes)”, “Closer Than This”
On January 16, 2023, dongA.com reported that Jimin will be releasing a solo album in February. A source from BigHit Music responded that the schedule is yet to be finalized. On February 10, Jimin announced on a Weverse live broadcast that he will likely be making his debut in March.
On February 22, it was announced that Jimin will make his solo debut with the mini album Face on March 24. “Set Me Free Pt.2” was pre-released on March 17.
On March 26, BigHit Music announced that the remix single “Like Crazy (Remixes)” will be released later that day.
On April 4, Jimin became the first Korean to top the Billboard’s Artist 100, and spent seven consecutive weeks on the chart.
On May 9, BigHit Music announced that Jimin will be collaborating with American rappers and singers Kodak Black, NLE Choppa, JVKE, and Muni Long for the soundtrack of Fast X. “Angel Pt. 1” was released on May 18. On June 12, the second OST, “Angel Pt. 2”, was announced. It was released on June 15.
On December 21, BigHit Music announced that Jimin will be releasing the digital single “Closer Than This” on December 22.
Personal life
Education
He studied modern dance in a school in Busan, then joined a school in Seoul, with V and RM.
Health
On January 31, 2022, BigHit Music released a statement saying that Jimin had a sore throat and began experiencing abdominal pain on January 30. He then went to the hospital and after thorough examination, he tested positive for COVID-19 and acute appendicitis. He went through surgery in the morning on the 31st following physician advice. The surgery was successful and he has since recovered.
Military service
On November 22, 2023, BigHit announced that Jimin started his military enlistment process and further updates will later be shared. On December 5, BigHit Music announced that Jimin is about to start their military service, without providing an exact date due to safety reasons. He eventually enlisted on December 12. He will be discharged on June 11, 2025.
Compiled by the Kpoppie Team
![Jung Kook is turning Times Square Golden. On Thursday, the BTS member surprised fans in New York City with an impromptu performance on the TSX Stage in Times Square. After a New Year’s Eve-esque countdown on a large building, Jung Kook took the stage surrounded by dancers on the TSX Stage. “Let’s have fun,” he declared before opening his performance with track “Standing Next to You” as fans could be heard yelling from the crowd. Combining BTS’ YouTube and an Xbox livestream at one point during the performance, more than 280,000 viewers watched from home. “This place is amazing. It’s an honor to perform in New York’s Times Square,” Jung Kook told the massive crowd, before playing “Yes Or No.” Fans in New York City were given a 30-minute heads up and ended up packing a large area next to the stage. “The view is incredible,” Jung Kook said at one point, playing songs like “3D,” “Please Don’t Change,” and “Seven,” his track with Latto. Post Malone previously performed on the stage. The performance comes a day after the singer performed on the Today Show. After dropping a couple of loose singles in 2022 — including the World Cup anthem “Dreamers” — Jung Kook began rolling out songs for Golden over the summer. The album itself arrived last Nov. 3, and featured collaborations with Major Lazer and DJ Snake. (On top of all his solo music, Jung Kook also linked up with the Kid Laroi and Central Tee for a new song, “Too Much.”) On Thursday, he also joined Zane Lowe and spoke about BTS and how he misses his groupmates. “Preparing as a solo artist and also working as a solo musician… there were times where I really missed [being in the group],” he said. “When I was in the waiting room or standing by myself on stage or eating with the staff. We were always together for so many years that I felt the void of them not being next to me.” “You know, I miss them. And I was thinking about them. So I suppose that year could seem far away, but I don’t want to think that way,” he added. “I think the synergy of BTS in 2025 will be incredible. I am so looking forward to it.”](https://kpoppie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/timesquare-1-480x264.jpg)
