Jimin (BTS)

Country: South Korea

Nationality: South Korean

Date of birth: October 13, 1995

Birthplace: Geumjeong District, Busan, South Korea

Park Ji-min (Korean: 박지민), popularly known as Jimin, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and dancer. In 2013, he made his debut as a member of the South Korean boy band BTS, under the record label Big Hit Entertainment.

Jimin has released three solo tracks under BTS’ name—”Lie” in 2016, “Serendipity” in 2017, and “Filter” in 2020—all of which have charted on South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart. He released his first credited solo song, the digital track “Promise”, which he co-wrote, in 2018 and recorded the duet “With You” with Ha Sung-woon for the soundtrack for the TvN drama Our Blues in 2022. Jimin released his debut solo album, Face in 2023. It debuted at number one in South Korea and Japan, and number two in the United States, while its second single, “Like Crazy”, debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, making him the highest-charting Korean solo artist in history on the Billboard 200 and the Hot 100 at the time, and the first to debut atop the latter.

Jimin Details:

Stage Name	Jimin (지민)
Full Name	Park Ji Min (박지민)
Hangul	박지민
Hanja	朴智旻
Revised Romanization	Bak Ji-min
Date of Birth	October 13, 1995
Birth Place	Geumjeong District, Busan, South Korea
Zodiac Sign	Libra
Gender	Male
Birthday	October 13
Age	28
Height	174 cm (5’8.5″)
Weight	58.6 kg (129 lbs)
Education	Busan High School of Arts; Global Cyber University – Theatre and film major (bachelor)
Genres	K-pop, R&B
Years active	2013–present
Associated acts	BTS (방탄소년단)
Labels	Big Hit

Jimin Early Life and Education:

Park Ji-min was born on October 13, 1995, in Geumjeong District, Busan, South Korea. He is of the Milyang Park clan. His immediate family includes his mother, father, and younger brother. When he was a child, he attended Busan’s Hodong Elementary School and Yonsan Middle School. In middle school, he attended Just Dance Academy, where he learned popping and locking.

Prior to becoming a trainee, Jimin studied contemporary dance at Busan High School of Arts and was a top student in the modern dance department. A teacher suggested that he join an entertainment company, leading him to Big Hit Entertainment. Once he passed the auditions in 2012, he transferred to Korean Arts High School, graduating in 2014.

Jimin graduated from Global Cyber University in August 2020 with a major in Broadcasting and Entertainment. As of 2021, he is enrolled at Hanyang Cyber University, pursuing a Master of Business Administration in Advertising and Media.

Jimin Career:

Jimin, the last Big Hit trainee added to BTS, debuted as a vocalist and dancer on June 13, 2013, with the song “No More Dream” from BTS’ first single, “2 Cool 4 Skool.” He released three solo songs under BTS: “Lie,” “Serendipity,” and “Filter.” “Lie,” released in 2016, was described as dramatic and conveyed dark emotions in line with the album’s concept. “Serendipity,” from Love Yourself: Her (2017), expressed the joy and curiosity of love, while “Filter,” from Map of the Soul: 7 (2020), had a Latin pop flair, reflecting Jimin’s different sides.

“Serendipity” and “Lie” both surpassed fifty million streams on Spotify in 2018, making Jimin the first Korean artist with three solo tracks exceeding this milestone. In May 2019, “Serendipity” became the first BTS member’s solo music video to achieve 100 million views on YouTube. Jimin earned his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Filter,” which debuted at number 87 and set streaming records on Spotify.

Jimin was awarded the fifth-class Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit in 2018, alongside his bandmates, for their contributions to Korean culture. In 2021, he was appointed Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture by South Korean President Moon Jae-in, alongside BTS, to enhance South Korea’s diplomatic efforts and global standing.

In 2014, Jimin collaborated with Jungkook on a song called “Christmas Day,” a Korean version of Justin Bieber’s “Mistletoe,” with Jimin writing the Korean lyrics himself. They teamed up again in 2017 for a cover of Charlie Puth’s “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” releasing it as a special gift to BTS fans during the band’s fourth anniversary celebrations. The cover received positive reviews from outlets like Teen Vogue, Flare magazine, and Elite Daily.

Jimin appeared on various variety shows and served as a special MC on music programs in 2016. He also participated in a dance duet with Taemin from Shinee at the KBS Song Festival in December 2016.

On December 30, 2018, Jimin released “Promise,” his first solo song, for free on BTS’ SoundCloud page. It set a SoundCloud record for the biggest 24-hour debut and became the platform’s most-streamed song by December 2021. Described as a “mellow pop ballad,” it was composed by Jimin and Big Hit producer Slow Rabbit, with lyrics by Jimin and RM. He released his second solo song, “Christmas Love,” on December 24, 2020, reflecting on his childhood memories of the holidays.

In 2022, Jimin contributed the single “With You,” a duet with Ha Sung-woon, to the soundtrack of the TvN drama Our Blues. In January 2023, he co-wrote and featured on Taeyang’s single “Vibe,” earning his debut entry on the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo artist. Jimin was announced as a global ambassador for Dior and a brand ambassador for Tiffany & Co. in subsequent months.

His solo singles “Promise” and “Christmas Love” were made available on streaming platforms worldwide in March 2023. Jimin released his debut solo album, Face, on March 24, which debuted at number one in South Korea and Japan, and number two in the US. The album’s singles, “Set Me Free Pt. 2” and “Like Crazy,” both entered the Hot 100, with the latter debuting at number one, making Jimin the first South Korean solo artist to achieve this feat. He also featured on the single “Angel Pt. 1” by Kodak Black and NLE Choppa as part of the Fast X soundtrack.

Jimin Personal Life (Girlfriend):

Since 2018, Jimin has lived in Hannam-dong, Seoul, South Korea, with his bandmates. In 2021, he purchased property in the area worth ₩5.9 billion (US$5.16 million).

As with all the BTS members, Jimin is currently single, but rumors around his relationship status have filled social media over the years too. The biggest dating rumor was that Jimin was dating fellow K-pop star Han Seung-yeon from the group KARA. But it’s only a rumor.

Jimin Military service

On November 22, 2023, Big Hit announced through Weverse that Jimin, along with bandmates RM, V, and Jungkook, had started the enlistment process to carry out his mandatory military service. He began his military service on December 12.