Jimin (BTS) Profile, Bio, and Facts

Jimin (지민)  is a South Korean singer under BigHit Music. He is a member of BTS. He debuted solo on March 24, 2023, with the album, “Face”.

Jimin (BTS) Profile

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Jimin (BTS) Facts:

Early Life

– Jimin was born in Hoedong-dong, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, South Korea.
– He went to Hoedong Elementary School and Yoonsan Middle School.
– He attended Busan Arts High School in Dance and Modern Dance Major but later transferred and graduated from Korea Arts High School in the Music Department.
– He was the highest-ranked student in his pre-debut years. He was selected as the only scholarship student in his first year and went on a short-term training course in China.
– He was class president for nine years straight.

Personal Life

– He was in Global Cyber University in Broadcasting Entertainment.
– His dance is highly praised by numerous media and experts at home and abroad.
– Jimin was the last member to join BTS.
– The first alcoholic drink Suga bought him was “soju”. (Suchwita Ep7)
– For the preparation of his debut solo album “Face”, he practically lived at producer Pdogg’s house for a song camp along with three others. 
– His pick for his favourite solo performances include his contemporary version of “I NEED U” at 2019’s MMA and the collaborative dance with J-hope of “Boy Meets Evil” at 2016’s MAMA.
– He said one thing no one can beat him in is his eye smile. (Vanity Fair)
– If he could choose to go either to the past or the future, he would want to go to 2025 to see all the members together.
– He is the member who agonises second most after Suga when there is no work. (Suchwita Ep9)
– He got depressed and starved himself when he saw himself as a “fat” person, but Jin got him out of it and he started eating regularly.
– His style heroes are ARMYs because he wants to be as friendly, sensitive and warm as ARMYs. (GQ)
– If he can switch his talents with one of the other members’ then it would be J-Hope’s smiley face.
– He learned Kendo.
– He wanted to be a policeman when he was younger.
– His father used to say, he should become a prosecutor.
– He prefers a movie over a book.
– He takes more time getting ready than the other members. (TheEllenShow)
– He watched Rain’s performance and became interested in becoming a singer.
– His famous line is “Once You Jimin, You don’t Jimout”.
– Three words he chose to describe his style are Cute, Sexy, and Lovely. (NME)
– He was the only member of the group to include all solo and produced songs on the list of ‘Best 100 BTS Songs‘.
– He talks about his problems with V.
– His stage name was supposed to be Baby J. (The Tonight Show)
– He used to be self-conscious because of his looks and cheeks.
– According to Suga, he suits a dance track genre.
– He has a younger sibling.
– He has impressive abs.
– His role model is TaeYang from BIGBANG.
– He has the leanest muscular body type among BTS.
– His hobbies are reading books, being on his phone for hours, relaxing,  dancing, singing, and practicing martial arts.
– Jimin’s Ideal type is a “a nice and cute girl who is smaller than him”.
– He can speak basic English.
– He is involved in creating and choreographing dance routines for BTS’s songs.

Career

– Jimin is the Main Dancer and Lead Vocalist of BTS.
– He along with V has sung the OST for “The Eternals”. He also sang “our blues” in the OST for “With You” featuring Ha Sungwoon.
– He holds a new record for the most streams of all time with his first self-composed song ‘Promise’.
– He was listed in the Guinness Book of Records for reaching 1 billion streams in the shortest period among Korean solo singers on Spotify.
– He is the global ambassador of DIOR as well as Tiffany& Co.
– He appeared in GLAM’s mv Party (XXO), the group was under Bighit but later disbanded.
– He has ranked 1st for “Like Crazy” on Billboard Hot 100.
– His album “FACE” placed 2nd on Billboard 200.

Likes & Dislikes

– He likes the number 3.
– His favourite fashion items include rings, bracelets and earrings.
– He likes staying up late.
– He really likes it when ARMYs call him by his name. (Weverse Keyword Interview)
– He likes blue and black colours.
– His favourite artists include Taylor Swift.
– He loves sunny and cool weather.
– He likes beaches more than the xountryside and cities. (Noisey)
– He is a fan of The Hulk from Marvel.
– He likes the character Zoro from One Piece.

Food Preferences

– His favourite foods include tofu, pork, chicken kimchi fried rice, duck, stir-fried kimchi, and kimchi jjigae
– He likes chilli peppers and red pepper paste.
– He likes to cook at home instead of having food at a restaurant. (SiriusXM)
– He loves sweets and prefers chocolate over vanilla.
– He hates beans, seafood, and vegetables, particularly spinach.
– He loves to eat every fruit.

Personality & Habits

– He is known for his caring and considerate nature and is open about his emotions.
– He tends to laugh a lot.
– He has a habit of hitting his members jokingly.

Celebrity Friends

– Jimin is close friends with SHINee’s Taemin, Kai from EXO, and VIXX’s Ravi.
– He’s also close with Sungwon from Wanna One, Timoteo from HOTSHOT, EXO’s Chanyeol, BTOB ‘s Yook Sungjae and Seo Eun–kwang.

Major Works

– His popular songs include “Like Crazy”, “Interlude : Dive, and “Set Me Free Pt. 2”.

Awards

– Jimin has won many awards including winning three awards “Global Artist Award – South America”, “Global Artist Award – Oceania” and “Artist of the Year” at the 2024 Hanteo Music Awards and also “Fan’s Choice of the Year (Daesang)” and “Fan’s Choice – Male” at the 2024 MAMA Awards.
– He also won the “Main Award (Bonsang)” at the 2024 Seoul Music Awards and the “Best K-Pop” at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards.

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: j.m
Facebook: btsJimne

Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music | Deezer

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