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Who Is Jimin?
Park Ji-min (born October 13, 1995), professionally known as Jimin, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and dancer and a member of the globally successful K-pop group BTS. Born in Busan, Jimin developed a passion for dance at an early age before pursuing a career in music.
As a member of BTS, he became known for his distinctive vocals, expressive dancing and strong stage presence. He has also built a successful solo career, earning major international recognition with releases including FACE and MUSE.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Park Ji-min
- Stage Name: Jimin
- Date of Birth: October 13, 1995
- Age: 30 years
- Place of Birth: Busan, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
- Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Dancer
- Group: BTS
- Education: Busan High School of Arts, Global Cyber University, Hanyang Cyber University
- Relationship Status: Not publicly confirmed
- Net Worth: Estimated at around US$40 million–US$50 million
Early Life
Jimin was born and raised in Busan, South Korea. He developed an interest in dance while growing up and studied contemporary dance at Busan High School of Arts, where he became one of the school’s notable students.
He later auditioned for Big Hit Entertainment and became a trainee in 2012. After joining the company, he continued his education in Seoul and eventually graduated from Korean Arts High School in 2014.
Jimin also attended Global Cyber University, where he studied Broadcasting and Entertainment. He later pursued graduate studies at Hanyang Cyber University.
Career
Jimin made his official debut with BTS on June 13, 2013. The group, formed under Big Hit Entertainment, went on to become one of the biggest acts in global music.
As a member of BTS, Jimin became particularly recognized for his dancing and vocals. He also began developing his identity as a solo artist through individual tracks featured on BTS projects.
His BTS solo tracks include “Lie,” “Serendipity,” and “Filter.” He also released the self-written songs “Promise” and “Christmas Love” for fans.
Jimin began his official solo career in 2023 with FACE, his debut solo album. The project included “Set Me Free Pt. 2” and “Like Crazy.” “Like Crazy” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making Jimin the first South Korean solo artist to reach the top of the chart.
In July 2024, he released his second solo album, MUSE. The project included the singles “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band” featuring Loco and “Who,” with the latter becoming one of his biggest solo hits.
Jimin also completed his mandatory South Korean military service after enlisting alongside fellow BTS member Jung Kook in December 2023. He was officially discharged on June 11, 2025.
Discography
Solo Releases
- Promise — 2018
- Christmas Love — 2020
- FACE — 2023
- Set Me Free Pt. 2 — 2023
- Like Crazy — 2023
- MUSE — 2024
- Who — 2024
- Be Mine — 2024
Notable BTS Solo Tracks
- Lie — 2016
- Serendipity — 2017
- Filter — 2020
Personal Life
Jimin has generally kept his personal and romantic life private and has not publicly confirmed a current relationship.
His name became linked to actress Song Da-eun following dating speculation in 2025. BIGHIT MUSIC later clarified that the two had known each other with mutual feelings several years earlier but were not in a relationship at the time of the agency’s statement. The company also asked the public to respect their privacy.
Net Worth
Jimin’s exact net worth is around US$40 million to US$50 million, based on his earnings from BTS, solo music, endorsements and other activities.
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