BTS Member Profile and Facts: Jimin
Some BTS members are funny and outgoing, others are introspective and kind. Jimin is somehow a mixture of both personalities, all while being a talented singer and dancer. Heās warm and caring towards the other members, while still sharing the fun-loving side of himself, and thatās just a few of the reasons why fans love this performer. Learn more about this BTS member, here.
Born Oct. 13, 1995, Park Jimin, also known by his stage name Jimin, is a member of the K-pop group, BTS
Jimin is truly a triple threat ā he can sing well, he can dance well (even performing contemporary dance in the past,) and he has a heart of gold. Park Jimin, also known mononymously as Jimin, debuted with BTS in 2013 and has been a member of the boy band ever since.
However, this member made a name for himself with his warm smile and caring personality; even while BTS was āon a period of rest and relaxation,ā fans could watch Jimin during āV-Liveā video chats. Jimin is a libra and earned the nicknames ChimChim, Jiminie, Mochi, and Little Prince from BTS fans.
Jimin is one of the lead singers in BTS, and has a few solo songs available for streaming
This K-pop idol is more than just a member of the worldās biggest boy band. In collaboration with BTS, Jimin has multiple solo songs, including āSerendipity,ā which has over 100 million views on YouTube. Other solo songs by Jimin include āLie,ā āPromise,ā and a cover of āWe Donāt Talk Anymoreā featuring Jungkook.
Aside from his solo music, Jimin performs as one of the main singers and dancers in BTS. He sang in well-known songs like āBoy With Luvā and āFake Love,ā earning admiration from fans and even other members of the boy band.
āIād have to say that Jimin has given me the biggest influence. The way I see it, heās perfect,ā Jin said of Jimin during a Q&A posted to BTSā YouTube channel. āHeās perfect on stage, so I wonder how heās able to work tirelessly. Seeing Jimin work so hard ā I practice with RM in the corner and when Iām tired, I take a look at Jimin. Heās still working then.ā
Known as āThe Bandās Resident Prince Charming,ā some fans want Jimin to play Price Eric in Disneyās live-action adaptation of āThe Little Mermaidā
Earlier this year, news broke that Disney was making a live-action version of The Little Mermaid. Once Disney cast Halle Bailey as the lead role, BTS fans raced to social media, saying that Jimin Park should portray her characterās love interest, Prince Eric. (Thereās even a petition going around that has over a thousand signatures.)
Disney has not confirmed who will portray this handsome prince. However, Harry Styles, who was reportedly āin talksā to star in the movie, turned down the role. Whether Jimin is headed āUnder the Seaā or just overseas to perform with BTS, fans canāt get enough of this K-pop idol. Recently, fans started the hashtag on Twiter, #MemoriesWithJimin, which trended in the United States. Even The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon host, Jimmy Fallon, got on the Jimin train, wearing his merchandise during their interview.
Music by BTS, including Map of the Soul: Persona, is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and most streaming platforms. Jiminās solo music, including āSerendipityā is also available on most music platforms.