🏆 Jimin has reached No. 27 in the K-pop Idol ranking for in January 2026.
Artist Profile
- Real Name: Park Ji Min
- Native Name: 박지민
- Nicknames: Chim Chim, Mochi, Jiminie
- Birthday: Oct 13, 1995 (30 years old)
- Blood type: A
- Height/Weight: 174 cm (5’8.5″) / 58.6 kg (129 lbs)
- Gender: Male
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- MBTI: ESTP
- Birthplace: Busan, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
- Profession: Singer, Dancer, Songwriter
- Language Skills: Korean, Japanese, English
- Current Agency: Big Hit Music
- Debut: June 13, 2013
- Years Active: 2013–present (13 years)
- Group: BTS
Jimin, born Park Ji-min on October 13, 1995, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and dancer. In 2013, he debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group BTS under the record label Big Hit Entertainment, serving as a main dancer and lead vocalist.
Early life
Park Ji-min was born in Geumjeong District, Busan, South Korea. He attended Busan’s Hodong Elementary School and Yonsan Middle School. During middle school, Park attended Just Dance Academy, where he trained in popping and locking dance. Prior to becoming a trainee, Park studied contemporary dance at Busan High School of Arts.
In 2012, Park passed an audition for Big Hit Entertainment, subsequently moving to Seoul to attend Korean Arts High School, from which he graduated in 2014. Park was the final member added to the lineup of BTS, completing a training period of approximately six months before his official debut.
Career
On June 13, 2013, Jimin debuted as a member of BTS on Mnet’s M Countdown with the single “No More Dream” from the group’s debut single album, 2 Cool 4 Skool. Within the group, he holds the positions of main dancer and lead vocalist.
In 2016, Park released his first solo track, “Lie,” as part of the album Wings. In 2017, he released “Serendipity,” which initially served as a comeback trailer before being included in the album Love Yourself: Her. In 2018, Park released his first independent solo single, “Promise.”
In 2020, the solo track “Filter” was released on the album Map of the Soul: 7, followed by the digital single “Christmas Love.” In 2022, Park collaborated with Ha Sung-woon on the song “With You” for the television series Our Blues.
In 2023, Park released his debut solo album, Face. The album reached high positions on international music charts, with the lead single “Like Crazy” peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Late in 2023, Park enlisted in the South Korean military to fulfill his mandatory service.
On June 28, 2024, Park released the pre-release single “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band” featuring Loco. His second solo album, Muse, was released on July 19, 2024, supported by the single “Who.” On July 2, 2024, he appeared in the travel reality series Are You Sure?! alongside Jung Kook on Disney+, with the second season scheduled for 2025.
In 2025, Park completed his military service and was discharged. During the same year, he and the members of BTS announced plans for a comeback involving a new album and a world tour scheduled for 2026.
Fun facts
- He earned the nickname “Mochi” because his cheeks resemble the soft texture of Japanese rice cakes.
- He was jokingly referred to as having “no jams” by RM during a broadcast, which became a long-standing meme within the fandom.
- He prefers to squat on the floor rather than sit in a chair when playing games or interacting with pets.
- He frequently hugs objects close to his chest, such as his Chimmy plush or gifts from fans.
- He writes his name on his clothing and shoes to prevent them from being mixed up with those of other members.
- He often brushes his hair back with his hand.
- He covers his mouth whenever he laughs out loud.
- He trained in dance for only six months before his debut, the shortest training period among BTS members.
- He considers 3 to be his favorite number.
- He expresses affection by playfully hitting or teasing the other members.
- He begins dancing immediately whenever music starts playing.
- He often jokes about his own height, frequently being teased by Jungkook.
- He speaks English confidently during livestreams, often using humorous phrasing.
- He reacts dramatically when losing games on the variety show Run BTS against members like V and Jin.
- He performs impressions of the voices of RM and Jin to entertain the group.
