If you think of K-pop royalty, you inevitably think of Jimin – the kind that can make your heart skip several beats with its gentle movements. On the occasion of his birthday, let’s take a look at 10 facts you may not know about this K-pop phenomenon also known as Jimin from BTS.
10 interesting facts about the K-pop phenomenon
From dance enthusiast to K-pop sensation
Jimin He was just a normal kid who attended Busan Arts High School, where he majored in modern dance. But one day, a dance teacher saw something special in him and suggested he try to become a K-pop sensation. Jimin took that leap of faith and after several rounds of auditions, yes, several, he ended up surprising everyone at Big Hit Entertainment by landing a spot.
Jimin’s birth
Now, let’s talk about stage names. Before officially debuting, Jimin had some crazy options like Baby J, Baby G, and Young Kid. After much debate, he arrived at the name we all know him by.
Jimin’s role models
Jimin also has some great role models. Rain, the legendary singer, was a great inspiration to him. It’s safe to say that watching Rain’s performances set the stage for Jimin’s own shows. He also admires Big Bang’s Taeyang, and who can blame him? Taeyang’s moves are legendary.
Dreams of singing and service.
Did you know that Jimin also had other professional dreams? Singing was always a passion, but he once said, “If I was less interested in singing, I would have become a police officer.” We shudder to think of a K-pop world without Jimin. However, it is an interesting hypothetical scenario.
The power of eyeliner
Here’s a fun fact: applying eyeliner is Jimin’s secret weapon. Without it, he claims he can’t dance hip-hop or express himself properly.
A playful defeat in an arm wrestling match
Okay, let’s get to the adorable stuff. In an epic showdown, Jimin once lost to Jungkook in an arm fight. You can bet it’s a moment ARMYs appreciate.
Solo debut and success
Jimin made his grand entrance in 2013 as BTS’ main dancer, rocking out to No More Dream. Lie and Serendipity are his solo songs and they have sold like hot cakes: fifty million hot cakes, to be precise. Serendipity even broke records as the most viewed K-pop solo song on SoundCloud in just 24 hours. That’s some big ARMY love!
Jimin’s favorite collaborators
He’s dabbled in all kinds of interesting collaborations with artists like Steve Aoki and Halsey. He has even appeared on television shows such as King of Mask Singer and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Tonight Show.
Culinary delights
Now, let’s talk about food. Jimin is a fan of some delicious dishes like pork, duck, chicken, fruits, and kimchi jjigae.
Fan art that came true
And here’s a gem: a fan art that came true. There is a fan art of Jimin with the phases of the moon tattooed on his back. It became so popular that Jimin himself was inspired by it and got the actual tattoo. V, other BTS memberHe was the one who showed it to him. It’s amazing how fans can impact the lives of their idols in such a creative way.
