Jimin (BTS)
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Park Ji-min
Date of Birth: October 13, 1995
Place of Birth: Busan, South Korea
Height: 174 cm (5′8.5″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Religion: Non-religious
Ancestry: Korean
Nationality: South Korean
Marital Status: Single
Children: None
Net Worth: $28 million (2025)
Total Social Followers: 60+ million (IG, X, etc.)
Occupation: Singer, Dancer, Songwriter
Current Residence: Seoul, South Korea
Number of Houses: Multiple in Seoul
🏫 Education & Early Life
- Born in Geumjeong District, Busan, South Korea.
- Attended Busan Hodong Elementary and Yonsan Middle School.
- Studied contemporary dance at Just Dance Academy in Busan.
- Graduated top of his class at Korean Arts High School (with V/BTS).
- Earned a degree from Global Cyber University (Entertainment & Broadcasting).
- Started dancing and singing as a child, inspired by Rain.
- Passed Big Hit Entertainment audition in 2012.
📜 Career Timeline
- 2013: Debuted with BTS as main dancer and lead vocalist.
- 2016: Released solo “Lie” on BTS’s album “Wings.”
- 2018: Received Order of Cultural Merit with BTS.
- 2021: Grammy-nominated performance with BTS.
- 2022: Released “With You” (Our Blues OST) with Ha Sung-woon.
- 2023: First solo album “FACE” (Billboard Hot 100 #1, global success).
- 2024: Solo activities and music during BTS group hiatus.
- 2025: Anticipated BTS group comeback after military service.
🏆 Major Awards
- Order of Cultural Merit (youngest recipient, 2018)
- Melon Music Awards (with BTS)
- Mnet Asian Music Awards (with BTS)
- MTV Europe/Asia/US Awards (with BTS & solo)
- Guinness World Records (streams, social media reach)
- Seoul Music Awards (multiple wins)
- Billboard & IFPI global honors
🧠 Did You Know?
- Known for his powerful vocals and emotional stage presence.
- Nicknamed “Mochi” by fans for his cute cheeks.
- Has a black belt in taekwondo.
- Ambidextrous (writes with right, eats with left hand).
- First BTS member to get solo #1 on Billboard 200 and Hot 100.
- Holds Guinness Record for fastest K-pop solo to 100M Spotify streams.
- Famous for intense diet before performances.
- Loves perfumes and collects them.
- Enjoys manga, anime, and photography.
- Role models include Rain, Taeyang, and Chris Brown.
- Very close with his younger brother Ji-hyun.
- Has multiple solo hits: “Like Crazy,” “Set Me Free Pt.2,” “With You.”
- Known for charity donations to education causes.
- Sometimes called the “It Boy” of K-pop by Japanese media.
- Co-choreographs many of BTS’s dances.
- First solo album “FACE” broke multiple K-pop records.
- Named among 100 most influential people by TIME (with BTS).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jimin?
Born October 13, 1995. His current age is above.
What is Jimin’s net worth?
Estimated at $28 million (2025).
What is Jimin’s real name?
Park Ji-min.
What is Jimin’s height?
174 cm (5′8.5″).
Where does Jimin live?
Seoul, South Korea.
What languages does Jimin speak?
Korean (native), English (basic), Japanese (some).
Did Jimin go to university?
Yes, graduated from Global Cyber University.
Is Jimin single?
Yes, he has no public relationships.
Does Jimin have siblings?
Yes, one younger brother, Ji-hyun.
Does Jimin have tattoos?
Yes, including “NEVERMIND” and friendship “7”.
What are Jimin’s solo songs?
“Like Crazy”, “Set Me Free Pt.2”, “Lie”, “With You”, and more.
Why do fans call him Mochi?
For his round, cute cheeks!
Is Jimin in the military?
Yes, from late 2023; expected comeback in 2025.
What charities does Jimin support?
Mainly youth education and disaster relief.
Who are Jimin’s role models?
Rain, Taeyang (BigBang), Chris Brown.
What is Jimin’s fandom?
He is part of BTS’s ARMY fandom.
What awards has Jimin won?
Order of Cultural Merit, multiple K-pop & world music awards (with BTS and solo).