Jimin
A dancer and vocalist whose emotive performances and delicate falsetto became a central pillar of BTS's global resonance.
Born 1995 (age 31)·South Korean singer·Birthday: October 13·Millennials
Biography
Born Park Ji-min in Busan, South Korea, Jimin was a contemporary dance student before being scouted by Big Hit Entertainment. His journey into music was a rigorous fusion of artistic discipline and pop idol training. Debuting with BTS in 2013, he quickly distinguished himself not through sheer power but through a compelling vulnerability. On stage, his background in dance translated into a fluid, expressive physicality that told stories, while his voice—often deployed in aching high notes—carried an emotional weight that connected deeply with listeners. His solo tracks, like the introspective 'Serendipity' and the theatrical 'Filter', showcase a chameleonic artistic range, exploring themes of identity and love. Beyond technical skill, his impact lies in his embodiment of the group's message of self-acceptance, making him a figure who channels personal doubt into universal art.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jimin was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jimin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Jimin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as a member of BTS in 2013, a group that would redefine the global music landscape.
- Released solo tracks 'Lie', 'Serendipity', and 'Filter' as part of BTS's discography, all charting on the Gaon Digital Chart.
- Performed as a lead dancer and vocalist on multiple world tours, selling out stadiums worldwide.
- Received the Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit from the South Korean government alongside his BTS bandmates in 2018.
Did You Know?
He graduated from the Korean Arts High School, majoring in contemporary dance.
Jimin was the last member to join BTS before their official debut.
He is known for gifting his bandmates and staff with expensive perfumes.
In 2019, he became the first Korean soloist to top the iTunes charts in over 100 countries with his song 'Filter'.
““Maybe I made a mistake yesterday, but yesterday’s me is still me. I am who I am today, with all my faults.””
