The year he turned 18, a showcase was held for BTS’s debut single 2 Cool 4 Skool. Jimin said he admired BigBang’s Taeyang and wanted to share a stage with him.
The breakthrough yearIn August 2014, the group released its first full-length album Dark & Wild, 1 year 2 months after debut. The title track was “Danger.” At the 2014 MAMA in Hong Kong, BTS performed “Danger,” and unlike the other members Jimin wore no shirt under his jacket, which drew attention. In an interview the next year, he said the tattoo he showed then foreshadowed the album The Most Beautiful Moment in Life.
In April 2015, BTS released the third mini album The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt. 1. In November, BTS held its own concert The Most Beautiful Moment in Life on Stage at Olympic Park in Seoul.
In September 2016, he ranked first among male idols in a popularity poll on Idol Star Athletics Championships. In October, the second full-length album Wings included “Lie,” a solo song he wrote himself. In 2017, he sang “Intro: Serendipity,” the first track of the mini album Love Yourself: Her. The New York Times compared the vocals of Jimin and Jungkook on the song to the mood of Justin Bieber. In September 2018, BTS appeared at a UNICEF-hosted event at the UN in New York. In December, he joined G-Dragon on The Guardian’s list of the top 30 boy band members of all time. They were the only two Asian artists on it.
In February 2019, he became the first Korean singer to present an award at the 61st Grammy Awards, giving Best R&B Album. In 2020, the fourth full-length album Map of the Soul: 7 included his solo song “Filter.” In August, “Dynamite” became the first song by a Korean act to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and stayed on top for a second week.
In March 2021, BTS gave the first stand-alone Grammy performance by a Korean act at the 63rd Grammy Awards, performing “Dynamite.” In October 2022, he took the stage at a concert supporting Busan’s bid for World Expo 2030 and met about 50,000 people.
The year he turned 28, he released his first solo album Face in March. It sold about 1.45 million copies in its first week, the most among Korean solo singers, and the pre-release single “Set Me Free Pt. 2” reached No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100. The title track “Like Crazy” entered the Hot 100 at No. 1, a first for a Korean solo artist. In December, he enlisted in the Army together with Jungkook, so that all seven BTS members would fulfill their military service.
In January 2024, at the ceremony marking the end of basic training, he received the division commander’s commendation given to the top-ranked trainee. In July, the pre-release single “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band” reached No. 88 on the Hot 100, and he released his second solo album Muse, whose title track is “Who.”
In June 2025, he was discharged with Jungkook after 1 year 6 months of service. In July, “Who” spent a 50th week on the Billboard Global 200, the second-longest run for a K-pop solo song after “Like Crazy.” In March 2026, BTS released its fifth full-length album Arirang and held a concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul the next day. It was streamed on Netflix, and 18.4 million viewers were counted on the day alone.
Jimin (born Oct 13, 1995) debuted with BTS on Jun 12, 2013, the year he turned 18, and drew attention on Dec 3, 2014, the year he turned 19, when he bared his abs on the 2014 MAMA stage. He released his first solo album Face in 2023, the year he turned 28.
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A showcase for the debut single was held at Ilji Art Hall in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul. The title track was “No More Dream,” and Jimin said he admired BigBang’s Taeyang and wanted to share a stage with him.
Source 01 · Star News (Korean) · Debut showcase · opens in a new tabThe first full-length album came 1 year 2 months after debut, with the title track “Danger.” A release showcase was held in Hannam-dong, Seoul.
Source 02 · Star News (Korean) · First full-length album showcase · opens in a new tab The date is that of the showcase.At the 2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) at the AsiaWorld-Expo Arena in Hong Kong, BTS performed “Danger.” Unlike the other members, Jimin wore no shirt under his jacket, which drew attention, and members of Girl’s Day cheered in surprise when the camera caught them.
The third mini album has the title track “I Need U.” Jimin says the album photos were shot on an overnight trip in the South Gyeongsang Province area.
Source 30 · MBN (Korean) · The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt. 1 release · opens in a new tabSource 05 · TenAsia (Korean) · The Most Beautiful Moment in Life interview · opens in a new tabBTS headlined its own concert at the Olympic Park Handball Stadium in Seoul and met about 4,500 fans on the first night. Jimin performed the unit stage “24/7 Heaven” with Suga, Jungkook and V.
Source 06 · Sports Donga (Korean) · The Most Beautiful Moment in Life on Stage review · opens in a new tabIn a survey held on MBC’s Idol Star Athletics Championships, Jimin ranked first among male idols.
Source 07 · Sports Seoul (Korean) · Idol Star Athletics Championships popularity poll · opens in a new tabThe second full-length album Wings included “Lie,” a solo track he wrote himself. Jimin introduced it as a song about trying to escape lies and temptation.
Source 08 · TenAsia (Korean) · Wings solo track list · opens in a new tabSource 09 · OSEN (Korean) · Wings preview show · opens in a new tabIt is the first track of the mini album Love Yourself: Her. Jimin says it was the first time a vocal part opened the intro, which rap members had handled until then. The New York Times compared the vocals of Jimin and Jungkook on the song to the mood of Justin Bieber.
Source 10 · Maeil Business Newspaper (Korean) · Her press conference · opens in a new tabSource 11 · Star News (Korean) · NYT on BTS’s most successful album · opens in a new tabBTS appeared at a UNICEF-hosted event in New York during the UN General Assembly, where leader RM gave a speech. Jimin said he keeps supporting UNICEF in the hope that someone can be a little happier because of it.
Source 12 · SBS (Korean) · UN General Assembly speech · opens in a new tab The date follows the Korean time given in the SBS report.He appeared with G-Dragon on The Guardian’s list of the top 30 boy band members of all time worldwide. They were the only two Asian artists on it.
Source 13 · OSEN (Korean) · Guardian top 30 boy band members · opens in a new tabAt the 61st Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, he became the first Korean singer to present an award. He presented Best R&B Album.
Source 14 · Korea Economic Daily (Korean) · First Korean Grammy presenter · opens in a new tabThe fourth full-length album Map of the Soul: 7 included “Filter,” a solo track expressing his wish to show varied sides of himself.
Source 15 · Newsis (Korean) · “Filter” · opens in a new tabThe BTS digital single became the first song by a Korean act to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the main singles chart, and stayed on top for a second week.
Source 16 · Yonhap News Agency (Korean) · “Dynamite” No. 1 for two weeks · opens in a new tabPerformed “Dynamite” at the 63rd Grammy Awards as the first Korean act with a stand-alone stage. It was pre-recorded in a building in Yeouido, Seoul, and BTS was also nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Source 17 · Yonhap News Agency (Korean) · Grammy solo stage · opens in a new tabAbout 50,000 people gathered at Busan Asiad Main Stadium for the free concert. With a Live Play event for 100,000 people, online streaming and a live TV broadcast, viewers in 229 countries and regions watched it.
Source 18 · Maeil Business Newspaper (Korean) · Busan concert in foreign media · opens in a new tabIt sold about 1.45 million copies in its first week alone, the most among Korean solo singers. It sold 1.02 million on the first day, and Jimin was the first solo singer to sell over 1 million on a first day since Hanteo Chart began tracking.
Source 20 · Kukinews (Korean) · Face sells 1.45 million · opens in a new tabThe pre-release single from Face entered the Billboard Hot 100, the main singles chart, at No. 30. Billboard said he was the first BTS member to reach the top 40 with a solo song and no collaborator.
Source 19 · Yonhap News Agency (Korean) · “Set Me Free Pt. 2” at No. 30 · opens in a new tab The date is Billboard’s announcement date (local time).The Face title track “Like Crazy” entered the Billboard Hot 100, the main singles chart, at No. 1. It was the 66th song to debut at the top and the first Hot 100 No. 1 by a Korean solo artist.
Source 21 · Maeil Business Newspaper (Korean) · “Like Crazy” No. 1 on the Hot 100 · opens in a new tabEnlisted in the Army together with Jungkook, so that all seven BTS members would fulfill their military service. Discharge was scheduled for June 2025.
Source 22 · Yonhap News Agency (Korean) · Jimin and Jungkook enlist together · opens in a new tabAt the ceremony marking the end of five weeks of basic training, he received the division commander’s commendation given to the top-ranked trainee of the whole class.
Source 23 · Sports Chosun (Korean) · Division commander’s commendation · opens in a new tab One sentence in the article gives the ceremony as the 16th.The pre-release single from his second solo album Muse features the rapper Loco. It reached No. 88 on the Billboard Hot 100, his fifth entry on the chart.
Source 24 · Edaily (Korean) · “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band” on the Hot 100 · opens in a new tab The date is that of the chart report.The second solo album has the title track “Who.” All of its songs are about love.
Source 25 · Newsis (Korean) · Muse release announced · opens in a new tabFinished 1 year 6 months of military service with Jungkook and was discharged at the 5th Infantry Division in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province.
Source 26 · The Kyunghyang Shinmun (Korean) · Jimin and Jungkook discharged · opens in a new tabThe Muse title track “Who” appeared on the Billboard Global 200 for a 50th week. It was his second-longest chart run for a K-pop solo song, after “Like Crazy.”
Source 27 · Star News (Korean) · “Who” 50 weeks on the Global 200 · opens in a new tabAfter releasing the fifth full-length album, BTS held the concert BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang the next day at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. It was streamed on Netflix in about 190 regions and countries, and 18.4 million viewers were counted on the day alone.
Source 28 · Maeil Business Newspaper (Korean) · Arirang Gwanghwamun concert · opens in a new tabEND OF SELECTED RECORDSSelected records, 2013–2026 · not a complete list of work. “Key moment” is an editorial label, not a measure of success.
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