As BTS's Jimin celebrates his 10th year in the industry, he steps into the spotlight as the most successful solo artist in the history of Korean popular music.
Swiss music and entertainment news portal 'Sunrise Starzone' highlighted Jimin's solo endeavors in an article, praising him for his track 'Like Crazy' which soared to the top of Billboard's 'Hot 100', solidifying him as the most triumphant solo artist from Korea.
As the media pointed out, it took a decade for Jimin to release his debut solo album 'FACE', but the wait was worth it. With overwhelming support and encouragement from fans worldwide, he achieved what no other solo Korean artist had, making the lengthy wait worthwhile.
Jimin's journey began on June 13, 2013, when he debuted as the lead vocalist and main dancer of BTS. Few would have predicted the magnitude of his success a decade later. Despite his short training period and subpar training conditions, Jimin's innate talent and relentless dedication began to shine, his influence becoming nothing short of astonishing.
Jimin showcased his solo power through his BTS solo tracks 'Lie', 'Serendipity', and 'Filter', garnering record-breaking achievements without any promotions. He stood out in group activities as the 'Fan-Attracting Fairy'. Furthermore, his self-produced track 'Friends' made history as the first Korean song to be featured on the Marvel movie 'Eternals' OST, continuing his remarkable solo journey. In 2018, he created a global sensation by releasing 'Promise' on SoundCloud, earning him the nickname 'BTS's Frontman' from Australian music experts. 'Promise' still tops global streaming charts, setting an unbeaten record.
Following up, he achieved record-breaking success on iTunes' Top Song chart in the shortest time with his first OST, 'With You', and made his way onto Billboard's 'Hot 100' with his collaboration 'Vibe' with Taeyang, marking the dazzling beginning of his solo career.
With an impressive discography under his belt, Jimin, along with the release of 'FACE', proved himself to be a trailblazer without any features or external assistance, as per Grammy News. He rose to be the 'wannabe' star that many renowned global musicians want to collaborate with. This led to the creation of 'Angel Part 1', the main theme song for 'Fast and Furious 10'.
In just four months, Jimin is the only Korean artist to chart four songs in the US and UK, the biggest music markets worldwide, both as a group and as a solo artist. He also exclusively holds the achievement of topping the iTunes chart in 100 countries with six songs. With numerous records under his belt, including being listed in Guinness for the fastest billion streams on Spotify, Jimin, true to his nature, attributes all his accomplishments to his fans.
On his 10th debut anniversary, Jimin expressed his gratitude, solace, and desire to be with his fans for a long time through the live video release of 'Letter', a hidden track in 'FACE'. With his heavenly voice and supreme performance, he has captivated the hearts of people worldwide. Yet, Jimin insists, "I have much more to show". Expectations are soaring for the shining future of Jimin, the 'Icon of 21st Century Pop'.
