KTRENZ Hype Index
How much buzz is around Jimin?
37/100
- Coverage momentum
- AI attention
- Upcoming activity
- 46
- 58
- 0
The KTRENZ Hype Index (0–100) blends up to five live signals — KTRENZ editorial coverage momentum over the last 30 days (25%), AI-retrieval attention on the artist (20%), upcoming scheduled activity (15%), external demand from Naver search and YouTube traction (25%), and third-party SNS posts anchored to the act’s releases in the last 30 days (15%) — each log-normalized against a fixed cap. The first three exist for every act. The last two require data we do not have for everyone: where a signal is not measured it is left out and the remaining weights are renormalized, so an act is never scored down for something we simply did not observe.
Stories
Jimin: events we kept following
Things that happened more than once — each page holds every beat on the record, with its sources.
chart run2026-08-15 — 2026-08-19
#2
Jimin — Brand Reputation
tour leg2026-07-26 — 2026-08-16
Jimin — World Tour
vote2026-08-06 — 2026-08-13
744k votes
Jimin — Kiwing Awards
auction2026-07-30 — 2026-08-05
160 million won
Jimin — World Cup
record chaseresult2026-08-01 — 2026-08-03
400 million streams
Jimin — ‘Who’
auctionresult2026-07-27 — 2026-07-30
$110,000
Jimin — World Cup halftime outfit
Quick answers
Jimin: your questions
Who is Jimin?
- Jimin is a K-pop artist, active since 2013.
How much buzz is around Jimin right now?
- Jimin's KTRENZ Hype Index is 37/100 — a live score blending external search demand, KTRENZ coverage momentum, AI-retrieval attention, and upcoming activity.
When did Jimin debut?
- Jimin debuted on 2012-01-01.
What is Jimin's latest release?
- BTS's Jimin Uses 'Gemini' to Communicate Deeply with Fans...Filled with Authenticity (2026-08-22).
Stories
Latest about Jimin

Jimin's 'Who' earns first RIAJ platinum streaming cert, now holds 4 total RIAJ certifications
'Who' hit 100 million cumulative streams in Japan by July, earning Jimin his first solo platinum streaming certification from RIAJ.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8 d ago

Taeyang shares 'COSMOS' rehearsal footage three months after 'QUINTESSENCE' comeback
Taeyang posted a rehearsal clip for upcoming show 'COSMOS', his first activity since May 18's release of fourth solo album 'QUINTESSENCE'.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9 d ago

BTS's Jimin wins over skeptics and press on world tour
The Guardian and Vogue Korea both singled out Jimin after BTS's London show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. BTS heads next to Arlington's AT&T Stadium on Aug 15–1
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 23 d ago

Jin shares ARIRANG world tour stage photos as BTS continues global run
BTS released their 5th full album ARIRANG on March 20, 2026 — their first in 3 years and 9 months — and are now mid-way through a world tour spanning Korea and
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8/5/2026

Jimin's 'Who' hits 2.5 billion Spotify streams, his highest-ever solo total
Jimin's 'Who' from his 2024 album 'MUSE' hit 2.5 billion Spotify streams by July 30, 2026—his most-streamed solo track ever.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8/1/2026

Jimin closes BTS European tour in Paris wearing full Dior Men's 2027 Summer collection
BTS closed their European tour at Stade de France on July 17–18, with Jimin performing in custom Dior looks from the brand's 2027 Summer runway.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/22/2026

BTS Jimin tops iTunes in 7 countries as 'Normal' MV drops on Spotify
Jimin's special package version hit #1 on iTunes in France, Japan, and 5 other countries after *Normal* landed on Spotify July 17.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/18/2026

BTS world tour: Tottenham, Paris, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show
BTS plays Paris July 17–18 to close their European run, then heads to the US for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show on July 19.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/18/2026

Jimin dominates London coverage: five-star Guardian review, Billboard callout, sold-out beanie
The Guardian gave BTS's London shows five stars and named Jimin a standout; Billboard separately highlighted his hair; a Charles Jeffrey Loverboy beanie sold ou
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/9/2026

Jungkook tops K-Brand Index 2026 first-half K-pop individual rankings
Jungkook topped Asia Brand Research Institute's K-Brand Index first-half rankings released June 26, leading across 1.62 billion data points.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/26/2026

BTS marks 13th anniversary at Busan World Tour: 55,000 fans, drone show, and a Korean-language 'NORMAL'
All seven members performed at Asiad Main Stadium on June 13, debuting 'One More Night' live and a Busan-exclusive Korean version of 'NORMAL'.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/13/2026

BTS mark 13th anniversary with sold-out Busan concert, city-wide 'The City Arirang' project
BTS mark their 13th anniversary performing night two at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, with live viewing across 80+ countries and a city-wide landmark celebration.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/13/2026

Jimin's 'MUSE' hits 4B Spotify streams and 80 consecutive weeks on Billboard World Albums
'MUSE' becomes the first Korean-language solo album to clear 4B Spotify streams; Jimin's 22 solo tracks now total 6.8B streams on the platform.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/10/2026

AOA's Jimin opens up ahead of June 10 solo release: "I had to drink every day just to fall asleep"
Jimin, former AOA leader, posted a raw personal statement on June 9—one day before her solo single arrives.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/9/2026
Sourced timeline
Jimin timeline
Auto-compiled from KTRENZ coverage. Latest event 2026-09-04.
- 2026-09-04tour
BTS Jimin and Director Meggi Gang Shout Out Part-Timer; Yoo Jae-Suk Also Recognized Them "I Think I've Seen Them Before..."
Source: newsen.com - 2026-08-28tour
[Singer Brand Report] BTS Jimin Continues World Tour Stage and 'Who' Consumption
Source: topstarnews.net - 2026-08-23
- 2026-08-22release
BTS's Jimin Uses 'Gemini' to Communicate Deeply with Fans...Filled with Authenticity
Source: starnewskorea.com - 2026-08-19tour
BTS Jimin, "Especially Fell Hard for Jimin"…Stage That Won Over Doubters...
Source: topstarnews.net - 2026-08-17
- 2026-08-16tour
BTS Jimin, world tour performance shining… 'Who' also showing steady strength
Source: topstarnews.net - 2026-08-09
- 2026-08-07tour
"Become one with the watermelon?" Jimin's affectionate 'bib' made J-Hope burst out laughing
Source: sports.khan.co.kr - 2026-08-06tour
BTS's Jimin Achieves 'Final VIP' Status with Perfect Jenga, Paper Crane, and Cola Clear
Source: topstarnews.net - 2026-07-21
- 2026-07-20
- 2026-07-18release
BTS Jimin's 'Normal' MV Exudes Fatal Charm...Dominates Global Trends
Source: starnewskorea.com - 2026-06-10
- 2026-05-01milestone
'MUSE' surpasses 4 billion Spotify streams
Jimin's second mini album 'MUSE' became the first Korean-language solo album to reach 4 billion streams on Spotify.
Source: topstarnews.net - 2026-02-01milestone
'MUSE' charts for 80 consecutive weeks on Billboard World Albums
'MUSE' became the first and only K-pop solo album to chart for 80 consecutive weeks on the Billboard World Albums chart.
Source: topstarnews.net - 2025-01-01award
Won 'Song of the Year (K-pop)' at 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Jimin won 'Song of the Year (K-pop)' at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards for 'Who'.
Source: slist.kr - 2024-07-01release
Solo album 'MUSE' released
Jimin released his second solo album 'MUSE' in July 2024, with 'Who' as the title track.
Source: slist.kr - 2022-01-01comeback
Return through JTBC competition program
Jimin reversed her retirement decision in 2022, returning through the JTBC competition program The Second World.
Source: sportsseoul.com - 2020-01-01hiatus
Left AOA and announced retirement
Following bullying allegations, Jimin left AOA and announced her retirement from the entertainment industry in 2020.
Source: sportsseoul.com - 2012-01-01
- —milestone
First RIAJ platinum streaming certification for solo track 'Who'
'Who' surpassed 100 million cumulative streams on RIAJ as of July, earning Jimin his first solo platinum streaming certification from the Japan Record Association.
Source: starnewskorea.com - —award
2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards: Song of the Year (K-pop)
Jimin won 'Song of the Year (K-pop)' at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards for 'Who'.
Source: slist.kr
