KTRENZ Hype Index
How much buzz is around Jimin?
44/100
- Coverage momentum
- AI attention
- Upcoming activity
- 53
- 100
- 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.
tour leg2026-07-04 — 2026-10-19
Jimin — ‘Arirang’ world tour
tour leg2026-08-28 — 2026-08-30
Jimin — North American tour
tour leg2026-07-17 — 2026-08-23
Jimin — Munich
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
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 44/100 — 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 tops FANDORA Fan Challenge Season 2 with 31M votes; BTS Asia tour kicks off Nov. 19
Jimin claimed first place in FANDORA's Fan Challenge Final Season 2 with 31,284,868 votes, as BTS prepares to launch their "ARIRANG" Asia tour in Kaohsiung on N
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 2 d ago

AOA's Jimin hospitalized 6 months after fall, shares neck, back and pelvis pain
Six months after an April fall left a laceration on her left thigh, former AOA member Shin Jimin posted hospital photos on Oct. 14 showing ongoing effects.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6 d ago

BTS draws 151,500 to Lima for first-ever Peru concerts, adds third show amid demand
Over 151,000 fans packed Estadio San Marcos across three nights. Peru's tourism ministry estimated $18.7M in economic impact from the visit.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8 d ago

BTS 'ARIRANG' tour crosses $500M as Lima run draws 151,500 over 3 nights
BTS's ARIRANG world tour hit $500M in cumulative revenue after three sold-out nights in Lima, Peru, according to Billboard Boxscore.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 10 d ago

Jimin's 'Like Crazy' becomes first Korean-language song to hit 1B filtered streams on Spotify
Jimin's second solo track just crossed 1 billion filtered streams on Spotify. Both songs hit the mark with no features, no collaborations.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9/17/2026

Yoo Jae-suk Gets Romance-Comic Portrait from 85-Year-Old Artist Min Aeni on You Quiz on the Block
Min Aeni, 85, drew K-pop idols in romance-comic style on tvN's You Quiz on the Block—then surprised host Yoo Jae-suk with a portrait of himself.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9/9/2026

Jimin's "grandpa fishing vest" drew LA Times side-eye — and a 5-star Guardian rave
BTS's Sept. 2 Sofitel Stadium show caught international press eyes. Jimin's custom Dior vest sparked wildly different takes: one critic called it a fishing vest
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9/8/2026

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 · 8/29/2026

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 · 8/28/2026

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 · 8/14/2026

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 2026-10-15.
- 2026-10-15tour
'HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIMIN' BTS's Jimin Received Warm Birthday Wishes in Santiago, Chile
Source: starnewskorea.com - 2026-10-06tour
"This is a video supported by Big Hit"…BTS Jimin shows 'record-breaking fan love' through SNS comments
Source: sportsseoul.com - 2026-09-10
- 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 - 2025-01-14milestone
'Like Crazy' becomes first Korean-language song to reach 1 billion filtered streams on Spotify
'Like Crazy' surpassed 1 billion filtered streams on Spotify as of January 14th, becoming the first Korean-language song to reach that threshold.
Source: newsen.com - 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 - 2024-11-01release
'Who' released as title track from second album MUSE
Jimin released 'Who' as the title track from his second album MUSE in November 2024.
Source: newsen.com - 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 - 2024-04-01milestone
'Like Crazy' hits 1B cumulative streams in 377 days
'Like Crazy' reached 1 billion cumulative streams 377 days after release in April 2024, the first Korean-language solo song to do so.
Source: newsen.com - 2023-03-01release
Debut solo album 'FACE' released
Jimin released his first solo album 'FACE' in March 2023, with 'Like Crazy' as the title track.
Source: newsen.com - 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 - 2020-01-01lineup_change
Left AOA following bullying controversy
Jimin departed AOA in 2020 after a bullying controversy within the group.
Source: tvreport.co.kr - 2012-01-01
- 2012-01-01
- —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 - —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
