From 'Serendipity' to 'Like Crazy': Jimin's solo tracks to uplift ARMY spirits during BTS enlistment

Jimin's evolution as a formidable musician in South Korea traces back to BTS's debut in 2013. Overcoming self-criticism, his musical journey has been a testament to the pursuit of self-love. With the release of his debut solo album 'FACE' in 2023, Jimin has marked a significant milestone. 

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As the devoted BTS fandom, ARMY faces the emotional impact of the members' military enlistment, here's a compilation of Jimin's soothing songs to accompany fans through this heartfelt journey without their beloved singer.

Lie

Released in 2016, this track was featured in the album 'Wings' and centres around the theme of confronting one's deepest fears.

Serendipity

This exquisite song was initially released on September 8, 2017, serving as the opening track for the 'BTS EP Love Yourself: Her.' The extended version of the song became available on August 24, 2018, and featured in the group's third compilation album 'Love Yourself: Answer.'

Promise

Originally released on SoundCloud as a gift to BTS ARMY, this track marked Jimin's inaugural solo release beyond the group. Adored by ARMY, the song resonates with its reassuring message about companionship during challenging moments.

Christmas Love

Delighting fans with a festive tune, the song features a lively melody and upbeat rhythms complemented by Jimin's jubilant vocals.

Filter

This song was unveiled as a B-side track on BTS' 2020 album 'Map of the Soul: 7'. In April 2020, it made history as the fastest Korean solo song to exceed 40 million streams on Spotify, accomplishing this milestone within a mere 65 days of its release.

Friends

This track released in 2020 as part of the 'Map of the Soul: 7' album delves into the friendship between V and Jimin. It reflects on their high school experiences and recalls nostalgic moments, including the infamous dumpling incident.

With You

Released as a digital single on April 24, 2022, for the tvN K-drama "Our Blues," Jimin and Ha Sung-woon from the Korean boy band Wanna One set the tone with their tender romantic ballad.

VIBE

This lively collaboration with South Korean singer Taeyang was released on January 13, 2023, as part of the latter's second EP 'Down to Earth.' Notably, the song has accumulated over 170 million streams on Spotify as of October 4, 2023.

Like Crazy

Released as the second single from his solo album 'FACE' on March 24, 2023, this synth-pop tune delves into the theme of losing a loved one and clinging to the illusion that they persist.

Set Me Free Pt.2

Released on March 17, 2023, as the pre-release lead single from his album 'FACE', this track features assertive hip-hop beats and distorted vocal effects, making it one of Jimin's standout releases.