BTS‘ Jimin recently filmed several videos for Weverse’s YouTube channel. One was an interview in which the “Like Crazy” singer was given certain keywords to use as talking points. “From FACE, the title of my first official solo album, with the keywords FACE, ARMY, CULTURE, and ENERGY, we’ll get to know a little more about me through Jimin’s Keyword Interview, starting now!”
[Jimin’s Production Diary] [FACE] keyword interview
The first keyword
The first keyword got Jimin talking about flying solo. He said he was nervous about promoting alone but did his best to push past his nerves. “Honestly, I had fun making it. But as I was about to start promotions, I suddenly got scared. Will I be able to do well without the members? I don’t think I was able to shake off those worries. As I continue taking on new challenges, I’m thinking I will shake them off on the way.”
The difference between group and solo activities was evident to Jimin. He confessed, “When with the members backstage, I depend on them a lot. They give me energy. My fears lessen. It was a bit burdensome to do all of that alone. When I greeted the fans, I thought maybe it felt a bit awkward because I was doing it alone.”
Speaking of the other members, he revealed that his recent conversation with RM left quite an impression on him. Jimin recalled, “After the album promotions ended, our leader called me, and I was overwhelmed with emotions. He said things like, ‘You worked hard, and I’m so proud of you as a member.’ That became an unforgettable memory for me.”
[Jimin’s Production Diary] Drawing [FACE] emojis
A big concern of Jimin’s
Jimin‘s bond with the fans is undeniable. He said, “I like it when they call me by my name. There weren’t as many opportunities to meet in the past three to four years. When the time spent apart grows longer, even if you’re thinking of each other, you’re not hearing much about them, so it makes you think, ‘You’re all still there, right?’ So it makes me really happy when they call me by my name.”
He says newcomers to the fandom need to take note of one thing: his slightly crooked front teeth. He shared, “My front teeth aren’t straight. So the fans saw one of my teeth sticking out and mentioned the chewing gum we advertised. They called me by that. I hope you can love that a bit.”
That said, Jimin has thought about getting his teeth fixed while he’s serving in the military. He pondered, “Should I straighten my teeth in the army? Or should I not? It’s a big concern of mine. It’s a long period of time, and I don’t want to waste it. But should I not for all of you? I’m thinking about it, so just keep that in mind.”
The future of BTS
Jimin also opened up about his songwriting process in the Keyword Interview, which served as a precursor to his upcoming solo documentary. He says writing in a diary helps him be more creative. When that doesn’t work, he writes letters. However, he didn’t say whether he sends them out or not. When asked what song on FACE was hardest to record, he pointed to the fourth track.
He explained, “It’s called ‘Alone.’ It’s a song that draws on the period when I thought very badly of myself. I couldn’t really remember the emotions that I felt then, so it was hard to record that song. After I released the album, I felt so much better. I think I’ll make refreshing songs in the future.”
Speaking of which, he also talked about the future of BTS and his own future as a soloist: “I’m preparing a ton of stuff now, but we have to get together and show everyone that we’re still good. And we have to hurry and meet to give you good music, performances, and concerts! Please wait for it! We’ll be back soon, everyone.” – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: The Keyword Interview was a fun way to get to know Jimin more ahead of his solo documentary’s release. Source: YouTube/@Weverse.
