1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Jimin cant imagine himself happier with any job title other than musician.
I think I would have found a way to be BTS no matter what, Jimin tells Bustle.
2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart; the projects main track,Like Crazy, peaked at No.
Over the course of seven tracks on the physical album, Jimin chronicles his innermost feelings.
Its also a song where Jimin raps for the first time on a solo track.
Despite this being a solo endeavor, BTS stayed involved in the making ofFACE.
I remember RM told me to pour all my emotions into each song.
Below, Jimin discusses makingFACE, being inspired by j-hope, and buying his idols vinyls.
Whats the lyric you love the most?
I wanna stay in this dream from my main track, Like Crazy.
Youre known to burst into laughter whenever you rap.
And now with Set Me Free Pt.2, you intentionally wrote a track with a rap part.
How are you feeling about fans hearing you rap on the track?
I tried to show various aspects of myself as an artist.
I feel a bit shy and wonder how they would feel listening to my rap.
What song are you most proud of onFACEand why?
Im proud of each and every song onFACE.
To pick one, however, I do feel special attachment to Set Me Free Pt.2 the most.
I loved every step of making the song.
I believe my fans would think this song best represents what BTS Jimin does best.
When you think about your fans listening toFACE,what do you imagine them feeling?
I feel anxious just thinking about it.
Was it a conscious decision to reference that song?
Thats one of my favorite lines from BTS songs.
I did reference ON in Set Me Free Pt.2 as I was inspired by the line.
Youre known for being supportive of your fellow BTS members solo projects.
You even went to Chicago to support j-hope at Lollapalooza.
Who has been the most supportive BTS member so far and in what way?
Actually it was the members who motivated me to start working on this album.
Im really thankful that they listened to me and supported me.
j-hopes Lollapalooza stage was just perfect!
Whose reaction after listening to the album meant the most to you?
It meant a lot and I will keep doing my best to achieve that.
Youre known to be vulnerable in lyrics and concerts, but this album feels a lot more open.
Is there any fear of fans knowing you on this deeper level?
My Love by Westlife.
Whats your go-to karaoke song?
An Old Love by Lee Moon-sae.
Whos your current musical idol?
Taeyang and Michael Jackson.
I actually bought some vinyl records for the first time only recently from a vintage vinyl store.
I got vinyls of Michael Jackson and The Beatles.
What comes first, the melody or the words?
I like writing melodies, so melody comes first.
Whats the moment you really felt like a musician?
Whenever Im onstage feeling the happiest.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
