How Jimin’s Solo Career Developed
Jimin’s solo career began before he released an album under his own name. His individual songs on BTS albums introduced different sides of his voice and performance, while later standalone releases gave listeners another way to follow his work.
His first official solo album, FACE, arrived on March 24, 2023. His second, MUSE, followed on July 19, 2024. These albums are important milestones, but they make more sense when placed alongside the songs that came before them.
This guide follows that development through selected releases, explains where “Like Crazy” and “Who” fit, and distinguishes solo performances on BTS albums from Jimin’s own album releases.
Jimin’s Solo Career at a Glance
| Year | Selected release | Place in his career |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | “Lie” on WINGS | A solo track within a BTS album |
| 2017 | “Intro: Serendipity” on LOVE YOURSELF 承 ‘Her’ | Another individual performance within BTS’s catalog |
| 2018 | “Serendipity” full-length version on LOVE YOURSELF 結 ‘Answer’ | An expanded version of the earlier song |
| 2020 | “Filter” on MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 | A further solo track within a BTS album |
| 2023 | FACE, including “Like Crazy” | His first official solo album |
| 2024 | MUSE, including “Who” | His second solo album |
This is a selected timeline rather than a complete list of every collaboration, soundtrack appearance or release.
Before FACE: Solo Songs Within BTS
“Lie,” “Serendipity” and “Filter” are useful starting points for understanding Jimin’s individual catalog. Each features him as a solo performer, but all appeared on BTS albums.
That distinction matters. A member can perform a solo song on a group album years before releasing an official solo album.
Listening to these tracks in release order also gives new fans a manageable introduction. Instead of starting with chart records, listeners can follow how different songs place his voice within different arrangements and performance settings.
Standalone songs such as “Promise” and “Christmas Love” belong to this earlier catalog too. They should not be confused with tracks from FACE or MUSE simply because they are available alongside those albums on music platforms.
FACE: His First Official Solo Album
BIGHIT MUSIC identifies FACE as Jimin’s first official solo album. Its release on March 24, 2023 marked the beginning of his solo album career, rather than his first appearance on a solo song.
The official album description connects FACE with confronting himself and preparing to move forward as an artist.
“Set Me Free Pt.2” and “Like Crazy” provide two entry points into the project. They belong to the same album but offer different arrangements and performance presentations. Listening to the complete track sequence gives more context than treating either single as a summary of everything on the album.
What Did “Like Crazy” Achieve?
“Like Crazy” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated April 8, 2023. Billboard confirmed that Jimin became the first South Korean soloist to lead that chart.
The name of the chart is important: the Hot 100 ranks songs, while the Billboard 200 ranks albums. A song’s position on one chart should not be described as an album ranking on the other.
This is a dated, verifiable milestone. It is more useful than a broad statement that Jimin “broke every record,” which does not identify a chart, measurement or time period.
MUSE: His Second Solo Album
MUSE was released on July 19, 2024. Its title track is “Who.”
BIGHIT MUSIC describes the album as a journey of finding inspiration from Jimin’s surroundings. Other songs include “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band” featuring Loco and “Slow Dance” featuring Sofia Carson.
For a new listener, “Who” is a practical starting point. The collaborations then offer additional entry points into the album, before listening through the complete sequence.
For a closer discussion of the albums’ themes, selected songs and producers’ explanations, read our Jimin FACE vs MUSE comparison.
Jimin FACE vs MUSE: Album Themes, Key Songs and What the Producers Explained – K-Pop Through Time↗
How to Read Jimin’s Records Accurately
Chart and streaming claims need context.
When checking a record, look for:
- The platform or chart being measured.
- Whether the figure applies to a song, album or artist.
- The chart week or date of the streaming count.
- Whether multiple versions are combined.
- The original source of the claim.
A cumulative streaming total changes over time. Without a measurement date and a traceable source, a number can quickly become misleading.
A chart peak and the number of weeks spent on that chart are also separate achievements. Neither should be substituted for the other.
A Simple Listening Order for New Fans
To follow the development of his catalog, start with “Lie,” “Serendipity” and “Filter,” then move to FACE and MUSE.
To begin with his official solo albums, listen to FACE first and MUSE second. Afterward, return to the earlier songs to explore the wider catalog.
Both approaches work. Release order provides historical context; starting with the albums offers a shorter introduction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was “Lie” Jimin’s official solo debut album?
No. “Lie” is a solo track on BTS’s WINGS. FACE is his first official solo album.
Which album contains “Like Crazy”?
“Like Crazy” appears on FACE, released in March 2023.
Which album contains “Who”?
“Who” is the title track of MUSE, released in July 2024.
Are FACE and MUSE his complete solo catalog?
No. His individual catalog also includes earlier solo performances on BTS albums, standalone songs and collaborations.
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