On September 6, The Hollywood Reporter presented the list of the biggest artists of 2024 that featured BTS' Jimin as the only K-pop idol on the ranking chart. Among the top twenty-five on the list, Jimin was placed at eleventh, alongside other renowned artists including Beyoncé, Eminem, Billie Eilish, and Post Malone. The magazine has dubbed the list "2024 Platinum Power Players."
BTS' Jimin’s fans and other X users seemed excited about the ranking of the idol. Therefore, fans swamped the internet with their praises for the singer. Expressive this sentiment, one X user wrote:
“King!!! Congratulations Jimin!”
Many other mixed responses from BTS' Jimin were seen on X. Additionally, many highlighted his achievement event after being on a break due to his compulsory military service. Some fans alluded to him as ‘king.’
“Jimin is such a successful artist. Imagine being inactive and still ahead, achieving great things. Only few legends can do it like this! I'm so proud of you, Jimin,”- stated a fan.
“imagine being one of the biggest artists of 2024... while you're in the military,”- expressed an admirer.
“I mean he’s the best and most successful kpop act in 2024 noone can deny (if U do go check the charts) #WHO deserves an award and #JIMIN is the only one deserves best Kpop this year,”- remarked a fan on X.
While one called BTS’ Jimin ‘impactful,’ another fan congratulated him.
“Mind you jimin has been enlisted since last year. Oh king,”- commented a fan.
“So happy that he continues to be recognized for his talent,”- wrote another user on X.
“This just proves how talented and impactful JIMIN is. CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN,”- stated another fan.
“And this is why kpop stans hate him so much. Successful handsome and beautiful talented and unproblematic Jealous mofos,”- another admirer commented on X.
The Hollywood Reporter attributed BTS' Jimin’s success to his solo album MUSE
The magazine highlighted the success of Jimin’s MUSE album in its ranking. Just one spot behind Stray Kids' ATE, Jimin was close to leading the Billboard 200 with MUSE, reported The Hollywood Reporter. There are many other renowned musicians on this list. Here’s a complete rundown of The Hollywood Reporter’s top twenty-five biggest artists of 2024:
- Bad Bunny
- Beyoncé
- Benson Boone
- Zach Bryan
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Charli XCX
- Billie Eilish
- Eminem
- Ariana Grande
- Hozier
- Jimin
- Kendrick Lamar
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Victoria Monét
- Post Malone
- Tommy Richman
- Chappell Roan
- Shaboozey
- Stray Kids
- Taylor Swift
- Teddy Swims
- SZA
- Tinashe
- Tyla
- Kali Uchis
Released on July 19, BTS' Jimin’s solo album MUSE featured a total of seven tracks. MUSE album songs includes Rebirth (Intro), Interlude: Showtime, Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco), WHO, Slow Dance, Be Mine, and Closer Than This.
As of this writing, BTS' Jimin is carrying out his military duties following his enlistment in December 2023, alongside his bandmate Jungkook. The BTS members are expected to be discharged sometime around June 2025. Recently, the two members were seen in their Disney+ vlog series, Are You Sure?!.