On September 27, 2024, the renowned South Korean illustrator Lee K revealed through his Instagram handle that he would reportedly feature BTS' Jimin's art pieces for his upcoming Focus Art Fair London, scheduled to take place between October 10 and 13, 2024 at Saatchi Gallery in London.
The illustrator shared a picture of himself sitting in front of his art pieces. The wall had a few illustrations of BTS' Jimin.
Lee.K stated in his Instagram caption that he would be participating in Focus Art Fair London with 80 drawings. He mentioned:
"I'm participating in Focus London this time with 80 drawings that have inspired me from 2017 to now. Most of the work is going to fill one wall with original paintings that have not been published yet. I'm always looking for ideas or inspiration in my past works."
Illustrator Lee.K shared upcoming masterpieces, including BTS' Jimin's art pieces, were source of journey
According to Lee. K, the art pieces, including BTS' Jimin's, which he would be presenting at the Focus Art Fair London, were the biggest source of his journey, inspiration, and motivation.
They had enlightened and reminded him of his direction. He further said that it was hard to express himself, and hence, he would like visitors to see his work from the past through the exhibitions. He mentioned:
"They are the biggest material, inspiration, and motivation in my journey, they enlighten me and awaken me with direction. It's hard to put into words, see my portraits from the past through this exhibition. Encourage me on my working journey. Thank You."
Subsequently, the fandom expressed their excitement to see BTS' Jimin's illustration at the upcoming Focus Art Fair London exhibition. They commented that Jimin was a source of inspiration and a muse for artists, and many also stated that they would love to visit the upcoming fair.
In recent news, BTS' Jimin released his second solo album, Muse, featuring WHO as the title track on July 19, 2024, through BigHit Music. The record featured seven tracks, including `Rebirth (Intro), Interlude: Showtime, Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (featuring. Loco), Slow Dance (featuring Sofia Carson), Be Mine, Who, and Closer Than This.
Meanwhile, he was also featured in the South Korean travel variety program Are You Sure?!, alongside fellow group member Jungkook. The eight-episode show showcased the bandmates enjoying together in the United States, Japan, and Jeju Island, South Korea. The show is available to stream on Disney+ and aired till September 19, 2024.
BTS' Jimin began mandatory military service on December 12, 2023, alongside fellow group member, Jungkook. After concluding five weeks of basic military training, he was deployed to the 5th Infantry Division of the South Korean Army. He is expected to be discharged in June 2025.