jimin's debut album: the FACE of today's pop music 

Face is a powerful masterpiece, a great body of work for his solo debut, unique and exclusive like Jimin. Each song represents who Jimin is as a person and Artist, it is about his resolution to move forward freely, without being bound to such feelings as pain, sadness and hollowness

Thank You Boracity, Although only 6 songs, it is a creative Masterpiece. It’s been 4 months since the release of “FACE” and I listen to it “Like Crazy”. When I feel “Alone” your “Letter” helps me to “Face-Off” my insecurities and I can say “Set Me Free” 🦋 I Absolutely Love this EP. Jimin’s voice, tone, lyrics and theme are Immaculate.

In BTS, jimin's and RM style of music and artistry has always been my favourite kind of songs to listen to. The fact that the songs actually do show an emotional arc when you finish the album is so convincing of how amazing of an artist Jimin is. His emotional intelligence also is a major contributor to why people can actually relate to the songs he sings and his voice is a cherry on top of his musical abilities. There's a reason why k-media has Jimin named the face of k-pop. His versatility and his performance are enough to draw you in . His appearance, his values , his pure kind hardworking nature comes in second. Face has been my favourite album release this year and then comes indigo. People may call me biased but this is the kind of music I'm used to and that I genuinely enjoy rather than stream because it's BTS. Like crazy, wildflower, closer,and jhope's part on his song with j-cole are probably my favourite things to listen to and I can genuinely do it everyday. Amydgala and the astronaut come in next. Seven is an amazing song but not just something i listen to , it's kinda very monotonous for me but I'm super excited for what Jk and V will bring in their respective albums.

Jimin let us take a little peek into his soul and heart. Thank you jimin for opening up and making yourself vulnerable. Thank you Boracity for your intelligent and insightful thoughts on JIMIN’s first solo album. I hope Jimin sees your video.

You said it perfectly, JIMIN TODAY IS POP MUSIC!!! I love your analysis of FACE album, he created something unique, pleasantly to ear, full of emotions and good taste. Every time I listen to the album feel something new, a new sentiment a new feeling and then I realized this is what a real artist gives to the people, a different emotions when one see or hear in this case the artist's work. Bravo Jimin 👏 👏 👏

“Each song part of Face is a different style of pop music that IN A FAIR WORLD could be heavily promoted on the radio to mainstream audiences” Thank you for saying this aloud. Well said! 💜

We really need to acknowledge the whole sabotage he faced after releasing this album and yet he made history. He made history with concept album and without his own music. I couldn't be more proud.

I expected a lot from him but I would listen to anything because I really love his voice, but honestly this album exceeded my expectations, it was so far beyond. After a few litsens I was blown away, like crazy playing 24/7 in my mind even now, learning the whole smfpt2 choreo, and alone is definitely my fav in the album. I haven't heard sad and relatable songs coming out for a while and alone is so beautiful, always feels like my best friend when im down. Face off is also a perfect introduction. Overall this album went beyond my expectations and really, jimin became my ult bias. Park jimin my biggest icon, true real artist

Wow thank you! Loved this "Jimin is today's pop music". He is an icon, a legend. Did you know Recording Academy Grammy Awards said re FACE: "With no features and a hand in every aspect of the project, Jimin's first solo EP proves that the BTS star is a visionary in his own right."

Most pop songs tend to be forgotten easily because as easy as they are to listen to, they are also replaced by other sounds, I've noticed this in BTS's music that each of their discography be it solo or group is so unique that it morphs and develops much like a butterfly, almost like the aging of fine wine. When you listen to it first, it's different and when you come back after a long time it's not only coming back home but also making you realize the change in you as you listen to those songs. Jimin's Face is also like that. When I first heard it, it attracted me for its catchiness and the newness Jimin presented and now after months of release, it's like the songs force me to listen to my own self, as if I am looking in the mirror. Jimin was incredible for his solo as a performer, as a singer, as a composer, his whole aura his sincere writing about his struggles, it was like he universalized what he felt and somehow also gave it a very golden very Jimin touch. There's something about his style and art I can't quite place a finger on but Jimin is a powerhouse quite complicated to explain. Like a wild card. Each of the solos so different yet unique grows on you as if ivy caging you in. Once again an incredible analysis, you always give me new things to learn and think about and when I go back to BTS's music, I become a completely changed person.

This is powerful and an amazing analysis of Jimin's FACE album. ALL ARMYs & Jimin biases should watch this. 💜

True.. there is no like Jimin in another group i have seen before.. he is one of the rarest people who ever existed in the music industry.

Wonderful analysis. Jimin has since BTS’s debut been amazing. His vocals dance and presence is outstanding. For someone who never trained to sing ; to work hard and deliver powerhouse vocals is amazing. Face is a great album

As a storyteller in the form of music - Jimin's authentic self on how he felt during pandemic was captured here. I cannot imagine on his evolution as an artist - he will continue to surprise us - from how he thinks as a composer, how he sounds as a singer, and how he expresses himself as a dancer.

jimin the 1st south korean soloist to ever top the billboard hot 100. even doing so on a solo song in his native language, jimin is a history maker!

I’m still jaw on the floor coping with the breathtaking achievements of our members solo debuts. They are all so unbelievable good. Face is so tight, absolutely glorious.. if it were a “western” product it would still be getting trumpeted from the rooftops. And as always, our guys creations simultaneously speak both to the personal and larger social experience. There is something very overtly.. militaristic.. about Set Me Free. It’s especially evident in the choreo, monstrous manic push ups and grid-like depersonalized formations, pulsing in and out with him at the center, like a weapon looming, waiting to discharge, an unsated violence with an unseen architect, threatening to engulf him. I’ll leave it there.

"Jimin is his own genre." Amen and amen.

as if we didnt already love face, you have made me want to obess over it all over agin. you did an amazing job telling all the messages represented through the beautiful music. jimin is a pop king

Jimin's music truly transcends. He accomplished and delivered so much in this extended play, "FACE." And I can't help but mention that Jimin slayed through all the sabotages he faced and with only nine days of promotion - and without payola too!

To be honest I have never heard anything Like 'Like Crazy' in kpop. Its such a brilliant song. Really different and artistic.

I love the word " Jimifies" indeed true. And there's more to come for you Jimin.💯💜💜💜

Face is STILL hitting. Jimin’s versatility and artistry is so well showcased in such a short album. It’s going to stand the test of time. No doubt about it.

I appreciate the support for BTS 💜 Thank you

Set me free pt 2 as a prerelease is so iconic… it was his first official solo song, but it’s COMPLETELY different from everything we heard from him before also, the controversy? the hate train? just to end up (at the time) the highest charting korean solo song since psy on the billboard hot 100

jimin definitely deserved so much better when it came to this album!! but the fact that it accomplished so much organically just shows the star power that he possesses!! and the album being so beloved and praised for its versatility also showcases how pop music today NEEDS someone like him!! another great video!! 💜 edit: i want to clear up that by me thinking this album deserved better does not mean that i think jimin got no push or was purposely sabotaged by bighit!! jimin obviously got lots of promo and support but my point of concern was more over what happened with billboard and like crazy.

When Face dropped, I was truly shocked this was Jimin’s debut album. Not that I expected less from him, he is my bias after all, but he just went above all expectations. Everything was curated beautifully with all pieces in its perfect place. Very very strong debut. I’m so incredibly proud of him. He is an artist and I can’t wait for a full length album from him.

Thank you for this analysis. JIMIN is a true artist. And his album FACE is a masterpiece. It defines who he is and what he can do.

Made for art, not to chart 💜🥺 its a masterpiece

Thank you for the clear analysis of his album.#Jimin is a true artist with passion and dedication.

Listening to Like Crazy today I got upset once again at how badly the industry treated it. I sneak this song onto the music playlist at family parties to get it to reach more people. Everyone keep spreading Like Crazy and other Face tracks everywhere! Thank you for another great analysis of a masterpiece of an album.

Jimin poured his heart and soul out for this album just to receive nothing but MISTREATMENT on every platform!!! Even from armys who ignored this masterpiece. It's depressing to see people ignoring good songs. He didn't receive any hype for what this masterpiece deserved . Stream Face album!!!!!!

This album is truly a masterpiece. I expected it to be good but Jimin did better, beyond my expectations. Album has literally no skip song. I love them all

I'm still waiting for a live a performance of Face-off, Alone, and and the uncensored version of Set Me Free Pt. 2. I wonder if a documentary is coming at some point. Remember before his album came out they showed behind the scenes footage of him making the album? Also I have a prediction that Letter will be added to Spotify when he enlists in the military (probably won't happen, but one can hope).

Thank you for this video. I got a feeling that people don't take Jimin's solo album seriously or listen just once, don't even read lyrics and moving on. First kpop stans mock Jimin for using autotune in SMF Pt2, but he doesn't use it to cover voice cracks or singing out of tune. He use autotune to create specific narration in song. Fast forward few months later one of NCT member go solo and have song with heavy autotune and everyone praising it, calling it SOTY. Not my opinion. Later when ARMY work hard to give Jimin no.1 on BBHot100 everyone was waiting for his downfall, calling him fraudulent, payola, mass buying itp. Even one korean critic said something like this in his article. And BB does everything to make it happend. They deleted his 2nd week sales from D2C (witch was only made as official rule before Jungkook's debute - zero coincidence, am I right?). Prediction said that Jimin will be in Top10 of Hot100 at place 8th, but after BB shady tactics he fell down to 45 - called as a new "The biggest free fall in Hot100" record previously held by TS. This was another reason for kpop stans to hate on him. There are so many shady things that industry do to his debut album (Hantego deleting sales, Spotify deleting credits from songs and splitting streams, Geffen not restocking Like Crazy CD and don't make full use of English Version potential in the US, Billboard deleting sales) that everyone just brush off his album. And it's such a shame cause FACE is really great album. I'm regulary playing all BTS members solo albums on my spotify and when in case of J-Hope, RM and Suga I have one or two favourites than in Jimin's case all of his songs are in my type. I love listen to Alone on rainy day. Set Me Free Pt.2 I often listen when I leave my work, alternate with Face-Off. Like Crazy is my "mood" song. I love the melody, kind of 80s/90s sync pop beat and this brigde... Letter always make me emotional cause Jimin always show his admiration and gratitude for ARMY. Even in Interlude i'm finding something new every time i listen to it. FACE is short but very complex album. This isn't album who you listen once and forget. I hope more people dive deeper into it not only listen to title track...

Face deserve more appreciation to be honest. All songs are bops. I hope we get another album from jimin soon.

Like crazy is the stable mother on the charts. Do not argue with me

Every time I look into each member, I realize that I have no bias in this group. I cannot love just one, all of them are my biases, I love all of them, amazed by all of them, and will support all of them until the end. As a dude, having 7 amazing guys to look up to and admire is such a blessing

I listened to this album and got it straight away, the fact that there was a story and to understand it you had to listen in order right through. It is actually an amazing EP and it is hard to pick a favourite as they all have their place, but I love Face-off! And Jimin's Festa acoustic version of For ARMY is one of his best vocals ever. All the members are so talented it is scary!💜

Face is absolutely majestical, a masterpiece of an ep, a pop perfection, it deserves everything

Omg. You did it again!!! Amazing analysis. As a Jimin bias I never went into depth with this album. I knew it was a masterpiece and not to this extent. Thank you for this. I now have a greater appreciation not only for FACE but also for Jimin which I didn't think could be possible 😅💜💜💜

Actually "Face" is personally so attached to me and my private life. My states got changed during my really important year of my life where I had to leave my loving friends and change whole surroundings. As I had to travel more I used to listen to Face most of time. And I used to reflect lyrics many times..it has been four months...life was good back than

13:33 Jimin is his own genre so true

It's so funny that you posted this today because just this morning I really stopped and watched and listened to the Set Me Free mv closely like it was the first time and I was kind of blown away. He really pushed himself and was vulnerable and brave and the performances were insanely good. I fell in love with it all over again. This analysis was on point. Bravo, Jimin!

Jimin dengan lagunya ini tuh emang jenius sih, aku ga denger lagu aja, tapi bener2 dengerin sisi lain dia sebagai popstar. Isi lagunya deep dan emang bagus…

I love this ep soo much it really screams Jimin. EXACTLY, he is his own music genre. + how he has that unique voice makes it harder for other to try to cover/sing he's songs which I find kinda funny because they usually are great singers but they can't sing jimin songs without struggling that just makes me go aww 🥺 he really is special.

Thank you for this. Jimin deserve all the praise in the world. Such an honest albulm. 💜🇵🇹

Yessssssss thank for that analysis of Jimin 🐥music he is an inspiration no to give up ❤️‍🔥🐥❤️‍🔥

This video made me even more excited for Jimin’s next music. I already thought FACE is brilliant and this analysis is a further confirmation of that. 💜

FACE is perfection. What a great analysis of that

Face is one of my favorite solo projects, even though there’s only few songs, I think he showed us what he’s capable of. I love seeing them experiment with their artistry. Every song is different, innovative and full of talent. I was amazed how he wrote his lyrics from past experiences and honest emotions.💜

When music comes from the heart, it will always appeal to people. And of top of that, Jimin can portray these feelings in such a beautiful way, musically, lyrically and visually. His album is my all time favourite so far. Can’t wait for what he brings next. ♥️

Like Crazy is still the BEST pop song of 2023 and the album is one of the best pop albums I have ever had the pleasure to enjoy ❤

he inspires me indefinitely.

The sad part is people believe being a (star) is a glamourous life but in reality, you are lonely and sad most of the time. We only see the glamourous side of fame but never the dark side. You wonder why so many (stars) take their own lives it's because of that dark side that you never see. Wishing Jimin much success and hope you will continue to shine bright and perfect your craft to the best of your ability.

Honestamente cuando escuché las canciones de este álbum, quedé totalmente maravillada por la profundidad del talento de jimin, es sinceramente increíble, me siento tan orgullosa de nuestro hermoso príncipe. ❤

Jimin's solos were usually my favourite in BTS, so I had high expectations and yet he STILL surprised me. He's just such an amazing, unique artist

no but fr, it's beyond kpop now.. jimin created a masterpiece for just an EP, no words can do it justice, and dont get me started to the depth of the story jimin conveyed into this, oh god he is an art creating arts.

Thank you so much! This breakdown of Jimin’s solo debut was so well done. If the industry was really about music and artistry there would have been radio support for his songs. Even without it though, I for one am grateful and thankful to Jimin. His words are relatable and his complete body of work is so satisfying. I’ve never come across an artist as unique, entertaining and introspective as he is. Thank You again.

Jiminaaaa....terima kasih untuk kerja kerasmu membuat album yang merepresentasi dirimu yang jujur...semakin penasaran dengan musik dan lagu dia di masa depan...selamat untuk semua pencapaian mu ...sukses selalu💜

Thank you for this video. Jimin is today's pop music. IT boy PARK JIMIN

Jimin is a genius... The story line,music compilation and order... Damn he really poured his all into this masterpiece EP.. Boracity you are very intelligent. Thanks for the breakdown.

Jimin worked on this album for almost a year like I’m so proud of him and I hope he knows how much his debut project means so much to us and not just for the numbers it did but for the message and the journey he took us through from track 1

Now all know hype fake OT7.... Thank You Praising our Jimin... He deserves it he worked day n night to achieved highest level for BTS/Hype.....

JIMIN IS POP MUSIC!✨️ Came and slayed w facts as always boracity magazine 🎉🎉 Thanks for having our back and being such a powerful advocate for the boys💜💜

Jimin's album is a masterpiece. He always has put out unique and interesting pieces of music even before like Lie, Serendipity which hooked me to BTS. And this album felt so personal and the lyrics, choreography and the concepts were well thought and executed. Hats off to Jimin! He never disappoints. Looking forward for his work in future!

Every word is so respectful and honest. Thank you for this. Jimin deserves the recognition. There have been a lot of naysayers in the fandom itself while others have staunchly supported the work. He literally poured his heart out on paper. While he's never been one to care about numbers, charts, views or streams, we, as his fans, can only show our love in return through those numbers and streams and seeing so many people appreciate his talent and hardwork is a proud moment for us fans. Thank you again for mentioning that the album achieved what it has despite a lack of radioplays.❤ Much respect.

Jimin created a masterpiece and I just really hope he is at peace now…he deserves it! But what I want to know is who the hell hurt him so badly (Face-off)?

Absolutely amazing review and the links between each song but how each song can shine on their own is wonderfully expressed here. I was absolutely blown away on my first listen and it is an album that I play daily (along with Indigo). He really is today's pop music and PDogg nailed it when he said he was coming to end kpop.

I also wanted to believe that their company treat them equally but when I heard jimin saying that he was learned all by himself by watching JK and Taehyung while having vocal workshop😢😢😢can you imagine how he feels during those times?he even said that he needs to asked the company to let him just watch them then he practice on his own 😢😢😢 But despite all these Jimin still able to prove himself due to his hardwork and perseverance and I love and admire him even more because of that.

Yes!! Thank you for this video. In these times of solo releases it has become difficult to celebrate and praise the members solo achievements without it being received negatively by a population of the fandom. Like if you are complimentary to one member you are offending or dissing the others. It is such a negative and inaccurate view to have because all members are amazing and we should be able to celebrate their efforts and successes together. I love FACE and still stream it daily. I was disappointed the English version of Like Crazy didn't get the radio push it should have. Why else have an English version if not to have it accessible to a broader audience? Regardless, it is an amazing EP as is all of Jimins solo work to date. He is a unique and versatile artist.

my favorite solo album along with indigo

Excellent analysis. #Jimin created a masterpiece with Face . I hope he continue his journey as a song writer. He has a bright future ahead.

Wow! Articulate, well thought of. Thank you so much for this. It almost seems like Jimin was delivering the message himself. I appreciate the compilations on the music critics quotes that captures the true essence of what he wanted to convey and the artistry he put behind it. I appreciate your clear unbiased message. The info is based on data from articles and interviews compiled to tell a story. If I could only wish Jimin himself could see this, he can feel how ARMY appreciates his hard work and talent and that we want to say, YES, we understand you, we are with you and willl support you, we feel your pain, but it's going to be okay- you will figure it out, we will figure it out. Thank you so much for this, This made my evening. 💜

Jimin is the king of k-pop 💜💜✨👑👑 I adore him

All the songs in the album are so good.

This album was something special, the best way I could describe it was that I felt it. I felt the emotions delivered, Faceoff has you angry, like crazy has you singing and dancing, alone has you crying and set me free has you motivated. This is all without looking at the lyrics. Which highlights to me that Jimin is a true artist. He and his team created something special. It has also that flair present in BTS…music that ascends barriers. Listening to the album was like diving into Jimins mind at first, then as I listened to it more often I began to see how I could relate. Months after the album has passed I am still listening to Like Crazy.

It is a brilliant album, The MVs’ are unbelievable.👏👏👏👏👏👏🎶🎶🎶👌💕💜🌷🔥

I'm still sad Face-off doesn't have an MV😢 it f****g deserves it

Great video! To be very honest, I did not expect his album to be so freaking good (my bad for underestimating him I guess). Face is a perfect album. I still cannot get over how catchy Like Crazy is. The album talks about his own personal thoughts and struggles while still being modern pop with "dancy" vibes. Jimin's sound is so synonymous with his personality. It is one of those albums where if you're listening to it on the surface level/for fun, it gives you that. But if you go deeper into the meaning of things, it gives you that too. Insane how this man pulled it off with his first album.

Yes!! A story to tell! I love when songs have meaning, i know some people like fun songs with random lyrics but i love love love FACE cause it feels so personal and genuine 💜🥺

Jimin "Jimifies" every song he's in. I love that, It's so true, but also XDDDD Jimifying, new verb to use.

Yes, Jimin is todays pop music. He is making history with his album. Thank you for this video.

Jimin is seriously phenomenal talent

Starting from the beginning of the pandemic, he has always spoken about how this affected him, how much he wanted to perform and not being able to do so made him sad and lost. It always made me sad to hear him say that, but BTS has always been great at turning those dark moments into beautiful songs. Silver lining I guess..?

You rock, girl ! Thank you for this video ! Face is truly a piece of art, deep, poetic and elegant as Jimin himself. And you're right, he "jimifies" every thing and every song (or choreo) he touch, it"s Jimin's magic power ! And hell yeah, in A FAIR WORLD, he could be havily promoted on radio ...

Ah, you're so good at what you do... ❤ Thank you. Armys are familiar with what you said, but you put it together beautifully. You do a service to the fandom (and to BTS) by allowing newcomers to be fascinated, and understand the pride we feel. Towards Jimin, of course, but also towards each of the members for successfully finding their gorgeous individual colors.

12:51 Additionally, this verse also references Sea, the hidden track of BTS' Love Yourself Her album. Sea compares life's difficulties, fears and pains to a desert without water, and hope, goals and dreams that come true in an immense ocean. In Suga's verse, the song tells of the difficulties BTS had in the beginning of their career, and LY Her was released at the beginning of the group's international success, particularly in America. So right now Sea is set in the ocean is finally back. Anyway, there is a certain concern in the verses of RM and Jhope that the desert may one day return. So, reconnecting to Letters, desert is back after the group's hiatus was announced. As we know, Chapter 2 was something BTS wanted to schedule years ago, so they were probably already thinking about military service while writing Sea. So, Jimin in Letters wants to remind us that every dark moment, like this one, could come back but don't forget that the pain of assessment will bring happiness in the future. Also, both Sea and Letters are Hidden tracks because BTS wrote them personally and exclusively for Army💜. Sometimes I'm boring so if you've read this far thanks! Can't wait for videos On D-DAY, V and Jungkook's album✨️.

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR A FACE ANANLYSIS FRRRR😭😭

I love FACE, but today's pop music is mostly meaningless "bangers" so I'm not sure I'd call this album the "face" of that lol - Face is far better than today's pop music imo.

Y esto es solo una muestra de lo que Jimin es capaz. Jimin crea arte y su propio genero musical.💜 Y es excelente que mencionaras los logros de Jimin, a pesar de la falta de promocion por parte de la empresa.

Spoken in a soft tone but every statement was so loud and clear. I thought I fully understood his messages in the album, but after this video I realized that I only got the tip of the iceberg 😢

Your video reaction of Jimin’s album “FACE” is amazing and on point. He is truly a great pop artist in this generation. Thank you so much for this reaction… been waiting for it coz im an avid fan of Jimin.

It is a unique EP indeed! Love all the songs in it!

Debo decir que de todos los debuts que llevamo, Face fue definitivamente el que menos esperé, y me refiero a la magnitud de Arte que encontramos. El nivel de conexión que tuve con este album es indescriptible, Jimin es un genuino storyteller y ahora mas que nunca espero seguir escuchandolo en el futuro, se merece todo lo bueno.

u know all songs has deepness..i was listening too alone its really sad song ..its calms me ..even if i dont know lyrics. .i feel the vibe is saddest and depressive ..jimin is amazing in puttingout emotions very well..its rare really..we can clearly identify what his voice want to relocate...its anger sadness happiness funkyness sexy ness deepness ..even though u dont know the lyrics u can i predict rightaway the mood in voice only in alone jimin harmonising with his high voice to his low tone voice ...i mean alone is very creative production is used i loved it . especially melody jimin is such a genious in this album overall from album statements concept pics soft and hard versions, songs setlist order, lyrics in each songs ...anthem and poetic metaphor double meanings , musiv video deep hidden story ,all choreography story... he dont need anything..or anyone.. just his unmatchable energy and his unique voice on stage...he only need confidence to show himself fully

FACE is a masterpiece 💜

When I played Like Crazy for the first time, despite how light and poppy it sounds like, it honestly manage to get me so uncomfortable, like the song itself is suffocating me. And not just that, I can also feel intense stabbing pain right through my chest. Like my heart is being pierced with thousands of needless. It hurts like crazy, pun intended. I really wish I was exaggerating, but I'm not, it just feels like the song has the power to transmit pain. At first, I thought I'm just hallucinating, so I played the song a couple of times, enduring the pain several times but the stabbing pain and suffocation won't disappear. At that point I really thought I just went crazy, till I asked my sister why she just play 'Like Crazy' in her phone using an earphone but she won't listen to it herself. Her behavior was just too strange. She just looked at me in the eyes and in a flat tone she said: No, cause it hurts like hell. I was obviously stunned by the answer, so I just asked her again to elaborate. And she said all songs in the Face album except Set Me Free, makes her uncomfortable. I didn't even ask for more but she explained further that everytime she hears any of the songs from face, it would make her hard to breathe. At that time, I realized it wasn't just me, but when she said further that she also feels like her heart is being stab by a knife. I was out of speech.

im so gratefull for this deep dive into faceee bc i cant put into words how much it means to meee

Jimin is the G.O.A.T ! Thanks for this video Bora !

Im very very proud of you park jimin❤