BTS’ Jimin Announces New Single "Closer Than This" Here’s When It Arrives

BTS member Jimin has a gift for the Army in the final days of 2023. 

The K-pop idol’s management company BigHit Music announced Wednesday on Weverse that he will be releasing a new single, “Closer Than This” at 2 p.m. KST on Friday.

The label described the 28-year-old singer’s newest project as a “heartfelt fan song that encapsulates Jimin’s genuine feelings for ARMY.”

"As we approach the final days of 2023, we hope that ‘Closer Than This,’ with its lyrics conveying Jimin’s love and affection for his fans, will bring you hope and warmth,” BigHit concluded its message.

The song comes just a few weeks after it was confirmed that Jimin and three of his bandmembers — V, Jung Kook and RM — had started the process of enlisting in the South Korean army, and have since begun serving. Jin, Suga and J-Hope had already previously began their service; all able-bodied men are obligated to complete about two years of service by South Korean law.

Earlier this year, Jimin dropped his EP "Face".

Last month, Jimin was a top nominee with eight nods at this year’s MAMA Awards, where he was crowned best male artist.

 “Today we received so many valuable awards today,” he wrote to fans afterward on Weverse. 

“Thank you very much to all ARMYs who always support and love us. We will do our best to show you better music and performances. Thank you again and I love you.”