BTS' Jimin recently caught much attention after a member of the global pop group KATSEYE, Lara, mentioned him during her interview with Dispatch. In her interview, Lara revealed BTS's Jimin as one of her K-pop role models.
“Jimin is one of my K-pop role models. He has such incredible artistry that I get chills every time I watch his performances. His star power is undeniable and his chemistry with his members is truly outstanding.” Lara commented.
She also revealed her recent favorite track from BTS' Jimin’s solo album, FACE. Set Me Free Pt. 2 is Lara’s favorite track from the male idol’s inaugural solo record.
“Lately, I’ve been obsessed with Jimin’s ‘Set Me Free Pt.2’. I think I listen to it at least eight times a day, it’s probably the song I’ve listened to the most in my entire life!”
Fans of BTS' Jimin and Lara were thrilled to see her fondness for the male idol. Consequently, their fans filled the internet with anticipation for their collaboration. One of them commented:
“I need their collaboration so bad”
Fans react as KATSEYE’s Lara reveals BTS' Jimin as her role model
One of their fans of X praised Lara as she mentioned Jimin.
“talented and beautiful people having Jimin as a role model. I love Lara, she’s amazing and soooo talented”
An admirer said that BTS' Jimin is inspiring the next generation.
“even the next gen can’t escape jimin’s spell — when your idol inspires idols, that’s legacy in motion. #Jimin #KATSEYE #BTS”
Another fan expressed:
“Talent always loves and recognize other Talent she's such a great singer and performer i wish her all the good luck and may we see a collab between these beautiful two”
An admirer highlighted the stat power of Jimin.
“Star power When you see Jimin in real life he captivates you!”
Another fan commented that talent recognized talent.
“we love it when talent recognizes talent”
One of their followers said that the duo may drop a track or dance challenge soon.
“jimin lara track/dance challenge coming soon yall trust”
Another fan expressed:
“It's so great when talented people can openly give compliments to other talented people without a hint of envy, that's what separates the stars (Jimin and Lara) from the miserable ones (qrts) Ily Lara”
CORTIS member also mentioned BTS's Jimin during their livestream
Earlier, in September, Park Jimin made headlines following CORTIS's most recent Weverse livestream. The young talent boy band talked about their interaction with the BTS star.
According to Martin of CORTIS, he once ran into BTS's Jimin alone in the elevator. He talked about how the Like Crazy vocalist made him feel better.