This morning, Korean media suddenly reported that Jimin will collaborate with Big Bang's Taeyang in the new album. This has attracted a lot of attention because this is a legendary combination between two groups representing two generations of K-pop.

Not only that, but Jimin and some members of BTS are also known to be loyal fans of the Big Bang members. Therefore, this combination is indeed beyond expectations.

Meanwhile, one can't help but talk about fanboy Jimin's dream of success when collaborating with his idol. Before witnessing the solo performance, let's review 6 moments when Jimin showed himself to be a big fan of Taeyang:

The BTS members have been working hard on their solo music for the past few months. In particular, the great collabs with other artists were greatly appreciated by the fans.

One of them was the news of Big Bang's Jimin and Taeyang collaborating on Big Bang's new vocal solo album early next year. The collaboration has yet to be confirmed by Big Hit Music however YG has indirectly confirmed this to SpoTV News that they are confirming the above information.

As the two pioneering groups of K-Pop, the incredible star power behind this reported collaboration has been named by netizens as "the best collaboration ever". Although it may not be officially confirmed, fans are feeling hopeful as Taeyang has also been discovered to have a close relationship with the BTS members recently.

In July, he was one of the VIP guests at j-hope's Jack in the Box listening party. Then, in August and September, Taeyang was spotted at separate events with RM's appearance. It's a book launch and an art fair.

If the reported collaboration is true, it will be a special moment for Jimin as he has long been candid about Taeyang being his idol. Here are six times Jimin proved that he is a huge fan of BIGBANG Taeyang:

1. He named Taeyang as his idol growing up

In a debut-era interview, Jimin was asked who he most admired before his debut. His quick answer was Taeyang, and his fellow members already knew that’s what he would say.

2. He learned to play Taeyang’s “Wedding Dress” on the piano

While filming for BTS’s Japanese version of their “Run” music video, Jimin took time between shots to play the intro of Taeyang’s solo song “Wedding Dress” on the piano.

3. He played “Wedding Dress” so often that even j-hope jokingly called him out for it

He again played the intro while filming BTS’s reality show In The Soop and was hilariously “called out” by j-hope for playing the same song for eight years.

4. Jimin’s showed his sunbae love even as a rookie idol

While on M! Countdown in 2014, Jimin passionately sang along to Taeyang’s iconic solo song, “Eyes, Nose, Lips.”

5. He knows all of the words and the choreography

Also in 2014, Jungkook released a mini cover of “Eyes, Nose, Lips” on BTS’s official YouTube channel while Jimin accompanied him with a brief dance.

6. He attended BIGBANG’s movie premiere solo, proving he’s the ultimate VIP

In 2016, Jimin was spotted attending the premiere of BIGBANG Made The Movie, a documentary of their 2015 world tour.