Western music often places the song at the center, with performance treated as a “bonus,” whereas K-pop is designed as an all-encompαѕѕing entertainment package. Rather than prioritizing a single element, K-pop emphasizes the harmonious combination of multiple components—melody, choreography, visuals, vocals, concept, and more. However, at the core of pop music in general, the main focus still lies in sound. Therefore, for K-pop idols, vocal ability remains an important standard.

This is no exception for global superstars BTS—more specifically, the group’s vocal line consisting of Jin, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Most fans know that not all four members had a singing background from an early age. While Jimin had an advantage in contemporary dance, Jin began his career in acting. As a result, the BTS members—especially the vocal line—have worked extremely hard on vocal training for many years, from their trainee days to long after debut. Even at the peak of their careers, they have never stopped striving to refine their vocals.

That is why all four members have consistently received praise and recognition from leading professionals in the industry. Vocal teacher Kim Sung-eun—who taught BTS’s vocal line from the very beginning—described them as “incredible individuals,” adding: “Not only are they great artists, but they are also amazing people. No matter how busy they were, they never stopped practicing and cared for people around them.” Their ability to sing live has also been proven through countless live performances.

At the same time, each BTS member possesses a distinct vocal color and unique strengths shaped by different factors, meaning that any comparison between their voices is never entirely accurate. Likewise, it is difficult to single out who has the best voice among them.

However, Big Hit Music producer June—who has worked with BTS’s main vocalists—once boldly shared his opinion on which member stands out slightly more in terms of vocals. This gave fans a more professional perspective on the vocalists’ voices.

For those unfamiliar with him, June has collaborated with BTS since 2017 across various songs. He has worked as a music producer and also contributed vocals to several BTS tracks, including the B-sides “Awake” and “Lost” from the album Wings, as well as the title track “Not Today” from You Never Walk Alone.

With that experience, there is no doubt that June understands the members very well, and he openly acknowledged that all of them have unique voices. But if he had to choose the most outstanding vocalist, June favors Jimin.

The renowned producer praised Jimin’s captivating voice, stating that the star even possesses “the best vocal tone” among K-pop idols. He shared: “Their singing voice keeps me impressed to this day. I believe that artists should have a good singing voice for people to listen to them. I helped the members record in the studio. All members have a good voice, but as for the best singing voice? I’d say Jimin has the best singing voice."

Jimin has received high acclaim for his bright, clear, and emotionally rich tone, with remarkable control, especially in high registers. What sets Jimin apart is not only his technique but also the way he connects with the lyrics. Listeners can feel sincerity and emotional depth in every line he sings.

Not only June, but many industry experts have made similar remarks about his vocals. Kim Young-dae, a famous кσяєαn music critic and member of the selection committee for the кσяєαn Music Awards, once noted: “When BTS is regarded as a sound, Jimin’s voice is one of the most important auditory elements that make up the fingerprint and impression of the sound.”

Jimin’s achievements as a solo artist—such as being the first кσяєαn soloist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with Like Crazy, having the longest-charting K-pop solo song on the Billboard Hot 100 with Who, and being the first solo artist to surpαѕѕ 1.45 million copies in the first week on Hanteo (FACE album)—are just a few of the countless accomplishments that demonstrate his highly praised voice and the widespread affection he receives from the public.

Jimin’s vocal development has not only impressed experts and fans through his solo music but also contributed significantly to BTS’s overall music. From the vocal line to the rap line, the progress of each member ultimately serves a common goal: to elevate BTS’s music to its fullest potential!