Like Crazy

Jimin stepped into the spotlight as a solo artist with a sound that blended polished synth-pop textures with raw emotional vulnerability. Released on March 24, 2023, as the second single from his debut studio album Face, the track Like Crazy arrived with immediate impact. The song exists in two distinct forms: a Korean version exploring the pain of losing someone and clinging to memories, and an English counterpart that grapples with the heavy weight of fame and the fear of losing one's identity. Both iterations were crafted by a tight team including Pdogg, Ghstloop, Blvsh, Chris James, Jimin, RM, and Evan.

The music video directed by Yoon Ji-hoo premiered simultaneously with the audio release on the official HYBE LABELS YouTube channel. Viewers saw Jimin navigate neon-lit cityscapes and intimate close-ups that matched the song's dual themes of longing and isolation. This visual component helped propel the track to hundreds of millions of views within months, establishing it as one of the most-watched K-pop releases of 2023.

Commercially the record shattered expectations for a solo debut from a former group member. It topped the Billboard Global 200 chart making Jimin the first Korean soloist to reach number one with a self-titled song. In the United States the track climbed to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 marking his highest-charting hit at that time. Critics noted how the upbeat instrumentation contrasted with the melancholic lyrics creating a sophisticated pop experience that resonated across language barriers. [edit]