BTS member Jimin's influence over 'delulu' pushes for the word to be added to the Cambridge dictionary

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Jimin of BTS has a wide-ranging influence. Since his debut as a member of the septet, he has gained millions of admirers, making him one of the most popular superstars on social media. With numerous hashtags reaching billions of users across Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, and other platforms, his imagined universe has accomplished another astounding milestone. It was stated that, among the many terms added to the Cambridge dictionary this year, 'delulu' has been a fan favourite, made more appealing by Jimin's supporters.

Jimin makes the world go 'delulu'

According to a JoongAng newspaper, the BTS members' fans have made it a more worldwide and generally accepted word online through their consistent and continuing use of the slang. Meaning, delusional, the initially amusing interpretation has since been closely tied to fandom culture and the expansion of fan service. According to The Times of England (The Guardian), Jimin's admirers started a viral TikTok trend by submitting his images with the phrase "revealing my boyfriend", exemplifying the use of 'delulu' online.

While many would mock it at first, the phrase has now become generally accepted, and with its inclusion in the prestigious Cambridge dictionary, it is unlikely to fade away anytime soon. Jimin's impact has not only inspired people to do good and raise social consciousness on a variety of issues, but it has also allowed them to participate in enjoyable internet trends.

Rumours of Jimin quitting BTS

Recently, amid the rumours of Jimin leaving BTS, the K-pop idol dropped pictures of him enjoying with the boyband gang at the beach, putting the rumours to rest. The BTS boys have been enjoying their time in LA with their rare hangouts and beach time together. ARMY has been drooling over the recent pictures.

Meanwhile, the singer is in Los Angeles alongside RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, V, and Jungkook, working on their spring 2026 comeback album. His most recent social media post showed him swimming at a lovely beach in the United States with a similar-aged pal while playing about with a stunning sunset in the backdrop.

Since departing South Korea in July, Jimin has been filming and recording for the team's post-military album, which is set to be released later this year.