BTS Jimin’s father to close his Busan cafe after years as beloved fan landmark
For seven years, a converted factory in Busan's Nam-gu district has been a coffee shop with a second job: a proud father's shrine to his famous son, and a must-stop for BTS fans from around the world. Now it has an end date. ZM-illennial, the cafe run by Park Hyun-soo, father of BTS member Jimin , will close in one year. The cafe began the countdown in a November 1 Instagram post that opened with…
ZM-illennial, a cafe owned by the father of BTS member Jimin, has announced that it will cease operations within the next year, causing disappointment among fans and reigniting discussions about potential underlying issues with the business. The announcement was made via a post on the cafe's official social media account, titled "D-365," expressing gratitude for the visitors and patrons who have supported the establishment.
The café's management pledged to make their final days memorable, ensuring the memory of ZM-illennial would endure.
The unexpected news elicited a range of reactions from fans, many of whom expressed their sadness at the prospect of not being able to visit the beloved cafe. One fan stated, "I haven't had a chance to visit yet, so this is disappointing," while others mourned the loss, saying, "This is so heartbreaking" and "I don't know what happened, but I wish they could keep it open."
Moreover, the announcement has spurred online speculation regarding the challenges faced by the cafe's operation. Previously, an overseas content creator had alleged that Jimin's father had been under considerable stress while managing the business.
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