{
  "id": 17893700,
  "title": "BTS member Jimin's father says his cafe will close in a year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/bts-member-jimins-father-says-his-cafe-will-close-in-a-year",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T02:27:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20261103/bts-member-jimins-father-says-his-cafe-will-close-in-a-year"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The father of BTS member Jimin has announced that his cafe, ZM-illennial, will be closing its doors within a year. This news has left fans saddened, as they expressed disappointment on social media. The cafe, located in Busan, posted a notice titled \"D-365\" to inform followers of its impending closure. ZM-illennial thanked everyone who had visited and cherished the cafe, assuring that they would strive to make their last moments memorable. Fans, who had eagerly anticipated a visit, voiced their sadness and expressed hope for the cafe's survival. The announcement has also reignited discussions about the challenges the cafe had been facing, with one overseas content creator alleging that Jimin's father had been experiencing considerable stress in managing the business.",
  "summary": "A cafe operated by the father of BTS member Jimin has announced that it will close in one year, prompting disappointment among fans and renewed speculation over previously alleged disputes surrounding the business. ZM-illennial, the cafe run by Jimin’s father in Busan, recently posted a notice on its official channel titled \"D-365.\" \"We sincerely thank everyone who has visited ZM-illennial,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jimin's father announces cafe ZM-illennial will close in a year.",
    "Cafe located in Busan posts notice D-365 for followers.",
    "Fans express sadness and hope for cafe's survival."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The impending closure of the Busan cafe highlights the personal and operational pressures facing family-run businesses connected to global superstars, despite the strong emotional support from their dedicated fanbases.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "BTS Jimin’s father to close his Busan cafe after years as beloved fan landmark",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/bts-jimins-father-to-close-his-busan-cafe-after-years-as-beloved-fan",
        "published": "2026-11-03T04:01:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}