{
  "id": 17897254,
  "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-17897254",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T02:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20261103/bts-member-jimins-father-says-his-cafe-will-close-in-a-year"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nThe 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.\"\n\nMoreover, 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.",
  "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,…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "BTS Jimin’s father is closing his cult-favourite Busan café — and ARMY has 365 days left to visit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/bts-jimins-father-is-closing-his-cult-favourite-busan-cafe-and-army",
        "published": "2026-11-03T07:30:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}