When will ZM-illennial cafe in Busan close?

ZM-illennial announced that it will close in one year. Its notice was titled “D-365.”

What reasons have been given for the planned closure of Jimin’s father’s cafe?

The cafe has not stated why it plans to close. It also has not said whether the decision is connected to alleged disputes involving the landlord and nearby businesses.

What did fans say about ZM-illennial’s closure announcement?

Fans expressed disappointment, including some who had not yet visited the cafe. Others described the news as heartbreaking and said they wished it could remain open.

BTS member Jimin's father says his cafe will close in a year

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Summary

ZM-illennial, a cafe run by BTS member Jimin’s father in Busan, announced it will close in one year. The cafe thanked visitors and said it would do its best until its final day. Fans expressed disappointment, while the announcement revived speculation about alleged operational difficulties. The cafe has not explained the closure or confirmed any connection to the alleged disputes.

Key Facts

The cafe posted a notice titled “D-365” on its official channel.
An overseas content creator previously claimed that Jimin’s father faced stress from friction with the landlord and issues involving nearby businesses.
The claims about disputes have not been officially confirmed.
The cafe has not said why it plans to close or whether the decision is connected to the alleged disputes.

By Xportsnews

Published Nov 3, 2026 11:25 am KST

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, cherished it and continued to show us unwavering interest and love," the cafe said.

"We will do our best until the very last moment so that ZM-illennial will remain a good memory for a long time."

A notice posted by ZM-illennial announces that the cafe will close in one year. Captured from social media

The unexpected announcement drew emotional responses from fans, particularly those who had hoped to visit the cafe.

"I haven't had a chance to visit yet, so this is disappointing," one fan said. Others said, "This is so heartbreaking," and "I don't know what happened, but I wish they could keep it open."

The announcement has also revived online speculation about difficulties surrounding the cafe's operation.

An overseas content creator previously claimed that Jimin's father had been under considerable stress because of friction with the landlord and issues involving nearby businesses.

However, those claims have not been officially confirmed. The cafe has also not said why it plans to close or whether the decision has any connection to the alleged disputes.

Jimin, a member of global K-pop phenomenon BTS, has an enormous international fan base, and businesses associated with the members and their families have often attracted interest from fans visiting Korea.

This article from Xportsnews was adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.

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