Pre-debut videos of Jimin's a hip-hop/street-dancing have resurfaced and taken over the internet, and fans are amazed by his level of talent even from such a young age. Just a few days ago, K-media published an article full of praises for pre-debut Jimin, tracing his path to stardom with an interview from his Director at the Just Dance Academy calling him an 'Idea Bank', and the article describing him as the "leader of his group's popularity with his beautiful dance..." [read here], and the newly discovered videos explain exactly why Jimin was and continues to be highly praised as a dancer.

On January 3rd, some footage of Jimin dancing during his time at the Just Dance Academy before joining Big Hit was revealed, and everyone who watched it was blown away. He showcased such extreme talent in popping and locking, executing each move flawlessly like a professional, yet he was only a 16-year old in middle school.

The video was shared by Dance School Connection Korea, and it was footage of a dance battle that took place in 2011 between 'Just Dance Academy' from Busan and 'MJC Dance Studio' from Pohang.

One comment on the shared video pointed out Jimin's technique of control and isolation while being extremely detailed in his dance, which he stated is a tougher technique to master in hip hop dance, yet Jimin executed it so impressively well that for him, Jimin won the battle. The same can be said for the crowd based on the cheers for him.

In fact, it was also revealed that Jimin had actually won a dance battle against a well-known dance teacher during that same period when he was in middle school. The teacher said he was too good and that he was a popping dance genius. This shows just how high his level of talent was even from such a young age, and it is outstanding just how versatile he is as a dancer given the Jimin that is known today as a top dancer in different dances like modern, contemporary, and traditional dance, and one of the best in K-pop dance.

Another fan shared a video of Jimin dancing during a wedding ceremony for one of his teachers, stating that out of all the male dancer students, he was the one who was selected for a solo dance and it shows the high regard they had for him.

Looking back at the American Hustle Life show released in 2014, it is evident how much experience Jimin had in street dance battles just from how he performed on the show.

American Hustle Life is a reality show featuring BTS members spending two weeks in Los Angeles with hip-hop tutors, where they carried out different missions intended to help them experience true hip-hop culture, to help them in their career journey, as the group had made its debut in 2013 as a hip-hop group.

Jimin exhibited such power and confidence during the battles, showing that this was his tuff, and he always stood out against the opponents. He even had a chance to choreograph some dances, and it ended up working out extremely well for his group as it helped to bring out the best attributes of his and his group mate's dance to help them shine during the battle.

Fans brought up other clips of pre-debut Jimin that also showcased his talent and skill in popping and locking. His interpretation of the songs selected for the dances was so different and impressive, and his body control was again a point to applaud. His dance practice videos of dances choreographed by famous choreographers also portrayed his undeniable talent and capabilities. 

Here are some fan reactions to the discovery of these video clips.

Meanwhile, fans also found some of his photos taken during his school years, showing that he was always an exemplary student, absolutely handsome, always surrounded by friends, and with high popularity among his peers, being a top dance student in the dance department.

Jimin is a dance enigma, and his talent is inborn, as seen from these videos. He later grew up to change his focus and learn new dance styles, including modern and contemporary dance, and it is mastering all these genres that have made him the most talked about and praised dancer in K-pop presently.