On June 24, Jimin appeared as a guest on MBC FM4U’s Kim Shin-young’s Noon Song of Hope radio show, where she spent time interacting with listeners and discussing her recent activities.
During the broadcast, a listener asked how she felt when AOA’s hit song “Miniskirt” experienced a dramatic resurgence last fall via a social media challenge, 11 years after its release.
Jimin responded gratefully, saying that she was grateful that people had made the song a trend again. He also candidly admitted that the renewed popularity has brought substantial singing royalties.
“I was really grateful that people created a challenge around this. The performance royalties were surprisingly generous,” she said.
She added: “I was so happy. I felt like I had suddenly received a huge check.” When host Kim Shin-young jokingly suggested that Jimin’s latest album wouldn’t have been possible without the viral Miniskirt Challenge, the singer agreed.
“Of course. This album was made with that money,” Jimin responded, confirming that the windfall played a direct role in supporting his recent musical endeavors.
His comments highlighted how older songs experiencing a second wave of popularity can generate new revenue streams through royalties and royalties, creating opportunities for artists to invest in future projects.
“Miniskirt” was already a huge hit when it was first released in 2014. The song helped AOA win their first music show and establish the group as one of the top girl groups of that era.
Since last year, the song has found a new audience across social media platforms, where the so-called Miniskirt Challenge has gained traction. The song’s iconic hip-centric choreography and viral phrase “My hips won’t stop moving” quickly spread through short-lived video content, fueling its unexpected revival.
As a result, the 11-year-old hit enjoyed a notable second peak in popularity, introducing the song to younger audiences who may not have been familiar with AOA during the group’s original run.
Meanwhile, Jimin continues his solo career and recently released his new single “WYA” on June 10, actively promoting the song and reconnecting with fans through various appearances.
Sources: Nate
