On June 14th, the photos were posted on Googims Company‘s official Facebook with the accompanying text, “Since 6/14 is Kiss Day, these are polaroids sent by Jay Park!! The poses look really fun~ ke.”
Jay Park, who is the current endorsement model for Googims Company, showed off his playful side by kissing a pair of big lips as well as placing the pair of lips on his rear end.
Netizens commented, “I want this Pink Jaebum,” and “When was Jay Park this hot?“.
In related news, tickets for Jay Park’s first US solo concert, APHAM TOUR, have sold out for four performances.
Source + Photo: Chosun via Naver - allkpop
25 May:
Last week, Jay Park released his free mixtape ‘FRESH A!R:BREATHE !t’ for his fans. One of the tracks on the mixtape titled “You Know How We Do” featured Dumbfoundead and now a video has been released.
As many of you know, Jay Park is in the middle of his Verizon APAHM Tour across America and Dumbfoundead joined Jay Park on the East Coast for the May 19th and May 20th performances in Washington D.C. and New York.
Dumbfoundead decided to release a mix live footage video from both the New York & Washington D.C. shows with “You Know How We Do” serving as the backdrop.
Check out the video below!
Source: allkpop
1 May:
The Star Awards 2012 ceremony was held at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on April 29th.
As a special guest for the event, Jay Park was invited to put on a special performance for the 6,000 fans in attendance. He performed three songs in total including “Nothing on You“, “Know Your Name” & “Girlfriend“. During the performance of “Girlfriend”, Jay Park serenaded famous Singaporean actressJeanette Aw and even held her hand.
Check out the performance below!
Source: allkpop
23 April:
On April 23rd, singer Jay Park will be appointed the honorary ambassador for the ‘R-16 Korea 2012‘ b-boy competition by the ‘Korea Tourism Organization‘.
Jay Park’s crew, Art of Movement, had attended the same competition as guest performers the previous year. When asked how they came to choose Jay Park as an honorary ambassador, the ‘Korea Tourism Organization’ explained, “As someone that is a b-boy dancer turned Hallyu star, we felt that he would be the best figure to promote and represent this competition all over the world.”
The ‘R-16 Korea 2012′ is sponsored by the ‘Korea Tourism Organization’ and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. This year marks the competition’s sixth year.
Source: Sports World via Naver - allkpop
10 Mar:
The article chronicles Jay’s long journey to his current position as the Face of a ‘New Breed’ of K-Pop R&B. It talks about Jay’s humble beginnings as a trainee, his controversial Myspace comments, his return to glory and Jeremy Lin.
You can read the full article here.
Some excerpts from the article:
I got off the plane, and there was a different scent in the air.” That’s how Jay Park remembers his first seconds in Seoul, in January of 2005, just months before he graduated from high school back home in suburban Seattle. Park had been flown over to begin training for JYP Entertainment, one of three major entertainment companies headquartered in the South Korean capital…I express myself a lot more on the rest of the album.” Upon its release, New Breedfound its way atop several iTunes R&B charts, including here in the United States, a market most K-pop groups, Park included, currently covet. And though he points to Drake and even Chris Brown as American pop cultural benchmarks (both of whom he says he’d like to one day reference in a mixtape for the American market), Park has found inspiration in the NBA. “Jeremy Lin is crazy,” he says of the recently meme-i-fied, Taiwanese-American, New York Knicks point guard. “He was off the radar and now he’s playing with the best of the best. People can’t hate on him even though they want to because he’s so good. That’s how a K-pop star has to be over in America if they want to succeed. They have to be so good in every single way that even if people hate, they can’t really say anything. I don’t dwell. If I’m not dead, there’s still other things to do.”
Source: Spin.com - allkpop
The above photo was uploaded onto an online community with the title, “Jay Park overjoyed from a back hug from a fan.”
In the photo, a young girl walks up to Jay and puts her arm around him only to quickly let go and walk away. The singer is seems a little embarrassed by the situation as he gives a bashful smile.
Netizens commented, “Jay Park, is this the first time you received a back hug?“, “Back hugs do make one’s heart flutter“, “He looks happy“, and “Jay must be ecstatic, that is the first time I saw him with such a shy and happy expression.”
Jay Park recently released his new track ‘Know Your Name‘ and has been actively promoting the song.
Source + Image: Hankook Ilbo via Naver - allkpop
5 Mar:
Jay Park spent a ‘hot’ night with 5,000 fans on his first concert.
On March 3rd, Jay Park successfully finished his first-ever solo concert, ‘NEW BREED’, at the Olympic Stadium Hall. With various performances and fan services, the entire audience was awed by his talent and stage-presence. The concert started as Jay came down the stage in a slick-black suit and singing his hit songs “Demon“, “Abandoned“, “Level 1000” to a live band. Before singing “Count on Me (Nothing on You)“, Jay greeted his fans and made some witty remarks. He said, “I really prepared a lot for today. I hope all of you enjoy this concert. The next song is the one that got a lot of attention for singing it in the bathroom. If you know which one I’m talking about sing along with me!”
After hyping up the crowd, Jay Park brought a smooth and sweet atmosphere by performing “Star“, “Girl Friend“, and “Can’t Live Without You“. Furthermore, Jay proved the ‘artist’ side of him by performing various hits from KBS’s ‘Immortal Song 2‘, such as Kim Soo Hee‘s “Aemo (Affection)” and the Zoo‘s “I Will Love You“.
Later during the night, he changed into a red suit to perform “Come Play” and “Don’t Let Go“, where he did a sexy couple-dance with a female dancer. He was able to heat up the stage and brought many fans to jealousy as he also did a surprise performance for one special guest. There was also a battle-show between the AOM Crew and 1illionaie, while Dynamic Duo also made an appearance as a surprise guest to amplify the excitement. Dynamic Duo has been keeping in contact with Jay after they worked together on an album and were able to perform at the concert despite their busy schedule.
Jay Park also prepared a lot of surprises for his fans – he dressed up as Lady GaGa with complete make-up, costume, and a wig! With his back dancers, Jay GaGa entertained the audience with a shocking performance of “Poker Face“.
As the concert started to reach its final performances, Jay Park brought laughter to the crowd as he performed his song “Wasted” while acting ‘wasted’. Also during a corner called ‘Drunken Truth’, Jay read a touching letter about how thankful he was for his fans. He read, “Thank you for always being there for me and also for loving me. I even tried to become drunk so I could have the courage to express my true feelings to you. But I still couldn’t do so. However, today I really want to take this time to tell you… that I love you!“.
In related news, besides successfully ending his first solo concert, he has been topping the charts with his first album release. It seems that this concert must have meant a lot for both Jay and forJayWalkers, as Jay has been going through a lot of controversial issues and a hard time being accepted back to the K-Pop industry. But this successful concert certainly proved his rising popularity and his never-ending passion to become a true ‘artist’.
Source: Star News via Naver - allkpop
On March 4th, the R&B singer Jay Park’s agency Sidus HQ unveiled a hilarious photo of the singer dressed as outlandish pop star Lady Gaga. In the photo, Jay is seen sporting the iconic shoulder pads and futuristic sunglasses combo that has been sensationalized by the pop singer.
Jay’s hilarious new look was for a special stage at his first solo concert, ‘NEW BREED’ held at the Olympic Hall on March 3rd. He performed a rendition of the mega-hit “Poker Face“, causing much laughter from the 5000+ attendees present at the show.
Meanwhile, the R&B singer is said to continue promoting his album New Breed to follow-up the success of his solo concert.
Check out a fancam of the humorous transformation below:
20 Feb:
R&B singer Jay Park’s new album ‘New Breed‘ recently took the number four spot on Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart. The achievement was made despite Park not doing any promotions in the States for the release. Another notable charter is Girls’ Generation, whose US maxi single charted right behind Park for the fifth spot.
This is not the first time for Jay Park’s albums to chart overseas. The 24 year old’s first studio effort, ‘Take a Deeper Look‘ also managed to earn a place on the same chart just last year. Aside from Billboard, the album took the #1 spot on the American iTunes R&B charts. New Breed has also shown much success in other countries as well, charting #3 on the Australian iTunes R&B charts and #5 in the Japanese iTunes R&B charts.
Meanwhile, Jay Park is currently preparing for his first solo concert on March 3rd.
Source: Nate - allkpop
17 Feb:
We previously reported that Jay Park‘s choreography for “Know Your Name“ has come under fire for its provocative nature. As such, Jay has made some modifications to the routine in order to quell the complaints.
On the February 17th broadcast of KBS‘s ‘Music Bank‘, Jay showcased an altered dance different from his earlier performance on Mnet‘s ‘M! Countdown‘. The “playing with fire dance”, which viewers felt was too sexual for national broadcast, was toned down; additionally, Jay included several new steps that were equally passionate, yet not as provocative.
In regards to the modification, his company released a statement saying, “After Jay Park’s comeback performance, we decided to modify the dance after receiving many requests from his fans. From now on, viewers will be able to witness a more powerful performance from Jay.”
Netizens have responded by commenting, “Even though the dance was altered, his sexiness remains the same” , “I think the stage has become more powerful” and “Jay works hard to understand his fans’ feelings“.
15 Feb:
Recently, singer Jay Park released two music videos for the song “Know Your Name” off his new album, ‘New Breed‘.
On February 12th, Jay Park unveiled a practice video for ‘Know Your Name’ through his YouTube account. He showed off his superior dancing skills with fluid choreography and even displayed his comedic side by pretending to choke on his drink and by singing passionately to a poster.
Fans commented, “Yes, love the beginning. It’s good to see the goofy, dorky Jay that I fell for (:“, “I wish I was that girl!!“, and “Anyways, awesome! You are definitely the dancing king!“.
Check out the practice video below!
Singer Jay Park who has made a successful comeback as a solo artist has returned to the K-pop scene as a ‘musician’. The singer who returned with his first full-length album after a year-long hiatus has produced all but two songs on his new record. He is a musician who definitely dances to the beat of his own drum, and knows what works for him.
His new album ‘NEW BREED‘ dropped on February 7th, and it is full of R&B and Pop, two genres of music that resonates with him, but is more unfamiliar to his fans.
“I think that eventually, I will be able to properly convey the kind of music that I enjoy with my fans,” he said.
Instead of following the current trends, Jay Park is stubborn about releasing music that he enjoys and is passionate about, and therefore he is able to work with more joy and freedom. It seems to be his secret to remaining at the top of the game, when trends tend to change so quickly in this industry.
When OSEN recently met with Jay for an interview at a small cafe in Apgujeong, he seemed really excited about the release of his new record.
“My first full-length album is out,” he said. “We wanted to release it sooner after we finished production last September, but we pushed it back after I got cast in a movie and started doing more variety shows. But I’m still excited. I put in a lot of hard work for the last year. I wrote maybe 30 songs in total, but I hand-picked 15 for this one. Because I wrote music that I enjoy, inevitably there are a wide variety of genres on the album. Maybe I was a bit ignorant, making the album without a specific concept or direction, but I think an album that delivers variety is a good one.”
Jay who released his first ever full-length album could not stop grinning ear to ear. When asked if he was satisfied with his newest project, he responded that he was maybe 85% satisfied. The 15% reflected the part of the album that was not written by Jay himself. But Jay received that part of the album from producer Rob Knox who worked with major artists such as Justin Timberlake, Rihanna,Britney Spears, and more.
“It was a lot of fun working with Rob Knox,” Jay said. “He told me he was a huge fan of mine, and offered to write songs for free. It was a huge honor for me. I know he doesn’t work with just anyone, haha. I was so glad that he liked my style of music. We worked lightning fast, and we finished his song in a single day.”
Considering that 13 of 15 songs on the album were written by Jay himself, he more than deserves the title of ‘musician’. His rather suggestive lyrics which reflect his carefree and youthful nature also drew attention from fans, at times sparking controversy.
“I’m so honored to be labeled a ‘musician’, but it’s a lot to live up to. I write music because I think it’s fun,” he said. “I think that title can cause me to become stressed out, because as a ‘musician’, people expect you to release something amazing. But at the same time, I take a lot of pride in my music. I freely wrote the lyrics and they came out somewhat suggestive, but I don’t really care (laughs).”
Different from the overflow of catchy ‘hook’ songs in the K-pop scene, Jay’s style of music stays true to authentic pop ballads. Though it may be a genre a bit more unfamiliar with the fans, he has no regrets about this album, as he produced the kind of music that he wanted to create.
“When I make a mini-album, I definitely take the public into consideration. But this is my first full-length album, and I just felt like I needed to have fun while producing the music. I did think about the fans a lot when I made my title song, but with the rest of the songs, I did whatever my heart desired. These days it’s really important have an overall concept, the right stage ensembles and choreography to go with the song, but people aren’t always watching performances, so I made sure I delivered the same feelings through the actual song as well.”
So what are his goals for this first album?
“My goal is to reach out to the masses with my music,” he said. “I want them to know that my music reflects my unique colors and offers variety. I also want to release a new album in English. It’s all been in Korean so far. Not necessarily because I want to enter the American market, but because I also want to make good music in English.”
OSEN asked Jay about his plans for this year. Though he is extremely busy producing his new album, he seemed more determined to do more this year than ever.
“First, I want to focus on sharpening my vocals and my dance moves, now that my first full-length album is out,” he said. “I also started filming KBS 2TV‘s ‘Immortal Song 2‘, and I think it will serve as a chance for me to showcase another side of me that’s different from the Jay Park on an independent stage. I will do my best. I also have plans for an independent concert next month. It will probably be a 19+ show. I just plan on working hard at everything I do, no matter what it is.”
9 Feb:
Singer Jay Park admitted that when he confessed that actress Min Hyorin was attractive, things got a little awkward between them.
During an interview that took place on February 9th, Jay remarked, “One time I said that I thought Min Hyorin from the movie ‘Sunny‘ was really pretty, and everyone made it seem like she was my ideal woman. It got really awkward between us after that.”
“I go to the same salon as Min Hyorin,” he continued. “We usually say hello, but after that, I think twice before saying Hi.”
“I don’t really have an ideal type. Every time I see a new movie or drama, there is always a new person that I think is pretty,” he added. “So now I kinda regret saying that about Min Hyorin.”
In related news, Jay Park has made a comeback to the K-pop scene after being away from a year, and released his new full-length album ‘New Breed‘ on February 7th. Jay produced the album himself while writing and composing 80% of the songs on the album. Jay will make his live comeback next week, and will also join the ‘Immortal Song 2‘ line-up.
The singer who left the show last August due to a busy schedule will be re-joining the ‘Immortal Song 2′ line-up and his first filming will take place on February 13th.
“I was given the opportunity to return to Immortal Song 2,” he said during an interview with JoyNews24on February 9th. ”It’s true that it’s stressful, but it’s also fun.”
“I already know that I’m the worst singer on the show,” he humbly remarked. “For me, it’s not a competition against the other singers, but rather a chance to challenge myself.”
In addition to returning to the hit program, Jay Park has also recently released his first full-length album ‘NEW BREED‘.
During a recent interview with Star News, Jay Park stated, “A dream that I’ve had since I was a kid was to be on David Letterman’s show. It’s an extremely popular program that American singers want to perform on. Being on the ‘Letterman Show’ in the U.S. is a promotional stop that a lot of singers make. Although it’s not a fancy stage, it has an interesting atmosphere.”
He continued, “As I was watching Girls’ Generation, I felt very proud.”
And what about Jay Park’s possible U.S. debut? “I definitely do want to debut in the United States,” he said. “If I have free time, I would like to work on English songs. Although I have some future work set with American musicians, I am going to focus on my Korean activities for now.”
In related news, Jay Park’s latest album, ‘New Breed‘, has grabbed number one on the iTune’s ‘R&B/Soul Album Charts’.
7 Feb:
Yesterday, Jay Park unleashed his music video for ”Know Your Name“ from his new album, ‘New Breed‘! The album was officially launched through iTunes on February 7th and it has been performing well on the charts.
As of this writing, “New Breed” is topping the R&B/Soul Chart on iTunes in the United States, Australia, and Canada.
Congratulations to Jay Park on this achievement! Remember to show your love by supporting and purchasing his album on iTunes.
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6 Feb:
Jay Park has just unleashed his music video for ”Know Your Name” from his new album, ‘New Breed‘!
The video is full of eye candy, thanks in part to the sharp choreography that’s become synonymous with Jay Park’s name. Whether he’s dressed in a sharp black suit or in a Michael Jackson-inspired outfit, Jay Park brings his swagger to the forefront with his smooth moves and crooning vocals.
Check out his video below!
Jay Park also released an alternate music video for “Know Your Name” called ‘Acoustic Blue Version‘:
Remember to support by purchasing the music on iTunes.
Source: allkpop
2 Feb:
Singer Jay Park has just revealed the video teaser for one of his upcoming tracks ‘Know Your Name‘.
His album ‘New Breed‘ is scheduled to iTunes on February 7th and the physical album will hit stores on February 9th. It was also revealed that the full MV for ‘Know Your Name’ will be released on February 7th.
As you patiently wait for the full MV, check out the teaser below!
Source: allkpop
26 January:
On January 27th, his agency SidusHQ tweeted this haunting image to Jay Park’s international fanbase, drawing gasps of surprise and admiration from across the board.
Jay Park is seen with a Mexican ‘Day of the Dead’ skull drawn on his face, a macabre look that only gets amplified by his surly expression. His formal black suit and heavy chains perfectly juxtapose his life as a rapper and R&B artist.
The multi-talented artist released part 1 of ‘New Breed’ back in December, so the new album will be ‘Part 2′.
Jay Park will be dropping ‘Part 2′ on February 7th. Stay tuned to allkpop for more updates!
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Source + Image: SidusHQ’s Twitter - allkpop
18 January:
“Happy New Year to everyone, and I hope all goes well,” he said, while making the motions for a traditional Korean New Year’s bow. Jay also shared his wish for 2012, which was to finish his new album and hold his own solo concert.
The multi-talented singer made sure to thank his fans for their unceasing support. “It’s been almost a year since my first official album. Thank you to all those who waited and supported me during this entire time. I am working hard on my next album, so please be patient“.
Jay Park concluded the video with a silly comment, saying, “Where is my New Year’s cash?”
13 January:
As always, Jay Park made sure to express his appreciation for his team, who’ve helped him become a major success. In this case, he re-tweeted a message from Prepix Crew, his back-up dancers.
Prepix Crew tweeted, “Kekeke Prepix with Jay Park“, and attached a group photo to their post.
The dancers received attention for their fashionable street style, but it was Jay who stole the show with his goofy expression. Thanks to his re-tweet, however, Prepix Crew gained more recognition in the K-Pop Twitterverse.
Fans commented, “Congratulations on receiving your Golden Disk award“, “A nice change from your usual serious looks lol“, and “What an expression!”
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A dance rehearsal video of Jay Park and Prepix Crew’s performance for the 26th Golden Disk Awards was also revealed online recently, which you can check out below:
5 January:
After announcing on his Twitter that he would soon be sharing a rehearsal video, singer Jay Park was true to his word by releasing his dance rehearsal footage for “Up & Down” and “Star“.
In the video, Jay freely displays his refined dance moves and his interactive choreography steps.
After watching the clip, his ecstatic fans responded with, “FINALLY!”, “So hot!”, “Ahh!! Up&Down!”, “Love watching this already!”, and more.
Check it out below!
28 December:
Jay Park‘s new single album ‘New Breed PART 1‘ which was released at midnight on the 28th is dominating the music charts.
On December 28th, Jay Park unveiled ‘Part 1′ of his digital mini-album, ‘New Breed‘.
Not even an hour after it’s release, the album climbed to the top of charts on music portals such asOlleh Music, Bugs, Soribada, Daum, and more. Not only is his title track “Star“ a big hit, but the rest of the four songs on the album have also ranked high.
The album also includes a wide range of genres such as pop dance, hip, hop, along with R&B, and fans will get to see another side of Jay with songs like “Enjoy the Show“, “Up and Down“, “I Got Your Back“, “I Need You (acoustic version)”, and more.
Jay has actively participated in writing and composing the four songs on his new single album, displaying his capabilities as a singer, songwriter.
The singer will be performing his new song “Star” for the very first time at the ‘Highlight Festival 2012‘ on December 31st.
Source: Nate - allkpopOn December 28th, Jay Park unveiled ‘Part 1′ of his digital mini-album, ‘New Breed‘.
Comprised of five tracks, Jay delivered a solid sampler of his talents, which ranged from smooth R&B to hip hop with a bite. Jay’s title song is “Star“, which was inspired by Se7en and Park Han Byul‘s love story.
Check out the rest of his tracks below, and remember to support the artist by purchasing his music!
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01. Star
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02. Enjoy The Show (Feat. Dok2 & The Quiett)
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03. Up And Down (Feat. Dok2)
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04. I Got Your Back
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05. Can’t Live Without You
Source: allkpop
As his final present for fans this year, Jay Park has released his music video for “Star“.
The R&B song comes from his new digital single, “New Breed Part 1“, which became available on major Korean music sites on the morning of December 28th. In his music video, Jay Park shows off some sophisticated dance moves to match the smooth feel of his ballad. Reportedly, the song was inspired by Se7en and Park Han Byul‘s love story.
Check out his MV below!
21 December:
On December 21st, Jay Park released a teaser video for his new digital single!
The teaser for “Star” was released through Jay’s YouTube channel as well as various portal sites. The song is composed by Jun Goon, who’s responsible for the hits of Taeyang‘s “I Need A Girl” andWheesung‘s “Fading Star“. The song is a R&B serenade with a 3/4 beat that tells the story of everlasting love. The lyrics were reportedly written with the relationship between Se7en and Park Han Byul in mind.
That isn’t all, though, as he’ll also be coming back with the release of his new digital single, “New Breed Part 1“, on the morning of December 28th. “Star” is the first track off of the album with some other titles being “Enjoy the Show“, “Up and Down“, “I Got Your Back“, and “I Can’t Live Without You (Acoustic Ver.)” – all from genres that fans normally aren’t used to him covering.
Check it out below!
11 November:
In the photo, Jay is facing the audience and the well-mannered singer is bowing at a 90 degree angle, showing his respect.
Netizens responded to Jay at the event saying, “He waved to us Chinese fans until he couldn’t see us anymore“, and “It was the greatest performance“.
The event took place on the 8th in Beijing and will air through KBS on the 20th. Also performing at the event aside from Jay were SNSD, CNBLUE, and T-ARA.
9 November:
Jay Park recently met with Issue Daily for an interview and shared, “I’m in the works to release my first full length solo album around January of next year. I currently have about 10 tracks finalized. The album will be released in two parts, with five tracks to be shared early in December.”
He continued, “I took a part in writing and composing every song in Part One except for the title track, so I’m planning the title of Part Two to be something I wrote myself.”
Meanwhile, Jay Park’s acting venture ‘Mr. Idol‘ recently hit the big screen on November 3rd.
3 November:
Jay Park has finally released his full music video for “Girlfriend“!
“Girlfriend” is a light-hearted MV that matches well with the sweet feel of his song. Jay Park showcases his more artistic side by taking up the role of a photographer, who’s enamoured with a pretty girl he meets at a cafe.
Check out the MV below to find out how his love story plays out!
Source: allkpop
2 November:
The charismatic and talented Jay Park dropped a teaser for his new single, “Girlfriend” earlier in the week and now the full track has been released!
Different from his usual charismatic stage persona, Jay Park has transformed into a pure and innocent boy-next-door for his new track “Girlfriend”. The lyrics to the song, penned by Da Beatfreakz and Jay himself, tell a tale of the genuine heart of a boy who cannot hide his emotions for his girlfriend. The long-anticipated track has an R&B feel with orchestral melody and a simple yet effective piano loop. Jay Park expresses his emotions as well as his more ‘adorable’ charm, and his love confession will be sure to steal the hearts of girls everywhere.
For those of you looking forward to the music video, Jay recently tweeted that the MV release is still a few days away, so we’ll patiently wait for it. Remember to support Jay by purchasing the music.
Source: allkpop
31 October:
The charismatic and talented Jay Park is set to return with his newest track, “Girlfriend“, and he was kind enough to drop a teaser a few days in advance!
The teaser shows Jay strolling through a city accompanied by a quiet, orchestral melody that looks like a 180-degree-turn away from his previous works.
The full track is scheduled to drop on November 3rd. Until then, check out the teaser below!
25 October:
Jay Park recently revealed via his Twitter page, “just wrote a little bit of a song gon give yall an exclusive~ !!! haha i said learning instead of yearning~ just a heads up“.
Anticipating fans didn’t have to wait very long, as he uploaded the video via twitvid just a few minutes after his tweet.
Check out the clip below!;
Source: Jay Park official Twitter - allkpop
7 October:
After surprising fans with “Demon” last month, Jay Park revealed the hidden card up his (tattooed) sleeve by announcing a full-fledged comeback in November!
On October 6th, Jay Park tweeted, “I’ll be releasing a seven-track mini-album next month, only have one more song to record~ Please look forward to it~ Album is FIRE~ Looks like it’s going to be summer all year long.”
Earlier today, he added, “I’ve finished mixing the title track for my second album~ WOW……”
It’s been a busy year for him so far, as he locked down his solo debut and two movie projects. Fans cheered, “So excited! Definitely looking forward to it”, “Thanks for letting us know!”, and “I want next month to come now!”
Source: Jay Park’s Official Twitter - allkpop
16 September:
Singer Jay Park was recently caught up in dating rumors when fans reportedly saw him get into a car with a popular online shopping mall CEO. Jay Park indirectly stepped up to clarify the rumors.
On his Twitter, he wrote to a friend, “Hyung, you and your girlfriend can’t get in my car anymore.” The message indicates that the “girlfriend” in question was actually the girlfriend of a close friend of his.
Netizens commented, “I’m glad he clarified it”, “I believe you”, “Embarrassing for the friend”, and“Thought my heart dropped when I heard it!”
Jay Park is currently awaiting the release of his movie, “Mr. Idol“.
4 September:
Jay Park visited the ‘Committee for Jeju New 7 Wonders of Nature‘ to receive his certificate from chairman Jung Woon Chan.
Jay Park commented, “I lived in the States for a long time and have yet to see a place that’s as beautiful and has much to offer as Jeju Island. I promise to spread the beauty of Jeju Island far and wide all over the world.”
He’ll be working alongside other ambassadors like Park Ji Sung, Chu Sung Hoon, and Yoon Do Hyun to raise awareness about the beautiful island outside of Korea.
4 September:
Jay Park fans have known about “Demon” for some time now, and it’s finally been unleashed onto the industry through an official music video!
On September 5th, Jay Park released “Demon” as a digital single through online music sites Melon,Bugs Music, and Mnet.
Produced by Teddy Riley for Jay’s 3D dance film, ‘Hype Nation‘, the song is of the R&B Pop genre with English rap lyrics written by Jay Park himself.
The song tells the story of unrequited love of a man who has fallen in love with a devil.
In the video, Jay Park star wows with his crisp dance skills and smooth vocals, which seem to get better and better over time.
Without further ado, check out “Demon” below!
Korean-American Jay Park recently launched a collaboration with “Engli Star” (잉글리스타), a website for Koreans to learn and practice the English language. For his first episode, Jay switches from singer to teacher as he gives viewers a lesson on amusing English expressions — more specifically, how to hit on guys at a club!
“Ten year olds aren’t allowed at clubs. I’m sorry, please study well at home,” he warned sheepishly, continuing later on, “and forty year olds shouldn’t go [because they have to] raise their children!”
With that said, check out some of the phrases he taught below!
29 August:
KOSAD (Korea Sports Association for the Disabled) president Seok Yong Yoon opened a special event on August 29th to celebrate the upcoming 2012 London paralympics which will be held in 365 days.
Singer Jay Park was appointed as honorary ambassador for KOSAD in 2010 and acts like a trusted big brother to many of the disabled youths. It’s been reported that he donated supportive supplies and food which valued around $21,000 for the paralympic athletes, and also sent a supportive video message at the event.
It’s good to see Jay Park helping out those in need. The following footage is from August of 2010, when he was first appointed honorary ambassador for KOSAD:
9 August:
Before he went to his stage for the music program, the star met with reporters and revealed, “I wasn’t able to sleep the night before the recording, but I’m still having a lot of fun.”
After concluding his promotional cycle for “Abandoned“, Jay Park was rarely seen on programs. Fans who hungered to see their favorite idol were overjoyed to hear that Jay Park would appear on the program, and Jay Park himself seemed happy to know that his fans were eagerly waiting for him.
He said, “I’m glad to be able to be on a variety program. It feels even greater because my fans are happy. In hopes of better preparation and showing a great image, I only slept 3 hours the night before.”
On working with his Sidus HQ labelmates for the show’s upcoming ‘best friend’ stage, he said, “Our schedules didn’t match up, so it was hard to find time to practice, but I’m sure it’s going to be a lot of fun.”
When asked what it was like working with Moon Hee Jun for H.O.T.’s past hit, “Candy“, he replied, “I’m extremely grateful that I even took second place. I never once thought that I needed to win first place.”
When asked to choose a fellow cast member on the show to work on music with, he chose MBLAQ’sG.O. “He’s a great singer, and I’d love to sing with him some day.”
Be sure to check out the show’s upcoming ‘best friend’ stage on August 20th!
7 August:
For those of you who are fiending for their Jay Park fix, we’ve got a treat for you!
The rapper just uploaded a video of himself freestyling in his room because he “just decided to do it.” Jay Park delivers some hype lines about himself with his characteristic bite and smooth flow.
Check out his rap below! (Heads up, there is some profanity involved)
12 July:
Planking is an internet meme in which individuals take pictures of themselves lying face-down and with their arms positioned rigidly to the side. It’s become wildly popular because of the unusual locations players choose to plank.
Netizens commented, “What are you doing there early in the morning?” and “You’re funny.”
Have you guys tried this game out?
23 June:
Park Jaebeom – better known as Jay Park to his fans – has announced his first ever fan meeting and concert for Jaywalkers in Tokyo!
The event titled, “Park Jaebeom Fan Meeting & Concert 2011” will officially be held on July 8th atNakano Sun Plaza. It opens to the public at 6:00 PM JST and tickets are 11,000 yen (around $136 USD) each and are available in limited quantities. More details can be found here).
The fan meeting was originally scheduled for a date earlier this year, but was postponed in light of the Tohoku earthquake.
20 June:
Only 150 fans were allowed to visit, but the area was still flooded with fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the star. A representative of “dENiZEN” said, “This day is a special day for fans, since it was the day Jay Park first came back to Korea last year.”
In order to repay the love he’s received, Jay set up a special additional event where he took polaroid pictures with all 150 fans.
Fans will also be able to see him in theaters this August through his comedy film, “Mr. Idol“.
Source + Photos: Seoul NTN via Naver via allkpop15 June:
It’s been almost a year since we last heard news about ‘Hype Nation 3D’, a dance flick starring Jay Park, Rania’s T-ae among others.
Filming began last July and wrapped up in August, however, the production company kept mum on when the movie’s release date would be. Fans grew increasingly anxious for updates as a result, leading to instances where low quality copies of the trailer were uploaded onto other websites.
We’ve finally got the official trailer for “Hype Nation”, as released by Samsung Smart TV which gave fans a better feel of what to expect when the movie gets a release date.
Check it out below!
2 Juni:
Jay Park recently concluded his promotions for his solo album, “TAKE A DEEPER LOOK“, which earned him a lot of praise for its success. His title track, ‘Abandoned‘, scored first place two weeks in a row – a considerable achievement, especially since they were made immediately after his comeback.
Unfortunately, the singer didn’t seem all that satisfied, as he recently shared, “I certainly thought about how I didn’t have popular appeal. However, I thought that just this time, it was an opportunity to do what I wanted to do. I definitely wanted to show that the songs just have to be good, regardless of appeal. I wrote the lyrics for all seven songs and participated in the composition of six songs, in addition to overlooking the album artwork and the music video. I’m satisfied with the praise that I threw off my idol image and came back as a singer-songwriter.”
In his journey to return to Korea’s music scene, Jay Park picked up some new friends along the way. He revealed, “I hear that I suddenly changed. I’m confident that hip hop and R&B music is what I’ve always wanted to pursue. Ever since I was young, I listened to this kind of music, and it’s become a large part of my life. Of course, it was a big help that I had friends like Dok2 and The Quiett by my side. To an artist, meeting a good partner is vital to your music.”
He continued, “I met Ne-Yo and Musiq Soulchild. Meeting worldwide musicians obviously has meaning, but I don’t think it’s possible for us to do music together if I can’t befriend them. Honestly, I didn’t know much about Korean hip-hop. Before, I just knew Tiger JK, and that was it. Then I met my friends and became a fan of their music, and I wanted to work with them. Dok2 and The Quiett are friends like that.”
It’s obvious to any fan that Jay Park doesn’t take his music as a way of marketing himself. He takes little steps and works his way up, making sure that each step has a meaning and a place in the large canvas of his goals. “I only hope for one thing: I don’t have the mindset to buy a good car, a good house, or anything. I just hope that the people around me live well and are happy. It’s like having fun times with friends, not make my parents worry, and buying my younger brother games he wants to have, stuff like that. It’s stuff that I don’t have to have a major success for.”
In contrast to the hopes he has for his life, the aspirations he has for delving into the American market is clearly quite formidable and solid: he’s set the deadline for two years.
“Honestly, I’m confident,” says Jay. “I think the important thing isn’t the problem of working with some artist, reading the trend, and doing promotions. I think it’s sincerity. Even if I do music in America, I can make it feel sincere. I listened to pop music since I was young and I’m certain I know their kind of music well. I write my raps in English first, and I already have a manager in America. Language is obviously important too. It’s true that I need it to pass on my sincerity. Two years, I see it a long time. I think it’s sufficient.”
Concluding the interview, Jay Park said with a laugh, “As a composer and producer, I worked on U-KISS’s new album, and I’ll also hold a concert soon. I already have a lot of songs I’ve made; I think the production of my second mini-album will finish quickly as well. Honestly, I have schedules for the filming of the movie, and I feel discontented because there’s insufficient time for me to work on music. It’s a kind of relief to have my activities finished before the expected time.”
27 Mei:
Jay Park has announced that he will be concluding his promotional activities for “Take A Deeper Look“.
Speaking through Sidus HQ, the singer stated, “Thank you for loving an album that I worked so hard on. It’s disappointing that I have to conclude promotions earlier than expected, but I promise to return quickly with a mature image and music style. Please wait just a little bit more, and I ask that you continue to give me your interest.”
Because he has activities to attend to overseas, Jay Park had no option but to conclude “Take A Deeper Look” earlier than expected. His last performance is scheduled for June 2nd through Mnet’s “M! Countdown“, after which he’ll move on to focus on his film, “Mr. Idol”.
17 Mei:
Jay Park entered after the rolling of the behind-the-scenes footage from his photoshoot, and said to his fans, “Did you have fun watching the video? To be honest, I was backstage trying to watch it too, but I couldn’t see it as well as I expected and now I’m just curious. I should’ve watched it from at the back.”
During the talk, where Jay got to answer a few curious questions regarding the shoot, many fans began to cheer for the featuring of Jay’s pet dog, Peatry.
In response, Jay jokingly replied, “I think I have no choice but to get Peatry to debut.”
In addition, during the Q&A time with his fans, Jay was asked, “What is a fan to you?”, to which he answered, “They are the reason why I’m living. They are also the terminal I’ll arrive at in the future.”
Source: The Star Chosun via allkpop
14 Mei:
Prepare to freak out Jaywalkerz, ’cause Jay Park has just dropped another music video!
This time, it’s for his crunk-flavored hip hop song “Level 1000“, which once again features a guest rap from Dok2. The video itself is fairly low-key in comparison to his other two releases, but it definitely feels like it’s more in-tune with Jay Park’s natural style.
There’s a lot of swagger in this video, so fans may want to hold onto something if it proves to be too much for ‘em.
Without further ado, here’s “Level 1000″!
Source: allkpop
After placing #1 on his comeback performance, one can’t deny that Jay Park has made an epic comeback. It seems like Jay’s past controversy is now a vague memory that no one really cares about anymore. Even so, any mentioning of 2PM and Jay Park/Jaebum in the same sentence always sparks an interest in the public eye.
Well, Jay Park finally decided to address his current relationship with his former bandmates in a recent interview! Check it out below.
Reporter: “This may be an uncomfortable topic for you to discuss but I think it’s necessary for you to talk about 2PM.”
Jay Park: [Jokingly] “If it’s an uncomfortable subject, then you can just avoid it all together… [Smiling]I’m ready to talk about it now. I’m not uncomfortable, so go ahead and ask.”
Reporter: “I read an article that you don’t keep in touch with 2PM?”
Jay Park: [Calmly] “Yes, that’s true.”
Reporter: “If they don’t contact you first, will you take the first step and reach out to them?”
Jay Park: “If you look at it that way, couldn’t they contact me first too?”
Reporter: “If that’s the case, what is the biggest reason for you not contacting them first?”
Jay Park: “Just because.”
Reporter: [Confused] “Just because?”
Jay Park: “Just because. If I meet 2PM while recording a program, I think I’ll be very glad to see them again. Actually, during a recent recording of ‘Inkigayo,’ I saw 2AM’s Jo Kwon again and we cheerfully greeted each other with ‘Hey! It’s been a long time!’…I don’t know how 2PM feels about this but if I see them, I can gladly greet them.”
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2PM is currently working hard promoting their activities in Japan. Because of this, Jay Park and 2PM haven’t had the chance to meet in person. Although the relationship between the boys have become distant over the past, they both have become the best at what they do.
10 Mei:After laying relatively low for a year and eight months, singer Jay Park finally made his Korean comeback, starting with a performance on KBS’s “Music Bank” last week.
Reporters caught up with the star after he stepped off-stage and held a brief interview in his waiting room. Noticing how he looked both excited and nervous, they asked him to describe his feelings on making a return to public broadcast networks. Jay Park replied, “It was disappointing for me. I prepared so much, and it was the first time in a long while that I was able to stand on stage, but I felt like I wasn’t able to show everything I could. It was really disappointing… so disappointing.”
He continued, “Point wise, I’d give myself a 53 out of 100. I was lacking in my facial expressions, dancing, singing, and just everything. I usually don’t even sweat a lot, but I sweated so much today. I didn’t like that either.”
Reflecting on his first comeback through “Music Bank”, Jay Park revealed, “I went into my waiting room for the first time in a while, but it wasn’t awkward at all. It was a lot like how I remembered it. Still, I’m trying to adjust to everything, especially since I’m a soloist now and the littlest mistake becomes all the more obvious.”
Reflecting on his first comeback through “Music Bank”, Jay Park revealed, “I went into my waiting room for the first time in a while, but it wasn’t awkward at all. It was a lot like how I remembered it. Still, I’m trying to adjust to everything, especially since I’m a soloist now and the littlest mistake becomes all the more obvious.”
When reporters mentioned how his album, “Take A Deeper Look“, ranked on the Billboard charts despite the lack of promotions, Jay commented, “That was really amazing. My fans enjoyed the achievement more than I did. I was fortunately able to come back with music that I wanted in this album. It’s especially meaningful for me in that I was able to meet so many people.”
Jay Park concluded, “I promise to show everyone through my solo promotions just how much I love music, as well as reveal the deeper side to my hip hop and R&B music.”
Jay Park concluded, “I promise to show everyone through my solo promotions just how much I love music, as well as reveal the deeper side to my hip hop and R&B music.”
Source: Joy News 24 via Naver via allkpop
On May 15th, singer Jay Park will be releasing a special photobook titled “Just Me, Jay“!
8 Mei:Over two weeks ago, Jay Park released the music video teaser for his upcoming track, “Abandoned“, which was then released shortly after on his brand new YouTube channel.
The photobook features never-before-seen pictures of his day-to-day life in Seattle. Fans will be able to get a glimpse of not only his house, but restaurants and stores he personally frequents as well.
Jay Park will be making an appearance at Ewha Women’s University for those who pre-ordered copies. Fans who visit the set will be able to personally hear stories from the singer himself, as well as see video footage from some of the scenes in the photobook.
Now just moments ago, Jay Park has revealed the dance version to the “Abandoned” music video, and you can check it out below!
On May 6th, Jay Park was scheduled to participate on the third segment of KBS 2FM’s “Danny’s Music Show“. However, because of the delay in his ”Music Bank” rehearsal, he was unable to arrive on time.
DJ Danny explained, “Jay Park is supposed to be with us for the third part of our program, but his Music Bank rehearsal was delayed. It’s been delayed everyday. Since they say it’s being delayed today as well, if we wait just little while, we will be able to meet Jay Park. Jay Park wants to run here quickly too.”
As soon as Danny finished explaining, a call came from Jay Park himself. Jay explained, “I’m in the middle of rehearsal. I’m waiting for my turn, but I wanted to call to tell you how sorry I am.”
In the open studio, Jay Park asked fans, “Please wait just a little bit.” When Danny asked him, “Will it end soon?”Jay Park responded, “As soon as rehearsal end, I will go quickly.”
Before Jay Park arrived, Danny played two of Jay’s new songs, “Abandoned” and “Tonight“. Jay finally arrived to the station, 33 minutes later, short of breath from rushing over.
Source: Newsen via Nate via allkpop
Source: allkpop
Jay Park is enjoying a lot of success at the moment, recently winning Music Bank and appearing on theBillboard charts.
With all this success, there’s no time for rest as Jay Park has just released a video teaser for ‘Tonight’, which is a track that features Kang Minkyoung of Davichi from his “Take a Deeper Look” mini album.
Check out the teaser below!
6 Mei:Having unleashed his first mini-album, “Take a Deeper Look”, singer Jay Park has been enjoying a lot of success. He recently placed in the top 5 of the “Soul” category on iTunes USA and Canada. His management company, Sidus HQ, also recently stated that he sold over 50,000 units of his first mini-album.
Now, Jay Park can add another achievement as he made an appearance at number 3 on Billboard’s World Albums Chart. The World Albums chart is described as, “The week’s top-selling world music albums, ranked by sales data as compiled by Nielsen SoundScan.”
Congratulations to Jay on this achievement! Also be sure to check out his comeback stage on KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank” on May 6th.
3 Mei:
Jay Park’s solo album, “Take a Deeper Look“, has been getting some international love since its release, topping charts in the “Soul” category of iTunes in the US (4th) and Canada (2nd).
Although his music was also top 10 in countries like Denmark, Australia, Norway, and Japan earlier this week, he’s still maintained his strong position in the US and Canada several days later. Congratulations to Jay on a successful debut album!
He’ll be performing live on May 6th on Music Bank, so look out.AFGA
Source: allkpop
On May 2nd, Sidus HQ stated, “With Park Jaebeom selling over 50,000 units of his first mini-album, inquiries regarding purchases have been pouring in.”
They continued, “After seeing the 50,000 copies of his limited edition album gaining explosive popularity from his fans, we have decided to produce another 20,000 more units of his limited edition album, and a regular packaged album thereafter.”
Jay Park hasn’t only been receiving interest from Korea, as his album also recently placed in the top 5 of the “Soul” category on iTunes USA and Canada.
Be sure to check out his comeback stage on KBS 2TV’s “Music Bank” on May 6th.
20 April:Having secured 50,000 pre-orders under his belt, Jay Park is moving forward with his comeback promotions by releasing a teaser for his official mini-album, “Take A Deeper Look“.
In the teaser, the multi-talented artist cleans it up for his suave look, managing to look classic yet trendy at the same time. The camera then zooms in on a ‘outer space’ shot, which hints that fans will be hit with a supernova blast when they listen to his new material.
Jay Park previously revealed that he participated in composing and writing all six of the album’s tracks, which features guest appearances from famous rappers like The Quiett and Dok2.
The album is set to be released on April 27th, so stay tuned!
18 April:Just days before the release of Jay Park’s official mini-album, “Take A Deeper Look“, he’s already managed to record 50,000 copies in pre-orders!
A representative of Sidus HQ revealed, “After we released press reports, posters, and album jacket photos for the album last week, our album distributor has been receiving an explosive amount of pre-orders. We only had 30,000 copies for the first round of production, so we had to increase it to 50,000 in order to keep up with the orders.”
The album will also be produced as a limited edition with a BTS photoshoot diary.
The album is special for fans in that not only does it mark his official return, but also his growth as a singer-songwriter. He’s been revealed to have participated in composing and writing all six of the album’s tracks, along with guest features by famous rappers like The Quiett and Dok2.
Stay tuned for the album’s release on April 27th.
15 April:
Despite his busy schedule, Jay Park managed to complete the filming of “Abandoned” at two different sets, with Hong Won Gi taking the director’s seat. Hong Won Gi is well known for creating quality music videos for top stars like Seo Taiji, TVXQ, Super Junior and B2ST.
Fans are also anticipating the choreography for “Abandoned”, as internationally renown dancer Andrew Baterina was given the position of main choreographer.
Jay Park’s music video and album are slated for a joint April 27th release.
14 April:
Having announced the release of his new mini-album, “Take A Deeper Look“, earlier this week, Jay Park has also confirmed that he will perform on all three public broadcast music programs (“Music Bank”, “Music Core”, “Inkigayo”) starting May 6th.
And that’s not all. He’s also included in the line-up for KBS JOY’s “Lee Sora’s Second Proposal” on April 27th, the same day of his album release. This will be his first public broadcast appearance since he departed from 2PM and JYP Entertainment.
Jay Park will be an almighty entertainer this year, pursuing both singing and acting simultaneously. To add to his “Hype Nation” experience, he was recently cast for “Mr. Idol” as a member of virtual idol group, ‘Mister Children’. His character is said to have a rough and tumble attitude.
13 April:
Jay Park is seen with his back turned to the camera, as his head angles slightly to provide a masculine profile. His impressive physique and tattoo completed what his fans called his “Sexy back“.
His mini-album will contain a total of seven tracks, including “Abandoned”, “오늘 밤 (Tonight)”, and “ItHas to Be You”. The significance behind his title is said to be an expression of both his personal growth, and his determination to keep pushing forward with his career.
Jay Park has quite the year ahead of him, as he was also recently cast for an upcoming idol movie, “Mr. Idol”, which is scheduled to hit theaters by the second half of 2011.
“Take A Deeper Look” will be released on April 27th.
3 April:
Jay Park was first chosen as dENiZEN’s new model back in fall of 2010 and has been active in events for both his fans and the brand’s consumers. In an effort to repay all of the love he’s received, he opened a fan signing on this day that garnered over 200 fans.
Fans were reportedly delighted with being able to see different sides to the star that are otherwise unseen of in TV programs, and fawned over his innocent charisma.
Jay Park will also be returning with a new album this month.
29 Maret:
After receiving a round of applause from the kids, Jay Park stated:
“I heard that you guys are all dreaming to become musicians, but as for me, I never thought of wanting to become a singer when I was at your age. I enjoyed listening to Usher and Michael Jackson and followed along with raps and dances. My mother, however, took note of all of that and suggested that I audition. Luckily, I was accepted.
I came to Korea and received training before my debut. I loved rehearsing, and worked hard as if it was the real deal. I’m not as great at singing like Ne-Yo is, I was a really bad singer back then. But my love for singing helped me improve.
Even during break, I wouldn’t rest and went out to dance with the b-boy hyungs instead. These days, I’m working hard on my composing skills, and I think I’ll be able to include my own track in my next album. I think music needs to become your life; it’s the only way you can become good at it.”
When asked by a child whether he had anyone that he liked, he replied, “I like a lot of people. As for females, I like foreign female rappers.” Hilariously, when the MC asked the crowd whether anyone of them listened to Ne-Yo’s songs before, Jay Park’s hand shot up quicker than the children.
The heartwarming program was concluded with an autograph session, which Jay Park took part in with all smiles. Jay Park will be guesting at Ne-Yo’s Korean concert on March 30th at 8 PM KST.
28 Maret:
On the evening of March 28th at the Dream Academy in Seoul, Ne-Yo exchanged pleasantries with Jay Parkand greeted children dreaming to become musicians.
Ne-Yo said, “I wanted to become a musician since when I was 9 years old. Music was the only thing I can do at that age. My family was in a difficult situation at the time so I lived 6 months in a van. After I decided to do music, I said I won’t give it up just because of my living conditions.”
Ne-Yo also added, “I first got to write a song for Mario. My work stayed on the famous American music chart for 11 weeks. Afterwards, I worked with Beyonce, Chris Brown and Rihanna.” He then advised, ”Honestly, it’s difficult to work in the music business. You have to do your very best and give it your all. Nothing is impossible and your dreams can come true if you do your best.”
During an interview translated by Jay Park, Ne-Yo confessed, that he felt the happiest when he won the Grammy’s and felt the worst when people didn’t believe in him.
When asked about his inspirations, Ne-Yo said “I admire Michael Jackson. He is outstanding at everything and nobody can catch up on his charisma. I’d love to be at least of what Michael Jackson was.” Then he sang a Michael Jackson song and received applause from the children.
When asked about making mistakes during performances, he said “I sing on like nothing happened;” and the reason on why he wears a cap, “Somebody told me I look cute in a cap.”
At the end of the interview, when asked what music is, Ne-Yo replied, “Music is my life, my air and my everything.”
Ne-Yo will perform on March 30th at 8 pm at the Olympic Gymnasium and Jay Park will appear as a special guest.
22 Maret:
It’s been a year and six months since Park Jaebum was last able to
stand in front of his fans. The star had left Korea following the
controversy surrounding his old MySpace comments, but now he’s
getting ready to take his first step forward as a solo singer without the
‘ex-2PM member’ tag.
Recently, Park Jaebum met with Donga News in a Kyungkido studio
for an interview.
Check out the interview below!
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He was moving busily for the MV shoot of his first solo album’s title
track, which is scheduled for release in the middle of April. After checking everything from the
outfit to the dancers’ movements, he rushed in with a sigh, saying, “It’s so hectic for me since I
’ve been getting everything ready with my own hands.”
Before there was a chance to sit down with Park Jaebum, his company associate requested for
no sensitive questions regarding 2PM. This was because he had already experienced some
backlash after appearing on an entertainment news program, where he made statements like, “I
want to see 2PM the most” and, “I’m sorry.” Thus, it would have been burdensome for him to be
whisked into further speculations and controversies.
However, when talking about Jaebum, it was impossible to not mention 2PM, so despite the
polite request, unavoidable questions were thrown.
When 2PM was mentioned, Park Jaebum’s expression hardened slightly. Even though he firmly
said, “I don’t want to talk more about them,” he explained the reason why he could only do so.
“In the entertainment news program I starred in recently, we talked about a lot of things.
However, only that part was edited and aired. After that, some fans criticized me, saying, ‘He’s
using 2PM to get media attention’. I want to end things with what I said last time, and I don’t
want to say anything more about it. There isn’t a reason to repeat the things I’ve said before. If
this condition continues, I don’t think it’ll help either 2PM or me.”
Addressing the misunderstandings that happen because he doesn’t talk about it, or when
people don’t understand his sincerity, Park Jaebum said, “It’s unavoidable, it’s okay. I can’t do
anything about it if people don’t believe my sincerity. Now, I’m not going to worry about that
and just do what I have to do, and care for the people around me, and just run forward.”
He also acknowledged how 2PM’s fanbase had split over him, and are now attacking each
other. “I hope that fans don’t fight with each other anymore.”
Despite all the ripples he’s still facing, Park Jaebum carried on with hope in his heart. “I want to
smile gladly and say hello to them”. He continued, “My mind is always open. If I meet them, I
think I’d be really glad to see them. I want to go to them first and say hello. If they don’t accept
it, there’s nothing I can do.”
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For his first solo album, Park Jaebum will be releasing six songs, which include ‘Tonight’ and
‘Abandoned.’
“I really like music with beats. After I think of a beat, I add a title and then lyrics to it. ‘Tonight
was originally ‘Tonight’ in English, but because it was similar to Big Bang’s song title, I
changed it into Korean. ‘Abandoned’ is a sad song.”
‘Abandoned?’ When asked if its content had something to do with 2PM, he chuckled while
saying, “Don’t try to fish me out”. He then stood his ground and stated, “It could be
misunderstood because of the title, but it’s just a coincidence”. He personally wrote the lyrics
for every song in Korean. “I frequently receive the compliment that I’m good at writing lyrics. If I
write it in English and then translate it, the feel doesn’t stay alive. So I just write it in Korean.”
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Before his actual broadcast activities, Park Jaebum first made news for his acting roles. After
finishing the filming for an American-Korean collaboration movie ,‘Hype Nation’, he moved on
to film for ‘Mr. Children’ (working title). Considering how he took the lead roles in movies, it
would only make sense that he would have shown a lot of desire in pursuing acting. Yet Park
Jaebum shook his head, and said, “It’s really hard.”
He added, “It’s fun to experience someone else’s life, but I think it’s an area not anyone can
take a shot at. I’m lucky that the scenes we shot so far didn’t require acting abilities. There
weren’t many lines overall. The director points me out a lot, but I try to follow along as best I
can. However, I don’t think acting is more fun than dancing! (laughter)”
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If one was to think of ‘Park Jaebum’, the first word to come to mind is ‘chocolate abs’ and ‘color-
matching’. The two words are so inseparable from Park Jaebum that they come up as related
search words with him.
During his time with 2PM, Park Jaebum received a lot of love for his ‘well-separated abs’. His
skin was also darkly tanned, which allowed him to surpass the popularity of other muscular male
stars.
However, he sighed, saying that nowadays, the abs that he took care of more than his life had
diminished a lot in comparison to old times.
“It isn’t as much as before. Because I didn’t have much time to sleep and I was preparing this
album, I had less time to exercise as well. Before, I cared only about my body! (laughter) I
exercised 6 days a week. However, these days, I only have two days to exercise. My muscles
dried up because I practice until dawn.”
Even though his ‘chocolate abs’ disappeared because he didn’t have sufficient time to exercise,
he never let go of his ‘color matching’ – as in matching the color of his clothes, shoes, and
accessories. Some have described it as an ‘unsophisticated sense of fashion.’
“Hahaha! There’s a lot of talk about my fashion. There isn’t a reason. Isn’t it okay if it’s pretty in
my head? If colors are matched the same, it’s pretty. And now, if I don’t match colors, it feels
like I’ve underdressed.”
Source: Donga News via Naver & Naver via allkpop21 Maret: Last week, it was revealed that Jay Park would be giving the public a sneak peek of his impending comeback through an insightful interview on Y-Star. During the March 19 broadcast, the full feature was revealed!
The interview, which spans nearly twenty minutes, includes a sit-down interview, fan questions
and behind-the-scenes footage of Park’s upcoming MV. The main track is tentatively titled
Tonight, which may change in the future. Jay Park summarized the MV, saying, “The concept is dancing while walking to the club.”
and behind-the-scenes footage of Park’s upcoming MV. The main track is tentatively titled
Tonight, which may change in the future. Jay Park summarized the MV, saying, “The concept is dancing while walking to the club.”
Aside from comeback details, Jay also discussed his new hairstyle, signature “innocent glamor”
charm, fashion philosophy, his star tattoos, common spelling errors on Twitter, his dog’s
relationship status and more.
charm, fashion philosophy, his star tattoos, common spelling errors on Twitter, his dog’s
relationship status and more.
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