On the next November 5th episode of MBC’s Radio starJY Park joins Ahn So-hee, Boom and Kwon Jin-ah for a special edition “JYPick”. During the broadcast, Park shares updates about being contacted to serve as co-chair of the Popular Culture Exchange Committee. “Even though it’s an honorary role with ministerial-level privileges, I politely refused for three months. But they continued to contact me.” he said. He ultimately accepted and will share his official position on the issue in a short statement.
Known for his loyalty to the show, Park said, “Every time I release a new song, ‘Radio star‘ is always my first choice for promotion.” During the episode he also performs a duet with Kwon Jin-ah.
Park also expressed his affection for Wonder Girls member-turned-actress Ahn So-hee. “So, my best friend is incredibly sweet and kind,” he said with a warm, fatherly smile. He ironically recalled shooting a congratulatory video for his first meeting with fans in the rain while in Italy. The duo, who call themselves “best friends,” also put on an impromptu dance show for the first time in 14 years.
When TIME magazine ranked JYP Entertainment third globally and first in Korea among the world’s best companies for sustainable growth, Park humbly gave credit to his staff. “It’s all thanks to the people in our company. I believe a sincere system will always shine” he said. In a lighthearted moment, he added, “Rain and Wonder Girls built the old headquarters and Stray children and TWICE built a new one.”
Park argued proudly Stray children‘Success in billboards, saying: “These guys have their own color. All I do is lead the way.” He then revealed that he had donated gold worth over KRW 100 million to the group, joking, “The price of gold has risen again.”
He also touched on new features at the company’s headquarters, such as an organic restaurant and an organic basket delivery service, saying: “Just like music, sincerity matters when it comes to food.”
The segment concluded with a look at his family life. The proud father of two daughters, Park shared that the eldest is great at dancing while the youngest is talented in singing, suggesting that they may have inherited his musical DNA.
JY Park’s latest track and heartfelt stories about music, mentorship and family will be featured on “Radio star” airs Wednesday, November 5 at 10:30 PM KST.
Sources: naver
