Park Jin-young
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Park Jin-young also known as J.Y. Park (or simply JYP) is a singer, songwriter
, dancer, record producer
and the current CEO and founder of JYP Entertainment
, a major artist management/record label of Korean pop music.
.
Park also became the first Asian producer to successfully cross over to the U.S., producing music for Will Smith
, Mase
and Cassie.
In May 2008, Park collaborated with Jackie Chan
to form the "I Love Asia" Project, prompted by the earthquake tragedy in China. Park is a capable English speaker, as evidenced by the various interviews he has conducted in the U.S. Park also holds a B.A. in Geology
from Yonsei University
.
In October 2009, JYP also became the first Korean songwriter together with Rainstone to enter the Billboard Hot 100 Chart
with the Wonder Girls
hit single 'Nobody' which debuted at 76.
On December 3, 2009, JYP released his single, No Love No More.
, for which he received a nomination for New Actor of the Year at the Baek Sang Arts Awards. In November 2011, it was announced that he would star is the sequel Dream High 2.
, J Lim has returned to Korea to pursue her career, and G-Soul is still waiting to debut. Every artist that has been managed by JYP has gone through the JYP Academy, a training system that includes intensive training in vocal, dance, acting, and language. JYP is currently in the development stages of producing a U.S. TV show with Lawrence Bender
that will be based around the Wonder Girls
.
Due to his success in helping to create Asian singers, he was invited to be keynote speaker at Midem
2009, a music conference that brings together over 9,000 professionals from over 90 different countries.
In June 2009, JYP Entertainment and the Jonas group has signed the management deal for the Wonder Girls. Wonder Girls, a girl group that J.Y. Park produced, will be releasing an album and joining the tour with the band group Jonas Brothers.
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, dancer, record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
and the current CEO and founder of JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment is a Korean music record label, founded in South Korea in 1997 by Park Jin-young.- History :Park Jin-young founded the company in 1997 as "Tae-Hong Planning Corporation", which eventually became "JYP Entertainment" in 2001....
, a major artist management/record label of Korean pop music.
Music career
Park has released seven albums. He debuted with Blue City in 1994, which was followed by his second album Tantara in 1995. His third album Summer Jingle Bell came out in 1997 and featured the hit song "She Was Pretty". His fourth album Even After 10 Years (1998) featured the song "Honey", and his seventh album Back To Stage (2007) featured the song "Kiss". While maintaining his status as a successful artist, he has also composed and produced over 31 charting singles and 25 albums for various groups in South Korea including Rain and Wonder GirlsWonder Girls
Wonder Girls is a South Korean girl group. Its producer and manager is singer-songwriter Park Jin-Young and the Wonder Girls is signed to his talent agency, JYP Entertainment. Each of the five original members were selected through auditions...
.
Park also became the first Asian producer to successfully cross over to the U.S., producing music for Will Smith
Will Smith
Willard Christopher "Will" Smith, Jr. , also known by his stage name The Fresh Prince, is an American actor, producer, and rapper. He has enjoyed success in television, film and music. In April 2007, Newsweek called him the most powerful actor in Hollywood...
, Mase
Mase
Mason Durell Betha , better known by stage name Mase who was previously known as Murda Ma$e, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and inspirational speaker...
and Cassie.
In May 2008, Park collaborated with Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...
to form the "I Love Asia" Project, prompted by the earthquake tragedy in China. Park is a capable English speaker, as evidenced by the various interviews he has conducted in the U.S. Park also holds a B.A. in Geology
Geology
Geology is the science comprising the study of solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which it evolves. Geology gives insight into the history of the Earth, as it provides the primary evidence for plate tectonics, the evolutionary history of life, and past climates...
from Yonsei University
Yonsei University
Yonsei University is a Christian private research university, located in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1885, it is one of the oldest universities in South Korea, the top private comprehensive universities in South Korea, and is widely regarded as one of the top three comprehensive...
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In October 2009, JYP also became the first Korean songwriter together with Rainstone to enter the Billboard Hot 100 Chart
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
with the Wonder Girls
Wonder Girls
Wonder Girls is a South Korean girl group. Its producer and manager is singer-songwriter Park Jin-Young and the Wonder Girls is signed to his talent agency, JYP Entertainment. Each of the five original members were selected through auditions...
hit single 'Nobody' which debuted at 76.
On December 3, 2009, JYP released his single, No Love No More.
Acting
In early 2011, JYP made his acting debut in Dream HighDream High
Dream High is a South Korean television drama series broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System in 2011. It features Suzy, Taecyeon, IU, Wooyoung, Ham Eun Jung and Kim Soo-hyun. It aired on the 3 January 2011 and finished on the 28 February 2011 after 16 successful episodes. This drama is popular...
, for which he received a nomination for New Actor of the Year at the Baek Sang Arts Awards. In November 2011, it was announced that he would star is the sequel Dream High 2.
Business career
Park decided to further expand JYP Entertainment by opening the JYP Manhattan Center in 2007 and the JYP Beijing Center in 2008. At the JYP Manhattan Center, he was training three singers for their American debut in 2010. However, he has postponed their debuts because of the recession. Min has since debuted with Miss AMiss A
Miss A , commonly stylized as miss A, is a four member South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment through their sub-label AQ Entertainment in 2010. The group consists of members from both China and South Korea...
, J Lim has returned to Korea to pursue her career, and G-Soul is still waiting to debut. Every artist that has been managed by JYP has gone through the JYP Academy, a training system that includes intensive training in vocal, dance, acting, and language. JYP is currently in the development stages of producing a U.S. TV show with Lawrence Bender
Lawrence Bender
Lawrence Bender is an American film producer. He rose to fame by producing Reservoir Dogs in 1992 and has since produced all of Quentin Tarantino's films with the exception of Death Proof....
that will be based around the Wonder Girls
Wonder Girls
Wonder Girls is a South Korean girl group. Its producer and manager is singer-songwriter Park Jin-Young and the Wonder Girls is signed to his talent agency, JYP Entertainment. Each of the five original members were selected through auditions...
.
Due to his success in helping to create Asian singers, he was invited to be keynote speaker at Midem
Midem
-MIDEM:Short for Marché International du Disque et de l'Edition Musicale, MIDEM is the world's largest music industry trade fair, which has been held annually at and around the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, since 1967...
2009, a music conference that brings together over 9,000 professionals from over 90 different countries.
In June 2009, JYP Entertainment and the Jonas group has signed the management deal for the Wonder Girls. Wonder Girls, a girl group that J.Y. Park produced, will be releasing an album and joining the tour with the band group Jonas Brothers.
Personal life
Park Jin-young married his wife, Seo Yoon-jeong, in 1999. It was announced in March 2009 that the couple would be divorcing after 10 years of marriage. On the official JYP website, Park noted that although they have been together for 16 years, they grew apart and eventually decided to go their separate ways.Studio albums
- 1994: Blue City
- 1995: Tantara
- 1997: Summer Jingle Bell
- 1998: Even After 10 Years
- 1998: Kiss Me
- 2001: Game
- 2007: Back To Stage
Awards
- M.netM.netM.net refers to:* M.net - a South Korean cable channel of M.net Media dedicated to broadcasting and producing music-related entertainment programming 24 hours a day....
Asian Music Awards, Best Asian Composer for Nobody (Wonder Girls song)Nobody (Wonder Girls song)"Nobody" is a dance pop song produced by Park Jin-Young and recorded by Korean girl group Wonder Girls. The song was released as a digital download single on September 22, 2008 in their native Korean...
(2009) - Inaugurated by Korean President, Lee Myung-Bak as "Personal Advisor to the Future Planning Council"
- The 100 Most Influential Contributors of the Year (2007)
- Model Line's Best Dressed of the Year (2007)
- SBS Popular Song Grand Prize Producer of the Year Award (2002)
- Seoul Popular Song Grand Prize Composer of the Year Award (2001)
- KBS Popular Song Grand Prize Composer of the Year Award (2001)
- m.netM.netM.net refers to:* M.net - a South Korean cable channel of M.net Media dedicated to broadcasting and producing music-related entertainment programming 24 hours a day....
music video Award (2001) - Best Music Video Award (R&B category) (2001)
- SBS Popular Song Grand Prize Composer of the Year Award, Producer of the Year Award (2001)
- Seoul Popular Song Grand Prize Composer of the Year Award (2001)
- Daily Sports Popular Song Grand Prize Teen Singer of the Year Award (2001)
- SBS Popular Song Grand Prize Composer of the Year Award, Songwriter of the Year Award, Producer of the Year Award (2000)
- SBS Popular Song Grand Prize Composer of the Year Award (1999)
- SBS Popular Song Grand Prize Music Arrangement of the Year Award (1997)
- KBS Popular Song Grand Prize Singer in His Teens Award (1997)
- Model Line Selected '97 Best Dresser Award (1997)
External links
- JYP Entertainment - Official Webage
- J.Y.Park Official MySpace Page