Stage/English Name: Jay Park Korean Name: Park Jae Beom (박재범) Birthday: April 25, 1987 (age 24) Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, U.S. Blood Type: A Height: 170cm Weight: 60kg Education: Dankook University Hobbies: Basketball, listening music Favorite Artists: Eminem, Usher, Musiq Soulchild, Drake Favorite Rapper: Method Man
Jay Park is an American b-boy, dancer, Korean American singer, rapper, songwriter, composer and actor.
He was a former member and leader of South Korean boyband 2PM, and is part of Seattle-based b-boy crew Art of Movement.
Jay Park, after a successful audition for JYP Entertainment in the U.S, moved to Korea and signed with the company as a rapper and b-boy trainee.
He was scouted personally by JYP Entertainment and was trained to improve his singing and also his Korean for four years before debuting as a leader in 2PM with the stage name Jaebeom. He was originally supposed to debut as a solo idol however the company changed the plan at the last minutes as he was needed to be a leader in one of group under same company.
On 9th July 2007, Jay and Ye Eun(Wonder Girls) were feat. in a song of Seoul's Sad Song OST.
Shorty Janggun - Jeong (feat. Ye Eun and Jaebeom)
On 27th May 2009, Jay Park was feat. in one of the tracks in V.O.S's Routine Free.
To Luv... (feat. Jaebeom)
On September 4, 2009, an internet controversy surfaced regarding him. The articles talk about posts on his personal Myspace back in 2005 about his dislike for Korea when he was still a trainee for JYP Entertainment.
The comments, written in English to a friend, were misinterpreted and mistranslated by Korean media, quickly spreading across hundreds of news articles.
Although he issued an apology, protesters demanded that he had to withdrawal from 2PM. Four days later in September 8, he announced on his official fansite that he would leave the group and return to the United States.
After Park returned to the United States, fans changed their perspective on the matter when they realised that his MySpace messages had been badly mistranslated and taken out of context. Several protests and projects were immediately put into action, designed to inform JYP Entertainment and the general public about the huge support for Park's return to 2PM.
On February 25, 2010, JYPE announced that they had permanently terminated Park’s contract with collective agreement among the other 6 members of 2PM.
The company claimed a moral, but not illegal, personal “mistake” he did in December of the previous year. No other explanation was offered, despite multiple reassurances given by JYPE on his status in 2PM during the period between December and this announcement, including the publicity for the group’s first full-length album 1:59PM which asserted to the public and their fans that a 2PM without Mr. Park was incomplete.
A conference that JYPE held two days after the announcement later for 87 representatives from major 2PM fan communities reaffirmed the company and members’ collective decision to continue 2PM with six members but failed to provide any further justification behind the dismissal of Park, the group’s leader.
Beginning in November of 2009, eagle-eyed fans found and spread footage of b-boying battles that he had attended and participated in uploaded on Youtube, despite his initial efforts to cover his face from the view of cameras.
On March 6, 2010, Jaebeom and the Art of Movement crew participated in the charity event "Breakin' 4 Haiti", with the proceeds going to Haiti victims.
On March 15, 2010, Park created his own YouTube channel. His first post was a video where he sings a rendition of "Nothin' On You" (with his own rap and lyrics) in his bathroom.
On his 'About Me' page, Park left a message thanking his fans for their support. He also encouraged fans not to hate remaining 2PM members on his behalf.
On March 29, 2010, Rutgers Korean Student Association announced on their website that Park and fellow Art of Movement members Dialtone, ChaCha and Junior would appear as surprise special guests at an annual Korean American festival event called Project Korea III: KSA Cinderella Story at Rutgers University, New Jersey on April 3, 2010.
Merely hours after the festival finished, several videos of the event were uploaded onto internet portal sites, where footage of Park acting as an MC and dancing to Beyonce's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" on stage drew much positive interest.
On April 14, an associate involved in the production of American dance film Hype Nation confirmed that Park had been cast as the movie's main character. Filming is set to begin in June 2010, with more than 70% of the scenes to be shot in South Korea. It was stated that Park will also contribute to the original soundtrack.
On April 20, it was announced on allhiphop.com that Park is recording under Teddy Riley and has completed tracks with Snoop Dogg and T-Pain. This was later confirmed to be for Park's solo album.
On the same day via notification through Defense Productions' official Twitter, it was also announced that Park will be participating in a concert presented by Defense Productions & Epidemic to be held on May 30, 2010, performing along with Art of Movement, Kero One, MYK and Dok2 from Mapthesoul.com, and Dumbfoundead.
On April 24, Dumbfoundead released a collaboration track featuring Park and Clara Chung on his website, titled "Clouds".
Clouds - Dumbfoundead ft. Jay Park & Clara
The same day, stirfrytv featured Park in a "Youtube Spotlight" video, where he gives his first interview since the Myspace controversy. In the video, he also confirms his role in Hype Nation and thanks his fans for their support.
JAY PARK (박재범) in the YouTube Spotlight
It was revealed that Park will return to Korea through Incheon International Airport with the staff of Hype Nation, Art of Movement, and his parents between May 31 and June 1, 2010. Also being prepared are a press conference for Park's involvement in the movie (which was later revealed to be falsely reported), and a fanmeeting.
Park is to release his first official single titled "Demon", produced by Teddy Riley and originally meant for Michael Jackson, as well as singing 4 songs for Hype Nation's original soundtrack. Also confirmed was Park's participation in the Hype Nation world tour with B2K that will begin in December, touring across 10 American cities and major cities in Asia.
On May 22, 2010, Park took part in major hip-hop event Claws Out in Seattle as a judge, while fellow Art of Movement member Junior competed.
On May 29, 2010, Los Angeles-based entertainment attorney Ned Sherman, also Founder and CEO of Digital Media Wire, Inc., announced that he would be Park's entertainment legal representative, also stating that several projects for Park were in the works.
On May 30, 2010, Park appeared with Kero One, Dumbfoundead, MYK and DOK2 at The Showbox Sodo in Seattle for a concert along with few members of AOM.
On 15th June 2010, B.o.B and Jay Park collaborated for Nothin' On You.
B.o.B - Nothin' On You (feat. Jay Park)
On 17th June 2010, Jay drop a message on http://www.jaypark.com/ both English and Korean versions.
Title: Love and Peace
On June 18, 2010, Park arrived in Korea at Incheon International Airport, received a warm welcome from thousands of fans, making the history as the biggest crowd ever at the said airport 'Park Jaebeom's returned' became the biggest headline in Korea that day.
100618 tvn Park Jaebum Airport Arrival
"JayIsBack" shot up immediately on the trending topics on Twitter on June 18 at 9:30 AM GMT.
Pictures of Park in Hype Nation were released on July 2, and Park was able to meet with the Korean media for interviews for the first time, talking about his current activities.It was also revealed that his single "Demon" would be included in Hype Nation's original soundtrack.
On July 8, 2010, it was reported that Park will sign a contract with Sidus HQ for his domestic Korean activities in terms of acting and singing, where his management states that he plans to redebut as a rookie artist.
It was also revealed that Jung Hoontak, President of Sidus HQ, has been involved in Park's activities since May when Park traveled to Taiwan to film a music video. The contract with Sidus HQ was finalized on July 16, 2010.
In addition to having featured on "Nothin' on You", Park will also release a single album titled "믿.어.줄.래" ("Will You Believe Me") containing 3 tracks, including a rearranged Korean version of "Nothin' on You".
Renowned composer Park Geuntae, who was a part of the production, revealed that the song will have a newly added melody and style to fit Park's characteristics. The English and Korean lyrics were written by Park himself.
On YouTube, Park also uploaded a short music video for the song.
Mideojullae (Full Melody Korean Ver.) (믿어줄래)
Count On Me (Full Melody English Ver.)
Mideojullae (Subman & KYU Remix) (믿어줄래)
Sidus HQ released the news at their official website that other American Dance Movie than Hype Nation 3D, Park also will be cast as one of the lead actors in the upcoming Korean Movie titled 'Happy Together'. The movie will be in the cinema around Summer 2011. Ironically, the film features an idol group who is forced to replace their lead singer with an indie band member.
Park finally announced through his twitter 'jaybumaom' that he will be making his official solo comeback to Korean entertainment as he is currently preparing his Korean mini album. The album is believe to be released on April 2011 and it has been confirmed that the tracks on the album will be written by Park himself.
http://twitter.com/jaybumaom
On 29 July 2010, Dok2 & Rado collaborated with Jay Park for one of the tracks in It's We.
Doin' Good (feat. Jay Park)(Remix)
On 3rd Sept 2010, Brave Brothers and Jay Park collaborated for the Classic.
I want to Cry.
On October 4th, Jay drops a surprise to his fans, JWalkerz.
http://music.jaypark.com/
Park was chosen by MusiqSoulChild and Ne-Yo as a special guest for tour their concerts in Seoul, Korea. Park also performed a duet song 'Love' with MusiqSoulChild at the same stage and he also cooperate with Ne-Yo for charity event before performed as an opener guest for Ne-Yo's concert.
101010 Soul Festival Musiq Soulchild & Jay Park - LOVE
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MUSIC VIDEO WORLD PREMIERE 04.27.2011
Jay Park is returning as a more mature musician on April 27th with his new album, “Take A Deeper Look.” His involvement in the overall production of the album is quite impressive as he wrote the lyrics for all seven songs and composed six of them.
This seven track mini album, with the title track “Abandoned,” is a complete album mixing in a variety of musical genres including hiphop, dance, and R&B. The featured artist list includes Kang Min Kyung of Davichi, rappers Dok2 and The Quiett, as well as Cha Cha Malone, member of the AOM (Art of Movement) Crew who also worked on Jay Park's digital single, “Bestie.”
For this album, Jay Park has worked with some of the best music video producers and choreographers as well. The MV producer of title track “Abandoned” is Hong Won Ki, who produced MVs for Seo Taeji, TVXQ, Super Junior, and Beast in the past. Andrew Baterina, the chief choreographer for movie “Hype Nation’s” O.S.T track “Demon,” is in charge of all choreography for this MV.
This mini album will be released in a limited edition package. The album comes with a separate album case and a diary containing Jay Park’s unreleased photos. It looks to be a valuable present to fans who awaited Jay Park’s return for so long.
Take A Deeper Look
Touch The Sky (Feat. The Quiett)
Abandoned (Feat. Dok2)
오늘밤 (Tonight Feat. Kang Min Kyung of Davichi)
너 없이 안돼 (I Can't Be Without You)
Don't Let Go
Level 1000 (With Dok2)
Bestie
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I hear a lot of you guys' concerns in my ear. Why does Jaebummie keep getting tattoos, then his image becomes worse and he can't go on programs, is Jaebummie going to work underground, why does Jaebummie keep working with ChaCha instead of with a famous producer, why does Jaebummie give AOM plane tickets and a place to stay with food and give them pay and keep them around, when is Jaebummie planning to earn money. I usually don't say these kinds of things. I'm the style that keeps quiet and then shows through my actions, and I do want to go out into TV programs and go on music programs and such but I'm not preparing an album to get no. 1 on a music program once. Along with me, you guys think those things really important, but honestly [i want to change the world and how people think.] In any situation I want to show that if you try really hard and your heart's good you can make it. [AOM is my family] it's stupid in businesslike ways but I'm really happy, seeing my friends' families and friends be proud of seeing my friends do what they love and also earn money with it. My friends' parents thank me, and I really like it that they get fans and like my parents, they can look up their sons' material. Also, most importantly, I have to have my friends to not be bored.~ And I trust in ChaCha's ability, and I produce with him because he's good at this. If he wasn't good, even if he was my friend I wouldn't do this with him. To the people who doubt us, in this song with the beat ChaCha made, I wrote, and Dok2 featured in the rapping, you won't be disappointed. When it gets out, you won't ever doubt again. And I don't try to help to get something out of it but [if we're fam] and we're close then I like helping out. And if you say not to get tattoos it's pretty much like telling me not to rap or to dance. I show my feelings through those kind of things. I won't do it too much. [most importantly] I lurk a lot and since you guys tell me to release an album, I work hard and write songs like this and record, and am trying to film a legit movie. Since it shouldn't be postponed in its release like Demon, since this time I'm in control of everything, it'll come out for sure. If I can make a lot of people happy, and enjoy dancing with friends, and receive love from you guys, it's enough for me. But the album will be real legit, seriously, [i'm not tall i'm not good lookin but i'm a bboy a singer dancer entertainer i'm just jay park, i'm me and no one else accept me for who i am and i'm going to continue to do what i do. that my new years resolution for 2011 thank you everyone for all your support, i love yall jay park always looks out for his peoples.] I can't show all my feelings through this kind of writing, so I'll just show it slowly, step by step. ^ㅠ^
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The video of Park Jaebum singing 'Nothin' On You' was chosen as the most popular web video globally.
He had won as the 'Best Web Video' that the global social media specializing company 'Mashable' had announced. Last 6th, in the 4th Mashable Awards that took place at USA's Las Vegas, Park Jaebum received the honor of his Youtube video posted last March as a cover of 'Nothin' On You'.
Mashable Awards is an awards ceremony that shows the major innovations and contribution in the area of digital and social media.
USA's DMW Media revealed "Park Jaebum recorded a view count of a million and half views on the first day with 'Nothin' On You' in March 2010, and surprised with the total view count of over 5 million views".
Park Jaebum revealed his feelings about his award, saying, "The winning of this award is due to all my great fans".
May be taken out with full credits. You are not allowed add yourself to the credits nor edit the credits. CREDITS: StarNews (SOURCE) ; JinaStar@ITSJAYPARK.COM (TRANS) Singer Jaebum will be announcing his first mini album after turning solo.
Recently through his Twitter, Jaebum revealed, "About 40% of the mini album for the Korean fans has been completed. I think it'll be completed by the end of January".
Currently, Jaebum has finished his title song production. Since Jaebum has actively interacted with hiphop musicians like The Quiett and Dok2, it seems that there will be many songs of the hiphop genre put in this album as well.
On the 3rd, he passed on the news of his album release, talking to fans. Jaebum said a hello to the fans with, "What do you think about releasing on my birthday? Isn't it a good idea?"
On the other hand, Park Jaebum has received love from Korean fans last year by announcing remake song 'Count On Me', which is popular American rapper B.O.B's 'Nothing on You' with an extra melody.
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[OMIT OTHER STARS]
◆ Park Jaebum, April 25th '87
It can be said the luck that one wants to avoid most has been met. Instead of acting responsibly and finishing everything from beginning to end and acting while thinking logically about what will benefit one like one should do, if a fortune like this is met, instead of acting logically and wisely, one will be drawn by human attachment to do something unrealistic.
This means that this time is where one will not be able to treat relations and people's requests coldly, and might take responsibilities that are losses and are hard to handle. However, if one did not forget which path he should take, even if time is stolen this year because of this and that happening, one needs to keep going the path till the end. It is okay to be late. It is okay to go crazy. It is just a hope to never give up.
If there is a lover, it is possible a third wheel might budge in so even if it is a very close friend, do not introduce or meet together with him/her.
[OMIT OTHER STARS]
T/N: Of course, this is just a fortune and not to be taken completely seriously.
But still, if this is true, Jay's got a mighty hard year ahead of him. :/
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Star Park Jaebum born in a year of the rabbit mentioned his plan(?) for 12 years later in an interview with SidusHQ's online magazine 'i'.
Park Jaebum honestly replied about his future, "12 years later, I'll be 37, so I think I'll have married and have one or two children and be living happily".
Also, Park Jaebum presented laughter by explaining the similarities between him and rabbits and passed on a word of request, mentioning his album as a new year's hope, "I think my front teeth are like a rabbit's. My front teeth are big as well. My wish is that my album that I'm preparing with effort comes out well. Please anticipate it a lot".