J.Y. Park Spotted in the Philippines — Why Is He There?
J.Y. Park, the founder of JYP Entertainment, was recently seen in the Philippines, causing frenzy among local K-pop fans.
Read on to know why the K-pop icon is in the country.
J.Y. Park Seen in Cebu, Philippines - Here's What He's Doing There
On May 22, several photos and videos of J.Y. Park (or Park Jinyoung) made the rounds on various social media platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.
J.Y. Park Spotted in Cebu, Philippines - Why Is He There?
Some of the pictures were uploaded by one of the few lucky fans, Fred Estrada, who saw J.Y. Park while the latter was roaming around Ayala Center Cebu in Cebu City, Philippines.
J.Y. Park is in the Queen City of the South not to promote his albums or the albums by JYP artists. But he is a guest speaker for a bible seminar that the Cebu Baptist Church organized in Quest Hotel.
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Among those who attended the seminar last Sunday were TikTok personalities and bloggers Kathryn Sienna Tan and Richie Anne Castillo. Their TikTok videos featuring the K-pop icon quickly went viral on social media.
@richieannecastillo OMG we just met JY Park of JY Entertainment, pinch me! #jyp #jypentertainment #whatislove #twice #kpop #fyp #foryou ♬ original sound - Richie Anne Castillo
In one of Castillio's TikTok videos above, Park Jinyoung can be heard preaching, particularly talking about the importance of faith in God to his audience. He said, "Is J.Y. Park singing today? Is he dancing? No. Unfortunately, I'm not gonna be singing or dancing but I'm here to share with you something that's more important than music."
@richieannecastillo JY Park humbly asking us to come back i can’t #jypentertainment #jypark #foryou #kpop #twice #jinyoungpark ♬ original sound - Richie Anne Castillo
He continued, "Music consoles us when we're sad. Music makes us happy again. When we're lonely, it touches our hearts. But it doesn't solve the fundamental problem of our life. It just makes you feel better but it doesn't solve the problem."
At the end of the bible seminar, Castillo was able to get an autograph from J.Y. Park, which can also be seen in her TikTok video.
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On Facebook, Kathryn Sienna Tan also shared pictures and clips from the seminar. The videos show the Park Jinyoung sharing some words of wisdom on life. Tan even uploaded a photo revealing the autograph he got from him.
It is uncertain whether the K-pop star has other activities to complete in the Philippines or until when he is staying in Cebu. But, it is said that he will only be in the country until Thursday, May 26.
J.Y. Park, also called "The Asiansoul," is a record producer and television show judge. He is widely known as the founder of JYP Entertainment - one of the most successful entertainment companies in South Korea, and is currently home to famous idol groups like 2PM, TWICE, DAY6, Stray Kids, and ITZY. The label is also known as the former label of GOT7.
J.Y. Park's Latest Comeback
J.Y. Park's latest music was dropped back in December 2020, and it's a duet single with Rain.
J.Y. Park Spotted in Cebu, Philippines - Why Is He There?
Titled "Switch to me," the collaboration song is about two men competing for the same woman. Park wrote the lyrics for the track and also composed it.
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Following its release, "Switch to me" was nominated in the Artist of the Year (Digital Music) for the month of December at the 11th Gaon Music Awards. It was also one of the nominees in the Best Collaboration category at the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA).
J.Y. Park Spotted in the Philippines - Why Is He There?
On the Jan. 14 episode of "M Countdown," J.Y. Park and Rain's "Switch to me" won first place after earning a total score of 5,886. The duet single beat ENHYPEN's "Let Me In (20 CUBE)," which only gained 5,111 points.
Watch J.Y. Park and Rain's "Switch to me" music video here!
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Written by Maria Scott
