J.Y. Park resigns from JYP Entertainment to focus on creative activities and nurturing artists, while contributing to K-POP's growth.
March/10/2026 17:34
J.Y. Park announced that he will resign from his position as the representative of JYP Entertainment. The agency revealed through an official comment on the 10th that 'J.Y. Park will resign as an internal director' and 'the procedure for re-election of internal directors will not be conducted at the shareholders' meeting on the 26th.' Regarding future plans, he will focus on creative activities as an artist, nurturing junior artists, and new external business for the K-POP industry. J.Y. Park, who debuted in 1994, has been active as a singer, songwriter, and producer. He launched the boy group god in 1999 and began his full-scale production activities. The Wonder Girls, produced by him in 2007, ignited the idol boom in Korea, and he has since produced many popular groups such as 2PM, miss A, GOT7, TWICE, Stray Kids, ITZY, and NMIXX. He has also showcased his skills in the band genre with DAY6 and Xdinary Heroes. In 2020, he served as the general producer for the joint audition project 'Nizi Project' with Sony Music, which gained attention in Japan under the name J.Y. Park. His numerous wise sayings and care for participants during the program resonated with many, leading to him being named an ideal boss. Recently, NEXZ, born from 'Nizi Project Season 2,' has gained global popularity, and he is set to debut the talented new group KickFlip. Additionally, in 2025, he was appointed as the chairman of the newly established Public Culture Exchange Committee, directly under the president, continuing to contribute to the development of the K-POP industry.
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