J.Y. Park

PROFILE

• Name: Park Jin Young
• Nickname(s): Thanos
• Education: Yonsei University
• Years Active: 1992 - present

ABOUT

Park Jin-young (Hangul: 박진영; born December 31, 1971, also known by his stage names J. Y. Park and The Asiansoul or the initials JYP, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer, record executive, and reality television show judge. Park rose to stardom as a singer following the release of his 1994 debut album, Blue City. In 1997, he became the founder and CEO of JYP Entertainment, one of the most profitable entertainment agencies in South Korea. As the head of JYP Entertainment, Park has developed and managed highly successful K-pop acts including Rain, Wonder Girls, 2PM, Got7, Stray Kids, Day6, Itzy and Twice.

(Source: Wikipedia)

- After his former employee, Sunmi, had left the company she publicly pointed out her former boss' uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics villain Thanos on social media.

- Though the owner of one of the largest entertainment companies in South Korea, J.Y. Park enjoys the limelight and regularly performs with other celebrities.

- Despite being embroiled in scandals in the past, he has never been formally accused or implicated.

- Exacted an expression of shock from Jackson Wang during a live performance with Mamamoo member Hwasa, where Thanos lookalike J.Y. Park and Hwasa were covered with cheap plastic wrap.