J.Y. Park recently shared his thoughts on becoming a judge for KBS2’s new variety show, The DDANDDARA JYP, and how he’s changing his approach this time around.

On October 31, J.Y. Park attended a press conference at the KBS Art Hall in Seoul for the show’s upcoming launch.

In The DDANDDARA JYP, he teams up with KBS to discover multi-talented stars—not just in singing, but also in dancing, acting, and variety skills.

Reflecting on his time with K-Pop Star, J.Y. Park admitted he often felt frustrated. “There were so many talented contestants I had to eliminate because they weren’t strong singers,” he explained.

“Being a star isn’t only about singing talent—there are other ways to stand out. That’s why this time, I want to look from a producer’s view and ask, ‘Even if you’re not the best singer, can you still be a star?’”

He added that for The DDANDDARA JYP, he’s using simpler criteria to assess “star quality.” He shared, “I judge based on whether someone is ‘interesting, entertaining, or captivating.’ If they make me curious, then I know there’s something special there.”

KBS2’s The DDANDDARA JYP is set to premiere on November 3 at 9:20 p.m. KST, and fans are excited to see what new talent J.Y. Park will uncover!

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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