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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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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