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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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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