GOT7's Park Jinyoung is opening up about his military service and his thoughts on life after returning to civilian life.
Recently, the idol and actor graced the cover of The Star magazine’s 2025 New Year issue, where he gave fans a glimpse into his unique charm with a winter-themed photo shoot, featuring dry branches and biting into a bright red apple, showing off his youthful yet mature look.
After finishing his military service, Park Jinyoung reflected on the experience and shared how he felt about his discharge.
“It wasn’t easy waiting for a year and a half. But I’m really grateful to everyone who sent messages of support,” he said. “There were tough moments, but spending time with my fellow soldiers felt like a healing moment. As a Korean man, I’m proud to have completed this chapter.”
Looking back on his time in the military, Park Jinyoung explained how it helped him grow. “I learned that there are so many different people in the world, and it’s okay not to follow a set path. I used to have a very rigid mindset, but after the military, I realized it’s fine to think more flexibly about life and not be stuck on just one way of living.”
Now that he’s back to his busy career, Park Jinyoung is hard at work. “I’m filming a drama right now and preparing for GOT7’s album. There’s also a drama I filmed before my enlistment that will be airing soon, so I’ve been really busy,” he shared.
His upcoming drama The Witch marks his return to acting, where he plays a character who risks his life to protect his loved ones. When asked what he’d risk his life for, he answered, “My family and my loved ones.”
He also shared his thoughts on love, saying, “Love is like air. It’s invisible and intangible, but we can’t live without it. Love takes many forms—family love, friendship love, and romantic love. Even though it’s unseen, it connects us all and helps us live.”
Regarding GOT7’s upcoming reunion after nearly three years, Park Jinyoung said, “It’s been a while since we were all together. It felt like the members sent me back to my early 20s. It’s exciting to see how much we’ve grown, and we’re doing our own music now. I’m really proud of that. Even though group activities are limited, I’m excited to make memories with our fans until the end.”
He also joked, “It feels like we’re making an album, not to gather, but to gather and make an album.” He added, “All the members wrote songs.”
Finally, when asked to finish the sentence “Park Jinyoung is __,” he chose the word “freedom”. “I’m a free person with the passion to do anything”, he explained. “I want to keep changing, live well in any way, and just live a good life”.
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