JYP Entertainment's CEO, Park Jin Young, has given a heartwarming and generous gift to 2PM's Jun. K in celebration of his 20th anniversary with the company!

In a recent video uploaded on the 2PM YouTube channel titled "JUN. K's Switzerland Travel Diary Part 1: Watch This, JYP Artists. What Happens After 20 Years of Service?", fans were treated to a touching moment between Park Jin Young and Jun. K.

The video shows Jun. K and the 2PM members practicing for a performance when Park Jin Young walks into the rehearsal room and congratulates Jun. K on his impressive 20 years with the company. He then asks, “What’s something you’ve always wanted to do but couldn’t? What’s the one thing you really want?” before pulling out an envelope.

Jun. K jokingly replies, “Take 50% of your wealth,” before adding, “Actually, I haven’t traveled much, so I want to go on a trip. The fans all know I’ve always wanted to go to Switzerland.” In a playful twist, Park Jin Young hands him a ticket to the Gapyung Swiss Theme Park, a place that’s a full recreation of Switzerland. He jokes, “After 20 years, the company should do this much.”

But that’s not all! Park Jin Young goes above and beyond by surprising Jun. K with a real flight ticket to Switzerland. He says, “Go to Switzerland after you visit the Gapyung Swiss Theme Park. You can even make it work with your schedule.” Jun. K is left speechless and grateful, while Park Jin Young adds, “20 years is truly impressive. Even married couples find it hard to stay together for 20 years. Your 20 years with me and our company are truly valuable, appreciated, and special.”

Park Jin Young also shares words of wisdom, encouraging Jun. K to never give up on his dreams. “Whether it’s 20 years, 2 years, or 30 years, it doesn’t matter. What matters is that ‘I haven’t been able to show all of my work the way I want to.’ Don’t give up until that day comes.” He continues, praising Jun. K’s talents as a songwriter and composer and encourages him to train more. “Your solo performance in Japan is in the top 5 among the company’s performances. Go to Switzerland, train, and come back.”

Jun. K happily responds, “I wanted to try skydiving, but I’ll do it safely and come back. If you stay at JYP for 20 years, you get to go to Switzerland.” A touching gesture from Park Jin Young and a milestone worth celebrating!

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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