On January 20, singer and producer J.Y. Park revealed the heartbreaking news that his father has passed away.

In a deeply emotional message, J.Y. Park wrote, “Just before the final live broadcast of THE DDANDDARA, my father passed away and went to heaven. The timing was incredible—I travel so much for work, but he passed while I was filming just 10 minutes away from his hospital. Because of that, I was able to see him while he was still alive and also right after he passed. I’m so thankful for that.”

J.Y. Park shared that his father had been battling dementia for years and had been mostly unconscious over the past year. “Our family had been preparing for this moment,” he explained, “but seeing him after he passed made my heart feel like it dropped to the ground.”

Finding comfort in his faith, he added, “When my dad was in the early stages of dementia, he became childlike and pure. During that time, he learned about Jesus and came to fully believe in the gospel. As a Christian family, this has been our strength. We know where he’s gone and that we’ll meet him again soon. Without that faith, I don’t think I could have gotten through this.”

Reflecting on his father’s impact, he said, “To the man I called not ‘Father’ but ‘Dad’ until the very end—my best friend who always believed in me and supported me. You’re probably reading this from heaven now. The person I am today is all thanks to you. Thank you, Dad. You truly were the best dad to me. Let’s talk a lot when we meet again.”

J.Y. Park concluded his message by requesting privacy for his family during this time. “To my friends and acquaintances, I’m sorry, but the funeral will be held quietly with just our family. I would appreciate it if you could join us in spirit.”

Fans around the world have expressed their condolences and support for J.Y. Park during this difficult time.

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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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