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Jay Park

April 25, 2025

Fast Facts
Background
Career Timeline
Why We Love
Surprising Facts
FAQs

Jay Park is a Korean-American musician, born on April 25, 1987. He grew up in Edmonds, Washington with his Korean mother Mi-Jung Choi and father Yong-jun Park. He is most famously known for his involvement in the Korean pop boy group, 2PM. He also produces his own music and has launched his own music labels in South Korea under the names AOMG and H1GHR MUSIC. He is a rapper, producer, choreographer, and R&B-influenced singer/songwriter.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Jae-beom Park

Nickname:

Jay

Birth date:

April 25, 1987

Age:

Zodiac Sign:

Taurus

Height:

5' 7"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$10 million

Background

Jae-beom Park, more commonly known as Jay Park, is a Korean-American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, dancer, and singer-songwriter. As a child, Park showed great interest in hip hop and breakdancing. He attended Edmonds Woodway and has stated he listened to a lot of hip hop and rap music in his early years, spending time writing and rapping songs during high school.

In 2003, Park became a member of the b-boy crew Art of Movement and often skipped class to participate in b-boy competitions. He eventually tried out for a local advertising agency where he joined the Korean boy group 2PM as the lead. Park initially rose to fame with his role as 2PM’s lead singer and this led him to return to Korea in June 2010 for the filming of “Hype Nation,” a 2014 drama film. In July 2010, he signed with SidusHQ, one of the largest entertainment industries in South Korea, to start his solo career as a singer and rapper.

Park completed his university education at Dankook University. During this time, he was also selected by JYP Entertainment to receive training for the K-pop scene, mastering aspects such as dancing, rapping, singing, and Korean. His first E.P., “Count on Me” was at the top of the charts in Korea at its release, following his mini-album “Take a Deeper Look,” which charted at number three on the Billboard World Albums chart.

Career timeline

2008

2PM’s Debut

Jay Park joins the Korean boy group 2PM as the leader in September — they debut with the hit song ‘10 Out of 10.’

2009

Park Leaves 2PM

A few unfavorable words are exchanged on Park's old MySpace account, written in English and translated by the Korean media — the public is very unhappy with the remarks and ultimately declares he should leave the group.

2010

His Youtube Career

Parker moves back to the United States and opens a youtube account, posting a video of his version of “Nothin’ on You,” which goes viral in less than 24 hours, reaching over 2,000,000 views.

2011

Parker Wins an Award

The singer is invited to the Mashable Awards — he wins the category of ‘Best Web’ and is nominated for the ‘Must Follow Personality’ category.

2012

He Releases His First Full-Length Korean Album

Park releases his first full-length album “New Breed,” which includes the hit single ‘Know Your Name’.

2017

H1GHR Music

Park creates his own record label, H1GHR Music, with producer Cha Cha Malone in the hopes of bringing South Korean talent to the forefront of hip hop culture in both Seattle and Korea.

Why We Love Jay Park

He speaks multiple languages
Park speaks Japanese, Korean and English fluently. We think that’s impressive.
He loves to collaborate
Park has collaborated with nearly 181 recording artists throughout his career. It shows his dedication to making diverse music.
He’s business-savvy
Park is the founder of multiple highly successful music labels in South Korea. They include H1GHR Music and AOMG.

5 Surprising Facts

His favorite Avenger
Park’s favorite Avenger is Ironman.
He met Lady Gaga
In 2009, Park got the incredible once-in-a-lifetime chance to interview Lady Gaga.
He has a lot of tattoos
Park has a number of tattoos that all have a unique meaning.
He was a talent judge
He was invited to be one of the judges on “Asia’s Got Talent” along with David Foster and Anggun.
He was born in the United States
Park has a Korean mother and father, but was born in Edmonds, Washington, and grew up there.

Jay Park FAQs

What is Jay Park famous for?

Park is an American-Korean musician who specializes in hip hop and 90’s R&B with influences from Chris Brown, Usher, and Michael Jackson.

Is Jay Park a billionaire?

Jay Park’s net worth is approximately $10 million as of 2022.

Is Jay Park the owner of JYP?

No, Park was discovered by the entertainment agency JYP Entertainment in 2004, one of the most profitable entertainment agencies in South Korea. Parker is the founder and former CEO of the hip-hop record labels AOMG and H1GHR Music.