On August 25th (KST), 2PM‘s Junsu (Jun. K) revealed that he composed a new track for a mystery girl.
Junsu shared the following on his Twitter:
GUESS WHO IT IS. I WROTE A SONG FOR HER. COMIN REAL SOON twitter.com/Jun2daKAY/stat…
— Jun. K (@Jun2daKAY) August 24, 2012
Many people are guessing who it could be. Some think that it could be JYPE recent addition in K-Pop Star winner Park Ji Min or perhaps JYPE female solo artist JOO.
Source: Junsu’s Twitter
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Park Ji Min and Lee Ha Yi, the heroines of the last season of ‘K-pop Star‘ are set to perform at Kim Yuna‘s upcoming ice show.
Winner of SBS‘s ‘K-Pop Star‘ Park Ji Min and runner-up Lee Ha Yi were invited as guest performers for the ‘Samsung Galaxy S3 and Smart Air Condition Q – All That Skate 2012‘ event set to take place August 24th-26th at the Gymnastics Stadium in the Seoul Olympic Park.
For the upcoming event, the girls are reuniting to take the finale stage singing Rihanna‘s ‘We Found Love‘ complemented with the on-ice performance of ‘figure legend‘ Alexei Yagudin, Joannie Rochette, Stéphane Lambiel, Patrick Chen, Brian Joubert, and other world-renowned skaters.
Before their duet performance, Lee Ha Yi plans to sing Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Good Girl‘ for her solo performance to open up part 2 of the ice show.
Park Ji Min on the other hand will close part 2 of the ice show singing ‘Over the Rainbow‘, a song with which she received the unbelievable scores of 100, 99, and 100 on ‘K-Pop Star’.
The event organizers stated, “We’re excited to see how the special voices of the two teens and the powerful performances of the skaters will come together. Hoping that the upcoming ice show will become an unforgettable vacation for the audience and the performers, we are finishing up last minute tweaks.”
Source + Image: Hankook Ilbo via Daum
One of JYPE‘s newest addition Park Ji Min revealed her secret to her blossoming beauty after SBS ‘K-Pop Star‘.
On this week’s episode of SBS TV’s ‘One Night of TV Entertainment‘, Park Ji Min was asked about her improved appearance after signing with JYPE. She said, “Before, I was just learning how to dance and sing, but now I exercise and do vocal training after school. I do dance practice sometimes and now I’m about to learn how to play instruments.”
She also commented about the changes in her appearance, stating, “I am on a diet. I fill my diet with chicken breast, broccoli, and other vegetables. I also exercise a lot.”
Park Ji Min also commented about other ‘K-pop Star’ contestants, “I talk to Ha Yi unni and Ah Yeon unni the most.” She also revealed that they created a means of communicating online so the ‘K-pop Star’ season one contestants can keep in contact.
When she was asked about competing against SuPearls, Park Ji Min remarked, “I have a heavy heart, now that we will be competing against each other after debuting as singers. But I hope we all enjoy it together.”
Also on the episode, viewers were able to get a glimpse of the three judges of ‘K-pop Star’, J.Y.Park, BoA, and Yang Hyun Suk who will be together again for season 2 of the audition program.
Source & Photo: TVreport via Nate
Regarding Park Ji Min, J.Y.Park revealed on July 5th during an interview with TVReport, “You will be able to see her soon” .
When asked about the status of K-Pop Star winner Park Ji Min, J.Y.Park said, “She is currently in training. She is enjoying this moment. She is really bright. Always a happy girl”
The producer, singer, and now actor also commented about Park Ji Min’s debut date, “It’s going to be before the airing of ‘K-pop Star season 2‘. I think it will be around the time YG‘s Supearls debuts. I believe it’s going to be an exciting competition so the anticipation is high.”
When J.Y.Park was asked about Park Ji Min potentially debuting in a girl group, he said, “I can’t say its a definite no for a group debut. But she definitely won’t debut as an idol. It’s going to be a debut focused on Park Ji Min’s musicality.”
Meanwhile, Park Jae Hyung and Baek Ah Yun are currently getting ready for their debut as well after being picked as trainees for JYP Entertainment.
Source & Photo: TVreport via Nate
Park Ji Min, the winner of ’K-Pop Star‘, uploaded a recent selca that displayed a more mature, feminine side of her.
On June 29th, the picture was revealed on Park Ji Min’s formal fan cafe site with the description “A selca after class and a selca after today’s event.”
In the picture, Park Ji Min appears to have transformed into a more mature woman: a transformation from her innocent, young image during the show. She especially gave a more feminine feel with the visible loss of her baby fat on her cheeks.
Netizens who came across the picture commented, “Looks like she succeeded in her diet- she lost so much weight“, “Unnie, when is your debut?”, and “Park Ji Min looks cute no matter what she does.”
‘K-Pop Star’ winner Park Ji Min has signed a formal contract with JYP Entertainment, and she is expected to debut soon.
Source: Park Ji Min’s Fan Cafe
SBS ‘K-Pop Star‘ winner Park Ji Min and runner-up Lee Ha Yi have finally received their cars for coming out on top on the reality program.
The photo above was posted onto an online community site with the title, “Photo I just took of Lee Ha Yi“.
As promised, Park Ji Min and Lee Ha Yi each received a brand new Hyundai i40 and i30 as the winner and runner-up of ‘K-Pop Star’. In addition, Park Ji Min also received 300 million won (~$257,400 USD), was cast in a drama, and was also given an opportunity to sign a contract as a CF model.
Netizens commented, “Finally evidence of them receiving their cars,” “They look like celebrities in those dresses,” “I heard Park Ji Min gave all of the money to her parents, but what about the car? Isn’t she too young to drive,” “They’re too young to even have a driver’s license,” and “I hope they take a photo of their cars as well.”
In related news, Park Ji Min has signed with JYP Entertainment, and Lee Ha Yi has signed with YG Entertainment.
Source & Image: Newsen via Nate
A recent photo of SBS ‘K-Pop Star‘ winner Park Ji Min surfaced, drawing the curiosity of fans about her progressing weight loss.
On May 23rd, the above photo surfaced on an online community site with the caption, ‘A photo of Park Ji Min who recently lost weight‘.
In the photo, the powerful vocal-house Ji Min is posing with Lee Jung Mi, another contestant of ‘K-pop Star’. It’s already been a month since K-Pop Star came to an end, but Park Ji Min and many other contestants from the audition program have constantly been in the spotlight with their various appearances on other programs and their signing with agencies.
Netizens commented, “They are both cute“, “I think she lost more weight“, and “They are still close to one another“.
In related news, Park Ji Min chose to sign with JYP Entertainment and Lee Jung Mi was brought into YG.
Source & Photo: Nate
On May 22nd, it was officially announced that Baek Ah Yeon and Park Jae Hyung, who were TOP 10 finalists in SBS‘ ‘K-Pop Star‘, will be signing with JYP Entertainment.
Yesterday, on May 21st, it was also reported that ‘K-Pop Star’ winner Park Ji Min signed an exclusive contract with JYP Entertainment. JYPE is already in the process of preparing Ji Min’s debut project, however, Park Jae Hyung and Baek Ah Yeon will become one of JYPE’s trainees and debut once they become more ready.
JYPE stated, “Our company has noticed the potential and talents that both Baek Ah Yeon and Park Jae Hyung have within them and has decided to select them as part of our family. Both will go through our systematic training system and fans can look forward to their growth.”
It has also been reported that for now, JYPE will not be recruiting anymore trainees from ‘K-Pop Star’ besides Park Ji Min, Park Jae Hyung, and Baek Ah Yeon.
Do you think the budding idols made a good choice?
Source + Photo: Star News via OSEN, Nate
According to a representative at JYP Entertainment, SBS ‘K-Pop Star‘ winner Park Ji Min is already working on her debut project.
JYPE stated, “Park Ji Min recently signed with JYP and her debut project is already in progress“.
The representative continued, “Park Ji Min is really kind and hard working… It hasn’t been that long since she signed her contract, and she is currently working out the details with her management team.”
“We don’t know when her official debut will be and no concrete schedule has been outlined, however, she will be releasing an album in the near future to make her debut in the music industry,” they added.
Stay tuned to allthatkpops for updates regarding Park Ji Min’s debut!
Sources & Image: Joy News 24 via Naver
SBS ‘K-Pop Star‘ winner Park Ji Min has decided to sign with JYP Entertainment.
On May 21st, SBS stated, “Park Ji Min has signed an exclusive contract with JYP Entertainment, and will be preparing for a debut album in the near future.”
“SM, YG, and JYP Entertainment all prioritized the successful debut and career of the ‘K-Pop Star’ winner, and all three agencies have spoken in detail with Park Ji Min about her future,” they continued. “Taking into consideration the kind of music she would like to pursue, it has been decided that she would debut with JYP Entertainment.”
Park Ji Min remarked, “My heart races when I simply hear the names of the three agencies, and the fact that I am able to enter one of them is so surreal. I am glad I will be able to receive the meticulous guidance of judge J.Y. Park, and I will learn everything I can in order to show you a much more developed side of myself.”
SBS continued, “Lee Ha Yi who competed for the top spot with Park Ji Min, along with Baek Ah Yeon and the rest of the Top 10 and even the hopefuls that were cut before, are all receiving numerous love calls. This audition program will give birth to more new stars than any before it in history.”
Meanwhile, the ‘K-Pop Star’ representatives are carefully preparing for Season 2, scheduled to broadcast sometime this November.
Who would you have chosen out of the 3 choices of SM, JYP, and YG?
Source & Image: SportsChosun via Nate
While viewers everywhere are growing ever-more curious as to what steps the finalists from ‘K-Pop Star‘ will be taking, YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk cautiously and honestly revealed his personal stance.
On May 17th, Yang Hyun Suk was asked about finalists Lee Ha Yi and Lee Seung Hun‘s possible recruitment to YG Entertainment. “I cannot give you any answers right now,” he answered, displaying his prudent nature. But in the past, YG has displayed a habit of very firmly and clearly denying the rumors that were in fact untrue, and his ambiguous answer suggests that there is a high possibility of Lee Ha Yi and Lee Seung Hun joining his company.
Yang Hyun Suk also carefully added, “I received a lot of calls after an exclusive article was issued with StarNews yesterday (16th). It is true that I spoke with the ‘K-Pop Star’ representatives at SBS to put in a casting request of the 5 contestants.”
Park Ji Min who placed first on ‘K-Pop Star’ has the elite opportunity of personally choosing to sign with either YG, SM Entertainment, or JYP Entertainment. The other contestants may sign with any company including the Big 3, however, they must go through SBS first.
“SM and JYP who also judged the auditions probably feel the same, but I think it’s only right to announce the recruitment of the other contestants only after winner Park Ji Min first joins a company,” YG continued. “Taking this into consideration, we will announce which contestants we requested to cast into our companies, only after Park Ji Min makes her final decision. Our announcement will most likely take place next week.”
Because YG is known to be cautious and take enough time before making any decision, the fact that he requested to cast the contestants suggests they will most likely be joining YG.
If the 5 ‘K-Pop Star’ contestants sign with YG to become trainees, it will be the first time all the contestants from an audition program will be signing with a single entertainment company.
YG’s announcement left viewers more curious to know which stars will join his empire, and what kind of artists they will become after going through YG’s rigorous training system.
Source & Image: MoneyToday StarNews via Nate
On the May 15th episode of SBS‘ ‘Strong Heart‘, a past photo of ‘K-pop Star‘ winner Park Ji Min left viewers surprised at how similar she appeared to entertainer Kim Jae Dong.
Park Ji Min shared, “I was just your average student, but after appearing on ‘K-pop Star’, I became a famous person overnight. Due to my fame, my past photos became a hot topic, and netizens commented that I looked like Kim Jae Dong.”
She went on, “I didn’t know what to do with my sudden popularity. After I sang Adele‘s ‘Rolling in the Deep‘, I was thankful for the attention I received, but at the same time it was a lot of pressure… I can’t sing songs freely like I used to. I always have concerns when I sing now. When I received a perfect score for one of my performances, I was happy, but at the same time I kept thinking, ‘What if my next stage disappoints?’, which made my head hurt.”
Park Ji Min’s cover of “Rolling in the Deep” became an international hit, appearing on CNN News. It was also noticed by superstars Eric Benet and Ashton Kutcher.
Source + Image: Newsen via Nate
‘K-Pop Star‘ winner Park Ji Min will be holding a special duet stage performance with American singer-songwriter Eric Benét.
Park Ji Min is scheduled to perform at the ‘Seoul Jazz Festival 2012 Interpark‘ on May 19th along with Lee Ha Yi, Lee Michelle, and Park Jae Hyung who will be the opening acts of the event.
Eric Benét had previously expressed his interest in Park Ji Min via Twitter after watching her performance of Adele‘s “Rolling in the Deep” on ‘K-Pop Star’. The video of her performance went viral back in January, drawing in praises from Hollywood star Ashton Kutcher as well as a coverage made by world news provider, CNN.
Park Ji Min shared her thoughts on her upcoming performance with Eric Benét stating, “It’s unbelievable how I’ll be standing on such a big stage where only the best musicians from around the world perform. I still can’t believe that I’ll be singing with Eric Benét.”
With the catch phrase “Jazz Up Your Soul”, the ‘Seoul Jazz Festival 2012 Interpark’ will be taking place at the Seoul Olympic Park 88 Garden.
Source & Image: SBS via Nate
Park Ji Min, the winner of ‘K-Pop Star‘, expressed that she wants to collaborate with Leessang‘s Gary in the future.
‘K-Pop Star’ contestants Park Ji Min, Lee Ha Yi, Baek Ah Yeon, and Michelle Lee guested on Park So Hyun‘s ‘Love Game‘ radio show on May 10th, and sang live for the first time since the reality program (Park Ji Min – “I’ll Be There‘, Michelle Lee – “One Night Only“, Lee Ha Yi – “Love“, Baek Ah Yeon – “I Miss You“).
DJ Park So Hyun asked the girls who they wanted to work with after their official debuts. Park Ji Min revealed that she hopes to collaborate with Leessang’s Gary, while Michelle Lee expressed her wish to work with Big Bang‘s Taeyang. Lee Ha Yi also wanted to work with another Big Bang member, T.O.P, and Baek Ah Yeon hoped that she’d have a chance to work with Lyn.
In addition, Lee Ha Yi guest featured on this same radio program back when ‘K-Pop Star’ was still going on, and promised that she would perform the “crab leg dance” if she ranked within the top 3. As she was the runner up, she ended up having to keep her promise on this week’s ‘Love Game’.
Source + Photo: Osen
‘K-Pop Star‘ winner Park-Ji-Min confessed that she did not like standing next to Baek Ah Yeon on stage during the audition program.
Park Ji Min, who had made an appearance on the May 8th episode of SBS ‘Strong Heart‘ along with Lee Ha Yi and Baek Ah Yeon, revealed her role model to be none other than singer-actress Noh Sa Yeon, who also appeared on this week’s episode. ”I really, really like her. She’s very strong-willed and the way she’s always full of confidence makes me want to become more like her.”
As Noh Sa Yeon often jokes about her not so slim and feminine appearance on shows, the emcees questioned Park Ji Min if she had ever felt stressed about her appearance next to Baek Ah Yeon. The guests broke out in laughter as Park Ji Min replied with a deep sigh that seemed to express the emotions she had kept pent up inside. She explained, “Ah Yeon unnie has a beautiful figure- she’s tall and has a small face, but she’s always standing next to me! I really dislike that!”
Comedian Jung Ju Ri then remarked, “I heard this while I was in the waiting room today. After Park Ji Min saw Baek Ah Yeon in a tube top dress, she expressed her envy saying, ‘I would have worn a tube top dress too if I was skinny.’ This happened while she and Lee Ha Yi were eating cheese kimbap,” giving viewers another round of laughter.
Source & Image: TV Report via Nate
‘K-pop Star‘ contestant Park Ji Min recently turned heads with her comparison of the 3 K-pop giants, SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment.
On the May 8th broadcast of SBS‘s ‘Strong Heart‘, Park Ji Min appeared alongside the other top 3 contestants of ‘K-pop Star’ to share her thoughts about the show.
In regards to the three companies, she shared, “I am currently in the midst of deciding which of the three companies to choose.”
She then continued to point out the strengths of the respective companies based on her training experiences. “YG is very chill, and has a family-like atmosphere, while SM is courteous and emphasizes perfection. JYP is very passionate, overseeing everything.”
Which company do you think she will end up choosing?
Source & Image: Nate
On the upcoming episode of SBS‘s ‘Strong Heart‘, Park Ji Min shared a few hilarious incidents regarding child actress, Jin Ji Hee.
Park Ji Min, the winner of ‘K-Pop Star‘, guested on the most recent recording of ‘Strong Heart’ along with finalists Lee Ha Yi and Baek Ah Yeon.
Park Ji Min began by saying, “Even after ‘K-Pop Star’ aired, a lot of people still kept mistaking me for ‘bbang ggoo ddong ggoo’ Jin Ji Hee. They would come up to me and say, ‘I’ve been watching you well on TV.‘”
For those unfamiliar with ‘bbang ggoo ddong ggoo’ Jin Ji Hee, she’s a 13-year-old child actress who rose to fame for the phrase “bbang ggoo ddong ggoo” when she starred in the MBC sitcom ‘High Kick Through the Roof‘.
She continued, “They would even ask me to reiterate the famous phrase, and I would eventually have to do it for them,” causing much laughter.
Catch the full episode when it airs on May 8th at 11:15PM KST!
Source & Image: MyDaily via Nate
Ahead of its broadcast date scheduled for May 8th, several photos of ‘K-Pop Star’s‘ Top 3 finalists were uploaded on the main website of SBS‘s ‘Strong Heart‘.
Despite it being their first variety show appearance, the Top 3 appear to have quickly adjusted to the show as they are seen looking cheerful with bright smiles on their faces.
Upon hearing news that the three would be guesting on the program, viewers and fans are looking forward to their interaction with the emcees as well as how well they are in their loquaciousness.
Judging by the photos, it seems as though Park Ji Min will be talking about her experience after being crowned the winner on ‘K-Pop Star’ as her board read, ‘I won 1st place‘.
Lee Ha Yi had wrote, ‘I didn’t want to lose‘ as her subject, hinting that she may be revealing her experience and thoughts throughout the 6-month journey during ‘K-Pop Star’.
Baek Ah Yeon‘s board, in particular, read, ‘JYP, are you watching?‘, further heightening the anticipation of viewers and fans.
Find out the meaning behind their board titles on the May 8th episode of ‘Strong Heart’ airing at 11:15PM (KST).
Source: Star News via Nate
It has been revealed that the Top 3 finalists of ‘K-Pop Star‘ had participated in a recent recording of SBS‘s ‘Strong Heart‘.
According to PD Park Sang Hyuk of ‘Strong Heart’, the recording had taken place on May 3rd with guests Park Ji Min, Lee Ha Yi, and Baek Ah Yeon. The other Top 10 contestants Lee Seung Hoon, Lee Michelle, and Kim Na Yoon also made special appearances during the recording.
“In particular, Lee Seung Hoon who had previously sung Dynamic Duo‘s ‘Father‘ met with the two artists themselves during the recording and spent a memorable time together,” the PD added.
Don’t miss this two-part episode of ‘Strong Heart’ scheduled to air on May 8th and May 15th!
Source & Image: SBS
Singer Sean recently shared another adorable story about his daughter Ha Eum and ‘K-Pop Star‘.
While he and his family were tuned into the final live broadcast of ‘K-Pop Star’ on April 29th, Sean tweeted, “Who will win ‘K-Pop Star’? Ha Eum and Harang think it’ll be Lee Ha Yi, but I believe it’ll be Park Ji Min.”
He later gave followers a good laugh by tweeting, “This is what Ha Eum said after she watched Park Jin Young perform on ‘K-Pop Star’: ‘Dad, why is the score singing?’ I collapsed with laughter.”
J.Y. Park put on a congratulatory performance as well as a special stage with the ‘K-Pop Star’ finalists for the final broadcast. As he has been serving as one of the judges throughout the program, his performances seem to have confused Ha Eum about his role on the program.
Followers replied to Sean’s tweet commenting, “Ha Eum is so cute,” “I guess J.Y. Park is just a score to Ha Eum,” and “She’s so adorable!”
Meanwhile, ‘K-Pop Star’ finally declared its top winner to be Park Ji Min, who’s become the youngest as well as the first female winner of an audition program in South Korea.
Source: Sean’s Twitter
