J.Y. Park Reveals His Sweet Dad Side and Playful K-Pop Dreams for His Daughters

J.Y. Park, the iconic founder of JYP Entertainment, is known for his legendary dance moves, catchy songs, and sharp business acumen. But recently, K-Pop fans got a heartwarming glimpse into a different side of the “Head of JYP” – his role as a devoted father to his two daughters!

A Doting Dad: From Stage Charisma to Tender Gestures

On the July 25th broadcast of MBC’s Omniscient Interfering View, JYP shared snippets of his daily life, revealing his two daughters, born in consecutive years. During a touching breakfast scene, JYP demonstrated his profound affection by kneeling to greet them, explaining, “I wish my whole body could touch them, but I have to kneel to have my whole body make contact.” This tender gesture immediately endeared him to viewers, showcasing a softer, more intimate side to the usually charismatic CEO.

Melodies of Love: Songs for His Girls

His manager further confirmed JYP’s “doting dad” status, revealing he constantly shows off photos and videos of his girls, even sharing heartwarming footage of him dancing with them. JYP’s love for his daughters goes beyond daily interactions; he channeled it into music. He famously wrote the song ‘This Small Hand’ for his first daughter on the day she was born, inspired by her tight grip on his hand. He also recently finished a second song for his youngest, promising to play it for them upon its release.

A Future K-Pop Girl Group? JYP’s Playful Vision

The conversation took a fun turn when comedian Hong Hyun Hee playfully asked if he was considering making his daughters into a girl group. JYP’s enthusiastic response, mentioning Rain’s two daughters and even Boom’s daughter, sparked excitement among fans, envisioning a potential “second generation JYP family group.” While acknowledging the importance of respecting their choices if they wanted to join another company, JYP confidently highlighted JYP Entertainment’s unique strengths: “Our company is especially attentive in a positive way to health and meals and manages them carefully.” This subtly reinforced JYP’s commitment to artist well-being, even for hypothetical future idols.

J.Y. Park, who married a non-celebrity nine years his junior in September 2013, welcomed his first daughter in 2019 and his second in 2020. This rare peek into his private life has truly showcased the multi-talented artist as not just a K-Pop pioneer, but also a deeply loving family man, making fans adore him even more.