Many K-pop stars belong to the triple threat type-people who can sing, dance, and perform.In this versatile clan Zhenrong GOT7, one of the largest K-pop boy bands in Korea, is currently starring in a Korean drama series Demon Judge.
The actor and singer-songwriter (full name Park Jinying) was “thankfully…very busy” throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, working on new projects, including his new single “Diving,” the artist told Weekly newspaper In the first exclusive interview in the United States.
Jinyoung said when he first talked about his new solo repertoire in the US media Weekly newspaper Regarding what fans can expect to see in the next episodes Demon Judge, The artist he most wants to work with.
Inspiration for new singles and life during COVID
“Dive” written and created by Jinyoung is a gift created for his fans, and like the rest of the world, he spent more time at home during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Kim Young told Weekly newspaper: “Despite the pandemic, fortunately I was able to start a new project, so I was very busy shooting. On off days, I took a lot of rest at home and watched a lot of movies.
“I want to stay safe and make sure that production has never been [to be] Closed because of me [getting infected with COVID-19]. So I reduced a lot of unnecessary activities and spent a lot of time at home,” he explained.
“Diving” ranked first. Ranked 12th on the Billboard World Digital Songs Sales Chart during the week of its release in August.
Bright and optimistic new single-a special clip is shared to 1theK The YouTube channel on July 29 was the same day the song was released—a “cool summer song” with a “band sound”, he described.
“I thought of the ocean when I was creating this song. No matter who you are, you can always feel how big it is when you look at the ocean,” the artist explained.
Speaking of composition, Jinyoung said Weekly newspaper: “I think about the lyrics first. The information of this song is the most important to me.”
Jinyoung also wrote songs for GOT7, which was formed by JYP Entertainment, one of the largest entertainment companies in the country, managing many popular K-pop artists such as 2PM, Stray Kids and Twice.
Since its debut in 2014, this seven-man boy group has achieved great success in the rankings.The group has appeared in several American TV shows, including National Broadcasting Corporationof today Debut again in 2019.
Their songs topped several bulletin board charts, including four times. There is 1 song on the Billboard Global charts and 33 songs on the world digital song sales charts, of which 19 songs entered the top 10.
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Demon Judge Spoilers and acting roots
Jinyoung has been honing her acting skills before the official broadcast of GOT7.He made his debut as an actor in a Korean drama series in 2012 Dream high 2.
“There is no big opportunity or event to start my entertainment career. This is what I want to do to challenge myself,” Jinyoung said Weekly newspaper.
When asked what advice he would give his young self, the artist said Weekly newspaper: “I will tell the young Jinying not to be afraid and challenge herself in everything.”
This year, he signed an exclusive contract with BH Entertainment, a brokerage company founded by Lee Byung Hyun, a veteran Korean actor who has appeared in Hollywood movies. The great seven and Special forces Movie series.
Since his debut in 2012, Jinyoung has starred in a series of Korean dramas, including the most recent Demon Judge, Available on Rakuten Viki streaming service.
The series is broadcast on tvN South Korea every Saturday and Sunday. The background is set in a dystopian world, where the live TV studio as a court becomes the ultimate reality show, and greed and corruption expose “the whole country can do it.” See”. “
Jinyoung plays the role of judge Kim Ga On, who investigates Jiang Youhan, one of the corrupt judges in the court, and tracks his movements.
“What attracted me the most was that my character Jin Jiaan’s principles and beliefs were broken and tested in the play,” Jinyoung said Weekly newspaper.
The K-pop star told Judge Kim that he will be caught in “greater revelations and scandals” in the upcoming episode Weekly newspaper.
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U.S. agent debut plan
With several Korean dramas, Jinyoung is expected to debut in the United States.
“Nothing has been determined, but I am considering some potential projects. If I have the opportunity, I would definitely want to work in the United States,” he told Weekly newspaper.
Jinyoung said that he likes singing the most, “because you can hum to any tune no matter where you are.” When asked if he could only do one for the rest of his life, he would do it between singing and acting. Choose, the artist said: “This is a very difficult question.
“I think I may only be able to answer this question after I have done it for a long time,” Jinyoung told Weekly newspaper.
Jinyoung Overview: Quickfire Q&A
The artist who most want to work with?
Justin Timberlake.
Which song do you listen to most often now?
“Mind Trick” by Jamie Callum.
Which actors and musicians do you admire most?
Joaquin Phoenix and John Mayer.
What kind of music do you want to try?
I want to make a Christmas song.
How do you relax?
Go to sleep.
favorite food?
A burger.
Favorite city?
New York.
Unique personal items that you always carry with you?
Studio.
What is the most surprising thing about your fans?
They don’t know how easy it is for me to grow a beard.
Jinyoung’s new single “Dive” has been released.final episode Demon Judge It will be aired on tvN at 9pm Korean time (8am EST) on August 22, and will be broadcast on Lotte Viki immediately after tvN is broadcast.
