JYP

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JYP

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Park Jin-young, known as JYP, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer, and the founder of JYP Entertainment, one of the 'Big 3' K-pop companies. He debuted as a solo artist in 1994 and has produced numerous hit songs for artists like g.o.d, Rain, Wonder Girls, 2PM, TWICE, and Stray Kids. As both an artist and businessman, he's known for his distinctive music style, choreography, and his famous 'JYP whisper' in songs he produces.

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Achievements

  • ★ Founded JYP Entertainment in 1997, one of the largest K-pop companies
  • ★ Produced global K-pop groups including TWICE, Stray Kids, ITZY, and NMIXX
  • ★ Created the survival show Nizi Project with Sony Music Japan
  • ★ Released hit songs as a solo artist including 'Don't Leave Me' and 'Who's Your Mama?'
  • ★ Expanded JYP Entertainment to Japan, China, and the US markets

Fun facts

  • ✦ Famous for whispering 'JYP' at the beginning of songs he produces
  • ✦ Known for his iconic clear plastic pants performance from the 1990s
  • ✦ Appeared as a judge on numerous survival shows including Sixteen and Nizi Project

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