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John Park on a showcase stage in 2011

John Park

존박

  • Solo · Male
  • R&B
  • Ballad
  • Pop
  • Debuted 2012
  • Active

John Park on a showcase stage in 2011 — Photo: acrofan.com · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Debut
201202.22
Birthday
09.131988
Genre
R&B · Ballad · Pop

Basic info

John Park is a Korean-American singer-songwriter who debuted in 2012 after finishing runner-up on 〈Superstar K 2〉. His signature songs include 〈Falling〉 and 〈네 생각〉.

Debut
February 22, 2012 · Debut song Falling
Debut agency
Music Farm
Current agency
Birthday
September 13, 1988
Years active
2012–
Genre
R&B · Ballad · Pop
Real name
존 앤드류 박
Debut reference
Listed by debut year rather than idol generation.

걸어온 길

Born in Chicago, sang in a Northwestern University a cappella group. After 〈American Idol〉 in 2010, finished runner-up on 〈Superstar K 2〉.

Signed with Music Farm in 2011 and debuted in February 2012 with the mini album 《Knock》. Sings ballads and R&B with a low, soft voice.

Released the full-length 1st album 《Inner Child》 in 2013, and 〈네 생각〉, which he wrote himself in 2016, has been steadily loved. Also sang OSTs such as 〈When the Camellia Blooms〉.

Released the full-length 2nd album 《PSST!》 in October 2024, and won Best Pop Album at the 2025 Korean Music Awards for it.

Signature songs

  1. Falling 2012 YouTube Spotify
  2. 철부지 2012 YouTube Spotify
  3. U 2014 YouTube Spotify
  4. 네 생각 2016 YouTube Spotify
  5. 꿈처럼 2024 YouTube Spotify

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Key releases

  1. 2012.02 Knock1st mini albumDebut song 〈Falling〉
  2. 2013.07 Inner Child1st studio albumIncludes 〈철부지〉 and 〈Baby〉
  3. 2017.11 Smile2nd mini album
  4. 2021.07 Outbox3rd mini album
  5. 2024.10 PSST!2nd studio albumIncludes 〈꿈처럼〉

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Major awards

  • 2013 Gaon Chart K-POP Awards, Male Solo Rookie Award (Falling)
  • 2013 KBS Entertainment Awards, Show/Variety MC Category Rookie Award
  • 2025 Korean Music Awards, Best Pop Album (PSST!)

Key records and stories

  • Reached the finals of the US 〈American Idol〉 season 9 in 2010.
  • That year finished runner-up on Mnet 〈Superstar K 2〉.
  • Won the Best Pop Album award at the 2025 Korean Music Awards for 《PSST!》.
  • Placed 18th in season 9 of 〈American Idol〉.
  • Sang 〈A Whole New World〉, the Korean-version OST of the 2019 film 〈Aladdin〉, with Park Jung-hyun.

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