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Jay Park Profile
- Birth name
- Park Jae Beom
- Birthday
- April 25, 1987
- Place of birth
- Edmonds, Washington, United States
- Height
- 180 cm
- Age
- 39
- Zodiac
- Taurus
- Nationality
- Korean-American
- MBTI
- ENTP
- Blood type
- A
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About
Short bio
Jay Park (박재범) is a Korean-American rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, entrepreneur, and the founder of MORE VISION. Learn about Jay Park's age, birthday, height, blood type, former 2PM career, AOMG, H1GHR MUSIC, MORE VISION, solo music, Art of Movement roots, fun facts, and more.
Background
Jay Park has built a career on authenticity. Rather than trying to fit the polished image traditionally expected of idols, he's always embraced who he is—whether that's showing off his tattoo collection, speaking openly about his mistakes, or remaining deeply connected to hip-hop culture through dance, music, and fashion. Fans appreciate that he's willing to laugh at himself, interact casually with supporters, and discuss difficult moments in his career with honesty instead of avoiding them.
Beyond performing, Jay has earned enormous respect as one of Korea's most influential music executives. Through AOMG, H1GHR MUSIC, and now MORE VISION, he has helped launch and mentor countless artists while giving creative freedom to musicians who may not have fit the traditional idol system. His passion for discovering talent, combined with nearly two decades of success across music, television, business, and global touring, has made him one of the defining figures of modern Korean entertainment.
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FAQ
- How tall is Jay Park?
- Jay Park is 180 cm tall.
- How old is Jay Park?
- Jay Park is 39 years old.
- Where is Jay Park from?
- Jay Park is from Korean-American.
- What is Jay Park's MBTI?
- Jay Park's MBTI type is ENTP.
- What is Jay Park's real name?
- Jay Park's birth name is Park Jae Beom.
Fun facts
- Jay Park was born Park Jae Beom (박재범) on April 25, 1987, in Edmonds, Washington, making him one of the few first-generation Korean-American artists to become a major star in both Korea and the United States. Source: KProfiles / Wikipedia
- He stands 171 cm (5'7") tall, has blood type A, and is a Taurus born in the Year of the Rabbit. Source: KProfiles / Kpopping
- Before becoming an idol, Jay spent most of his teenage years breakdancing and helped found Seattle's legendary b-boy crew Art of Movement (AOM), a group that would later influence many of his future collaborators. Source: Wikipedia
- His mother encouraged him to audition for JYP Entertainment after noticing he was more interested in dancing than academics. That single audition completely changed the direction of his life. Source: Wikipedia
- Jay has joked that he originally entered the JYP audition because he believed it was simply a competition with prize money—not because he planned to become a K-pop idol. Source: Wikipedia
- He moved to South Korea in 2005 without speaking Korean fluently and spent nearly three years training before debuting with 2PM on September 4, 2008, performing "10 Out of 10." Source: Wikipedia / KProfiles
- As the leader of 2PM, Jay quickly became known for his stage presence, freestyle dancing, and charisma before unexpectedly leaving the group just one year after debut. Source: Wikipedia
- In 2009, comments he had written years earlier on MySpace criticizing his early experiences living in Korea resurfaced online. The controversy resulted in his departure from 2PM and his return to Seattle. Source: Wikipedia / MyDramaList
- Instead of ending his career, Jay rebuilt everything from scratch and returned to Korea in 2010, releasing "Count On Me," which topped Korea's music charts and marked one of K-pop's most successful comeback stories. Source: KProfiles
- In 2013, he founded AOMG, a label that helped redefine Korean hip-hop by giving artists greater creative freedom while bringing underground music closer to the mainstream. Source: MyDramaList / Wikipedia
- Four years later, Jay partnered with longtime producer Cha Cha Malone to launch H1GHR MUSIC, expanding his vision into an international hip-hop label connecting Korean and American artists. Source: Wikipedia / MyDramaList
- On December 31, 2021, Jay stepped down as CEO of both AOMG and H1GHR MUSIC after helping establish them as two of Korea's most respected hip-hop companies. Source: Kpop Wiki (Fandom) / Wikipedia
- In 2022, he launched MORE VISION, a new entertainment company focused on breaking traditional industry boundaries. The label later debuted rookie boy group LNGSHOT, with Jay personally mentoring the members. Source: MORE VISION / MyDramaList
- Jay became the first Asian artist signed to Roc Nation for management, joining the company founded by Jay-Z to support his international activities. Source: KProfiles
- Throughout his career, he's released hit songs including "MOMMAE," "All I Wanna Do," "Me Like Yuh," "GANADARA," "Yesterday," and numerous collaborations with artists across Korea and the United States. Source: Discography / Wikipedia
- Beyond music, Jay has been a familiar television personality, serving as a judge on Show Me the Money 4, appearing on Saturday Night Live Korea, and mentoring contestants on several music competition programs. Source: KProfiles
- In 2022, he launched Won Soju, a premium Korean soju brand that sold out almost immediately after release and became one of Korea's most talked-about celebrity business ventures. Source: Won Soju / Wikipedia
- Jay is a lifelong mixed martial arts fan and regularly attends UFC events. His friendship with UFC featherweight Chan Sung Jung ("The Korean Zombie") has made him one of the sport's most recognizable celebrity supporters in Korea. Source: Interviews / KProfiles
- In March 2020, Jay made international headlines after an altercation involving UFC fighter Brian Ortega at UFC 248, an incident that drew widespread media coverage across both sports and entertainment outlets. Source: ESPN / MMA Fighting
- Despite experiencing one of the biggest controversies in K-pop history, Jay transformed his career into one of the industry's greatest comeback stories—becoming not only a successful solo artist but also one of Korea's most influential music executives and mentors. Source: Wikipedia / MyDramaList
Why Fans Love Jay Park
Jay Park has built a career on authenticity. Rather than trying to fit the polished image traditionally expected of idols, he's always embraced who he is—whether that's showing off his tattoo collection, speaking openly about his mistakes, or remaining deeply connected to hip-hop culture through dance, music, and fashion. Fans appreciate that he's willing to laugh at himself, interact casually with supporters, and discuss difficult moments in his career with honesty instead of avoiding them.
Beyond performing, Jay has earned enormous respect as one of Korea's most influential music executives. Through AOMG, H1GHR MUSIC, and now MORE VISION, he has helped launch and mentor countless artists while giving creative freedom to musicians who may not have fit the traditional idol system. His passion for discovering talent, combined with nearly two decades of success across music, television, business, and global touring, has made him one of the defining figures of modern Korean entertainment.
