Korean group 2PM's ex-leader Jay Park (Park Jaebum) is flying solo in his career. The busy him has said honestly that he hasn't dated in a long time and has been concentrating on his work recently. When asked if he would date a fan, he said "Not right now." After leaving 2PM in February of this year, Korean American Jay Park restarted by developing his solo career in the United States. Since debuting in 2008, he has accumulated a lot of popularity. He swept through the Kpop industry and sold 70,000 albums of his single "Nothin' On You" in the first week of July. Jay Park has been flying all over Asia these days, bringing his street dance crew Art of Movement (AOM) with him to meet the fans. Tonight he will meet the local fans in Wave House Sentosa. Yesterday night, he dressed casually and brought a shy smile to the press conference. Jay Park performed here with 2PM two years ago, and has been welcomed passionately again. He said happily: "I thought there would only be a few people, but a lot of people were there, really passionately. I couldn't ask for more, it was great. (Was it surprising?) I did feel it to be very surprising. The fans even ran to my car's side and knocked on my car door, but they were still very good." Additionally, he didn't forget to look over to the fans waiting for him at the venue and revealed a grateful smile. Jay Park said that the fans supporting him for so long gave him energy, and even if he doesn't know how to show how touched he is, he will try to show it in his actions.
Hasn't dated in a long time
But, with the fans omnipresent, could also cause complications for the celebrity. Jay Park says while smiling, "It would be good if they didn't come to my house. While participating in street dance competitions, I also feel a bit uncomfortable, but other than that, it's okay." Jay Park is definitely the dream lover of many fans, but if Jay Park can go out with a fan, what would he do? He said, "That's a good question.......Perhaps I will buy flowers, bring a present and pick her up, and then go out to eat dinner together. It's nothing new, just a simple date, personal and special." Xinmsn's reporter asks curiously, would Jay Park get the heart of his girlfriend like that? He replies, "The funny thing is, I haven't dated in a long time, haha! But it should be like that!" Does he want a relationship right now? Jay Park says, "I am busy with my own things with AOM right now, trying to find my place in this industry, so I can't right now. (Would he think of dating a fan?) I can't right now, haha."
Thinks tattooed girls are sexy
About the type of girls he likes, Jay Park reveals that he likes girls that are more chill, don't put a lot of make-up, wear jeans, and hair carelessly put up; it is more comfortable for him that way. He also likes girls with a nice smile. Jay Park loves tattoos, so what kind of tattoos does he like on girls? He couldn't say what kind of tattoo exactly, but he thinks girls with tattoos on their lower back is very sexy. Jay Park also couldn't say if there were any female celebrities in the Korean industry that matched his conditions, but he revealed that he hopes he could collaborate with Queen Lee Hyori becaus ehe thinks that her singing and performing abilities is very outstanding.
This year has been like a roller coaster
Truthfully, although Jay Park is very famous, appear to answer the media relaxedly, and seem to have a very smooth career, the road for him hasn't been easy. Last September, the words he wrote insulting Korea on MySpace when he was a trainee was discovered by Korean paparazzi and created a storm. He quickly apologized but the harm had already been done and Jay Park decided to withdraw from 2PM. This February, JYPE Entertainment, his ex-company, suddenly announced online that Jay Park already broke off his contract, the reason being "Jay Park has a personal problem, it would be unsuitable to say more". This March, Jay Park became active on Youtube, and energetically kept in contact with the fans, and officially returned in June. And for the reason why he broke off the contract in the beginning, the two sides have kept quiet and is still a mystery today. Before starting the press conference, the MC instructed that the questions must surround Jay Park's solo activities, but the media still continued, and asked him about his feelings in the past year. Jay Park didn't become hostile and calmly answered each and every question. Jay Park said, "Um...I would describe it like being in a roller coaster. Afterwards, everything is fine... You can make mistakes, but you must learn from it. So I haven't regretted anything, I just hope I will become a better person." He said that, the training definitely helped him a lot, and also helped him discover that in order to become a successful artist, he must work hard and sacrifice his family, friends, and life. There are blood and tears, but it allowed him to become a disciplined person.
This simple boy from Seattle never called himself a (official) 'solo' artist.
"I never thought I was 'returning' exactly, just going wherever life takes me. I do music because the fans want to hear, I perform because they want to watch. And I feel that doing it with my friends is even more fun." Lastly, Jay Park expressed that his life great right now, being able to perform with his friends is a dream come true. He hopes that his life will continue on this great road.
Jay Park's fan meeting will be held in Wave House Sentosa tonight at 7 PM.
Reporter: Lin Wenying
Source: MSN
Article: http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/zh/celebr...umentid=4355841
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