John Park (musician)

John Park
John Park at Samsung's Life is Tab showcase event, in January 2011
Born
John Andrew Park

(1988-09-13) September 13, 1988
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • host
Spouse
Unknown
(m. 2022)
Children1
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • drums
  • piano
Years active2010–present
LabelMusic Farm
Korean name
Hangul
박성규
Hanja
朴成奎
RRBak Seonggyu
MRPak Sŏnggyu

John Andrew Park (born September 13, 1988) is an American singer-songwriter. He was a semi-finalist on the ninth season of American Idol, placing eighteenth. He is the runner-up of Superstar K 2, a Korean singing contest held by M.net. He is currently signed to Music Farm Entertainment.[1]

Early life

Park was born in Northbrook, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, and attended Glenbrook North High School.[2] He was a student at Northwestern University, where he majored in economics and was a member of the a cappella group Purple Haze.[3]

Career

American Idol season 9

Park auditioned in Chicago for the ninth season of American Idol with "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" by Blood, Sweat and Tears. The judges, especially Shania Twain, were impressed with his audition and he made it to the Hollywood round.

He also performed "Sweet Escape" in the group round along with Haeley Vaughn, Jessica Furney and Kelsey Madsen who was cut that round. He made it to the semi-finals. During the top 24, he sang Billie Holiday's "God Bless the Child" and John Mayer's "Gravity" for the top 20, but he was eliminated.

Week Theme Song Original artist Order Result
Audition Auditioner's Choice "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" Blood, Sweat & Tears N/A Advanced
Hollywood First Solo (Acapella) (unaired) N/A Advanced
Hollywood Group Performance "The Sweet Escape" Gwen Stefani N/A Advanced
Hollywood Second Solo (unaired) N/A Advanced
Top 24 (12 men) Billboard Hot 100 hits "God Bless the Child" Billie Holiday 8 Advanced
Top 20 (10 men) Billboard Hot 100 hits "Gravity" John Mayer 2 Eliminated

Superstar K 2

After American Idol, Park entered the second season of the Korean talent show Superstar K 2, where he finished second.[3]

Episode Theme Song Original artist Result
Group Mission "Can't Let You Go Even If I Die" 2AM Eliminated (Later saved)
Rival Mission (John Park v. Huh Gak) "Behind You" J.Y. Park Advanced (Winner)
9 Hit Songs Remake "10 Minutes" Lee Hyori Advanced
10 Lee Moon-sae Special "In The Rain" Lee Moon-sae Advanced
11 Michael Jackson Special "Man in the Mirror" Michael Jackson Advanced (Highest score)
12 Judges' Hit Songs Remake "Nights Where I Can't Sleep" Lee Seung-chul Advanced (Highest score)
13 Audience's Song Choice "Your House" J.Y. Park Advanced
14 Free Performance "Drunken Truth" Exhibition Eliminated (Season runner-up)
Title Song Performance "Always"

Personal life

Park married his non-celebrity girlfriend on June 12, 2022.[4] His wife gave birth to their first child, a daughter, on September 25, 2023.[5]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[6]
Inner Child
  • Released: July 3, 2013
  • Label: Music Farm
  • Format: CD, digital download
1
PSST!
  • Released: October 30, 2024
  • Label: Music Farm
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
51

Extended plays

Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[6]
Knock
  • Released: February 23, 2012
  • Label: Music Farm
  • Format: CD, digital download
3
Outbox
  • Released: July 12, 2021
  • Label: Music Farm
  • Format: digital download

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[10]
KOR
Hot

[11]
"I'm Your Man" 2010 14 Non-album single
"Falling" 2012 4 6 Knock
"Childlike" (철부지) 16 27 Inner Child
"Baby" 2013 23 13
"Alcohol" (술) 2014 71 59 Kang Seung Won Making Project Vol.1 Part.1
"U" 34 Non-album singles
"Thought of You" (네 생각) 2016 17
"DND (Do Not Disturb)" 2017 94
"Smile" 66
"Understand" 2018
"Hold Me" (잡아) (with Lim Chae Eon) 2019
"March Lover" (3월 같은 너) 2020
"Airplane Mode" (비행중 (수신끔)) (with Yelo)
"Daydreamer" 2021 [a]
"Now, Us, Here" [b] Outbox
"Places" (제자리) [c] Non-album singles
"Stay" (밤새 서로 미루다) (with Jeon Mi-do) 50 51
"Love Again" 2022 [d]
"Thought of You" (네 생각) (Sleep Mix) 2023
"Vista" (featuring Gaeko & Thama) 2024 [e] PSST!
"Bluff" [f]
"Like A Dream" (꿈처럼) [g]
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[10]
KOR
Hot

[11]
"Happy Me" (Huh Gak featuring John Park) 2010 24 Huh Gak 1st Mini Album
"Switch" (Song Hye-kyo with John Park) 2012 35 22 Non-album single
"Would We Have Changed" (Younha featuring John Park) 38 11 Supersonic
"Forever" (Kim Jin-pyo featuring John Park) 2013 35 JP 7
"Take It Slow" (서두르지 말아요) (Joe Won Sun with John Park) 2018 Non-album singles
"Street Carol" (ㄱㅓ리에서) (Young Posse with John Park) 2024
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Soundtrack appearances

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[19]
"I'll Give It All" (내가 다 줄게요) 2010 39 Superstar K2 Up to 11
"In the Rain" (빗속에서) 9
"My Best" (with Huh Gak) 2011 43 Glove OST
"Firelight" (불빛) 2013 88 Medical Top Team OST
"Fateful Love" (운명처럼) 2017 The Package OST
"Let Me Stay" 2018 Familiar Wife OST
"You're My Everything" 2019 Babel OST
"A Whole New World" (아름다운 세상) (with Lena Park) Aladdin (Korean Version OST)
"Foolish Love" (이상한 사람) [h] When the Camellia Blooms OST
"For Some Reason" (어쩐지 오늘) 2021 Lovestruck in the City OST
"I'm Always by Your Side" [i] Vincenzo OST
"Here I Am" Monthly Magazine Home OST
"Just" (그냥) Begin Again Open Mic Episode 20
"Nightfalling" Yumi's Cells OST
"The Day You Were Falling" (니가 내리는 날에) 2022 170 Forecasting Love and Weather OST
"Butterfly" (with various artists) 2025 [j] Hangout with Yoo Winter Song
"Take Me" (with 1of1) Lost in Starlight OST
"Fine" Pro Bono OST
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Other charted songs

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[23]
"This Ain't It" (이게 아닌데) 2012 31 Knock
"I Wonder Why" (왜 그럴까) 42
"Good Day" 47
"The Song" (그 노래) 56
"Imagine" 2013 104 Inner Child
"Too Late" 112
"Eraser" (지워져간다) 145
"Again" (다시) 162
"No More" (그만) 191
"Where" (어디있나요) 194
"Sipping My Life" (Bonus track) 199

Television

Year Show Notes Ref.
2010 American Idol Contestant (Season 9) [24]
2012 Superstar K 2 Contestant [25]
2013 Happy Together Guest (Housekeeping Men Special; Global Special)
2013–2014 Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education Cast member [26]
2013–2015 Running Man Guest (Episodes 159, 179–180 and 265)
2014 Gag Concert Guest [27]
Law of the City (도시의법칙) Cast member [28]
Witch Hunt Guest
2015 Happy Together Guest ("I Am From America" Special)
2 Days & 1 Night Guest ("We Can See Korea Trip")
Two Yoo Project Sugar Man Guest (Pilot Episodes) [29]
2016 Happy Together Guest (Global Entertainers Special)
Please Take Care of My Refrigerator Guest (Episodes 88–89) [30]
I Can See Your Voice Guest (Season 3, Episode 8) [31]
2016–2017 Secretly Greatly Host [32]
2017 King of Mask Singer Contestant (Episodes 115–116) [33]
2019 4 Wheeled Restaurant Cast member (Season 3) [34]
2019 Wednesday Music Playlist Cast member [35]
2021 The Da Vinci Note (다빈치노트) Host, with Jang Sung-kyu and Jang Do-yeon [36]
2022 Love After Divorce: Birth of a Family (돌싱글즈 외전: 가족의 탄생) Host, with Yoo Se-yoon [37]
2023 The Time Hotel Cast member [38]
2023–2024 The Genius Paik Cast member (Seasons 1 and 2) [39]
2024 Agents of Mystery Cast member [40]

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony Year Category Nominee/work Result Ref.
Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards 2012 Best New Male Solo Artist "Falling" Won [41]
Golden Disc Awards 2013 New Rising Star Knock Nominated [42]
2017 Digital Song Bonsang "Thought of You" (네 생각) Nominated [43]
KBS Entertainment Awards 2013 Best Newcomer – Variety Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education Won [44]
Korean Music Awards 2025 Best Pop Album PSST! Won [45]
Best R&B & Soul Song "Like A Dream" (꿈처럼) Nominated [46]
Mnet Asian Music Awards 2012 Best New Male Artist John Park Nominated [47]
Best Vocal Performance – Solo "Falling" Nominated

Notes

  1. ^ "Daydreamer" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 61 on the component Download Chart.[12]
  2. ^ "Now, Us, Here" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 61 on the component Download Chart.[13]
  3. ^ "Places" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 79 on the component Download Chart.[14]
  4. ^ "Love Again" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 68 on the component Download Chart.[15]
  5. ^ "Vista" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 60 on the component Download Chart.[16]
  6. ^ "Bluff" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 58 on the component Download Chart.[17]
  7. ^ "Like A Dream" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 61 on the component Download Chart.[18]
  8. ^ "Foolish Love" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 91 on the component Download Chart.[20]
  9. ^ "I'm Always by Your Side" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 32 on the component Download Chart.[21]
  10. ^ "Butterfly" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 15 on the component Download Chart.[22]

References

  1. ^ "John Park". IB Times. March 31, 2011. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved May 21, 2011.
  2. ^ "John Park". Chicago Tribune. February 16, 2010. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
  3. ^ a b Kim, Yoonji (October 22, 2010). "John Park finishes second in 'Superstar K'". Daily Northwestern. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011.
  4. ^ Kim Min-ji (April 8, 2022). 존박, 유부남 된다...비연예인과 1년 열애 끝 6월12일 결혼 "소중한 사람" [공식] [John Park becomes a married man... After a year of dating with a non-celebrity, marriage on June 12th "Precious person" [Official]] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2022 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Park, Seo-yeon (September 26, 2023). 존박, 딸 아빠 됐다..."25일 득녀, 많은 축복 부탁" [공식입장](전문) [John Park became a father to a daughter... "We have a daughter on the 25th, please give us many blessings" [Official statement] (Full text)] (in Korean). MyDaily. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2023 – via Naver.
  6. ^ a b "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on September 22, 2013. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
    • "PSST!". January 5–11, 2025. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  7. ^ 2013년 07월 Album Chart. Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on November 13, 2014. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  8. ^ Cumulative Sales of PSST!:
  9. ^ 2012년 Album Chart. Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  10. ^ a b Peaks for singles on the Circle (formerly Gaon) Digital Chart:
  11. ^ a b "Korea K-Pop Hot 100 Music Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 10, 2012. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
    • "Stay". Billboard Korea (in Korean). January 15, 2022. Archived from the original on January 11, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  12. ^ "Download Chart, 2021 Weeks 19". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 4, 2026.
  13. ^ "Download Chart, 2021 Weeks 29". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 4, 2026.
  14. ^ "Download Chart, 2021 Weeks 44". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 4, 2026.
  15. ^ "Download Chart, 2022 Weeks 51". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 4, 2026.
  16. ^ "Download Chart, 2025 Weeks 32". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 4, 2026.
  17. ^ "Download Chart, 2025 Weeks 41". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 4, 2026.
  18. ^ "Download Chart, 2025 Weeks 44". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 4, 2026.
  19. ^ Peaks for soundtrack appearances on the Circle (formerly Gaon) Digital Chart:
  20. ^ "Download Chart, 2019 Weeks 41". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 4, 2026.
  21. ^ "Download Chart, 2021 Weeks 18". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 4, 2026.
  22. ^ "Download Chart, 2025 Weeks 05". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 4, 2026.
  23. ^ Peaks for other charted songs on the Circle (formerly Gaon) Digital Chart:
  24. ^ Herrera, Monica (March 5, 2010). "'American Idol' Sends Home Haeley Vaughn, Jermaine Sellers, Michelle Delamor, John Park". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  25. ^ "'슈퍼스타K 2' 준우승 존박 "허각 우승 예상했다"" ["Superstar K 2" runner-up John Park: "I expected Huh Gak to win"]. Joy News 24 (in Korean). October 23, 2010. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  26. ^ "존박 '예체능' 배드민턴 편 합류, 오늘(26일) 첫촬영 시작" [John Park joins badminton segment of "Arts and Physical Education," filming begins today (the 26th)]. Newsen (in Korean). June 26, 2013. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  27. ^ "'개그콘서트' 존박, 억수르 큰아들로 출연...'폴링' 열창했지만 굴욕" [John Park appears on "Gag Concert" as eldest son of wealthy family, sings "Falling" with great passion but suffers humiliation]. SBS Entertainment News (in Korean). September 7, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  28. ^ "존박, '도시의법칙' 마지막 합류..'엉뚱매력+영어실력 기대'" [John Park final cast member to join "Law of the City".. Expectations high for his quirky charm and English skills]. SBS Entertainment News (in Korean). April 11, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  29. ^ "[JTBC 슈가맨을 찾아서] 존박vs김성규...'역주행송' 승자는?" [[JTBC's Sugar Man] John Park vs. Kim Sung-kyu... Who will win the 'reverse song'?]. Joongboo Ilbo (in Korean). August 25, 2015. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  30. ^ ""냉장고를 부탁해" 존박 위한 냉면 대결...시청률 소폭 상승" ["Please Take Care of My Refrigerator" cold noodle showdown for John Park... Viewership ratings increase slightly]. Xports News (in Korean). July 19, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  31. ^ "'너목보3' 존박, 서울대 의대생 문하늘 가창력에 "미친 실력자"" [On "I Can See Your Voice 3," John Park praises Seoul National University medical student Moon Ha-neul's singing ability, calling him "insanely talented"]. Star Today (in Korean). August 19, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  32. ^ "`은밀하게 위대하게` 오늘 첫방...9년만에 돌아온 몰래카메라" ['Secretly, Greatly' premieres today... Hidden camera show returns after 9 years]. The Kookje Daily News (in Korean). December 4, 2016. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  33. ^ Kim Mi-hwa (June 18, 2017). "[★밤TView]'복면' 흥부자댁, 女최초 6연승..존박·샤넌 반전매력". Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 15, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
  34. ^ "'현지에서 먹힐까?' 존박 "이연복 셰프의 '복만두', 인생만두...다시 먹고 싶어"" [John Park of "4 Wheeled Restaurant": "Chef Lee Yeon-bok's bokmandu is the best dumpling I've had in my life... I want to eat it again."]. News Inside (in Korean). April 16, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  35. ^ "'수요일은 음악프로' 전현무·존박·김재환·김준호, 형식 파괴 예능...세대 공감 도전 [종합]" ["Wednesday Music Playlist" features Jun Hyun-moo, John Park, Kim Jae-hwan, and Kim Jun-ho, breaking the mold with a variety show that resonates with generations [Comprehensive]]. Xports News (in Korean). October 2, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  36. ^ Kim Min-ji (July 13, 2021). 장성규·장도연·존박, '다빈치노트' 3MC 확정...8월7일 첫방 [Jang Sung-kyu, Jang Do-yeon and John Park confirmed as 3 MCs of "The Da Vinchi Note" ... first episode will air on August 7th]. News1 (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  37. ^ Gong Yeo-ju (February 21, 2022). 돌싱글즈 외전', 유세윤X존박 MC...3월 14일 첫방(공식) [Yoo Se-yoon and John Park to host 'Love After Divorce'... first episode will air on March 14th (official)] (in Korean). YTN. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2022 – via Naver.
  38. ^ "'더 타임 호텔' 체크인하시겠습니까?" [Would you like to check in to 'The Time Hotel'?]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). February 14, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  39. ^ "백종원, '장사천재 백사장' 시즌2 안한다더니...마음 바꾼 이유는? "이장우→권유리 못살게 굴어"" [Paik Jong-won said he wouldn't do a second season of "The Genius Paik" but changed his mind. "Lee Jang-woo and Kwon Yu-ri pestered me"]. Star Today (in Korean). October 20, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  40. ^ "Korean Unscripted Series 'Agents of Mystery' by the Producer of 'The Devil's Plan' Premieres June 18". Netflix. May 20, 2024. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  41. ^ "존박, 2회 가온차트K팝어워드 男솔로 신인상" [John Park wins Best New Male Solo Artist at 2nd Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards]. Star News (in Korean). February 13, 2013. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  42. ^ "Nominees". 27th Golden Disk Awards. Archived from the original on January 10, 2013. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  43. ^ "Nominees". 31st Golden Disc Awards. Archived from the original on December 7, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  44. ^ "존박, KBS 연예대상 신인상 수상 '훤칠하네' [TD포토]" [John Park wins Best Newcomer Award at KBS Entertainment Awards: "tall and handsome" [TD Photo]]. TV Daily (in Korean). December 22, 2013. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  45. ^ "존박, '한국대중음악상' 최우수 팝 음반 수상" [John Park wins Best Pop Album at Korean Music Awards]. Sports Donga (in Korean). February 28, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  46. ^ "단편선 순간들·에스파, '한국대중음악상' 6·5개 부문 후보" [Danpyunsun and the Moments Ensemble nominated for 6 awards, Aespa nominated for 5 at Korean Music Awards]. Newsis (in Korean). February 6, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  47. ^ "[MAMA] Nominees for the 2012 MAMA Announced". E News World. October 23, 2012. Archived from the original on October 27, 2012. Retrieved January 20, 2026.