US EditionPark Jin Young Steps Down as Director at Own Company JYP Entertainment
Park Jin Young will remain chief creative officer at JYP Entertainment, focusing on mentoring and creative roles after stepping down as internal director since 2011.
- On Tuesday, March 10, JYP Entertainment announced that Park Jin Young, founder and chief creative officer, will step down as internal director and not seek reappointment at the shareholders' meeting on March 26.
- After leading governance as internal director from 2011 until March 2026, Park Jin Young is shifting focus to creative work, mentoring younger performers, and new K-pop roles.
- A veteran artist, Park debuted in 1994 and was named to Billboard's 2026 Global Power Players list, reflecting his industry influence.
- Remaining in creative leadership, JYP reported record sales in Q2 2025 and Park will continue releasing music and cultural work, as he remains founder and chief creative officer.
- As co-chair of the Presidential Committee on Popular Culture Exchange last year, Park Jin Young was praised by Kang Hoon-sik for helping to globalize Korean culture.
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[OSEN=Reporter Kim Soo-hyung] JYP Entertainment founder and Chief Creative Officer (CCO) Park Jin-young is stepping down from his position as an internal director and embarking on a new journey. Coincidentally, on the same day, he was named to Billboard's Global Power Players, a list recognized for his influence in the global music industry, proving his presence once again.
Park Jin Young has officially stepped down as internal director at JYP Entertainment to focus on promoting mass engagement and developing K-pop culture globally, Kbizoom reported on March 11.
J.Y. Park Steps Down from JYP Entertainment Board to Focus on K-Pop’s Future - ZAPZEE - Premier Korean Entertainment Magazine
Credit: JYP Entertainment J.Y. Park is stepping down from his position as an internal director at JYP Entertainment. On March 10th, JYP Entertainment announced that Park will not seek reappointment to the board during the company’s upcoming shareholder meeting scheduled for the 26th. “J.Y. Park plans to focus on his creative activities as an artist, mentoring artists, and taking on new external initiatives for the K-pop industry,” the agency sai…
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