John Andrew Park (born September 13, 1988) is a Korean-American singer. He was a semi-finalist on the ninth season of American Idol; placing twentieth. He is the runner-up of Superstar K2, a Korean singing contest held by M.net. He is currently signed to Music Farm Entertainment.[1]
Biography
Early life
Park was born in Chicago; prior to entering Superstar K2, he was a student at Northwestern University majoring in economics.[2] He was a member of his college a cappella group Purple Haze.[2]
He was a semi-finalist on the ninth season of American Idol. He later auditioned for the Korean equivalent of "American Idol", Superstar k2, and finished second.
On April 8, 2022, it was confirmed that John will marry his non-celebrity girlfriend with an event on June 12, 2022.[6] His wife gave birth to their first child, a daughter, on September 25, 2023.[7]
American Idol 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.
^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.
^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.
^"The Genius Paik 2". Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024 – via CJ ENM.
^Park Soo-in (February 2, 2023). "백종원 나폴리 한식당, tvN 예능 '장사천재 백사장'이었다[공식입장]" [Baek Jong-won, a Korean restaurant in Naples, was tvN's 'Business Genius Baeksajang' [official position]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2023 – via Naver.
^Gong Yeo-ju (February 21, 2022). "돌싱글즈 외전', 유세윤X존박 MC...3월 14일 첫방(공식)" [Doll Singles Gaiden', Yoo Se-yoon X John Park MC... First aired on March 14th (official)] (in Korean). YTN. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2022 – via Naver.