J.Y. Park Drops New Single 'Happy Hour' Featuring Kweon Jin-ah, Promises Playlist Essential

Singer J.Y. Park (Park Jin-young) is set to release his new song 'Happy Hour (퇴근길) (With Kweon Jin-ah)' today (5th), aiming to become the ultimate soundtrack for listeners' commutes home.

Released at 6 PM KST, the new single and its title track mark J.Y. Park's return to music after approximately one year since his energetic track 'Easy Lover' in June 2024. Written and composed by Park himself, this ballad is described as a signature J.Y. Park sound. Collaborating with the uniquely talented emotional solo artist Kweon Jin-ah, he has crafted a distinctive musical synergy with a warm, country-pop genre.

Anticipation was further heightened by the release of the music video teaser on J.Y. Park's official social media channels yesterday afternoon. In the teaser, Park transforms into an office worker at a fictional company named 'Fairy Company' with the motto 'Praise is performance. Humans are the goal.' He humorously portrays relatable workplace scenarios, such as yawning widely during work hours and displaying a presentation with a typo ('TANK YOU' instead of 'THANK YOU'), all while sporting a bright smile. His portrayal of a colleague begrudgingly clapping for another's success and fixing shoelaces to avoid immediate tasks also garnered attention for its lifelike character acting.

The music video's visual style, shot with a camcorder aesthetic, and the unexpected chemistry between Park and Kweon Jin-ah are highlighted as key viewing points. 'Happy Hour (퇴근길)' captures the moment when one puts on earphones on the way home, starts their playlist, and finds solace after a long day.

J.Y. Park, a constant presence at the top of the music industry for over 30 years, aims to deliver healing and support through his new song to everyone navigating the complexities of modern life. Alongside the single release, Park will hold his solo concert 'HAPPY HOUR' on December 13th and 14th at the Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in Seoul, promising a celebration of his hits and performance prowess to round off the year.

Fans are reacting enthusiastically, with comments like 'Always trust JYP to deliver!', 'This song sounds perfect for the commute home,' and 'So excited for the collaboration with Kweon Jin-ah!' The upcoming concert also has fans buzzing with anticipation.