JYP's Park Jin-young Chose 'Radio Star' Over Presidential Schedule

Park Jin-young, who holds a ministerial-level position as the Co-Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Cultural Exchange, revealed that he couldn't align his schedule with the President's due to a recording for 'Radio Star.'

The episode, airing on MBC on the 5th, features Park Jin-young, Ahn So-hee, Boom, and Kwon Jin-ah in a special titled 'JYPick Yoot Jja!' Park Jin-young shared his experiences balancing his public service duties with his entertainment career.

He mentioned frequent scheduling conflicts with the President, stating, 'When not with the President, there are national strategy meetings and summit schedules.' He then humorously added, 'But I'm on Radio Star,' drawing laughter from the studio.

The show also highlighted Boom's doting father moments and Kim Gu-ra's surprising anecdote about his daughter knowing him only by his stage name, causing much amusement among the viewers.

Netizens reacted positively, with comments like 'Park Jin-young is truly amazing,' and 'Boom's dad jokes and Kim Gu-ra's humor are hilarious.' Many expressed interest and support for Park Jin-young's ability to balance his public service and entertainment activities.