Park Jung-min Redefines Stardom: From Publishing Ventures to Chart-Topping MV Cameos

Actor Park Jung-min is capturing significant attention not just for his acting prowess, but for his dynamic expansion into new creative territories, even during a hiatus from film and television.

This year, Park declared a temporary break from acting to embark on a bold new challenge: founding his own publishing company, 'MUZE'. This venture stems from a personal desire to find new ways to share the gift of reading with his visually impaired father. MUZE prioritizes audiobooks, collaborating with actors and voice artists for its 'Listening Novel' project, which has garnered considerable acclaim and highlighted Park's expanding social consciousness.

In an unexpected turn, Park has also made waves by starring in the music video for 'Good Goodbye,' the latest single from MAMAMOO's Hwasa. His performance showcased a fresh, captivating chemistry with Hwasa, surprising audiences and sparking widespread discussion. Fans enthusiastically reacted with comments like, "Didn't expect their chemistry to be this good," and "Hope Park Jung-min does more MVs."

The buzz culminated at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards, where Park Jung-min and Hwasa recreated a memorable scene from the music video on stage, electrifying the ceremony. Despite not taking home an award, Park dominated online search trends and social media immediately following the event, solidifying his status as a major trending figure.

Online communities buzzed with reactions such as, "How can he be so captivating just standing there?" and "He needs to add the Hwasa MV to his filmography," and "He's trending number one even when not acting."

From establishing a publishing house to starring in a hit music video and delivering a show-stopping awards ceremony performance, Park Jung-min is breaking free from the confines of a traditional acting career. His multifaceted endeavors are being hailed as a new era for the actor, with many commenting, "Park Jung-min's golden age is here again," and "This actor creates stories even when he's resting."

His ability to impress as a versatile creator and project planner, in addition to his acclaimed acting skills, is fueling growing anticipation for his future endeavors.

Korean netizens are showering Park with praise, commenting, "His acting is a given, but now he's a multi-talented entertainer!", "I truly respect Park Jung-min; it seems like he's not resting but expanding his activities even further," and "His chemistry with Hwasa is insane, I hope they do a project together next."