This article could most probably be summarized by this Tweet.
Jokes aside, former CEO of AOMG and H1GHER MUSIC Jay Park was reported to be preparing to launch a brand-new label for K-Pop idol groups by local news Sports Chosun.
This news comes after it was announced that the American rapper will be stepping down from his position as CEO in the labels he founded. He will, however, remain as adviser to both labels (AOMG and H1GHER MUSIC).
Industry insiders have said that South Korean entertainment agency Kakao Entertainment will be investing a large amount to aid Park’s establishment. The agency responded to reports saying that “Jay Park is an artist with talent in various fields as a singer and producer…” and that “nothing has been decided yet” as they are still undergoing talks with the artist.
Known as a prominent figure in hip-hop, R&B, and other fields, Jay Park is expected to bring a “new wave to the music industry by producing idols in his own style”. The “Mommae” singer first rose to prominence as a member of K-Pop group 2PM under JYP Entertainment in 2008.
He then left the group in September 2009 and later on established himself as a B-boy crew member, producer, solo artist, and founder of independent hip-hop labels AOMG and H1GHER MUSIC. Jay Park is famously known for his songs “Mommae”, “All I Wanna Do”, “Me Like Yuh”, “All the Way Up”, and “Sexy 4 Eva”.
Fans of Jay Park were elated to find out about the artist’s future activities, and at the thought of having an idol group under his tutelage. Some were also on the fence about it, considering how “problematic” he could be.
jay park gonna make idol group which focus on individual capabilities. looking forward to it🔥 pic.twitter.com/u7F14JW50u
— della🩶b2uty (@Wonjaeaf) January 11, 2022
Jay Park starting to sound like royalty:
His Sajangnim-ness, AOMG, H1ghr music, Won Soju, one of one, idol of idols, first of the first, Jay Park…bitch. pic.twitter.com/OQtxDfpX2x— Jay Park Season 1 (@aomgh1ghrarea) January 11, 2022
Why do ppl say SK hates Jay Park when that’s definitely not the case… they were literally waiting for him to come back 👁👄👁 https://t.co/hbll5mW6UB pic.twitter.com/R0X4veAXal
— 🃏Aliciaᵒᵗ⁷Was@HOBIPALOOZA⁷&SawAgustDInNYCD2⟭⟬ (@tae_qwan_dah97) January 11, 2022
it’s not new, jay park already mentioned abt wanting to make idol group since Broken GPS Jan 2020
he wants to find more ways to share his talent, experience and abilities. his group won’t be like no others 🔥 pic.twitter.com/WAakYzdy5c
— kimi 💗 #JayPark_Season1 (@kkkkiiimmi) January 11, 2022
“Hope my idol joins jay park’s label/ Sign my idol to your agency” has a whole new meaning 😭😭😭
— Jay Park Season 1 (@aomgh1ghrarea) January 11, 2022
Rumor has it Jay Park is looking to set up a kpop company so we decide to bring back this gem https://t.co/mTpxZLiCvc
— Seoul Therapy (@seoul_therapy) January 11, 2022
damn maybe that’s why haon’s been so silent… he’s being trained by jay park to be the main rapper/lead dancer in his kpop group 🧐 /hj pic.twitter.com/bRdL6ajaql
— jay 🥡 ia era (@krnbhhours) January 11, 2022
jay park pointing out the negative aspects of kpop that we ALL KNOW and all well aware that exist, doesnt mean he hates the music
— nana (@askaboutjay) January 11, 2022
Jay park may have some problematic incidents but man is great in handling and taking care of his artists. Excited for whats to come!!
— fel ♡ (@soonkwani) January 11, 2022
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https://twitter.com/xxxxolee/status/1480768113759363073?s=20
Seeing how successful he’s become, it’s no doubt that Jay Park will once again make wonders with his newest label. Congratulations in advance, Jay Park!
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