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News18
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Joon Park Birthday Special: G.O.D Leader's K-Pop Journey, Legacy And Career Highlights
Last Updated: Joon Park turns 56. From leading g.o.d to Hollywood and YouTube, explore the K-pop icon's early life, career journey, and legacy in the world of Korean entertainment. Joon Park Hyung, aka Joon Park, is a South Korea-born American singer and actor. With a career spanning over two decades, he is best known for his stint as the leader and rapper of the Korean pop group g.o.d (Groove Over Dose), which was popular back in the 2000s. On the occasion of his 56th birthday today, let's have a look at his early life, journey in the industry, career highlights and legacy in K-pop. Joon Park: Early and Personal Life Joon Park was born on July 20, 1969, in Seoul, South Korea. Shortly after his birth, his family, including his parents and two siblings, moved to the US. He was raised in Los Angeles. After completing his schooling in California, he enrolled at California State University, Long Beach, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design. He worked as a graphic designer before entering the industry. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 박준형 god Joon Park (@godjp) In 2014, it was confirmed that he was dating a flight attendant who was 13 years his junior. A year later, he got married to her in a private ceremony in Seoul. The couple welcomed their daughter in 2017. Joon Park: Journey In The Industry In 1997, Joon Park moved back to South Korea to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. He joined an agency and began recruiting members for a group that would create music taking influences from both Korea and the West. The group faced numerous hurdles prior to their debut, including the country's economic crisis in 1997. The group, initially a mixed-gender group named GOT7, roped in Park Jin Young, also known as JYP, as their mentor and producer. Following the departure of one of the members, the five-membered group debuted as g.o.d. In 1999. They released their debut album, titled Chapter 1, in January of that year. The group first appeared on television performing the track To Mother, partly based on Joon's childhood, where he was raised by his widowed mother. Just two years after their debut, the group was on the verge of disbanding due to a dating scandal involving Park Joon. After much backlash, their agency decided otherwise. In 2005, Joon left the group and decided to pursue a career in acting in the US. The boy band did not disband, but announced an indefinite break. He made his acting debut in Hollywood with a cameo in the 2008 sports drama Speed Racer. Joon Park has appeared in several K-dramas and has been featured on various Korean reality TV shows. In 2014, he returned to South Korea for g.o.d's 15th anniversary. He re-signed with the agency SidusHQ. They released the album, Chapter 8, after a nearly decade-long hiatus. Joon Park: Career Highlights Joon Park served as the leader of the K-pop group g.o.d. He has acted in the 2009 film Dragonball Evolution, directed by James Wong. The actor and singer has been a cast member in reality shows like Roommate, TMI News, and I Can See Your Voice, among others. He has also hosted shows like Other World Used Cars-Gear GODs, and Live Well, Fun Equipment. Joon Park has a YouTube channel named Wassup Man. Joon Park: Legacy In K-Pop Joon Park, along with his group g.o.d, is considered one of the pioneers of K-pop. Back in the early 2000s, they were South Korea's bestselling artists. Comprising Joon Park, Danny Ahn, Son Ho Young, Kim Tae Woo and Yoon Kye Sang, the group came to be known for their mix of R&B, rap, hip-hop, funk, and Korean-style ballads. At a time when English lyrics were used in Korean songs, they opted to sing and rap entirely in their native language. They were even the first to have their own reality show: g.o.d's Babysitting Diaries. g.o.d also became the first K-pop act to earn the nickname 'the nation's group" due to their humble nature, powerful vocals and relatable lyrics. view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 16:29 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who Is Ailee's Husband, Choi Si-hun & What Is Their Relationship History?
There is considerable interest from fans in personal life and who her husband is. The American singer-songwriter has garnered massive fame as part of the Korean music industry. She has released three Korean studio albums, one English album, multiple extended plays, and has appeared in numerous TV shows and the feature film, Dream High 2. So, here is everything to know about the person Ailee is married to, his job, and their relationship. Ailee is married to Choi Si-hun. The couple regularly posts about each other on social media. In March 2025, Si Hun shared a group of photos and a video clip featuring Ailee on Instagram. He wrote in the caption in Korean, 'My beagle wife is cuteeeee.' Si Hun was reportedly born on October 27, 1992, which makes him 32 years old and about three years younger than Ailee, who was born on May 30, 1989. Ailee's husband is a model and actor. Choi Si-hun has appeared in various series, such as Café Kilimanjaro, I Ate Well Today, and The New Employee. Moreover, he is arguably best known for his tenure on the Netflix reality series, Single's Inferno. Si-hun was a part of the show's Season 1 cast. Ailee and her husband Cho Si-hun reportedly first through a person they both knew. Interestingly, the couple's relationship was initially platonic. During her appearance on the Korean talk show BYOB in October 2024, Ailee claimed that she and Si-hun were not romantically interested in each other after their first encounter. However, things gradually changed between them, and the pair apparently became a couple while attending a concert of the boy band, g.o.d, together. After dating for about a year, the couple announced their marriage plans in November 2024. As per The Korea Times, they had already registered for marriage even earlier in 2024. However, Ailee and Choi Si-hun's official wedding ceremony was recently held on April 20, 2025, at a venue in Gangnam District. Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on The post Who Is Ailee's Husband, Choi Si-hun & What Is Their Relationship History? appeared first on Mandatory.
