Park Jin-young Releases 'WET', His First Summer Song in 6 Years, and Heads to Waterbomb

Park Jin-young, the founder of JYP Entertainment who has grown it into a leading domestic agency, will release his new single 'WET' on the afternoon of the 23rd at 6 PM. This is his first hot summer song in six years since his 2020 duet with Sunmi, 'When We Disco', and serves as the main theme song for 'Waterbomb 2026'.

Park Jin-young rose to the top of the music industry immediately after his debut in 1994 with 'Don't Leave Me'. Since then, he has produced numerous hits. As a singer-songwriter and producer who writes and plans his own songs from the beginning, he has birthed many K-pop stars through JYP, established in 2001, starting with B1A4's Jung Hoon, followed by TWICE, Stray Kids, and NMIXX. Although 32 years have passed since his debut and he is now in his mid-50s, age is just a number to him.

While leading a top-tier agency and serving as the Chairman of the Culture Exchange Committee—a ministerial-level position for entertainers—he holds a prestigious position behind the scenes but continues to sing and dance on stage. This is why he is called the 'eternal entertainer'. His dedication to balancing various roles with undying passion and delivering the best results makes him seem like he has 'two hearts'.

Park Jin-young taking the stage is not merely a nostalgic hobby. Known for his strict self-management, his vocal and dance skills have not rusted even as he entered his 50s. This is why he excites audiences more than anyone else at 'Waterbomb', which is mostly filled with idol stars, and why his new song, released after a slightly longer cycle, draws so much anticipation.

On the 23rd, Park Jin-young releases his new single 'WET'. Although he has released new songs every year since the 2020s to clarify his identity as a singer, releasing a new song in the hot season of summer is only his second time since the 2020 duet 'When We Disco' with Sunmi. Furthermore, this song is the main theme for the country's representative summer festival, 'Waterbomb 2026'.

In the recently released teaser images for 'WET', Park Jin-young boasts a physique that defies time. His re-sharpened amazing physique and the sensual groove emanating from it reflect his sincerity towards music and the stage. Every year, singers with hot bodies become surprise stars through 'Waterbomb'. While one might wonder if a mid-50s singer fits in, Park Jin-young is hotter than anyone else.