[theqoo] WHY WAS PARK JINYOUNG PICKED OVER BANG SIHYUK, YANG HYUNSUK OR LEE SOOMAN?

Appointed Chairman of the Committee on Popular Culture Exchange...The only current founder of one of the four major entertainment agencies

Park Jinyoung, CCO and executive producer of JYP Entertainment, has been appointed co-chairman of the Presidential Committee on Popular Culture Exchange. This is a surprising turn of events for Park Jinyoung, who has always touted himself as a "singer." While it's surprising that Park Jinyoung, known for his pursuit of "eternal active service," accepted the position, the fact that he was offered the position is also considered surprising. Why Park Jinyoung? Let's take a step-by-step look.

The newly established organization is called the "Committee on Popular Culture Exchange" Popular culture encompasses everything from music to films, dramas, and performances. However, Park Jinyoung is the head of JYP Entertainment, a K-pop-based entertainment agency. This is why the analysis that K-pop was the primary focus of this appointment process is gaining traction.

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While HYBE Chairman Bang Sihyuk wields overwhelming influence in the K-pop market, he is not immune to legal risks. He is currently under suspicion of fraudulent and unfair trading practices, and the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Financial Crimes Investigation Unit is reportedly scheduled to summon him for questioning on the 15th. Unless he is summoned privately, Chairman Bang is expected to appear in front of reporters for a photo line before his appearance. Even if he requests a private hearing, it could spark further controversy.

Yang Hyunsuk, the executive producer of YG Entertainment, has also been the subject of much controversy. He was brought to trial on charges of trying to cover up the investigation by coercing and threatening former trainee Han, who was arrested by the police on drug charges and testified about the drug purchase allegations against B.I, a member of the K-group iKON at the time. He was found not guilty in the first trial, but in the second trial, the charge of coercing a meeting was added as a preliminary indictment, and a guilty verdict was handed down. The Supreme Court upheld the original verdict of six months in prison and one year of probation. Regarding this, Producer Yang stated in July, "While I regret the Supreme Court's ruling, I humbly accept it. I will dedicate myself to my duties with even greater care and responsibility." While the trial has concluded, entrusting Producer Yang, currently on probation, with a public position is bound to be a burden.

Lee Sooman, the founder of SM Entertainment, the original K-pop company, has since left the company. He founded another agency and resumed his career, but he is no longer leading SM Entertainment. His advanced age, in his 70s, likely played a role in his departure.

Ultimately, when considering comprehensively, Park Jinyoung's symbolic role as the "founder" of a K-pop agency, and his active career as a producer who provides songs to junior K-pop groups, are likely to have had a positive effect. Above all, the industry believes that the absence of legal risks surrounding Park Jinyoung and the absence of any members of JYP Entertainment, known for its ethical management practices, who have been particularly embroiled in controversy, likely contributed to this decision. In addition, the fact that artists under his management, including boy group Stray Kids, girl groups Twice and Itzy, and band Day6, maintain their 'top class' positions in the current K-pop market both domestically and internationally adds weight to Park Jinyoung's symbolism.

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source: https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/465/0000012884

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1. He'd be fine if he didn't have his cult problem

2. Hmm... they really can't pick anyone aside from Jinyoung

3. No matter how you see it, they had not other choice aside from Park Jinyoung

4. If you look at Park Jinyoung alone, you may go "????" but look at that lineup ah... I get it now

5. I can accept Park Jinyoung

6. I get it after seeing the lineup

7. Looking back, Park Jinyoung is almost a filial son in comparison ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

8. Reason: in the title

9. He looks dutiful in comparison