K-Pop Star Sung Si-kyung Expresses Admiration for Jay Park's Success and Charisma
K-Pop Star Sung Si-kyung Expresses Admiration for Jay Park's Success and Charisma
K-pop singer Sung Si-kyung recently expressed his admiration for fellow artist Jay Park during an appearance on his YouTube channel 'Sung Si-kyung's Meet and Greet' on the 20th. Jay Park made a guest appearance, sharing updates about his life and career. He brought along his newly launched soju brand, Won Soju, and a wine imported by his father, surprising Sung Si-kyung by ordering traditional Korean food despite having spent much of his life abroad.
K-Pop Star Sung Si-kyung Expresses Admiration for Jay Park's Success and Charisma
K-Pop Star Sung Si-kyung Expresses Admiration for Jay Park's Success and Charisma
Sung Si-kyung expressed surprise at Jay Park's preference for Korean dishes like gochujang stew, expecting him to favor Western foods like pizza and cheese. He also expressed envy over Jay Park's physique and charisma, jokingly lamenting his own music video experiences, which often involve dramatic settings like cliffs and rain, compared to Jay Park's poolside shoots.

In response, Jay Park suggested they enjoy a private party together and even plan a music video shoot. Sung Si-kyung expressed excitement at the idea, humorously adding that he would prefer to keep the video shoot casual and focus on the after-party.
K-Pop Star Sung Si-kyung Expresses Admiration for Jay Park's Success and Charisma
K-Pop Star Sung Si-kyung Expresses Admiration for Jay Park's Success and Charisma
During the conversation, Jay Park also shared personal stories about his parents' immigration to the U.S. in pursuit of the American Dream. He revealed that despite his parents' emphasis on academics, he struggled with studies and found his passion in rap. His mother, recognizing his potential, encouraged him to audition in Korea, leading to his eventual success in the K-pop industry.

Sung Si-kyung expressed high hopes for Jay Park's global career, comparing him to international K-pop icons like BLACKPINK and G-Dragon. Jay Park, however, humbly noted that while he hasn't topped major charts, he is content with his current level of recognition and the freedom it affords him.