Bang Sihyuk, you lost a lot of weight

Singer J.Y. Park filled the Chuseok holiday with excitement as he celebrated his 30th anniversary.

On the 16th, J.Y. Park appeared on KBS's special program 'Dandara JYP' and delivered a legendary performance that encapsulated his 30-year music career.

J.Y. Park kicked off the show with his hit songs 'Don't Leave Me,' 'Proposal Song,' and 'She Was Pretty,' raising the energy from the opening. His striking presence in a bold neon suit had the audience cheering.

After the performance, J.Y. Park shared, "It's been 30 years since I stood before you. From my debut until now, I've only wanted one thing: to dance and sing for a long time, to comfort you, and to give you strength and inspiration. That was my long-held dream, and I've finally achieved it after 30 years."

He continued, "When 20 years had passed, I wrote songs to avoid becoming complacent. I thought that only after 30 years could I be considered a legend. I prepared the best performance so that everyone could forget their worries and enjoy a wonderful night."

J.Y. Park then reinterpreted songs by artists he had worked with, offering unique and special performances of Jinju's 'I'm Okay,' Park Ji-yoon's 'Coming of Age Ceremony,' and Uhm Jung-hwa's 'Invitation.'

World-class K-pop artists, who were nurtured by J.Y. Park, also made appearances, delivering special collaboration stages. As J.Y. Park sang 'I Love You and Remember' and 'Lies,' god made a surprise appearance, and they performed hits like 'Lies' and 'One Candle,' evoking nostalgia among the audience.

J.Y. Park further elevated the show's energy with 'I Have a Woman.' Rain made a surprise appearance, and together they performed 'Switch to Me,' creating a visually and audibly delightful duet.

The ballad segment featured J.Y. Park's emotional performances, including Lee Ki-chan's 'Love Goes Away Again' and 'Farewell in the Daytime' with Sunye, showcasing his ballad sensibilities.

J.Y. Park also turned the atmosphere around with 'When We Disco' alongside Sunmi, and later performed 'Tell Me' and 'So Hot' with Wonder Girls members Sunye, Sunmi, and Yubin, demonstrating their enduring chemistry.

2PM joined J.Y. Park on stage with 'Again & Again,' surprising the audience, and their powerful performance of 'Heartbeat' thrilled the crowd.

J.Y. Park and TWICE then delivered a generational unifying performance with 'Feel Special' and 'What is Love?' Other artists like AKMU's Lee Chan-hyuk, Sung Si-kyung, Suzy, Psy, and aespa's Karina expressed their respect for J.Y. Park through interviews.

Finally, J.Y. Park performed a medley of his hit songs, including 'You're the One,' 'FEVER,' 'Swing Baby,' 'Who's Your Mama,' and 'Honey,' delivering a once-in-a-lifetime scale performance. He concluded by announcing an upcoming concert in December and ended the night with 'Don't Leave Me,' proving his legendary status.

Meanwhile, Bang Si-hyuk's congratulatory message caught attention during the broadcast. In a video letter, Bang Si-hyuk said, "You wanted to surprise me by asking me to join the stage for your 30th anniversary performance, but that was a bit difficult. I hope you continue to burn with passion and leave the stage with a happy heart."

He added, "No one knows what it's like until they get there. I thought I was running a business with you, but I realized I was actually helping you with your business. You did something incredible for me that most people couldn't. When I reach that position, I wonder if I could make such decisions."

Bang Si-hyuk concluded, "We are not defined by any specific relationship; we are simply brothers. There's no falsehood or shame in saying that. I hope we can meet again at your 40th anniversary."

By Taeyuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr