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John Park calls for K-pop's global success to include indie artists
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John Park calls for K-pop's global success to include indie artists

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

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  • Singer John Park performed in New York, expressing his views on K-pop's global expansion and diversity.
  • He emphasized that for K-pop and Korean music to thrive globally, indie artists and singer-songwriters must also advance internationally.
  • Park plans to bring the musical messages and diverse genre challenges from his New York performance to his upcoming solo concert in Korea.

Singer John Park recently took the stage in New York for 'K-Music Night,' a joint event by the Korean Cultural Center in New York and the Korea Creative Content Agency. This marked his first solo performance in the city, where he delivered a powerful show with a full band, performing hits like 'Falling,' 'VISTA,' and 'DND (Do Not Disturb).' The concert resonated deeply with the New York audience.

Great K-pop groups and idols have really opened the path on the world stage, and thanks to them, we can come here and present our music.

— John ParkDuring an interview after his New York performance, acknowledging the role of major K-pop acts in global expansion.

Following the performance, Park shared his thoughts on the K-pop industry in an interview. He acknowledged the significant role major K-pop groups and idols have played in paving the way for Korean music globally. "Great K-pop groups and idols have really opened the path on the world stage, and thanks to them, we can come here and present our music," he stated.

However, Park stressed the importance of inclusivity for sustained global success. "For K-pop and Korean music to continue to prosper and last in the global market, more indie artists and singer-songwriters with their own voices must advance onto the world stage together," he urged. "Ultimately, we must coexist and move forward together."

For K-pop and Korean music to continue to prosper and last in the global market, more indie artists and singer-songwriters with their own voices must advance onto the world stage together. Ultimately, we must coexist and move forward together.

— John ParkExpressing his view on the need for broader representation in the global music scene.

Park also reflected on his own career, noting that he has consistently pursued work that brings him joy. "I've done things that I enjoy and that make me smile, and that has created my current career," he confessed. Fans can anticipate him bringing the same passionate musical message and diverse genre explorations from his New York performance to his upcoming solo concert in Korea this September.

I've done things that I enjoy and that make me smile, and that has created my current career.

— John ParkReflecting on his personal approach to his music career.
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