Jay (singer)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Park Jong-seong |
| Born | April 20, 2002 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Origin | South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Belift Lab |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 박종성 |
| Hanja | 朴綜星 |
| RR | Bak Jongseong |
| MR | Pak Chongsŏng |
Park Jong-seong (Hangul: 박종성; born April 20, 2002), known professionally as Jay (제이), is an American and South Korean singer, rapper and dancer. He is a member of the boy group Enhypen under Belift Lab.[1]
Early life
Jay was born in Seattle, Washington, on April 20, 2002.[2] When he was 9 years old, he relocated to Korea with his family.[3]
He then went to Hanlim Multi Art School in the Practical Dance Department and graduated in 2022.[4]
He was briefly street-cast by SM Entertainment but did not debut or remain at the company.[5] Later he trained at a dance academy and then at Big Hit Entertainment for about 2 years and 11 months.[6]
Career
In 2020, Jay competed in the survival Mnet's television series I-Land. He ranked second with 1,182,889 votes and was chosen to be a member of Enhypen.[7]
He debuted as a member of ENHYPEN in the group on November 30, 2020 with the release of their EP Border: Day One.[8]
He performs rap, vocals and choreography as a member of Enhypen.[9] He has also received songwriting credits on group tracks.[10] He teamed up with the Japanese rock band Glay in 2024 on the song "whodunit".[11]
Endorsements
In 2023, Jay as part of Enhypen were announced as brand ambassadors for the Italian fashion brand Prada.[12] He was also part in many related campaigns and was also present in some fashion week events.[13]
Philanthropy
Jay has helped out on solo/group charity event. Fans held charity drive events in his name as well as his support for UNICEF Philippines.[14] Enhypen as a group have made donations to disasters.[15]
Discography
With Enhypen
- Border: Day One (2020)
- Border: Carnival (2021)
- Dimension: Dilemma (2021)
- Manifesto: Day 1 (2022)
- Dark Blood (2023)
- Orange Blood (2023)
- Romance: Untold (2024)
Collaborations
- "whodunit" Glay (2024)
Filmography
Television
- I-Land (2020) – Contestant
Awards and honors
Jay became one of Enhypen's award recipients at the large award festivals like MAMA, Golden Disk, TMA, and Seoul Music Awards with the group since 2020.[16][17]
References
- ↑ "This worldwide K-pop star with WA roots will soon return to the Seattle area". The Seattle Times. 2024-04-26. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ Wong, Amy (26 April 2024). "This worldwide K-pop star with WA roots will soon return to the Seattle area". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
- ↑ Anderson, Daniel (2026-07-15). "ENHYPEN's Jay Has K-Pop Stardom and a Seattle Heart". Seattle magazine. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ EastMojo, Team (2022-02-11). "Twitter celebrates HS graduation of ENHYPEN boys". EastMojo. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ Carbonilla, Hans; jcristobal (2024-05-02). "Enhypen's Jay, Heeseung, Ni-ki hit home run at Seattle Mariners game". INQUIRER.net USA. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ "Epiphone partners with JAY of ENHYPEN on the bold Jay "Raoul" SG Tribu". Gibson. 2026-07-01. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ Shinde, Sasha (2022-04-20). "5 iconic ENHYPEN Jay moments from I-LAND". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ Hicap, Jonathan (2020-10-29). "K-pop boy band ENHYPEN to debut on Nov. 30". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ 금빛나 (2026-06-18). "J of group ENHYPEN will collaborate with global other brands to introduce a signature model.On the 1.. - MK". 매일경제. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ Luna, Elizabeth de (2023-05-22). "ENHYPEN Know There Are "Ups and Downs" to Being K-Pop Stars". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ Benjamin, Jeff (2026-01-17). "ENHYPEN's 'THE SIN : VANISH': Every Song Ranked". Billboard. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ "ENHYPEN's Jay Nails Summer Tailoring in Ralph Lauren at Wimbledon 2025". L'Officiel Singapore. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ Ng, Vanessa (2025-07-21). "The Best Court-Side Looks Served by Ralph Lauren at Wimbledon 2025". Men's Folio. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ "ENHYPEN Donations for UNICEF Philippines".
- ↑ "enhypen-donates-p4-million-for-flood-recovery-efforts-in-the-philippines". 2025-11-20.
- ↑ OSEN (2026-05-16). "ENHYPEN Wins ASEA Grand Prize for Second Straight Year, Sixth Trophy". The Chosun Daily. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
- ↑ Benjamin, Jeff. "Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) 2026 Winners List: ENHYPEN, ATEEZ". Forbes. Retrieved 2026-08-14.
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