Park Jin-young Holds Solo Concert in Japan, KickFlip’s Comeback Confirmed for March

Park Jin-young of JYP Entertainment held a solo concert in Japan, once again proving himself to be an “eternal active artist.” The show, which took place on the 5th at the Kanadebia Hall in Tokyo, was part of his solo concert “HAPPY HOUR” held in Seoul last December, marking his first local performance in about a year. Park Jin-young delivered lively live performances backed by band music along with dance stages. Hits such as his most recent song “HAPPY HOUR (Ttoeogungil) (With Kwon Jin-ah)” released in November last year, along with “Nal TteonaJima,” “Neoui Dwieseo,” and “Neobeoniya,” were performed one after another. He also showcased his work as a producer by bringing to stage songs he created himself, including NiziU’s “Make You Happy,” 2PM’s “Again and Again,” and TWICE’s “Feel Special.” The highlight of the concert was the appearance of I.N from Stray Kids as a guest. Park Jin-young performed “I Noega” with I.N, and they created a unique dance chemistry during the stage for B.I.’s “Naro Bakkuja (duet with JYP).” During the encore, he played many popular Japanese songs, sharing a musical experience with the local audience. At the end of the concert, Park Jin-young said, “The reason I’ve been able to stay on stage until now is thanks to your support. I am truly grateful for giving me such great happiness today. Let’s meet again next year.” Meanwhile, JYP’s rookie group KickFlip will officially join the March comeback race. KickFlip is set to make their comeback stage on music shows in the second week of March. The exact timing of the comeback and the format of the release are still under discussion. KickFlip has been active since their debut, releasing a digital single titled “From KickFlip, To WeFlip” last month. Since the members themselves participate in songwriting, there is high anticipation for the quality of this new track. Since their debut in January last year, KickFlip has solidified their status as “K-pop super rookies,” and it is expected that they will further strengthen this position with this upcoming activity.