John Park - my new obsession =)
Posted by Nabielah Suki , Monday, 2 April 2012 18:32
John Park (Hangul: 존박, born September 13, 1988) is an American singer of Korean descent. He was a semifinalist on the ninth season of American; placing twentieth. He is the runner-up of Superstar K2, a Korean singing contest held by M.net. He is currently signed to Music Farm Entertainment.
John Park was born in Chicago; prior to entering Superstar K2, he was a student at Northwestern University majoring in Economics. John Park was a member of his college Acapella group Purple Haze. John Park was the semi finalist of American Idol. He later auditioned for the Korean equivalent of "American Idol", Superstar k2, where he became the runner up.
Park attended Glenbrook North High School. He is an Economics major at Northwestern University.He is currently taking a break from college to pursue a singing career in Korea
Park auditioned in Chicago for the ninth season of American Idol with "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" by Blood, Sweat and Tears. The judges were impressed in his audition especially Shania Twain and he made it to the Hollywood round.
He also performed "Sweet Escape" in the group round along with Haeley Vaughn, Jessica Furney and Kelsey Madsen who was cut that round. He made it to the semi-finals. During the top 24, he sang Billie Holliday's God Bless The Child and John Mayer's Gravity for the top 20, but he was eliminated.
After American Idol, Park entered the second season of the Korean talent show Superstar K2 where he finished second.
Theme | Song Title and Artist | Results |
Group Mission | Even if I die, I can't let you go (2 AM) | Failed (Wild Card Pass) |
Rival Mission | Soul Vocal (with Huh Gak) | Advanced (Winner) |
Remake Hits (1960–2010) | 10 Minutes (Lee Hyo Ri, 2003) | Advanced |
Lee Moon Sae Special | In The Rain (Lee Moon Sae) | Advanced |
Michael Jackson Special | Man In The Mirror (Michael Jackson) | Advanced (Super Save, Highest Scorer) |
Judges' Hit Remake | Nights Where I Can't Sleep (Lee Seung Chul) | Advanced (Highest Scorer) |
Audiences' Song Choice | Your House (JYP) | Advanced |
Finale Free Performance Title Song Performance | Drunken Truth (Exhibition) Always (John Park) | Runner - Up |
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