Mnet "M! Countdown" – Feb. 16, 2012

"When I Can’t Sing" from Se7en takes Song of the Week on this evening’s edition of Mnet “M! Countdown.” Tonight’s show featured performances from FT Island, Se7en, Jay Park, EXID, K.Will, Kim Greem, Block B, Buga Kingz, Miryo, B.A.P, Sunny Hill, Dal Shabet, NS Yoon Ji, Jang Jae In, Stellar and SPICA.

Jay Park’s Very First Solo Concert "New Breed Live in Seoul"

Jay Park is holding a concert which coincides with his recent release of “New Breed.” The concert is significant because it is the first time that Jay Park will be having his own solo concert! Jay Park’s agency Sidus HQ announced on February 16, “On March 3, Jay Park will have his first solo concert which will be held at Seoul Olympic Park’s Olympic Hall.” A lot of preparations have been made for the concert by Jay Park personally. He took part in planning the concert, how to set up the stage, and also special guests that he made music with in the U.S.

Jay Park’s High School Graduation Photo

Are you here because you are curious as to what Park Jae Bum (Jay Park)’s high school graduation photo looks like? Recently, photos of Jay Park as a high schooler have been uploaded onto various online community forums.

Jay Park’s First Official Album, "New Breed"

Solo artist Jay Park has made his comeback through the release of his first official album, "New Breed." On February 8, despite the cold weather, Jay Park openly revealed his excitement for his comeback, smiling throughout the whole interview. His new album, "New Breed" contains songs of various genres, including electronic hip-hop and R&B. Many well-known musicians, both Korean and foreign, participated in the production of the album, including Rob Knox, the famous producer who’s worked with artists like Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, and Britney Spears.

Jay Park Dance Practice Video for "Know Your Name"

On February 13 Jay Park revealed a dance practice video “Know Your Name” which is the title song of his new official album “New Breed.” The clip was posted on Youtube and is quite amusing. In the beginning Jay Park goofs off a little bit, but quickly begins to dance “in sync” with the other back dancers. In the middle of the performance he begins to dance with a female dancer. The dance has been dubbed “Playing with Fire Dance.”

Jay Park Regrets Mentioning Min Hyo Rin as His Ideal Type

Jay Park revealed that after the media reported his ideal girl was Min Hyo Rin, things became awkward between the two. Jay Park stated, “In the past, there was a time when I said ‘Sunny’s’ Min Hyo Rin is pretty. However, the media made it sound like she was my ideal girl. Afterwards, there was an awkward tension between us.”

Jay Park Reaches No.1 on U.S. iTunes R&B/Soul Chart

Jay Park’s newly released album "NEW BREED" is taking over music charts all over the world. The album has been ranked no.1 on Apple itunes US R&B chart. It has also been ranked in the top 5 on Australian and Japanese itunes, continuing to gain world-wide recognition.

Jay Park Releases First Official Album "New Breed"

Jay Park’s “New Breed” was released today on February 7. The album had Rob Knox, Dynamic Duo, Dok2, The Quiett, Bizzy, Tiger JK, and Yoon Mirae join the album. The 15 songs on the album were made up of different genres ranging from R&B to Electronic Hip Hop. The title track “Know Your Name” is a mix of Hip Hop, Euro Dance, and Pop.

Jay Park Appears on "Gag Concert"

Jay Park appeared on the latest episode of KBS2 "Gag Concert," which was aired on February 5. To many people’s pleasant surprise, he appeared in the highly popular corner, "Emotional Castle" and gave many laughs to the audience and viewers.