Bernard Park
{{Short description|South Korean singer (born 1993)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2020}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Bernard Park
| image = Bernardpark2018.png
| caption = Park in August 2018
| birth_name = Bernard Park
| alias = Park Nak-joon
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|1|29}}
| birth_place = Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
| citizenship = South Korea
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| genre = {{hlist|K-pop|R&B|soul|acoustic}}
| occupation = Singer
| years_active = 2013–present
| label = JYP
| associated_acts = JYP Nation
| website = {{URL|https://bernardpark.jype.com/}}
}}
| module2 = {{Infobox Korean name/auto|child=yes|headercolor=transparent
|hangul=%박낙준
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}}
Bernard Park (born January 29, 1993{{cite news|url=http://www.koreadaily.com/news/read.asp?art_id=2469713|script-title=ko:애틀랜타서 ‘스타 탄생’|trans-title=Atlanta 'Star is born'|access-date=April 13, 2014|date=April 13, 2014|work=Korea Daily|archive-date=May 20, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140520042754/http://www.koreadaily.com/news/read.asp?art_id=2469713|url-status=live}}), also known as Nakjoon, is a South Korean singer of American origin.{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140414000832|title=Bernard Park wins 'K-pop Star,' signs with JYP|last=Jackson|first=Julie|date=April 14, 2014|work=The Korea Herald|access-date=March 17, 2015|archive-date=May 23, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140523054940/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140414000832|url-status=live}} He is best known as the winning contestant of K-pop Star Season 3.{{cite news|url=http://news.sportsseoul.com/read/entertain/1354038.htm|script-title=ko:'K팝스타3' 버다드 박 최종 우승…상금 3억원+JYP 선택(종합)|trans-title='K-pop star 3' Bernard Park, the eventual winner...$300 million won prize money + selects JYP (overall)|access-date=April 13, 2014|date=April 13, 2014|work=Sports Seoul|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413175856/http://news.sportsseoul.com/read/entertain/1354038.htm|archive-date=April 13, 2014}} He made his official debut on October 13, 2014 with his first extended play I'm.
Early life
Bernard Park, also known by his Korean name Park Nak-joon ({{Korean|hangul=박낙준|labels=no}}), was born in Chicago, Illinois, and lived there for ten years before moving to Atlanta, Georgia.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGwj6-KZPFI |title=Bernard Park (버나드 박) {{!}} Interview Pt.1 {{!}} Super K-Pop |date=2021-11-24 |last=Arirang Radio K-Pop |access-date=2025-03-11 |via=YouTube}} He is the youngest son of Park Sang-wook, who runs a laundromat in Marietta. After graduating from North Gwinnett High School, Park was studying at Gwinnett College and working part-time at a restaurant near Duluth, when he took a leave of absence and moved to South Korea to compete in the reality competition show K-pop Star."[http://www.koreadaily.com/news/read.asp?art_id=2469713 버나드 박씨, SBS 'K팝스타 3'서 우승 JYP엔터테인먼트 행…가수 데뷔할 듯] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140520042754/http://www.koreadaily.com/news/read.asp?art_id=2469713|date=May 20, 2014}}". Korea Daily. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
Career
Bernard Park first gained recognition in South Korea by winning K-pop Star Season 3 in its final episode which aired on April 13, 2014, beating out fellow Korean-American singer Sam Kim. He chose to sign a contract with JYP Entertainment in preparation for his official debut in the music industry. Six months later, Park made his official debut with the release of his first EP, I'm..., on October 13, with the album debuting at its peak position of number 9 on the Gaon Album Chart.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title="I'm charting".|url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALBUM&targetTime=43&hitYear=2014&termGbn=week|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201005240/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALBUM&targetTime=43&hitYear=2014&termGbn=week |archive-date=December 1, 2018 |access-date=January 19, 2021|website=Gaon Album Chart}} The album was supported by the pre-release track of the same name, "I'm" ({{Korean|hangul=난|labels=no}}), which was a reinterpretation of a song earlier released by Park Jin-young in 1997.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[스타인터뷰] 버나드 박 "데뷔라니 꿈만 같아"|url=https://www.metroseoul.co.kr/article/2014101200081|access-date=2021-01-19|website=www.metroseoul.co.kr|archive-date=July 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722103750/https://www.metroseoul.co.kr/article/2014101200081|url-status=live}}
On August 9, 2014, Park participated in the JYP Nation concert "One Mic" which was held at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Seoul. He performed the song "The Last Time", before collaborating with Miss A member Suzy for the song "Farewell Under the Sun" ({{Korean|hangul=대낮에 한 이별|labels=no}}).{{Cite web|date=2014-08-10|title=[Herald Review] 28 voices in 'one mic,' JYP Nation lives up to its name|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140810000223|access-date=2021-01-19|website=The Korea Herald|language=en|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028005357/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140810000223|url-status=live}} The latter song eventually became the title track for the live concert album which was released on December 10.{{Cite web|date=2014-12-10|title=JYPE releases 'One Mic' live album|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20141210000945|access-date=2021-01-19|website=The Korea Herald|language=en|archive-date=November 28, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128023617/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20141210000945|url-status=live}}
On October 15, 2014, Park held his first solo concert titled "Bernard Park's Fall Music Appreciation Concert" at the JBK Convention Hall in Samseong-dong.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=You're invited to
Park then collaborated with labelmates Park Jimin and J.Y.Park with the release of the song "Busan Memories" ({{Korean|hangul=부산에 가면|labels=no}}) on September 22, 2015.{{Cite web|title=JYP 박진영의 프로젝트 쏘나타 로드송 3탄 '부산에 가면' 화제|url=https://www.segye.com/newsView/20150922003349|date=2015-09-22|access-date=2021-01-19|website=Segye Ilbo|language=ko|archive-date=July 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722103748/https://www.segye.com/newsView/20150922003349|url-status=live}} The song reached its peak position of 99 on the Gaon Digital Chart.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/|access-date=2021-01-19|website=Gaon Chart|archive-date=January 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113050459/http://gaonchart.co.kr/|url-status=live}}
On April 4, 2016, Park released the digital single titled "With You" ({{Korean|hangul=니가 보인다|labels=no}}), which was a duet with Wonder Girls member Hyerim.{{Cite web|title=[M+핫★] '니가 보인다' 버나드 박은 누구? 'K팝스타3' 우승한 '실력자' - 열린세상 열린방송 MBN|url=https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?sc=71600002&year=2016&no=243655|access-date=2021-01-19|website=star.mbn.co.kr|language=ko|archive-date=July 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722103752/https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?sc=71600002&year=2016&no=243655|url-status=live}} The song reached a peak position of number 53 on the Gaon Digital Chart. On July 6, Park released the song "Dirt" ({{Korean|hangul=먼지|labels=no}}) in his first soundtrack participation for the drama A Beautiful Mind.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:버나드박 뷰티풀마인드 첫 OST 먼지 6일 0시 공개|url=https://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A201607060458|date=2016-07-06|access-date=2021-01-19|website=www.wowtv.co.kr|language=ko|archive-date=July 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722103751/https://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A201607060458|url-status=live}}
On June 21, 2017, Park announced that he would be promoting himself in his future activities with his Korean name, Nakjoon, in conjunction with the first reveal of his new song "Blame" featuring rapper Changmo.{{Cite web|title='K팝3' 우승자 버나드박, 본명 '낙준'으로 활동 시작..28일 신곡 공개|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0002931942|date=June 21, 2017|access-date=2021-01-19|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=December 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220142706/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0002931942|url-status=live}} The song was released as a maxi single on June 28, supported by the B-sides "Your Story" and "Marry Me".{{Cite web|script-title=ko:탓 (Feat. 창모)|url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10074943|access-date=2021-01-19|website=Melon|language=ko|archive-date=November 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101140739/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10074943|url-status=live}}
Park then participated in the soundtrack album for the drama Radio Romance with the release of the song "The Covered Up Road" ({{Korean|hangul=가리워진 길|labels=no}}), which was released on February 5, 2018.{{Cite web|last=Park|first=Pan-seok|script-title=ko:낙준, '라디오로맨스' OST 참여..'가리워진길' 리메이크|url=http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110828274|date=2018-02-05|access-date=2021-01-19|website=mosen.mt.co.kr|language=ko|archive-date=July 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722104251/http://mosen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110828274|url-status=live}} On October 10, he collaborated with former f(x) member Luna for his digital single titled "Still".{{Cite web|last=Jeon|first=Hyo-jin|date=October 10, 2018|title=[DA:투데이] 낙준, 오늘 컴백…21kg 감량+루나 피처링 'Still'|url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20181010/92327938/1|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722104252/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20181010/92327938/1|archive-date=July 22, 2023|access-date=January 19, 2021|website=Sports Donga}} The single was supported with the pre-release track "Sleep Mode", which was released in both Korean and English on October 7 and was written by labelmate Young K of Day6.{{Cite web|last=Woo|first=Bin|script-title=ko:버나드박→낙준, 신곡 Sleep Mode 데이식스X에코브릿지 지원사격|url=https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2018100703124|date=2018-10-07|access-date=2021-01-19|website=TenAsia|language=ko|archive-date=July 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722104253/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2018100703124|url-status=live}}
On December 7, it was first announced that Park would be enlisting for mandatory military service as an active duty soldier, having given up his US citizenship in order to do so.{{Cite web|last=Jang|first=Young-joon|script-title=ko:'미국 시민권' 포기하고 군대 택했던 가수 낙준, 다음주 휴가 나와 복귀 없이 '전역'한다|url=https://www.insight.co.kr/news/292740|date=2020-07-08|access-date=2021-01-19|website=Insight|language=ko|archive-date=August 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200826112811/https://www.insight.co.kr/news/292740|url-status=live}} He later held a mini-fan meeting titled 'Starry Night' to deliver a performance for his fans before undergoing his enlistment. On December 17, he entered the 22nd Division of the ROK Army where he began basic military training and continued active service in the division's military band.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[엑's 투데이] '버나드박' 낙준, 오늘(17일) 22사단으로 입대|url=https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1054372|date=2018-12-17|access-date=2021-01-19|website=www.xportsnews.com|language=ko|archive-date=July 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722104253/https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1054372|url-status=live}} Park formally finished his military service on July 27, 2020.{{Cite web|title=JYP 측 "낙준, 코로나19 방침에 따라 부대 복귀 없이 전역 예정" [공식]|url=http://www.celuvmedia.com/article.php?aid=1594186555331998007|date=August 7, 2020|access-date=2021-01-19|website=www.theceluv.com|language=ko|archive-date=July 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722104255/http://www.celuvmedia.com/article.php?aid=1594186555331998007|url-status=live}}
Park made his first onstage performance and media appearance after enlistment with an appearance on MBC's King of Mask Singer in its episode which aired on August 30, 2020.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'복면가왕' 클러버 정체는 버나드 박, '낙준'으로 개명한 이유는?|url=http://www.hansbiz.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=466434|date=2020-08-30|access-date=2021-01-19|website=Hansbiz|language=ko|archive-date=July 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722104253/http://www.hansbiz.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=466434|url-status=live}}
On October 7, Park announced that he would go back to using 'Bernard Park' for future promotions. In the same month, he participated in the soundtrack album for the JTBC drama More Than Friends with the release of the song "Close Your Eyes", marking his first song after his military enlistment, as well as the return of his birth name for promotions.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:낙준, 본명·나이는?…버나드 박으로 활동명 재변경|url=https://www.etoday.co.kr/news/view/1948126|date=2020-10-07|access-date=2021-01-19|website=EToday|language=ko|archive-date=July 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722104755/https://www.etoday.co.kr/news/view/1948126|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[공식] 버나드박, '경우의수' 5번째 OST 23일 발표…전역 후 첫 음원|url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=202010230100182350012309&servicedate=20201023|date=2020-10-23|access-date=2021-01-26|website=Sports Chosun|language=ko|archive-date=February 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203060017/https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=202010230100182350012309&servicedate=20201023|url-status=live}}
On November 15, 2021, Park released a new digital single titled "Bad Influence".{{Cite web|script-title=ko:버나드 박, 3년만 컴백한다…15일 'Bad Influence' 발매|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/468/0000798148|date=2021-11-01|access-date=2021-11-01|website=Sports Seoul|language=ko|archive-date=November 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101040828/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/468/0000798148|url-status=live}}
On September 19, 2022, JYP Entertainment announced his departure from the label after deciding not to renew his contract.{{cite web|last=Jin|first=Hyang-hee|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=009&aid=0005018894|title=JYP "버나드 박과 전속계약 만료…9년 동행 감사|trans-title=JYP "Exclusive contract with Bernard Park expires... "Thank you for 9 years of companionship|publisher=Star Today|via=Naver|date=September 19, 2022|access-date=September 19, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=September 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920171157/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=009&aid=0005018894|url-status=live}}
Discography
=Extended plays=
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| KOR {{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T|title=Gaon Album Chart|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko|access-date=January 16, 2020|archive-date=August 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150827134421/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T|url-status=live}}
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| scope="row" |To Whom It May Concern
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= Singles =
= Soundtrack appearances =
= Other charted songs =
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! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1" style="width:5em;" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Sales ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |
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| scope="row" | "What I Want To Say" ({{Korean|hangul=하고 싶은 말|labels=no}})
| rowspan="5" |2014 | 99 | | K-pop Star Season 3 Top 10 Part 1 |
| scope="row" | "Home"
| 35 | | K-pop Star Season 3 Top 8 |
| scope="row" | "Right Here Waiting"
| 35 | | K-pop Star Season 3 Special Track |
| scope="row" | "I Believe I Can Fly"
| 96 | | rowspan="2" |K-pop Star Season 3 Top (Bernard Park) |
| scope="row" | "Because I Love" ({{Korean|hangul=사랑하기 때문에|labels=no}})
| 27 |
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Filmography
= Reality show =
- K-pop Star Season 3 (2013–2014)
= Variety show =
- King of Mask Singer (2020){{Cite news|author=Lee Yi-jin|script-title=ko:'복면가왕' 장미여사, 유성은 꺾고 6연승…낙준X우즈X김양 정체 공개 [종합]|url=http://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1318864|website=Xports News|date=August 30, 2020|access-date=August 30, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107143358/https://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1318864|url-status=live}}
- Artistak Game - player (2022){{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000653208|last=Lee|first=Seul-gi|script-title=ko:버나드박, 2등에서 10등으로 뚝 떨어져 "잔인한 프로그램"(아티스탁게임)|trans-title=Bernard Park, dropping from 2nd to 10th, "Cruel Program" (Artistak Game)|work=Newsen|via=Naver|date=November 15, 2022|access-date=November 15, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=November 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115020232/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000653208|url-status=live}}
Awards and nominations
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| style="width:50px;"|Year
! style="width:230px;"|Award ! style="width:260px;"|Category ! style="width:130px;"|Nominated work ! Result |
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| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;"|2014
| {{center|K-pop Star 3}} | 1st Place (Winner) | {{NA}} | {{won}} |
| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center;"|2015
| {{center|29th Golden Disc Awards}} | Best New Artist | {{NA}} | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;" |24th Seoul Music Awards
| Bonsang Award | rowspan="4"|"Before the Rain" | {{nom}} |
| Popularity Award
| {{nom}} |
| Rookie Award
| {{nom}} |
| Hallyu Special Award
| {{nom}} |
| {{center|The 6th Philippine Kpop Awards}}
| Rookie of the Year | {{NA}} | {{nom}} |
Concerts and tours
=Special Concert=
- Bernard Park's Fall Music Appreciation (2014)
=JYP Nation=
- JYP Nation One Mic in Seoul (2014)
- JYP Nation One Mic in Bangkok (2014)
=Concert Participation=
- MILK Music Like Station (Concert for JYP's 20th Years Debut) (2014)
- KPOP Convention 6 in the Philippines (2014)
- GOT7 1st Fan Party in Bangkok ft. Bernard Park (2015)
References
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