J.Y. Park is stepping down as JYP Entertainment’s inside director on March 26, 2026, to focus on art, talent development, and national cultural initiatives.

J.Y. Park, founder and chief creative officer of JYP Entertainment, has announced his resignation as an inside director, effective March 26, 2026, after choosing not to seek reappointment at the company’s shareholders’ meeting. He will step back from corporate governance to focus on artistic work, mentoring new talent, and broader K-pop industry initiatives, including his role as co-chair of South Korea’s Presidential Committee on Popular Culture Exchange. The move, confirmed on March 10, 2026, reflects a strategic shift toward national cultural projects while maintaining his creative leadership at the company.