Park Ji-hyeon
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(Department of Chinese Language)
Park Ji-hyeon | |
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 Park in 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | December 12, 1995 Mokpo, South Jeolla, South Korea |
| Education | Honam University (Department of Chinese Language) |
| Genres | Trot |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Labels | Grace.E&M |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 박지현 |
| RR | Bak Jihyeon |
| MR | Pak Chihyŏn |
Park Ji-hyeon (Korean: 박지현; born December 12, 1995) is a South Korean trot singer. He won second place in the Mr. Trot 2 and debuted as a singer in 2023.[1]
Park was born on December 12, 1995 in Mokpo, South Jeolla, South Korea.[2] He attended Mokpodong Elementary School, Younghwa Middle School, Mokpo–Technical High School. He later majored in the Department of Chinese Language at Honam University.[1]
During his fourth year of elementary school, Park lived and studied in Shanghai, China, for two years.[3]
Park completed his mandatory military service as an Auxiliary Police officer in the Korea Coast Guard, having enlisted through a special recruitment program for individuals with proficiency in Chinese.[4]
Park worked in the fishing industry through his family business before pursuing a singing career.[5]
Career
In 2022, Park participated as a contestant on the TV Chosun trot music reality competition Mr. Trot Season 2.[6] He consistently ranked among the top contestants and ultimately finished in second place.[7][1] Known as an all-rounder during the competition, he gained significant public attention following the show.[8]
On June 13, 2024, Park released his first single "I Like It When You Smile" and participated in writing the lyrics.[9] The song debuted at number one on the Circle Download Chart.[10]
On January 13, 2025, Park released his first extended play, OCEAN. The album's title reflects the place where he was born and raised. Its lead single, "Man of the Sea", was released alongside the album. Park also participated in writing the lyrics for "Mokpo Blues", expressing his sincere feelings for his mother.[11] The sales reached more than 250,000 copies in the first week since release.[12]
On June 30, 2025, Park released the single "It Melts", with Jang Yoon-jeong participating in the writing and composing.[13]
In February 2026, Park appeared under the new agency Grace E&M.[14] On February 23, he released his first studio album MASTER VOICE, with the title track "Mu 무(無)" [15] All the songs from the album topped the charts immediately after their release.[16] The sales successfully surpass the 250,000 copies in the first week.[17]
Discography
Studio album
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [18] | ||||
| MASTER VOICE |
Track listing
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4 |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [21] | ||||
| OCEAN |
Track listing
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1 |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR DL [23] | |||
| As lead artist | |||
| "I Like It When You Smile" (그대가 웃으면 좋아) | 2024 | 1 | Non-album singles |
| "Man of the Sea" (바다 사나이) | 2025 | 2 | OCEAN |
| "It Melts" (녹아 버려요) | 3 | Non-album singles | |
| "Mu" (무(無)) | 2026 | 4 | MASTER VOICE |
| Soundtrack appearances | |||
| "By Your Side" (너의 곁에)[24] | 2024 | 15 | DNA Lover OST Part.2 |
| "Nasty Man" (얄미운 사람)[25] | 2025 | 6 | Nice to Not Meet You OST Part.2 |
| "One's Life" (사는 게 다)[26] | 2026 | 13 | Recipe for Love Part.3 |