J.Y. Park is a legendary musician, and responsible for the creation of JYP Entertainment, introducing numerous talented idols to the world. The artist has been active for decades and still has a strong fanbase.
J.Y. Park | J.Y. Park Japan
J.Y. Park’s activities have not always been as well-received outside of music. More specifically, his religious activities have been highly scrutinized, related to his accused link to the Salvation Sect, a cult group linked to the Sewol Ferry tragedy.
(★EXCLUSIVE) The Full Story Behind JYP And The Cult Linked To Sewol Ferry Disaster
Koreans have been very concerned with cult activity due to multiple organizations and their deadly actions being exposed, like the JMS (Jeong Myeong Seok or Jesus Morning Star) group. Netflix’s In The Name Of God: A Holy Betrayal put an international spotlight on multiple organizations.
| Netflix
The revelation of K-Pop album distributor Synnara‘s cult affiliation shocked many and proved that these organizations are truly everywhere.
Recently, a K-Pop fan shared a video of JYP expressing surprise at the entertainer’s status as a pastor.
since when is this nigga a pastor ? pic.twitter.com/wa11H629wQ
— ⟭⟬⁷⁼¹momo⁷☆ʜᴏʙɪ ᴍᴏɴᴛʜ☆ (@joondimpl_) February 20, 2024
J.Y. Park shared Firstfruit‘s (the church organization he is affiliated with) weekly schedule of church services, including two in English and Korean, and provided a link to an American-based website.
The website details how one can attend virtual or in-person services, though you must register for the site to access the latter information.
| Firstfruits.org
The United States version of First Fruits has only been active for around a month, with J.Y Park’s introductory video being released on February 18, 2024. Christianity is evangelical, meaning believers will spread “good news,” so First Fruits’ outreach is not entirely suspicious.
However, many Korean-based cults have international outreach to recruit.
Jeong Myeong Seok with an Australian former cult member. | Herald Sun
Netizens renewed the “cult leader” allegations directed at J.Y. Park with the discovery of his newest activities.
What?? JYP is starting his own cult?
Why is no one talking about it? pic.twitter.com/HjKKrpaV2O
— Drew (@everytimeublink) February 20, 2024
Honestly, I wouldn’t even be surprised if JYP turns out to be a cult leader. I mean look at Park Bogum. It wouldn’t be the first time… https://t.co/WlcjgmhYIn
— Cosmo – Blushing Eunseok Thinker (@cosmoatmosphere) February 21, 2024
Korean religious cults have been on the rise, surprised he jumped on that trend too https://t.co/SPBHB3S6JF
— ⪩ ꒰ঌ໒꒱⪨ (@Waiting4BS) February 21, 2024
