John Andrew Park (born September 13, 1988) is a Korean-American singer. He was a semi-finalist on the ninth season of American Idol; placing twentieth. He is the runner-up of Superstar K2, a Korean singing contest held by M.net. He is currently signed to Music Farm Entertainment. Biography Early life John Park was born in Chicago; prior to entering Superstar K2, he was a student at Northwestern University majoring in economics. He was a member of his college a cappella group Purple Haze. He was a semi-finalist on the ninth season of American Idol. He later auditioned for the Korean equivalent of "American Idol", Superstar k2, and finished second. Education Park attended Glenbrook North High School. He is an Economics major at Northwestern University. He is currently taking a break from college to pursue a singing career in Korea. Musical background He is a fan of Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Gavin DeGraw, Marc Broussard and Jamie Cullum. Personal life On April 8, 2022, it was confirmed that John will marry his non-celebrity girlfriend with an event on June 12, 2022. American Idol 9 Park auditioned in Chicago for the ninth season of American Idol with "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" by Blood, Sweat and Tears. The judges were impressed in his audition especially Shania Twain and he made it to the Hollywood round. He also performed "Sweet Escape" in the group round along with Haeley Vaughn, Jessica Furney and Kelsey Madsen who was cut that round. He made it to the semi-finals. During the top 24, he sang Billie Holiday's "God Bless the Child" and John Mayer's "Gravity" for the top 20, but he was eliminated. Superstar K2 After American Idol, Park entered the second season of the Korean talent show Superstar K2, where he finished second. Discography Studio albums Extended plays Singles As lead artist As featured artist Collaborations Other charted songs Music videos Awards Variety Show References External links 1988 births Living people American Idol participants Superstar K participants American musicians of Korean descent Northwestern University alumni American K-pop singers Korean-language singers of the United States American male pop singers American male singer-songwriters American contemporary R&B singers Glenbrook North High School alumni Music Farm artists 21st-century American male singers 21st-century American singers South Korean baritones