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261027 | [INTERVIEW ①] #GOT7’s #JAYB: We probably built JYP’s headquarters from the basement to the third floor GOT7 member JAY B, cleverly mentioned the group’s contribution to the growth of their former agency, JYP Entertainment. Ahead of the release of his new single Chptr. 1, JAY B met with reporters at a café in Seoul’s Mapo District. When asked how much he thought GOT7 had contributed to JYPE, he answered, “We probably built everything from the basement up to the third floor, didn’t we?” drawing laughter. “We generated more revenue than people might think. It’s a shame that this aspect isn’t widely known.” GOT7 debuted under JYPE in 2014 and gained popularity both in Korea and verseas with songs such as “Stop Stop It,” “Just Right,” “If You Do,” and “Hard Carry.” Although their exclusive contracts with JYP ended in 2021, the members have continued pursuing their individual solo activities while also maintaining their group activities. JAY B also drew attention by sharing an anecdote about a recent meeting with Park Jinyoung, JYPE’s CCO. “Before this single came out, I met up with Jinyoung hyung and had a meal with him. I was hesitant because I was afraid he might scold me, so I wasn’t going to play him the song. But I gathered up the courage and let him hear it, and he really liked it.” In particular, Park Jinyoung reportedly also showed interest in the choreography for the new song. “I’ve heard him say that he liked a song before, but this was the first time he asked, ‘Do you have a choreography video, too?’ When I showed it to him, he said, ‘This is definitely good. I like this kind of thing.’” He added, “Actually, I did think he would like it. I thought it might be Jinyoung hyung’s style.” 🔗 m.etoday.co.kr/news/view/264…