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J.Y. Park dives back into summer with 'WET' and Waterbomb 2026

J.Y. Park releases 'WET,' his first summer single since 'When We Disco,' as Waterbomb 2026 names it the festival's main theme.

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J.Y. Park's Summer Returns After 6 Years with New Single 'WET'

J.Y. Park, a singer in his 32nd year since debut, has returned with a new song capturing the heat of summer after a six-year hiatus. On the 23rd, J.Y. Park launched full-scale promotions by releasing his new single 'WET.' This marks his first summer song in six years since the release of 'When We Disco' in 2020.

J.Y. Park maintains single-digit body fat for new single 'WET'

For the title track 'WET,' J.Y. Park personally participated in the entire process of songwriting, composing, and arranging. He explained the concept of the song, stating, "It's a reggaeton track that fits summer perfectly, telling a story about playing until your whole body is soaked in sweat." The track is characterized by intense energy built upon a reggaeton rhythm. Notably, 'WET' has been selected as the main theme song for 'Waterbomb 2026,' positioning it at the center of this summer's music market.

The Relentless Self-Management of a 32-Year Veteran Maintaining Single-Digit Body Fat

Behind-the-scenes cuts from the music video released alongside his comeback showcase J.Y. Park's rigorous self-discipline. In the footage, performing with dancers under red lighting, J.Y. Park reveals a toned, muscular physique that belies his 32 years since debut. To prepare for this promotion, he pushed his physical condition to the limit, lowering his body fat percentage to a single digit.

This appearance is seen as the result of effort that goes beyond simple maintenance, drawing attention online to his consistent self-management. Starting with his performance on Mnet's 'M Countdown' on the 23rd, J.Y. Park has been meeting fans through various music show schedules.

'Waterbomb 2026' Performance Teasers and Ongoing Broadcast Activities

J.Y. Park's summer itinerary continues with festival stages. He is set to perform at 'Waterbomb 2026,' held at Ilsan KINTEX on the 26th. As 'WET' is the main theme song for the festival, expectations are high for the performance he will deliver on-site.

Beyond his musical activities, J.Y. Park's daily life is being revealed through various media outlets. Recently, he showcased his daily morning workout routine through a pre-release clip on MBC's 'Omniscient Interfering View,' and a video of his 'Music Bank' appearance broadcast on July 24 was uploaded to the KBS Kpop YouTube channel.

By Kim Eun-soo
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