In the drama 'Omniscient Interfering View', Park Jin-young donates 5 billion won after his daughter's birth

MBC entertainment 'Omniscient Interfering View' episode 408 revealed that Park Jin-young began donating from his personal funds to support children with insufficient medical treatment costs after his daughters were born. He has donated approximately 5 billion won through the 'EDM' (Every Dream Matters) project since 2020. Park Jin-young combines company expenses and personal funds for donations, accumulating contributions at hospitals nationwide to ensure that children facing financial hardship can receive treatment. He said, "Please, I hope this money is used at hospitals. I can only continue supporting if the funds are spent."

Donated 1 billion won through EDM project

The 'EDM' project, led by Park Jin-young, began in 2020 and has donated a total of 10.01 billion won to 4,372 children across 10 countries. Of this, 5 billion won came from personal donations by Park Jin-young, which he uses to support children's medical expenses. He explained that 'EDM' stands for "Every Dream Matters." The project is known to run for seven years, from 2020 to 2026.

God of self-management, routine maintained for over 20 years

Park Jin-young wakes up at 6:30 a.m. every day, eats organic breakfast, memorizes 20 English words, and gives a paw massage to his pet dog, Hodu. He strictly follows a schedule, dividing his time into 90 minutes of exercise and vocal training. He applies a time management method called "artificial gamma." Park Jin-young said, "Even when I appear on shows, I still get nervous and excited," and described himself as a "veteran singer with the heart of a rookie." He has maintained this routine for over 20 years, demonstrating rigorous self-management.

Kim Ah-young's first stage performance a success

In the July 25, 2026 episode of 'Omniscient Interfering View,' Park Jin-young revealed the daily life of actress Kim Ah-young. Preparing for her debut stage performance in the play 'The Merchant of Venice,' Kim Ah-young focused on her emotions through meditation and memorized lines while standing on her hands. She practiced pronunciation with a straw in her mouth and filled her script with extensive notes. Her older brother, Kim Tae-young, who serves as her manager, drove her to rehearsals and delivered homemade peach cakes to her theater colleagues, playing a supportive role. Kim Tae-young also shared his story of repaying debts by working as a delivery driver, in a lottery shop, and in demolition jobs before opening a café to support Kim Ah-young, who is active without an agency. After Kim Ah-young's first performance, Kim Tae-young was seen with red eyes, and Park Jin-young praised them as "the ideal siblings who make their parents smile."

Park Jin-young's JYP philosophy and future plans

Park Jin-young officially introduced the 'EDM' project during a meeting held at the JYP office. After remarrying in 2013, he had two daughters born in 2019 and 2020. When asked why employees at his company call him "Park Jin-young," he replied, "If they call me 'CEO' or 'Chairman,' I won't be able to dance." He stated that organic cafeteria meals and employee welfare are reasons why he earns money. Park Jin-young teased a sheer outfit appearance following his performance at Waterbomb this year and showcased the choreography for his new song 'WET.' Next week's episode will feature Park Jin-young visiting the Blue House as chairman of the Cultural Exchange Committee to discuss the global K-festival.

Cast and participants

Episode 408 of MBC entertainment 'Omniscient Interfering View' featured singer Park Jin-young and actress Kim Ah-young. Park Jin-young shared his self-management routine and the 'EDM' donation project, while Kim Ah-young successfully completed her debut stage performance in 'The Merchant of Venice.' Her older brother, Kim Tae-young, who serves as her manager, also appeared. Park Jin-young praised Kim Ah-young as "the ideal siblings who make their parents smile." Among the cast, Yang Se-hyung commented after seeing Kim Ah-young's script notes, "It feels like we're hosting two great guests." Park Jin-young is scheduled to visit the Blue House next week as chairman of the Cultural Exchange Committee.

Previous works, career, and achievements

Episode 408 of MBC entertainment 'Omniscient Interfering View' ranked first in its time slot among entertainment programs with a 2.0% viewership rating of 2054. The segment featuring Park Jin-young's "artificial gamma" time management method reached a peak viewership of 4.6% per minute. Park Jin-young, a singer in his 32nd year of debut, launched the 'EDM' (Every Dream Matters) project in 2020 with plans to continue it for seven years until 2026. After remarrying in 2013, he had two daughters born in 2019 and 2020. Following his performance at Waterbomb this year, he teased a sheer outfit appearance and showcased the choreography for his new song 'WET.' Next week's episode will feature Park Jin-young visiting the Blue House as chairman of the Cultural Exchange Committee to discuss the global K-festival.