J.Y. Park discusses JYP trainee Hani and IU who auditioned, as well as his own career

JYP Entertainment's J.Y. Park appeared on JTBC's 'Newsroom' on May 5 to talk about a variety of things, including IU, who auditioned for the agency, and EXID's Hani, who was a trainee. �

J.Y. Park said in relation to losing these now successful ladies, "The timing was not right for their color or the direction they were going. �If anything, it could be that they did well because they left."

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In relation to being the oldest singer in first place, J.Y. Park said, "After being first place for two weeks, I've now come down. �I was called the oldest. �I don't know if I should be happy about that. �When I debuted, I wanted to become a long-time singer more than a popular singer. �I especially wanted to be a dance singer and in that regard, I am both proud and a bit scared as I wonder why it's only me [remaining as an older dance singer]."