Introduction
Upon sharing the stage with the Asian American content group, Northstar Boys, during their exhilarating "The Party Never Ends Tour," the supremely talented Justin Park took center stage at Houston's Starry Nite Art Festival. Justin delivered a sensational performance featuring some of his biggest hits, including "On the Low" along with tracks from his recent album, "I Can See The Stars From Here." At just 27 years old, this Korean-American producer and R&B solo singer has been making waves since his debut on June 15, 2017, with the single "Dates in LA." Justin Park has garnered global recognition not only for his exceptional musical talent, but also for his amiable personality.
One of the highlights of Justin's journey to stardom was when BTS' Jungkook publicly acknowledged him, sharing a screenshot of himself listening to Justin Park's "On the Low." This endorsement introduced many BTS fans to the captivating world of Justin Park, illustrating the artist's growing influence.
Before taking the stage, Justin Park took time to immerse himself in the festival atmosphere, meeting and greeting fans who had attended the festival to see him perform. Adding an extra layer of excitement to the evening, Justin Park surprised the audience by inviting a very special guest, LUC-iD, to join him on stage, where they delivered a mesmerizing collaborative performance.
LUC-iD (Lucid Shinobi) is a civil rights activist turned Pop-Punk star. He leverages his platform to give a voice to the voiceless and a purpose to the purposeless. LUC-iD has been making music since the 7th grade and draws inspiration from his diverse cultural roots. His fluency in three languages—English, Korean, and Vietnamese—adds a unique depth to his artistry.
Amid their busy night in Houston, both Justin Park and LUC-iD graciously spared time for an interview with K-Fuse, providing insight into their journeys and sharing their passions with SoundLovers everywhere.
Interview
Hi, Justin and LUC-iD! What an honor it is to be able to connect with you here in Houston at the Starry Night Festival. We first want to say thank you for taking the time to talk with us here at K Fuse. We love your work and we are big fans of yours!
Could you please take a moment to say hello and introduce yourself to followers/readers (We proudly call them #SoundLovers as most are fans of multiple artists and genres)?
LUC-iD: Hey Sound Lovers my name is LUC-iD. I am a black mixed artist straight from the Dallas/Fort Worth area and I am coming to bring you my music.
Justin Park: What's up y'all? Some of y'all may or may not know my name. My name is Justin Park from Los Angeles. I’m a R&B singer and performer. Shoutout to K-Fuse!
Who / What influenced you to pursue music as a career?
LUC-iD: First, I would say my mom, because she would sing me lullabies. As for someone in the music industry, I would say T-Pain.
Justin Park:One of my main inspirations is my father. Next, I would say Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson is definitely one of the founding fathers for my understanding of music, and Chris Brown!
Do you have a specific message that you want to deliver across to your fans with your music?
LUC-iD: Anything that you are going through in life, I know life may not always be as light as we want it to be and there is a lot of darkness, I promise that through all that pain and suffering there will be something bound to fulfill. So, anything you want to pursue in life, I promise you that as long as you ten toes down, stick with your team, and stay loyal and faithful in the things that you do, I promise you that you will succeed!
Justin Park: I would say to all the people reading this on K-Fuse, to just stick with your dreams and don’t forget who you are in the process because sometimes the process can be long. I started my music career when I was 17. I am 27 now, turning 28 next year, and I will never ever say that this journey is easy. But if someone ever asked me, “Was it worth it?” Hell yes! I would do this ten times over in a lifetime for any of the lifetimes. So, I am thankful for everyone out there listening to my music, listening to what I have to say about life, because if it weren't for y'all, there would be no journey. So, thank you all! Thank you K-Fuse!
What has been the most encouraging message you have received in your career - whether it be from a fan, family member, or another artist?
Justin Park: I’ll go first! As someone who deals with a lot of personal issues, a lot of confidence issues, and self-doubt that often keeps me from getting to the goal of being the person that I want to be, I am here fighting and working every day of my life to be one of the best artists in the world. My fans and everybody rocking with me right now, that’s where I find my motivation. It’s always going to be a rocky road, but you have to follow your dreams because you only get one chance at life.
LUC-iD: I am going to say the message that Justin Park just gave right now. That was very encouraging haha!
Lastly, is there a message you would like to leave for your fans and our #SoundLovers?
LUC-iD: SoundLovers, when you are feeling down, just remember that the day is almost done and tomorrow will be a brand new one, so don’t give up on anything you’re working on. Not every day will be a sunny day, but at the end of the day, everything you do is your choice!
Justin Park: I think many of us expect life to be perfect and painless, but you will come across many hardships and pain. However, in those hard times you must seek the light and you will find yourself where you belong. I feel like I get lost all the time, but God and the right people bring me right back where I am supposed to be. So, thank you to my family, thank you to my friends, thank you to LUC-iD, thank you to God, and of course, thank you to KFuse for this lovely interview. This has been Justin Park and LUC-iD!
You can find our full gallery of their performance, here
Be sure to keep up with Justin Park and LUC-iD on social media for updates!
Thank you to AZA Entertianment, the team at Starry Nite Arts Festival, Justin Park and LUC-iD.
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