In “Master in the House” (집사부일체), the butlers singer / actor Lee Seung Gi (이승기), BTOB’s Yook Sungjae (육성재), actor Lee Sang Yoon (이상윤) and comedian Yang Sehyung (양세형) experience the disciplined and meticulous lifestyle of Master Park Jin Young (박진영), better known as "JYP", the Chairman of JYP Entertainment Corporation (JYP 엔터테인먼트), a company with a market capitalisation valued at $1 billion as of 2019. Master Park Jin Young is not only the President of the multinational entertainment and record label conglomerate, but is also an active singer as well as an accomplished songwriter who has written 589 songs of which 49 have ranked as number 1 in the national music charts. The butlers explore the 10 storey building which was constructed and purchased under Master Park Jin Young's name and is also the headquarters of JYP Entertainment in order to gain insight into the life of their mentor. After spending over a day with Master Park Jin Young both at his workplace and his relatively modest $450,000 home in a quiet town of Achiul, Guri the butlers learn the following quirky revelations about the diligent Master Park Jin Young who lives one day like its two and makes the most efficient use of each day so that not a single moment goes to waste:
1) The theme of the JYP building is blue. Blue is a special colour since in nature, you cannot see blue often. For example, bluebirds are not actually blue - they only appear blue due to their feathers that affect the angle of refraction of light. In nature, there are very few creatures that are naturally blue, for example, butterflies are one of the few creatures that are naturally blue.
2) The JYP building is built with ecofriendly materials without any toxins and there are oxygenators running across the entire building in order to enable his employees to breathe fresh oxygen constantly. In addition to the numerous plants, the customised air conditioners generates and provides oxygen throughout the building. Furthermore, the building is equipped with a floor heating system rather than having heaters installed the ceiling as hot air ascends, the feet will not be warm otherwise. In line with Master Park Jin Young's vision of a ecofriendly habitat for his employees, the elevators are fitted with an air purifier in order to help prevent artists from catching a cold or sore throat.
3) To the butlers' surprise, the office of Master Park Jin Young, his first private office space in 20 years, is humble and smaller than they expected of a Chairman. The small office on the 6th floor of the building was initially intended to be his reading room. However, he explains that even this office is larger than he would have liked as other employees could benefit from the additional space. Not only does Master Park Jin Young prioritise practical benefits, he also wants to be an insider that is approachable and can blend in with his employees. He explains "To be exact, my title should be Chairman as I'm the major shareholder. But I feel like the moment someone starts calling me Chairman, I won't be able to write songs. How can a Chairman write love songs like "Who's Your Mama?" That's one of my biggest fears". He identifies himself as an artist rather than Chairman and wants his employees to treat him as an equal, without any barriers or hierarchy. This is how he can continue to write songs, by comfortably mixing with people and hearing their stories which become inspiration for his songs.
4) According to "J-Ways", the company's operations manual which contains the company's bylaws, values and philosophy of which Master Park Jin Young wrote, rather than aim to make the most money, his company strives to be recognised as a leader. Earning the most amount of money does not make one a leader, instead he wants to inspire others to want to be like them.
5) Master Park Jin Young takes great pride in the company cafeteria "JYP Bob" where he spends more than $2 million on unlimited buffet style dining for his employees. The menu varies daily and consist of fresh, organic, MSG-free food and are planned by nutritionists to ensure nutrient rich, balanced meals. The cafeteria contains a handwash station and seats by the window for those who wish to relax or dine alone. Master Park Jin Young reveals the reason for investing so much money in food is because he believes it is his responsibility to look after the health of, not just his employees, but the young trainees who are often teenagers and entrusted in his care as he does not want them to be eating unhealthy fast food. He believes that healthy employees will increase the overall success of the company.
6) In contrast to the leisurely rests enjoyed by the butlers, Master Park Jin Young's schedule contains activities squeezed into every half hour of the day from the moment he wakes up until bedtime. The only activity missing is dinner which is because he only eats once a day as a long-term intermittent faster. He explains that he eats for 4 hours and then eats zero calories for the remaining 20 hours in order to maintain his svelte figure because when he gains weight it affects his dance movements. His aim is to be the best dancer he can be at 60, even compared to his twenties. Since he needs to keep dancing but his body is ageing, he requires the human growth hormone (HGH) more than ever to prevent ageing and maintain his health. This hormone is activated 16 hours after the start of the fasting period and he wants to soak up that hormone for at least 4 hours a day.
7) On Mondays and Thursdays he plays basketball from 7pm to 9pm to distract himself from hunger. At 182cm, Master Park Jin Young's arm is as long as 186cm tall Lee Sang Yoon's arm. Whilst he enjoys basketball, so much so that he has basketball hoops implanted in his home courtyard, playing the sport helps to increase his lung capacity so that he can perform at his optimal condition at concerts. As observed by Lee Sang Yoon, "Everything he does has a reason". In addition to basketball, Master Park Jin Young exercises in his home gym including his favourite form of exercise involving an equipment called the balance board which makes him practice keeping balance. In order for him to dance freely, he needs good balance no matter what movements he makes.
8) Master Park Jin Young reiterates the importance of health and shares his knowledge of nutrition that he has accumulated through research over 20 years to the butlers. Such information cannot be found in books alone. Every morning he wakes up at 7.30am on the dot without the aid of an alarm and takes a series of nutrient supplements instead of breakfast as part of his daily morning routine. This includes a course of superfoods such as a shot glass of extra-virgin olive oil, spirulina blue-green algae, royal jelly, tumeric, lutein, flaxseed oil. The butlers start off with drinking the oliver oil instead of their usual aperitif and as they digest the hot, peppery taste, Master Park Jin Young explains that the fresher and higher quality the olive oil is, the more pungent it is. Organic olive oil is a good oil since it is made with fresh olives that are pesticide-free and are made by squeezing out olives rather than melting them. The butlers are also introduced to noni juice for the first time which is rich in anti-inflammatory substances and helps to eliminate infections and is considered as one of the top superfoods. Next is a round of 3 probiotics which helps to make the large intestines healthy including plain yoghurt, kefir and lactic acid in powder form. The three priobiotics have different functions that stimulate a synergy effect. The consumption of probiotics, nuts and oils improves the overall immune function and can prevent many common illnesses. There are approximately 37 trillion cells in our body and and according to Master Park Jin Young's words of wisdom: "When you eat, you think your mouth and your stomach eat but you are actually feeding your blood. Everything we eat goes into our blood and that blood circulates throughout our entire body. Your blood vessels are all connected, and they provide nutrition to every blood cell. Every cell needs energy". Hence, one of the benefits of fasting for 20 hours each day is that when the stomach has been empty for a while the nutrients will be delivered to each cell more readily.
9) Master Park Jin Young's bare dressing room contains just a handful of outfits that got him through winter, reflecting his intense time management lifestyle. He only goes shopping twice a year as he does not like the hassle of deciding what to wear and wasting time picking out clothes. "The time we are given is limited. There is an end to it. I always think about that. When you spend money not knowing your budget is different from knowing how much you can spend. When you know, you become very careful about spending", reasons Master Park Jin Young and likewise, "Time is like that to me. You have to use it sparingly. For example, spring is coming. I choose two outfits which I will wear for the season. And I only wear those two outfits. When you spend time choosing clothes, it piles up". Not only does he stick to the bare minimal when it comes to the number of clothes in his dressing room, the outfits must be practical and hassle free such as pants with an elastic waist that do not require a belt, buttoning or zipping up as well as wearing only slip-on shoes without shoelaces. Time is of essence and to spend it on frivolous activities such as bending down to lift up the middle tongue of the shoe is an inefficient use of time. As Yang Sehyung jokes "To live most comfortably, you should have been born in the time where there was no need for clothes".
10) All of this diligent effort to make the most of every minute of the day boils down to Master Park Jin Young's agenda in life which is to be respected, rather than successful, and ultimately to live his life in accordance with his definition of the truth. Success or wealth does not guarantee respect, instead it is the way you live your life according to your moral compass that will earn respect from others - respect which will lead to people wanted to read your book and be inspired. He shares his valuable insight with the butlers: "I want to be someone people want to listen to. The difference between being successful and respected is that only the result matters for being successful. But to be respected, you also need a nice process. If you succeeded by cheating or unlawfully, you may be successful but people would not respect you. Gaining a better megaphone is what it means to be successful. But if you lose respect, they wouldn't listen to you. Being successful isn't important but getting respect is. How I live my life should give faith to others". Master Park Jin Young has pondered on this dilemma for many years as to why he lives such an extreme lifestyle which is most likely to result in failure but he has come to the realisation that his dream is to live his life in accordance to his truth, devoting every moment of his life to its maximum potential and making it a life worth listening to.
1) The theme of the JYP building is blue. Blue is a special colour since in nature, you cannot see blue often. For example, bluebirds are not actually blue - they only appear blue due to their feathers that affect the angle of refraction of light. In nature, there are very few creatures that are naturally blue, for example, butterflies are one of the few creatures that are naturally blue.
2) The JYP building is built with ecofriendly materials without any toxins and there are oxygenators running across the entire building in order to enable his employees to breathe fresh oxygen constantly. In addition to the numerous plants, the customised air conditioners generates and provides oxygen throughout the building. Furthermore, the building is equipped with a floor heating system rather than having heaters installed the ceiling as hot air ascends, the feet will not be warm otherwise. In line with Master Park Jin Young's vision of a ecofriendly habitat for his employees, the elevators are fitted with an air purifier in order to help prevent artists from catching a cold or sore throat.
3) To the butlers' surprise, the office of Master Park Jin Young, his first private office space in 20 years, is humble and smaller than they expected of a Chairman. The small office on the 6th floor of the building was initially intended to be his reading room. However, he explains that even this office is larger than he would have liked as other employees could benefit from the additional space. Not only does Master Park Jin Young prioritise practical benefits, he also wants to be an insider that is approachable and can blend in with his employees. He explains "To be exact, my title should be Chairman as I'm the major shareholder. But I feel like the moment someone starts calling me Chairman, I won't be able to write songs. How can a Chairman write love songs like "Who's Your Mama?" That's one of my biggest fears". He identifies himself as an artist rather than Chairman and wants his employees to treat him as an equal, without any barriers or hierarchy. This is how he can continue to write songs, by comfortably mixing with people and hearing their stories which become inspiration for his songs.
4) According to "J-Ways", the company's operations manual which contains the company's bylaws, values and philosophy of which Master Park Jin Young wrote, rather than aim to make the most money, his company strives to be recognised as a leader. Earning the most amount of money does not make one a leader, instead he wants to inspire others to want to be like them.
5) Master Park Jin Young takes great pride in the company cafeteria "JYP Bob" where he spends more than $2 million on unlimited buffet style dining for his employees. The menu varies daily and consist of fresh, organic, MSG-free food and are planned by nutritionists to ensure nutrient rich, balanced meals. The cafeteria contains a handwash station and seats by the window for those who wish to relax or dine alone. Master Park Jin Young reveals the reason for investing so much money in food is because he believes it is his responsibility to look after the health of, not just his employees, but the young trainees who are often teenagers and entrusted in his care as he does not want them to be eating unhealthy fast food. He believes that healthy employees will increase the overall success of the company.
6) In contrast to the leisurely rests enjoyed by the butlers, Master Park Jin Young's schedule contains activities squeezed into every half hour of the day from the moment he wakes up until bedtime. The only activity missing is dinner which is because he only eats once a day as a long-term intermittent faster. He explains that he eats for 4 hours and then eats zero calories for the remaining 20 hours in order to maintain his svelte figure because when he gains weight it affects his dance movements. His aim is to be the best dancer he can be at 60, even compared to his twenties. Since he needs to keep dancing but his body is ageing, he requires the human growth hormone (HGH) more than ever to prevent ageing and maintain his health. This hormone is activated 16 hours after the start of the fasting period and he wants to soak up that hormone for at least 4 hours a day.
7) On Mondays and Thursdays he plays basketball from 7pm to 9pm to distract himself from hunger. At 182cm, Master Park Jin Young's arm is as long as 186cm tall Lee Sang Yoon's arm. Whilst he enjoys basketball, so much so that he has basketball hoops implanted in his home courtyard, playing the sport helps to increase his lung capacity so that he can perform at his optimal condition at concerts. As observed by Lee Sang Yoon, "Everything he does has a reason". In addition to basketball, Master Park Jin Young exercises in his home gym including his favourite form of exercise involving an equipment called the balance board which makes him practice keeping balance. In order for him to dance freely, he needs good balance no matter what movements he makes.
8) Master Park Jin Young reiterates the importance of health and shares his knowledge of nutrition that he has accumulated through research over 20 years to the butlers. Such information cannot be found in books alone. Every morning he wakes up at 7.30am on the dot without the aid of an alarm and takes a series of nutrient supplements instead of breakfast as part of his daily morning routine. This includes a course of superfoods such as a shot glass of extra-virgin olive oil, spirulina blue-green algae, royal jelly, tumeric, lutein, flaxseed oil. The butlers start off with drinking the oliver oil instead of their usual aperitif and as they digest the hot, peppery taste, Master Park Jin Young explains that the fresher and higher quality the olive oil is, the more pungent it is. Organic olive oil is a good oil since it is made with fresh olives that are pesticide-free and are made by squeezing out olives rather than melting them. The butlers are also introduced to noni juice for the first time which is rich in anti-inflammatory substances and helps to eliminate infections and is considered as one of the top superfoods. Next is a round of 3 probiotics which helps to make the large intestines healthy including plain yoghurt, kefir and lactic acid in powder form. The three priobiotics have different functions that stimulate a synergy effect. The consumption of probiotics, nuts and oils improves the overall immune function and can prevent many common illnesses. There are approximately 37 trillion cells in our body and and according to Master Park Jin Young's words of wisdom: "When you eat, you think your mouth and your stomach eat but you are actually feeding your blood. Everything we eat goes into our blood and that blood circulates throughout our entire body. Your blood vessels are all connected, and they provide nutrition to every blood cell. Every cell needs energy". Hence, one of the benefits of fasting for 20 hours each day is that when the stomach has been empty for a while the nutrients will be delivered to each cell more readily.
9) Master Park Jin Young's bare dressing room contains just a handful of outfits that got him through winter, reflecting his intense time management lifestyle. He only goes shopping twice a year as he does not like the hassle of deciding what to wear and wasting time picking out clothes. "The time we are given is limited. There is an end to it. I always think about that. When you spend money not knowing your budget is different from knowing how much you can spend. When you know, you become very careful about spending", reasons Master Park Jin Young and likewise, "Time is like that to me. You have to use it sparingly. For example, spring is coming. I choose two outfits which I will wear for the season. And I only wear those two outfits. When you spend time choosing clothes, it piles up". Not only does he stick to the bare minimal when it comes to the number of clothes in his dressing room, the outfits must be practical and hassle free such as pants with an elastic waist that do not require a belt, buttoning or zipping up as well as wearing only slip-on shoes without shoelaces. Time is of essence and to spend it on frivolous activities such as bending down to lift up the middle tongue of the shoe is an inefficient use of time. As Yang Sehyung jokes "To live most comfortably, you should have been born in the time where there was no need for clothes".
10) All of this diligent effort to make the most of every minute of the day boils down to Master Park Jin Young's agenda in life which is to be respected, rather than successful, and ultimately to live his life in accordance with his definition of the truth. Success or wealth does not guarantee respect, instead it is the way you live your life according to your moral compass that will earn respect from others - respect which will lead to people wanted to read your book and be inspired. He shares his valuable insight with the butlers: "I want to be someone people want to listen to. The difference between being successful and respected is that only the result matters for being successful. But to be respected, you also need a nice process. If you succeeded by cheating or unlawfully, you may be successful but people would not respect you. Gaining a better megaphone is what it means to be successful. But if you lose respect, they wouldn't listen to you. Being successful isn't important but getting respect is. How I live my life should give faith to others". Master Park Jin Young has pondered on this dilemma for many years as to why he lives such an extreme lifestyle which is most likely to result in failure but he has come to the realisation that his dream is to live his life in accordance to his truth, devoting every moment of his life to its maximum potential and making it a life worth listening to.
