fromis_9 Park Ji Won (01-25)

Park Jiwon (지원) - Main Vocalist

Profile & Basic Information

Park Jiwon, professionally known by her given name and English name Megan Park, was born on March 20, 1998, in U-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea. At 157 cm tall and weighing 44 kg, she possesses blood type A and identifies with INTJ/ENTJ personality types. She graduated from Chungdam Senior High School and comes from a family that includes a brother. Her representative emoji is the bunny, and her zodiac sign is Pisces.

Position and Role in fromis_9

Jiwon serves as the main vocalist of fromis_9, earning her position after ranking 6th in Idol School with 63,816 votes. Her powerful singing results from years of dedicated practice, notably enhanced through music lessons that transformed her from a calm, quiet individual into an outgoing performer. She possesses the loudest voice among all fromis_9 members, a characteristic that defines both her vocal delivery and her chaotic, expressive stage presence. The members consider her the "neck" of the group, symbolically representing where vocal cords reside. Her vocal abilities extend beyond singing; she demonstrates strong rapping skills and adopted the rap name "Be Quiet," derived from her surname "Bak".

Fun Facts & Personality Traits

Jiwon embodies chaotic energy within fromis_9, often unexpectedly shouting declarations or pulling funny faces she later regrets. Her most charming point, according to her own assessment, is her dimple. She maintains diverse interests, including horror films and The Simpsons, while her musical preferences lean toward Rihanna and Ariana Grande. Her favorite colors are purple and black, and she favors large dog breeds like Golden Retrievers.

Despite being left-handed, she plays a standard right-handed guitar. Her gaming enthusiasm emerged during Idol School, where she impersonated Overwatch characters and uniquely requested one-on-one lessons in variety skills from Kim Heechul. She shares the "Bbiyoongz Room" with Hayoung and Chaeyoung, notorious as the noisiest dorm room. Her keen sense of hearing makes her a sensitive sleeper but hinders her lip-reading abilities. She sleeps with her mouth open and rarely cries on camera, becoming unable to speak when emotional. In 2023, observers discovered she had developed a white strand of hair on her cheek, typically associated with individuals over 40.

Career Highlights

Before joining fromis_9, Jiwon competed in JYP Entertainment's SIXTEEN survival show that created TWICE but faced elimination in episode 9. She debuted with fromis_9 on January 24, 2018. In 2019, she became the reigning champion in Equestrian Dressage at the Idol Star Athletics Championship during Chuseok, though COVID-19 canceled subsequent defense opportunities. In 2026, she appeared on YouTube channel Workman's "Workdol Special" filmed in Japan, where she worked part-time at Don Quijote in Fukuoka, demonstrating natural customer interaction skills that sparked viewer calls for her to become a permanent MC. She transferred to ASND label in January 2025 alongside four other members.