21-year-old John Park is from Northbrook, IL and one of American Idol season 9 Top 24 contestants.

* Question: Do you have any formal singing training?
* Answer: I took voice lessons for 1 year before college.

* Question: When did you first start to sing?
* Answer: 7th grade choir.

* Question: Do you have a favorite quote or personal motto?
* Answer: “Smile, though your heart is aching, smile, even though it’s breaking…

* Question: Favorite Female Artist:
* Answer: Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Christina Aguilera, Joss Stone, Theresa Andersson

* Question: Favorite Male Artist:
* Answer: Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Jamie Cullum, John Legend.