Jerald Justin Ko (JK)

Jerald Justin Ko

JK in Malaysia
Native name 高耀雄
Birth name Jerald Justin Ko Yau Siong
Born (1987-11-11) 11 November 1987
Singapore
Website jklive.sg

Jerald Justin Ko, better known by the stage name JK / JK Power98, is a Singaporean radio personality.[1] Since 2010, JK has been working as a radio disc jockey for Singapore-based music station Power98FM.[2]

Education

Ko is an alumnus of the University of Western Australia[3] and was the face for their Open Day Campaign in Singapore for 2014.[4]

Career

Events Emcee

JK hosting the Energizer Night Trail Singapore
JK hosting NDP celebrations at The Marina Bay Float 2015

One of the most recognizable faces on the events stage in Singapore,[5] JK has been an emcee for hundreds of events over the years, and is well known for hosting races, with many calling him "The Voice of Singapore's Running Events;[6] some of these include Nike We Run SG,[7] the 2XU Compression Run,[8] The SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half Marathon,[9] The Pocari Sweat Run,[10] The North Face 100 Singapore,[11] and the Energizer Singapore Night Trail,[12] in addition to charity racing events for the National University of Singapore [13] and The SingTel Singapore Cancer Society's Race Against Cancer.[14]

JK hosting for BMW MINI

JK has also hosted a wide variety of events including press conferences, roadshows, carnivals, official ceremonies, as well as various corporate functions with clients like BMW, Exxon Mobil, and MINDEF .[15]

National Day Parade

In August 2015, JK hosted the National Day Parade 2015 Celebrations @ The Float, in front of a crowd of 26,000 people.[16]

Voice-Over

Since 2010, JK's voice has featured in various commercials for clients like Ben & Jerry's, SingTel, and Clear Men. Known for his lively and vibrant tone, he was also the narrator for Defence News in a Nutshell (DNN) which features the latest news in the Singapore Armed Forces and is watched by more than 100,000 National Servicemen fortnightly.[17]

Television

Amazing Race Asia

In 2016, JK and his on air co-host Mike successfully auditioned for The Amazing Race Asia. They will be featured in the show as contestants for the 5th season.[18]

Radio

JK interviewing Melanie B of the Spice Girls

Singapore Media Award (Best Use of Radio)

In 2011, JK spearheaded a campaign for SingTel, titled "Operation Command & Deliver", which helped NSFs in Singapore fulfill their wishes and expressions of love towards their loved ones.[19] The campaign was a massive success, winning a Singapore Media Award for Best Use of Radio[20] and also helped SingTel garner a 30% increase in Youth Plan Signups and a 45% increase in positive online buzz.[21]

Interviews

Recognized as perhaps the most energetic radio personality in Singapore, JK has interviewed stars like Mel B of the Spice Girls,[22] Simple Plan,[23] Evanesence,[24] YouTube Star Bethany Mota,[25] Olympic Champion Allyson Felix [26] and many more.

Power Breakfast Show

After almost 5 years hosting Power 98FM's Night Show, JK was promoted to Senior Radio Presenter. Since March 2015 he has helmed the station's flagship Morning Radio Show along with co-host Michael Tan.[27]

Personal life

JK proposed to his fiance, Vion Seng, on 26 March 2014, in a "How I Met Your Mother" video style proposal at a cinema in Cathay Cineleisure Orchard.[28]

They were married on 19 June 2015 at W Singapore Sentosa Cove.

References

  1. ↑ "Live Wire". The Straits Times. 16 May 2013. (subscription required)
  2. ↑ "JK". Power98FM. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
  3. ↑ "Currie Connect" (PDF). May 2011. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
  4. ↑ "UWA Singapore Open Day". Jan 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
  5. ↑ "Weekender". Sep 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
  6. ↑ "Have you heard the voice of Singapore's Running Events?". March 2016.
  7. ↑ "NIKE We Run SG 2012". November 2012.
  8. ↑ "2XU Compression Run Highlights". February 2014.
  9. ↑ "SAFRA Singapore Bay Run Gallery". October 2013.
  10. ↑ "Pocari Sweat Run Gallery". June 2013.
  11. ↑ "The North Face 100 Gallery". September 2012.
  12. ↑ "Energizer Singapore Night Trail Gallery". May 2011.
  13. ↑ "NUS Alive!". May 2011.
  14. ↑ "SCS Gallery". August 2013.
  15. ↑ "JKlive portfolio". April 2014.
  16. ↑ "The NEW Paper". 8 August 2015.
  17. ↑ "Defence News in a Nutshell". March 2014.
  18. ↑ "Radio DJs and fiesty siblings representing Singapore in Amazing Race Asia". July 2016.
  19. ↑ "SingTel Youth NSF Make-A-Wish Engagement". Jan 2013.
  20. ↑ "Singapore Media Awards". September 2012.
  21. ↑ "SingTel Youth NSF Make-A-Wish Engagement". Jan 2013.
  22. ↑ "Mel B visits Power 98". March 2011.
  23. ↑ "Simple Plan with JK and Darren". January 2011.
  24. ↑ "Evanesence with JK Power98". February 2012.
  25. ↑ "Bethany Mota Eats Mooncakes on Power98". September 2013.
  26. ↑ "Allyson Felix shares tips". November 2013.
  27. ↑ "Power Up Your Airwaves". November 2013.
  28. ↑ "DJ高耀雄花5位数包戏院求婚". Lianhe Wanbao. 31 March 2014. (subscription required)
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