Jessica to reunite with Park Myeong-su after 17 years

Jessica, a former member of Girls' Generation, has shared glimpses of her relaxing summer in New York. Ahead of her long-awaited return to the Korean stage, her signature fashion sense and sophisticated aura have once again captured public attention.

On the 10th, Jessica posted several photos taken in New York on her SNS, captioned “Summer in the city.”

In the photos, Jessica is seen enjoying daily life against the backdrop of various New York City streets. She achieved a simple yet chic look, pairing a black blouse and jeans with a neatly styled low bun.

Her styling, which features pink accessories as accents against an all-black ensemble, particularly caught the eye. A pink phone case and sunglasses with pink frames added a fresh touch to the otherwise monochromatic outfit.

Rather than opting for flamboyant looks, her emphasis on restrained colors and silhouettes highlights Jessica's unique fashion sensibility. Even while spending leisure time on the sun-drenched streets of New York, her presence as a top star remains unmistakable.

Most notably, the buzz surrounds Jessica's upcoming return to the domestic stage.

Jessica is scheduled to participate in the '2026 Infinite Challenge Run in Gyeongju' at the Gyeongju Civic Stadium on September 19, where she will perform 'Naengmyeon' alongside Park Myeong-su.

'Naengmyeon' is a beloved track originally released during the 'Olympic Highway Duet Song Festival' on the 2009 MBC variety show 'Infinite Challenge'. Given the strong impact the duo made when they first performed together, the news of their reunion is driving massive fan anticipation.

This reunion is especially significant as it marks approximately 17 years since their last collaboration.

Since leaving Girls' Generation in 2014, Jessica has remained active through overseas endeavors in China as well as in the fashion and business sectors. Because she has not appeared frequently on domestic broadcasts or official Korean stages, the news of her returning to an iconic 'Infinite Challenge' stage is garnering significant interest.

The photos from New York seem to capture Jessica's evolution ahead of this comeback. She has transitioned from the youthful image of her Girls' Generation days to a much more mature and sophisticated persona.

Fans are now eager to see how the 2026 rendition of 'Naengmyeon' will differ from the original 17 years ago. Expectations are high to see if Jessica and Park Myeong-su can recreate that nostalgic magic and what new side of her she will reveal on this long-awaited stage.