Jerald Justin Ko (JK)

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

Education

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

Career

Events Emcee

One of the most recognizable FACES on the events stage in Singapore, JK has been an emcee for hundreds of events over the years, and is well known for hosting races, many of which have seen more than 20,000 participants. Some of these include Nike We Run SG, the 2XU Compression Run, The SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half Marathon, The Pocari Sweat Run, The North Face 100 Singapore, and the Energizer Singapore Night Trail, in addition to charity racing events for the National University of Singapore and The SingTel Singapore Cancer Society's Race Against Cancer.

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 .

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 is 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.

Radio

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. The campaign was a massive success, winning a Singapore Media Award for Best Use of Radio and also helped SingTel garner a 30% increase in Youth Plan Signups and a 45% increase in positive online buzz.

InterViews

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

Own Time Own Target

In addition to The Night Drive (which he hosts with Michael Tan, weeknights 9pm-12am), JK has helmed Own Time Own Target (weeknights, 8pm-9pm) since 2010. It is the only radio show in Singapore with a National Service flavor and covers broad topics targeted at a GeneRally male audience.

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.