[News] 2PM Holds Successful Concert in Nichkhun′s Home Country Thailand.

[News] 2PM Holds Successful Concert in Nichkhun′s Home Country Thailand. 
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2PM took over Thailand with its performance for its Asia tour What Time Is It? held on April 8.

The group had left for Bangkok on April 6, and after being welcomed by a giant crowd of fans at the airport, went on to hold a press conference and high-five session the next day, April 7.

Before the 80 media outlets and 150 press members, 2PM talked brightly about its visit and its future plans. The members, including, of course, Thai member Nichkhun, especially prepared greetings in the Thai language to voice their thanks.

The high-five session held the same day gathered not only the 300 fans chosen to participate in the event, but also other fans clamoring to see the stars, filling the venue to the brim with crowds of people.

The concert held on April 8 filled the Bangkok Impact Arena with 10,000 passionate fans. 2PM sang Rak Ter, a local song popular in the country, to repay fans for their love.

Many high-level officials from popular album labels, as well as local stars, watched the concert as a part of the audience.

The members said, "Thailand is special to us, especially because it is the home country of our member Nichkhun. We′re always thankful toward our fans for their great love and support, and our hearts feel so warm. We want to thank our Thai fans for helping us have such a great time."

2PM is planning to make a comeback in Korea in May.

[News] 2PM’s Undisclosed New Song to be Theme for Japanese Drama.

[News] 2PM’s Undisclosed New Song to be Theme for Japanese Drama.
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An undisclosed song from 2PM, titled “Give Me Love,” has been chosen as the theme song for the upcoming Japanese drama, “Take Five.”

“Take Five” is a story about a group of ordinary men of different backgrounds who come together one day to form a heist group that will devote itself to stealing only from villains. It will premier next month on TBS.

Representatives of the drama stated, “2PM is a powerful  group that also has a soft charm. We asked them for the theme song because we thought their image would fit well with the drama.”

2PM will also reveal the music video for “Give Me Love” next month during their Japanese Tokyo Dome concerts, titled “Legend of 2PM,”  on April 20 and 21.

In related news, 2PM is also preparing for their comeback in Korea for this coming May. 

[News] Junho decides against movie role,

[News] Junho decides against movie role,
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Junho of 2PM has decided to scrap his plans to appear in the movie “Minority Opinion”, according to local media reports yesterday.

He was going to play a conscripted policeman but had to cancel as the filming conflicts with other engagements. 2PM is scheduled to make a comeback in May.

Junho also did not want to cut his hair short for the role.

In the movie that started filming last week, singer-turned-actor Yoon Kye-sang plays a leading role as a public defender who fights to establish social justice. Yoo Hae-jin plays a divorce lawyer who is a mentor to Jin-won, the character played by Yoon.

[News] 2PM Confirms New Album in May.

K-pop group 2PM members Chansung (top), Taecyeon (bottom left), Jun. K (bottom second to left), Junho (bottom center), Nichkhun (bottom second to right) and Wooyoung (bottom right) on the cover of their second Japan studio album "LEGEND OF 2PM."[JYP Entertainment]

[News] 2PM Confirms New Album in May.
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K-pop group 2PM is revving up to drop their much awaited album in May, marking their comeback to the local music scene after a hiatus of two years.

The six-member boy band’s agency JYP Entertainment confirmed the news and said the comeback trailer is to be made availalbe on-and-offline on March 25 at 2 p.m. Korea Time.

Raising the bar of the new record, the video clip will be played on Korean portal website Naver, 2PM’s official YouTube channel, and at the Korean movie theater chain Megabox as well as New York’s Times Square and London’s Picadilly Circus.

“The new album will be the biggest project from 2PM since they have had a long period of relaxation from the hiatus of the last two years in the local music scene,” said officials from JYP, “we appreciate your interest and support for their comeback trailer, which will mark their first step for the big picture.”

2PM’s last release in Korea was the second studio album “Hands Up,” rolled out on June of 2011. After promoting the hit party number of the same name, the group focused on their activities in Japan with three singles and two studio albums.

[News] 2PM becomes first artist from JYP Entertainment to hold concert in Philippines.

[News] 2PM becomes first artist from JYP Entertainment to hold concert in Philippines.
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2PM became the first artist from JYP Entertainment to have their own concert in the Philippines!

On March 2nd, the boys kicked off their highly anticipated ‘2PM LIVE TOUR 2013 What Time Is It‘ Asian Tour in Manila at the Mall of Asia Arena. As expected there was heavy demand for media access and nearly 100 members from the local media were in attendance.

The ‘What Time Is It?‘ tour started in 2012, and last year the boys performed in Shanghai, Jakarta, Taiwan, and Macau. As a formal way to begin the second iteration of the tour, 2PM held a press conference on the 1st but due to prior obligations member Chansung was unable to attend.

One of the most memorable stages from the concert was Wooyoung‘s stage of “Tong Tong Tong Tong Pakitong-Kitong“, a children’s song in Tagalog.
2PM said, “We held the first concert of our 2013 Asia tour in Manila. We were so touched by the warm welcome and cheers from our fans, they gave us their love. Thank you.”

The boys will continue their tour in Guangzhou, China on March 30 and in Bangkok, Thailand on April 8.

[News] 2PM’s Taec Yeon accepted to Korea University Graduate School.

[News]  2PM’s Taec Yeon accepted to Korea University Graduate School.
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2PM’s Taec Yeon was accepted to Korea University’s Graduate School program.
Taec Yeon took the exam for Korea University Graduate School in last December and was recently accepted.

An official for JYP Entertainment said, “He received a notification of his acceptance a while ago. Jun. K previously announced that he will go to graduate school too. They both are happy to hear the notification and to have a chance to study more.”

The official added, “Even though he has to work, he will try to attend the graduate school’s orientation on February 27.”

Jun. K was accepted to Kyunghee University Graduate School.

[News] 2PM Taecyeon, FTIsland Lee Hong-gi Are 2 New Grooms in Int’l Version of “We Got Married”.

K-pop boy band 2PM member Taecyeon on a promotional image for the group"s 2012 world tour, 2012 2PM LIVE TOUR “What Time Is It?.” [JYP Entertainment]

[News] 2PM Taecyeon, FTIsland Lee Hong-gi Are 2 New Grooms in Int’l Version of “We Got Married”.

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K-pop boy band members Taecyeon of 2PM and Lee Hong-gi of FTIsland have been enjoying their on-screen married lives with overseas starlets.

Taecyeon paired up with Taiwanese idol singer Wu Ying Jie while Lee Hong-gi with Japanese actress Fujii Mina in the upcoming international version of the Korean TV show, set to be aired from April in 20 countries, MBC said on February 25.

During its taping continuously hopping between Korea and neighboring countries, two Korean stars said they had no trouble with communicating with theirforeign brides since Wu is fluent in English. Taecyeon is also a fluent English speaker.

Japanese actress Fujii speaks good enough Korean and she also starred in Korean TV series “The Lord of the Dramas" acting in Korean.

The popular TV show gave births to two other mixed couples before, namely Super Junior`s Kyuhyun and Chinese actress Lou Yi Xiao, T-ara`s Hyomin and Chinese boy band BoBo member Fu Xin Bo, in the Chinese version of "We Got Married" which aired in Korea February last year.

The new 15-episode series kicked off shooting under the cross-border cooperation between MBC and Sony Pictures Entertainment Networks Asia [SPENA] in Singapore from last July.

The reality show has been one of the hottest reality shows in Korea airing for nearly five years since it first hit the airwaves in March of 2008.

Many young idols shot to stardom after appearing in the marriage-experience program, such as Jo Kwon of 2AM and Ga-in of Brown Eyed Girls, Jung Yong-hwa of CNBLUE and Seohyun of Girls’ Generation.

On the other hand, boy group MBLAQ’s Lee Joon and actress Oh Yeon-seo stepped down from the show after Lee posted an unsatisfactory comment about his current schedules online in January, three weeks after Oh and actor Lee Jang-woo embroiled in a real-life love scandal.

[News] 2PM’s Nichkhun becomes the newest Global Benchsetter for Philippine clothing brand “Bench”.

[News] 2PM’s Nichkhun becomes the newest Global Benchsetter for Philippine clothing brand “Bench”.
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2PM‘s Nichkhun has become the newest ‘Benchsetter’ for Bench!

The Philippines clothing brand previously signed Lee Min Ho, and now they’ve signed another K-pop star! The official announcement for Nichkhun joining the brand was revealed through Bench’s Twitter, which shared,

BENCH/ @benchtm

This to officially announce our newest Global Benchsetter. Put your hands up for Nichkhun of the K-Pop band 2PM! #NichkhunforBench

11:03 PM - 20 Feb 13

To commemorate the singer’s signing into the brand, BENCH featured Nichkhun’s image on a gigantic billboard in the Philippines in the heavy traffic area of EDSA Magallanes.

Nichkhun himself was excited to see himself on the huge billboard as he wrote,

นิชคุณ Buck หรเวชกุล @Khunnie0624

Yes Philippines! I'm looking forward to going to meet you all finally!!n to perform live in front of you~(and to see my Bench billboard = b)

2:20 AM - 21 Feb 13

In related news, 2PM will be holding their ‘What Time Is It: 2PM Live Tour‘ in Manila on March 2 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Check out the BTS video to his photoshoot below!

[News] 2PM’s Jang Woo Young posts a picture with Nickhun in Nagoya.

[News] 2PM’s Jang Woo Young posts a picture with Nickhun in Nagoya.
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Jang Woo Young and Nickhun of the group 2PM (composed of Jun. K, Nickhun, Taec Yeon, Woo Young, Jun Ho, and Chang Sung) posted a cute self-portrait.

On January 26, Jang tweeted the photo and commented, “Good bye, Nagoya. We’ve made beautiful memories here before we leave this place. But what are we supposed to when we miss this place already?”

In the picture, Jang is wearing a hoodie and looks toward the camera with Nickhun who is sitting on the chair. Jang’s sullen look and Nickhun’s cute V sign catch female fans’ hearts.

Netizens who saw the posting reacted: “They’re such cuties.” “He knows what to do when he wants to remember a place.” “When are you guys coming back to the domestic market?”

Starting with the concert at Fukuoka in Japan on the 11th and 12th of January, 2PM began their 2013 arena tour titled “Legend of 2PM.” The whole tour will take two months with 13 concerts in six different arenas throughout Japan. The total of 150,000 people are expected in the audience.

[News] 2PM’s Taecyeon, Junho Record for ‘7th Grade Civil Servant’ OST.

[News] 2PM’s Taecyeon, Junho Record for ‘7th Grade Civil Servant’ OST.

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2PM’s Taecyeon and Junho have come together to support their fellow member, Chansung.

Taecyeon and Junho recently finished recording for the OST for the MBC drama series, 7th Grade Civil Servant.

Sung by Junho and featuring Taecyeon, The Road to You is described as a fun song which will reflect the feisty and bickering relationship between the drama’s main characters, Han Gil Ro (Joowon) and Kim Seo Won (Choi Kang Hee), as it slowly blossoms into romance.

While both Junho and Taecyeon have taken part in OSTs for dramas, this time the two came together to support friend and fellow member Chansung, who is also appearing in 7th Grade Civil Servant.

The drama series itself is set to premiere on January 23 at 9:55 p.m. (KST) on MBC. 

[News] 2PM’s Hwang Chan Sung: “I tightened up my abs for my first TV series”.

[News] 2PM’s Hwang Chan Sung: “I tightened up my abs for my first TV series”.

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2PM’s Hwang Chan Sung recently talked about his first TV series.

On January 21, Hwang, Choi Kang Hee, Joo Won, Kim Soo Hyun, and Kim Min Seo appeared at a press conference for the new MBC Wednesday-Thursday series 7th Grade Civil Servant.

Hwang said, “I’m so nervous because it’s my first appearance in a TV series. I’m getting a lot of help from people around me. Joo Won and the series director help me a lot too.”

He added, “I think it will be good if I learn fast from the people around me and work harder. I also think that if I do well, everything will be fine.”

Hwang also said that he will reveal his abs on the series. “The character has a trauma and to portray that my abs will be revealed through the series. Because of that scene, I worked out a lot.”

The series is an action romance about a new NIS agent, who lies about everything except his love. Writer Cheon Sung Il, who wrote the movie under the same title, worked for the series as well. The first episode will air on January 23 at 9:55 p.m.

[News] 2PM’s Chansung shows off his abs on My Girlfriend is an Agent.

[News] 2PM’s Chansung shows off his abs on My Girlfriend is an Agent.

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2PM’s Chansung recently attracted a lot of attention by showing off his perfect abs.
The production crew of MBC TV’s new drama series My Girlfriend is an Agent recently released some still photos of Chansung working out in one of the scenes. He’s showing off firm abs and a bullet wound on the abs.

In the series, Chansung plays the role of Gong Do Ha, a rational, brilliant agent who is secretly in love with Seo Won (played by Choi Kang Hee).

One of the crew of the series says, “Chansung must be really exhausted by working out for a long time, but we are very surprised that he is still very energetic and hard-working. He’s very serious about acting. Please look forward to his charismatic, mature look to be seen in the series.”

My Girlfriend is an Agent is a romantic comedy about new agents who lie about everything except for love. It will start airing in the middle of January.

[News] 2PM’s Tokyo concerts in full-page ads.

[News] 2PM’s Tokyo concerts in full-page ads.

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 Hallyu boy band 2PM kicked off the new year on a promising note with full-page advertisements in two of Japan’s leading dailies.

The ads about the group’s upcoming gigs at the Tokyo Dome in April were published by the Asahi Shimbun and the Yomiuri Shimbun.

JYP Entertainment also made it clear that it was proud of the band’s first solo concerts at the famed venue, to take place on April 20 and 21.

The two-day showcase titled “Legend of 2PM in Tokyo Dome” was deemed a phenomenal feat because the group only made its Japanese debut in May 2011.

“The only male K-pop groups to have performed at the place dubbed ‘the center stage of concerts in Japan’ are TVXQ, JYJ, Super Junior and Big Bang.”

Thus 2PM will become the fifth Korean boy band to perform at the 55,000-seat baseball stadium.

“The boys vowed in May of last year after their show at the Budokan that they’d attempt to perform at the Tokyo Dome next,” said a spokesperson from the agency.

[News] 2PM’s Taecyeon writes a ‘Diet Song’ for his fans.

[News] 2PM’s Taecyeon writes a ‘Diet Song’ for his fans.

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Taecyeon uploaded the ”Diet Song” that he composed himself for his fans.

The comical song was uploaded onto 2PM‘s official fancafe on December 18th KST. Along with the song, Taecyeon wrote, “It was too big and wouldn’t upload so I compressed the song… If you want to listen, do whatever you want hehe“.

The attached song had lyrics such as, “You can’t eat anything~ You just can’t eat anything~” and asks both men and women to diet. The comical song brought much laughter to his fans with its fun lyrics and melody.

[Photo & News] 2PM Chansung to Go Wild in New TV Series’ Thailand Set.

[Photo & News] 2PM Chansung to Go Wild in New TV Series’ Thailand Set.

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K-pop boy band 2PM member Chansung is to show his wild side in the upcoming MBC romantic action drama.

The singer-actor was at the shooting for the new TV series “7th Grade Civil Servant” [literal translation from Korean] as seen in the photos distributed by the series’ promoter Dramatic Talk.

Chansung`s character is Gong Do-ha, a member of the special forces and the shooting took place for four days from November 30 in Thailand`s Pattaya.

“The action scene in Thailand is an important part of the drama which leaves Do-ha traumatized, " explains the producers of the drama, Apple Tree. " Do-ha is a born warrior and we focused on his emotional change in the drama."

The production team is planning to shoot more scenes in Korea for additional footage for the drama.

While the muscular actor was absorbed in his emotional tension and action sequences, Chansung’s die-hard fans flocked to the set affirming his global popularity.

Set to air next January as the follow-up to Park Yuchun’s “Missing You,” the 20-episode series will feature young secret agents’ love, friendship, conflict and reconciliation at the National Intelligence Service and co-stars Joo Won and Choi Kang-hee.

[News] 2PM makes Tower Records history.

[News] 2PM makes Tower Records history.
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2PM has set a new record at Japanese retail giant Tower Records’ store in Shibuya, Tokyo.

The band’s fourth Japanese single “Beautiful” has become the store’s best-selling single.

Shibuya is the Tower Records flagship store and attracts the highest number of music lovers.

The group visited the store on Thursday to express its gratitude toward its fans for purchasing the single.

The Korean group impressed many by speaking in Japanese.

“It’s such an honor to be recognized by one of the biggest record stores in the world,” it said.

The band also promised that it will strive to keep producing good music.

The group is promoting its latest single “Masquerade” and many are wondering if the band’s fifth single will top “Beautiful” after the new single went on to become second-most-sold on the Oricon weekly chart. To date, it’s sold 130,000 copies.

Next month the group will perform for fans in Indonesia, Taiwan and Macau.

[News] Nichkhun to Join 2PM on Their “What Time Is It?” Tour.

[News] Nichkhun to Join 2PM on Their “What Time Is It?” Tour.
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Hottests can expect to see all six members of 2PM very soon. According to reports in local news agencies, Nichkhun is set to make his comeback on the group’s second concert tour “What Time Is It?” which kicks off in Shanghai, China on November 17. It will be the first public performance for the Thai 2PM member who went on hiatus following a DUI incident in July.

Nichkhun’s poster is expected to be revealed, after each of the members’ teaser photos were made public beginning Nov.6. Taecyeon’s poster was first revealed, followed by youngest member Chansung’s, Jun. K’s and Wooyoung’s. Junho‘s and Nichkhun’s teasers will be out soon.

“What Time Is It?” will take Nichkhun and the rest of 2PM across cities in Asia, including stops in Japan, Taiwan and in Indonesia.

[News] 2PMs Nichkhun will start performing again through Chinese concert.

[News] 2PMs Nichkhun will start performing again through Chinese concert.
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2PM’s Nichkhun will start performing again through Chinese concert.

On November 11, JYP Entertainment said that Nichkhun, who has stopped his activities to take some time for self reflection, will attend 2PM’s second concert, which will be held on November 17 in China.
It has been four months since Nichkhun was involved in an accident. 2PM will tour Asia, including Shanghai and Indonesia.

Nichkhun has been doing volunteer work at a welfare facility in Seoul. He also went to Tanzania as a member of MBC KOICA.

He was driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.056 percent, which led to an accident with a motorcycle. Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office said that Nichkhun faced summary trials for the accident and was ordered to pay four million won.

[News] 2PM’s Chansung cast in “Secret Lovers” new MBC's drama 2013.

[News] 2PM’s Chansung cast in “Secret Lovers” new MBC's drama 2013.
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2PM’s Chansung has landed a role in MBC’s 2013 drama “Secret Lovers,” which also boasts Joo Won and Choi Gang-hee in its lineup.

The program, based on the 2009 film “7th Grade Civil Servant” starring Kim Ha-neul and Kang Ji-hwan, revolves around the complicated love lives of secret agents in a government agency.

Joo and Choi are the leads and will play the role of ex-lovers who broke up never having known each others’ identities.

Chansung’s character is named Gong Do-ha, and as one of the top agents, he boasts some impressive taekwondo and kendo skills and is one of Choi’s potential love interests.

Before Chansung is set to dominate the airwaves at home, the boy band member and his group will endeavor to win over more Japanese fans with a new release this month and a tour early next year.

On Nov. 14, 2PM will launch its fifth EP, “Masquerade.” In addition, the group will embark on a Japanese arena tour next year starting Jan. 11.

[News] 2PM’s Taecyeon parodies So Ji Sub.

[News] 2PM’s Taecyeon parodies So Ji Sub.
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2PM’s Taecyeon recently released a picture of himself dressed like the character So Ji Seob played in the drama series Sorry, I Love You.

On October 27, Taecyeon uploaded a picture of himself on his Twitter account with the comment, “I just parodied So Ji Sub. Look how I have changed!”

In the picture, Taecyeon is dressed like the character So played in KBS 2TV’s drama series Sorry, I Love You, which aired in 2004. He’s wearing a red sleeveless shirt and a hairband.

At this, MBLAQ’s G.O got laughs by replying to him, “Taecyeon…….”

Taecyeon recently attracted a lot of attention by uploading his TOEIC test score on his Twitter account on October 24 with the comment, “I just got my TOEIC test score. It’s 990 out of 990.”