Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
[News] 101222 2PM Oricon Japan Special Interview
2PM "Beast Idols"
Special Interview
A Thorough Analysis of 2PM's Appeal!
On the day after their first Japan Concert, we carried out an interview. During their tough schedule, each member courteously answered our questions one by one. Because of their looks full of manliness, flawless physical beauty, and the high grade performances they give, at first glance, they give an impression of being cool and unapproachable. However, the nature of these six men is one of pleasant youths, exceedingly openhearted and modest and overflowing with humor.
INTERVIEW 1
The Members Reveal! Each of Their Characters
From the other members’ point of view, what is each one’s strong point or most attractive feature?!
Please tell us the strong point or most attractive feature of a member.
Junho: Taecyeon is really a man amongst men! He makes good on his promises! When he’s struck with an idea, he immediately does it!
He sure is a trustworthy person!
Junho: His (outer) appearance is as trustworthy as the inside! And he has leadership qualities.
What about Nichkhun?
Nichkhun: (clearing his throat) *cough, cough* (Laughs).
Taecyeon: Nichkhun’s outer appearance and his inside match. From his appearance, he gives off a feeling of having manners, seeming kind and gentle, right?
Yes, he sure does.
Taecyeon: He’s like that on the inside as well. He’s really a person whose inside and outside are uniform. He is incredibly considerate; he’s always worrying about the members.
Nichkhun: (In Japanese) Thank you.
What about Chansung?
Wooyoung: His appearance is very manly and he seems tough but Chansung is immensely abundant in sensitivity. As a person who watches movies by himself and cries, he comes complete with sensitivity. Moreover, his ability to concentrate is incredible; he’s a person whose strong point is that once he decides to do something, he’ll be thoroughly immersed and he’ll see it through to the end.
Chansung: Thank you for saying such nice things about me.
As for Junho?
Taecyeon: Junho is manly and very cool. Whatever he does, he does it to the very end. He possesses strength of will and he’s a person who becomes everyone’s role model.
Junho: (Japanese) No, not so at all (bashful laugh).
Well then, what is Wooyoung’s strong point?
Junsu: He’s got sense, right? His gag sense is especially amazing!
Wooyoung: (Japanese) No, not so at all.
Junsu: Wooyoung’s personality is similar to mine. Even though I’m older, when I come in contact with someone younger than me, I easily assimilate [their behavior] (Laughs).
Wooyoung: I’m sorry….
Junsu: But when we’re together, the mood becomes incredibly fun.
In contrast, how is Junsu, from Wooyoung’s point of view?
Wooyoung: His strong point? U~m (Pretense of being worried)…. He doesn’t have one.
Everyone: (Laughs)
Huh? (Laughs)
Wooyoung: It’s a joke, of course!
Junsu: Every time he does that, everyone livens up.
Indeed.
Nichkhun: I have one! Junsu’s strong point is that he is immensely skilled at singing!
Wooyoung: Singing as well as dancing, he can do anything skillfully.
An area of the other members that you want to fix….
Conversely, is there an area that you want to fix? Is there such a thing as being too perfect?
Taecyeon: Rather than perfection, I’m resigned to everyone['s flaws].
Nichkhun: I get up early so it’s my duty to wake everyone up everyday but really, none of them get up early (laughs).
Chansung: He’s the type to be okay even if he doesn’t sleep much.
By the way, about how many hours do you usually sleep?
Nichkhun: About 5 hours. But, on days off, we sleep for about 7 hours.
Do you wake up even without an alarm clock?
Nichkhun: [The alarm clock] always chimes but I get up before that. I wake up about 5 minutes before the set time.
In contrast, is there a person who is bad at waking up? Who is the person that doesn’t wake up even if shaken awake?
Nichkhun: (Points finger) It’s Chansung.
Do any of you have difficulty falling asleep?
Chansung: Maybe because my ability to concentrate is excellent, I become unable to sleep at night (laughs).
Junho: He’s slow at sleeping in itself, don’t you think?
Junsu: I’m good at waking up but I can’t get up immediately. I always squirm around in my bed for about 10 minutes. Even if there’s something to do, I always squirm and squirm… I’m probably a little scatterbrained (laughs).
Is that so!?
Junsu: No, it’s a joke (laughs).
Source: Oricon Japan Official Website
Translated by oraday @ Wild2Day.org
Sunday, December 19, 2010
[News] Wang Biho takes on 2PM!
Source: allkpop
On this week’s episode of KBS 2TV’s ‘Gag Concert’, 2PM became the latest targets for comedian Wang Biho’s satirical arrows.
Wang Biho started off lightly with, “The 1990-born Junho is currently receiving popularity for his singing talents, and for looking like Rain. They say anyone who has small eyes looks like Rain.”
He continued, “I was shocked when I saw the ‘cold city boy’ Chansung on ‘Dream Team‘. Everyone kept saying “Beast this beast that”, but that was the first time I’ve ever seen anyone get eliminated during the first round like that.”
Lastly, Wang Biho took on Taecyeon. “He’s not with us today, but he made a very brave decision. Taecyeon, who was holding an American Green Card, decided to bravely terminate his permanent residency in order to become a Korean soldier.” When the audience began to clap, Wang Biho added, “This really is something that is worth clapping for. It was a completely reasonable decision. Since he is receiving love from Korean fans, of course he must go to the army… Isn’t that true?”
Wang Biho then tittered, “But there’s a big problem. Nichkhun, what are you going to do? Make a decision right now, I say!”, causing the entire audience to burst into laughter.
Meanwhile, on a different corner of the show, gagman Song Young Gil said, “When you see 2PM in real life, they’re not very visual singers. Just sing like your life is on the line!”
He continued, “I heard there’s some guy called Nich or whatever that’s pretty decent looking?”, and got Nichkhun to come up on stage. As they were standing next to each other, the gagman said, “Do you think you’ll be ok? You should stand behind me so your face looks small.”
As if Khun’s face isn’t small enough!
Source: TV Daily #1, #2 via Nate
On this week’s episode of KBS 2TV’s ‘Gag Concert’, 2PM became the latest targets for comedian Wang Biho’s satirical arrows.
Wang Biho started off lightly with, “The 1990-born Junho is currently receiving popularity for his singing talents, and for looking like Rain. They say anyone who has small eyes looks like Rain.”
He continued, “I was shocked when I saw the ‘cold city boy’ Chansung on ‘Dream Team‘. Everyone kept saying “Beast this beast that”, but that was the first time I’ve ever seen anyone get eliminated during the first round like that.”
Lastly, Wang Biho took on Taecyeon. “He’s not with us today, but he made a very brave decision. Taecyeon, who was holding an American Green Card, decided to bravely terminate his permanent residency in order to become a Korean soldier.” When the audience began to clap, Wang Biho added, “This really is something that is worth clapping for. It was a completely reasonable decision. Since he is receiving love from Korean fans, of course he must go to the army… Isn’t that true?”
Wang Biho then tittered, “But there’s a big problem. Nichkhun, what are you going to do? Make a decision right now, I say!”, causing the entire audience to burst into laughter.
Meanwhile, on a different corner of the show, gagman Song Young Gil said, “When you see 2PM in real life, they’re not very visual singers. Just sing like your life is on the line!”
He continued, “I heard there’s some guy called Nich or whatever that’s pretty decent looking?”, and got Nichkhun to come up on stage. As they were standing next to each other, the gagman said, “Do you think you’ll be ok? You should stand behind me so your face looks small.”
As if Khun’s face isn’t small enough!
Source: TV Daily #1, #2 via Nate
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
[News] Why isn’t news of 2PM’s Taecyeon’s enlistment being well received?
Source: allkpop
It was recently announced that 2PM’s Ok Taecyeon (22) gave up his American permanent residence visa and intends on enlisting into active duties.
Back in 2008, Taecyeon received the mandatory physical examination to check which military level he is eligible for. At the time, results concluded that Taecyeon was only suitable as a public service personnel (Level 4).
JYP Entertainment revealed that the current sensitive atmosphere around war and the military made a great impact on Taecyeon, and he decided to give up his Green Card in order to voluntarily enter the active military.
Many fans applauded Taecyeon for his bravery, and through this, his image as a ‘beast idol’ was reinforced once again.
However, the general public seem to think otherwise on this case. Many have voiced out, “A permanent residence visa is only something that permits you legal residence in America, it has a different meaning to an American citizenship.”
“He did not cancel his permanent residence visa to go to the army, but to earn money in Korea, thus for his own personal profits. For someone who has no intention of living in America, then of course their permanent residence visa would be stripped off them.”
Another highly popular comment that was posted regarding this issue read,
“Listen carefully everyone. People with a permanant residence visa and not citizenship must enlist into the army anyway. That’s why Ok Taecyeon underwent an examination and received a Level 4 public service personnel status. Because of the change in atmosphere, it seems like he changed to active duty, but whether he gives up his permanent residence visa or not, if he doesn’t have citizenship, he must go to the army. People are talking like he’s a cool guy who gave up his American citizenship to go to the army like Shinhwa’s Andy did. He had to go to the army right from the beginning.”
JYP Entertainment expressed, “He made this decision from personal matters. There are no relations to external circumstances.”
Source: Newsen, Worldwide Daily News
It was recently announced that 2PM’s Ok Taecyeon (22) gave up his American permanent residence visa and intends on enlisting into active duties.
Back in 2008, Taecyeon received the mandatory physical examination to check which military level he is eligible for. At the time, results concluded that Taecyeon was only suitable as a public service personnel (Level 4).
JYP Entertainment revealed that the current sensitive atmosphere around war and the military made a great impact on Taecyeon, and he decided to give up his Green Card in order to voluntarily enter the active military.
Many fans applauded Taecyeon for his bravery, and through this, his image as a ‘beast idol’ was reinforced once again.
However, the general public seem to think otherwise on this case. Many have voiced out, “A permanent residence visa is only something that permits you legal residence in America, it has a different meaning to an American citizenship.”
“He did not cancel his permanent residence visa to go to the army, but to earn money in Korea, thus for his own personal profits. For someone who has no intention of living in America, then of course their permanent residence visa would be stripped off them.”
Another highly popular comment that was posted regarding this issue read,
“Listen carefully everyone. People with a permanant residence visa and not citizenship must enlist into the army anyway. That’s why Ok Taecyeon underwent an examination and received a Level 4 public service personnel status. Because of the change in atmosphere, it seems like he changed to active duty, but whether he gives up his permanent residence visa or not, if he doesn’t have citizenship, he must go to the army. People are talking like he’s a cool guy who gave up his American citizenship to go to the army like Shinhwa’s Andy did. He had to go to the army right from the beginning.”
JYP Entertainment expressed, “He made this decision from personal matters. There are no relations to external circumstances.”
Source: Newsen, Worldwide Daily News
Thursday, December 9, 2010
[News] 2PM’s Taecyeon cancels green card, intends to enlist into active military
Source: allkpop
It has been unexpectedly announced that 2PM member Ok Taecyeon has cancelled his American permanent residence visa and intends to enlist into active duties.
On December 9th, JYP Entertainment confirmed to Money Today Star News, “Taecyeon revealed that he would like to give up his American permanent residence visa, and recently on December 1st, he received his official confirmation for his permanent residence cancellation.”
In 2008, after his debut, he received a physical examination for drafting and received a physical body status sufficient enough to only enlist as a public service personnel, but he is currently thinking of completing active military duties.
The representative stated, “Taecyeon has voiced out thoughts of wanting to enter the military service. He submitted his documents on the 1st, and is clear on his actions.”
They continued, “Now that Taecyeon wants to enter active duties, he recently received a re-examination. I think he was affected by the recent Yeon Pyeong Island shelling, so we want to respect his decision.”
They concluded, “Since Taecyeon is still at a young age, he won’t be entering the military immediately. He is currently active as an actor as well as continuing his studies, so we still need to watch over him.”
Source: Star News
It has been unexpectedly announced that 2PM member Ok Taecyeon has cancelled his American permanent residence visa and intends to enlist into active duties.
On December 9th, JYP Entertainment confirmed to Money Today Star News, “Taecyeon revealed that he would like to give up his American permanent residence visa, and recently on December 1st, he received his official confirmation for his permanent residence cancellation.”
In 2008, after his debut, he received a physical examination for drafting and received a physical body status sufficient enough to only enlist as a public service personnel, but he is currently thinking of completing active military duties.
The representative stated, “Taecyeon has voiced out thoughts of wanting to enter the military service. He submitted his documents on the 1st, and is clear on his actions.”
They continued, “Now that Taecyeon wants to enter active duties, he recently received a re-examination. I think he was affected by the recent Yeon Pyeong Island shelling, so we want to respect his decision.”
They concluded, “Since Taecyeon is still at a young age, he won’t be entering the military immediately. He is currently active as an actor as well as continuing his studies, so we still need to watch over him.”
Source: Star News
Monday, December 6, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
[News] JYP Nation reveals concert poster for “Team Play”!
Source: allkpop
JYP Nation has officially revealed the concert poster for their year-end agency concert, “2010 Team Play,” on December 6th.
Featuring the members of the JYP family, the poster sparked a hot amount of interest and attention from fans waiting for the concert.
Although praised for its classy look, the majority of the viewers’ attention was netted by 2PM Wooyoung’s feminine transformation. Many commented, “I couldn’t find Wooyoung, how surprising,” and “It’s a sort of beauty you’ve never seen before.”
A representative of JYP Entertainment revealed, “As it is a collaborative concert, fans will be able to enjoy plenty of high quality and unique performances.”
What do you think about the poster and Wooyoung’s transformation? Can you spot him?
Source: Star News via Nate
Editor's Note:
In case you cannot spot Wooyoung (Hint: He is standing next to Chansung). And OMG, he is soooo beautiful. Wooyoung Forever!
JYP Nation has officially revealed the concert poster for their year-end agency concert, “2010 Team Play,” on December 6th.
Featuring the members of the JYP family, the poster sparked a hot amount of interest and attention from fans waiting for the concert.
Although praised for its classy look, the majority of the viewers’ attention was netted by 2PM Wooyoung’s feminine transformation. Many commented, “I couldn’t find Wooyoung, how surprising,” and “It’s a sort of beauty you’ve never seen before.”
A representative of JYP Entertainment revealed, “As it is a collaborative concert, fans will be able to enjoy plenty of high quality and unique performances.”
What do you think about the poster and Wooyoung’s transformation? Can you spot him?
Source: Star News via Nate
Editor's Note:
In case you cannot spot Wooyoung (Hint: He is standing next to Chansung). And OMG, he is soooo beautiful. Wooyoung Forever!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
[News] Horan thinks 2PM were dogs in their past lives?
Source: allkpop
The December 1st episode of MBC’s gag show, “The First Time,” featured 2PM as guests, and they lightly speculated on their past lives with MC Horan.
The members revealed some of their unique physical features and recent worries for Horan to diagnose. After listening to their traits, Horan concluded that the members were ‘dogs’ in their former lives. Although 2PM tried to protest her conclusion, Horan explained her reasoning in full, leading the members to eventually agree.
Nichkhun also showed his chocolate abs, setting the atmosphere on fire. Jung Hyung Don, not wanting to lose to a challenge, showed off his own belly along with the statement, “This is the stomach of the average Korean male!“, causing his cast mates to burst out in laughter.
2PM also featured in a new special corner titled, “Shall We Be Honest Now?”, and held a short discussion on their inner feelings.
Source + Photos: Star News via Nate
The December 1st episode of MBC’s gag show, “The First Time,” featured 2PM as guests, and they lightly speculated on their past lives with MC Horan.
The members revealed some of their unique physical features and recent worries for Horan to diagnose. After listening to their traits, Horan concluded that the members were ‘dogs’ in their former lives. Although 2PM tried to protest her conclusion, Horan explained her reasoning in full, leading the members to eventually agree.
Nichkhun also showed his chocolate abs, setting the atmosphere on fire. Jung Hyung Don, not wanting to lose to a challenge, showed off his own belly along with the statement, “This is the stomach of the average Korean male!“, causing his cast mates to burst out in laughter.
2PM also featured in a new special corner titled, “Shall We Be Honest Now?”, and held a short discussion on their inner feelings.
Source + Photos: Star News via Nate