[News] How did 2PM decide who “dies” in their ‘Heartbeat’ performance?

Source: allkpop

Have you ever wondered how 2PM chose which member to kill or be killed at the dramatic conclusion of their “Heartbeat” performances?

In the latest ‘Real 2PM‘ webisode, the 2PM members apparently play a Korean ladder game (read about it here) to decide. It comes with English subtitles ( Editor's Note: No English subtitles, but you sort of can figure it out what they are saying ), so just watch it for yourself and be entertained by their antics!

[M/V] Take Off [Album: Take Off]

[Magazine] 2PM Oricon Style Magazine: Interview #02

 

Weekly 2PM #02
A slew of questions for Korea's popular "Beastly Idols"!

• A big dictionary of 2PM's profiles
• Dissecting each members' true nature!

2PM will debut in Japan on 18 May.
In this 2nd round of interviews, we'll narrow in on their true nature with 14 questions, a number associated to the 2PM name (14:00/2PM)!
From their favourite type of girl to their favourite music... we'll show you their answers in one interview.
Once you read this, you may become an expert at 2PM!?

~*JUNHO*~

"I want to visit a Hokkaido farm!"

Q1. What's your name?
Junho
Q2. When were you born?
25 January, 1990
Q3. What's your bloodtype?
Bloodtype A
Q4. What's your favourite food?
For Japanese food, it's tonkotsu ramen (ramen with pork belly and bones). Okinawa soba was also delicious. For Korean food, it's kimchi fried rice. (laughs)
Q5. What's your favourite fashion style?
I like suits, and I like casual or sporty wear. I'm not particular about brand names.
Q6. Where would you like to go in Japan?
A farm in Hokkaido! I want to go when I have time.
Q7. What place in Korea would you recommend?
Ilsan Lake Park. It has spots with flowers that really bloom beautifully.
Q8. What type of girl do you like?
Someone smart and polite; a person who knows how to love others and understands romance.
Q9. What kind of training exercise do you recommend?
Training exercise... that's difficult. Something like sit-ups, maybe. It's the most basic training technique.
Q10. Who's your favourite artiste in Japan?
L'Arc-en-Ciel-san. My favourite song is "Driver's High".
Q11. What's your favourite 2PM song?
"Don't Stop Can't Stop" and "All Night Long". Both are songs that give you energy when you listen to them. ☆Recorded in "All About 2PM"
Q12. If you could switch bodies with any member in the group, who would you switch with?
No one. I like myself. (laughs)
Q13. What are you looking forward to in the national Japan tour?
We're going through five areas in Japan, and I'm curious to know whether there'll be a difference in fan response amongst the various regions. When we go to the countryside in Korea, the fans we don't see often get really pumped for us.
Q14. Which one of your scenes do you want us to watch in the concert DVD "2PM 1st Concert in Seoul 'Don't Stop Can't Stop'" released in April?
Rather than focusing on my own scenes, because it's our first standalone concert in Seoul, we had a lot of fun, so I think the highlight of the DVD is the way all of us became one.

~*JUNSU*~

"I love ddeokbokki! In Japan, it's ootoro (laughs)"

Q1. What's your name?
Junsu
Q2. When were you born?
15 January, 1988
Q3. What's your bloodtype?
Bloodtype A
Q4. What's your favourite food?
For Japanese food, it's ootoro (fatty tuna belly)! (laughs) For Korean food, it's ddeokbokki.
Q5. What's your favourite fashion style?
Mufflers, scarves, hats...... I like fashion that go well with accessories.
Q6. Where would you like to go in Japan?
I want to go shopping in Shibuya! I also want to visit Ginza, because I haven't been there yet.....
Q7. What place in Korea would you recommend?
Shinsadong in Gangnam district. The place has many fancy restaurants and cafes, so I often go there to drink coffee.
Q8. What type of girl do you like?
A person with a charming smile, a person with pretty eyes, or someone who is strongly self-assured.
Q9. What kind of training exercise do you recommend?
First, sit-ups. And for myself, I drink a cup of black coffee before running on the treadmill. This is apparently good for metabolism. I think anyone can do training of this level, right?
Q10. Who's your favourite artiste in Japan?
JUJU-san and Chemistry-san. I heard JUJU-san's song at the "Mezamashi Super Live" in Okinawa for the first time and thought she was really good at singing.
Q11. What's your favourite 2PM song?
"Gimme the light" ☆Recorded in "All About 2PM"
Q12. If you could switch bodies with any member in the group, who would you switch with?
Nichkhun! Why? Because he's cool. And handsome, don't you think?
Q13. What are you looking forward to in the national Japan tour?
Meeting lots of people! We're basically looking forward to what kind of concert it'll turn out to be.
Q14. Which one of your scenes do you want us to watch in the concert DVD "2PM 1st Concert in Seoul 'Don't Stop Can't Stop'" released in April?
I'm in there fully enjoying the performances on stage from the bottom of my heart, so I think you'll see our true faces inside. I've also put a lot of emotion into my singing, so please listen carefully to the songs.

~*CHANSUNG*~

"I want to go to Hokkaido and see glaciers!"

Q1. What's your name?
Chansung
Q2. When were you born?
11 February, 1990
Q3. What's your bloodtype?
Bloodtype B
Q4. What's your favourite food?
For Japanese food, it's definitely sushi and ramen. If it's Korean food, normal homecooking like doenjang and kimchi.
Q5. What's your favourite fashion style?
I like outerwear, like coats or jackets. That's why I put more effort into my fashion in the winter.
Q6. Where would you like to go in Japan?
I want to go to Hokkaido and see glaciers. The cold? Yeah, I'm strong against that. If I had to choose, I'm not good with the heat. (laughs)
Q7. What place in Korea would you recommend?
Yangdong Folk Village. Noble families stayed in this village in the old Chosun Dynasty of the Lee clan. It's a little far from Seoul, so I don't think Japanese people go there often, but it's a quiet, pretty village.
Q8. What type of girl do you like?
A person with pretty eyes or someone with fierce eyes.
Q9. What kind of training exercise do you recommend?
I'm not familiar with exercise for women, but I think your legs can increase in bulk just by doing aerobic exercises, so.... I believe you should work on your upper body and lower body separately. Also, you won't see results if you don't keep it up for 3 months, so you have to keep training without giving up!
Q10. Who's your favourite artiste in Japan?
Chemistry-san! Because they're good at singing.
Q11. What's your favourite 2PM song?
"I Was Crazy About You" ☆Recorded in "01:59PM~JAPAN SPECIAL EDITION~"
Q12. If you could switch bodies with any member in the group, who would you switch with?
Wooyoung, I guess. He's funny, good-humoured, and the group's moodmaker.
Q13. What are you looking forward to in the national Japan tour?
The venues are all live houses, so I can't wait to show the real 2PM.
Q14. Which one of your scenes do you want us to watch in the concert DVD "2PM 1st Concert in Seoul 'Don't Stop Can't Stop'" released in April?
Our performances are really passionate and powerful. In addition, the emotion we put into each song is different, so if you watch the entire DVD at one go, you might find it interesting how our singing style changes with the song.

~*TAECYEON*~

"My recommended training technique is image training (laughs)"

Q1. What's your name?
Taecyeon
Q2. When were you born?
27 December, 1988
Q3. What's your bloodtype?
Bloodtype AB
Q4. What's your favourite food?
For Korean food, it's doenjang chige. For Japanese food, it's tonkotsu ramen.
Q5. What's your favourite fashion style?
T-shirts and jeans. Just a few days ago, I bought a hat at Dongdaemun.
Q6. Where would you like to go in Japan?
(in a loud voice) Kyoto! I want to experience Japan's history and culture!
Q7. What place in Korea would you recommend?
I recommend Seoul's Namsan Tower.
Q8. What type of girl do you like?
A person who is decisive, has a good sense of responsibility, and someone who will take good care of me.
Q9. What kind of training exercise do you recommend?
Image training. (laughs) Everyday, I go through the image training by thinking, "I'm exercising--!" (laughs)
Q10. Who's your favourite artiste in Japan?
Chemistry-san! I can't say which song I like; it's more that I enjoy the group's sound.
Q11. What's your favourite 2PM song?
"Don't Stop Can't Stop" ☆Recorded in "All About 2PM"
Q12. If you could switch bodies with any member in the group, who would you switch with?
(in Japanese) I want to become Junho. The reason is because he's sitting next to me. (laughs) He's very cool and really good at dancing; I want to experience the things that I can't do and only Junho can.
Q13. What are you looking forward to in the national Japan tour?
I'm glad to be able to meet all the Japanese fans across the nation, and I'm looking forward to having everyone watch our concert.
Q14. Which one of your scenes do you want us to watch in the concert DVD "2PM 1st Concert in Seoul 'Don't Stop Can't Stop'" released in April?
The 3rd song "Don't Stop Can't Stop". I think it's a song that conveys the strong and energetic vibe of 2PM, so I hope everyone can feel our power!

~*WOOYOUNG*~

"My favourite type is a girl who acts cute"

Q1. What's your name?
Wooyoung
Q2. When were you born?
30 April, 1989
Q3. What's your bloodtype?
Bloodtype B
Q4. What's your favourite food?
For Korean food, it's doenjang chige. For Japanese food, it's tonkotsu ramen.
Q5. What's your favourite fashion style?
Vintage wear. Or a slightly matured B-Boy fashion.
Q6. Where would you like to go in Japan?
Mt Fuji!
Q7. What place in Korea would you recommend?
Insadong within Seoul City. It has traditional Korean accessories and buildings, so it's like Japan's Kyoto.
Q8. What type of girl do you like?
An honest girl who acts cute.
Q9. What kind of training exercise do you recommend?
Push-ups. It's the most effective!
Q10. Who's your favourite artiste in Japan?
Def Tech-san. I like their song "My Way".
Q11. What's your favourite 2PM song?
"Only You". I'm addicted to it. ☆Recorded in "All About 2PM"
Q12. If you could switch bodies with any member in the group, who would you switch with?
Nichkhun. He has cool features, so I want to try walking down that path of life. (laughs)
Q13. What are you looking forward to in the national Japan tour?
First, I'm glad that we can perform across the country. Also, the venue Zepp is a place where we can perform close to our audience, so I can't wait to rock the house with everyone.
Q14. Which one of your scenes do you want us to watch in the concert DVD "2PM 1st Concert in Seoul 'Don't Stop Can't Stop'" released in April?
The opening. We had to appear on stage with bikes, but we were really worried about what would happen if we had an accident before the concert and whether we looked cool or not. But when we gave it a shot, the response from the audience was fantastic, so it's also our favourite scene.

~*NICHKHUN*~

"My favourite food is tonkotsu ramen"

Q1. What's your name?
Nichkhun
Q2. When were you born?
24 June, 1988
Q3. What's your bloodtype?
Bloodtype O
Q4. What's your favourite food?
For Japanese food, tonkotsu ramen. For Korean food, samgyeopsal.
Q5. What's your favourite fashion style?
Ahh, (in Japanese) something comfortable!
Q6. Where would you like to go in Japan?
I want to go to Harajuku. I want accessories and small items to commemorate my visit.
Q7. What place in Korea would you recommend?
Jeju Island maybe. There's a mountain called Mt. Halla. It's really tough to climb. I went 15km up for a programme once, but I didn't make it to the top even after walking so much. (laughs)
Q8. What type of girl do you like?
Fufufu. (laughs) Someone cute, kind, doesn't lie, and a person who's faithful to me and treasures their parents.
Q9. What kind of training exercises do you recommend?
I do push-ups and sit-ups in my room. I did some on the stairs here (interview place) just now, but chin-ups are the easiest and most effective way to build your body. That's really tough, though.
Q10. Who's your favourite artiste in Japan?
Utada Hikaru-san. I like "First Love"! My older brother let me listen to it 10 years ago in Thailand and I bought the album after that.
Q11. What's your favourite 2PM song?
"Thank You" ☆Recorded in "01:59PM~JAPAN SPECIAL EDITION~"
Q12. If you could switch bodies with any member in the group, who would you switch with?
Junsu, I think. He's very good at singing, so I want to try changing into him.
Q13. What are you looking forward to in the national Japan tour?
I want everyone to really feel our energy and become one with the audience.
Q14. Which one of your scenes do you want us to watch in the concert DVD "2PM 1st Concert in Seoul 'Don't Stop Can't Stop'" released in April?
Please watch me cry during the encore. (laughs) Hahaha!

Source: Oricon Style Magazine
Scans from simseol
Translated by fantaisie @ Wild2Day.org

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[Magazine] 2PM Oricon Style Magazine: Interview #01

#01 Weekly 2PM
They've won many awards in Korea!! "Beastly Idols" shining with gorgeous physique make their first appearance in Oricon Style

Nice to meet you!! We're 2PM
Their interview series begins today!!

• In the midst of Korean artistes expanding into Japan one after another, our next guest is 2PM, who swept up the No. 1 spots in their home country.
• They've already become a hot topic through TV and other media, but what kind of group are they!?
• We shall dig deep for the answer through this series of interviews until their Japan debut in May!!
• For the first round, let's begin with a group interview and self-introductions.
• "We've never quarreled before! Because we believe a compromise can be reached as long as we talk about it."
• Incidents that occurred at their first live performance in Japan
• Baffled by the difference between Japan and Korea!?

--I watched your live performance at Ryogoku Kokugikan on 8 December last year. It was very powerful, and I was shocked by how you became one with the audience. What did you think of your first performance in Japan?
TAEC: It was fun, of course, but the members were quite nervous. There was a point when Junsu's leg actually started to hurt midway, so he couldn't move backstage.
JUNSU: What, do we have to talk about that? (wry smile)
TAEC: We covered for him on stage, so we managed to overcome that problem, but then Chansung's teeth started hurting. (laughs) Quite a few unexpected things happened.

--How was the Japanese audience?
JUNHO: Although it was our first performance in Japan, everyone brought the same penlights and waved them around. I was really touched that they unified to show their support for us.

--They all moved in sync too.
WOO: I was surprised, too.

--Including the live performance, are there any differences between Korean and Japanese fans?
CHAN: In Korea, fans would freely raise their voices, like screaming "Kya-" when the intro of their favourite song plays, or yelling the name of their favourite member when it's his turn to sing.
TAEC: With the Japanese audience, it felt like they were warmly watching over us. Like they're listening carefully, ears pricked and wondering, "What song will they sing next?" I thought it might be because, for many of them, it was the first time watching our performance live.

--After your debut in Japan was confirmed, what kind of preparations have you been making?
WOO: After our debut was confirmed, we immediately started studying Japanese in order to master the language as quickly as possible. Also, we figured it would be a good idea to learn about the culture too, so we're watching a lot of Japanese dramas.
TAEC: We've always appealed to people with our masculinity and manliness in Korea, but I think we'll show a completely different side of us in Japan.

--What, specifically, do you want to show us?
TAEC: In addition to our strong and powerful image on stage, we'd like to add a sense of closeness and familiarity to it. So that boys will watch our performances and think, "I want to be like them."

--But for your Ryogoku Kokugikan performance, you looked like superheroes who appeared at the end of the world, like a strong presence that came to rescue all the unhappy women in a devastated world.
ALL: (excitedly) Ohhh-! Thank you very much. (laughs)
KHUN: What extravagant praise!

Passion and energy describe 2PM
From now on they'll be dainty, sensitive beasts!?

--In Japan, it's said that the number of quiet, kind and somewhat gender-neutral "Soshokukei Danshi" (dainty, sensitive boys) are increasing. I wonder if that will cause a backlash and make a tough presence like yours unnecessary?
ALL: Hmmm.

--Manly physique aside, do you also have masculine thoughts, such as the wish to protect women?
ALL: (strongly) Of course!

--On the other hand, you also have the charming contrast of being shy and innocent when you speak, right?
KHUN: Thank you very much!
WOO: We're glad to hear you say that.

--Are you, perhaps, trying for that contrast instead? (laughs)
TAEC: Not at all! (laughs) Because it's very difficult to do that consciously.
KHUN: When we stand on stage, all of us are extremely focused, and giving a performance that matches the song is a basic stage requirement, so we'll always aim for a strong, powerful image, no matter what. But normally, our natural state is just like this.

--In that case, how would you describe 2PM?
JUNSU: First, passion. It'd be great if people could watch our energetic performances and have fun with us.
TAEC: I'd be most pleased if we can convey our energy to people.

--Just now, you said that you wanted to attract people with a sense of closeness and familiarity, but does that mean that in Japan, you will change the way you express yourselves in Korea?
TAEC: That won't happen. We are who we are.
JUNHO: Ah, Chansung says he has something. (laughs)
CHAN: Huh? (bewildered) Me? With regards to expression, I think it'll ultimately depend on the song. The image we want to show will differ according to the song. It's not that we're changing our Korean image; rather, we're doing a song that's different from the image we had before.

--Do you discuss what direction to take next amongst the 6 members?
WOO: The first important thing is to find out what our Japanese fans want. For example, we'd use the nicknames created by fans who've taken a liking to us. Right now, we want to listen to the opinions of people around us.

From a sexy role to the role of a fool
2PM's individual characters are also part of their charm

--Could each of you please tell us what you're good at musically and on stage?
KHUN: It's instruments for me. I like singing while playing the guitar. I want to show a different side of myself for my solo performance.
TAEC: I'm in charge of the rap, so I'm good at that. When I perform solo, I also play the piano, but I'm not very good at it. I want to become a little better, so I'll work hard. (laughs)
JUNSU: I do the vocals, so of course, I like songs. I've also done rap, as well as write and remix songs, so I hope people will watch these solo activities, too.
WOO: For me, it's not that I'm good at dancing, but more like I enjoy it. That's all. (laughs)
ALL: (laughs)
WOO: Ah, but I practised break dancing super hard, so I think I've gotten pretty good.
JUNHO: Acrobatic dance. I've always liked sports, so I practised really tough dances. There was a period when Taecyeon and Chansung gradually grew bigger and more toned by eating and exercising, while I threw myself into dance practices. I'll practise more, so I can perform fine, sharp acrobatics for everyone in Japan.
CHAN: Umm, for me, it's my concert performances.
JUNSU: He plays the sexy role. (laughs)
CHAN: (laughs) I also play the role of a fool in Taecyeon's place when he's absent.
JUNSU: Chansung's the youngest, so he's shy.

--Are there any stories of the 6 of you coming together to overcome something?
JUNSU: Stories! We'll never finish talking about those no matter how much time we've got!

--Then how about the times you supported each other when someone felt lonely in the dormitories?
WOO: Ahh, everyone would gather together to talk about various things during those times.

--I think all of you are on great terms, but what would happen if 6 of you get into a fight? Who do you think will win?
TAEC: The person who wants to win most will probably win. The person who strongly wishes for victory at that moment.
WOO: I think we're all strong in our own way.
JUNSU: But I don't want to imagine us fighting. (wry smile)

--Then who will win a verbal argument?
JUNHO: Basically, we've never quarreled before, because we believe a compromise can be reached as long as we talk about it. If there's something we have in mind, we'll make sure to speak up and convey it, so we've never had a fight before.
KHUN: The toughest period we had to go through since becoming 2PM was at the end of last year. For 3 weeks straight, we had recordings, shootings, and we could only sleep for 2 hours a day. Taecyeon and Wooyoung also appeared in a drama at the time.
WOO: That's right. We had to memorize lines too, so that was tough. (wry smile)
TAEC: But we overcame that period and things wound down. Then a busy period hit again - that's the cycle we go through.
CHAN: In any case, the toughest day was 2 years ago, on 31 December. The day we had to record the song "Tiktok" after the MBC programme ended, I think? I remember being really busy.
JUNHO: I intended to sleep in the studio basement, but somehow ended up in the dorms when I woke up. I don't even remember how I moved. (laughs)
JUNSU: Yeah, now that you mention it! (laughs uproariously)
CHAN: It felt like we really helped each other to overcome that period. And I remember being really happy when that song got no. 1 in the Korean rankings.

Source: Oricon Style Magazine
Translated by fantaisie @ Wild2Day.org

[Live] I'll Be Back (Remix Ver.) [Album: Still 2:00PM]

[Poster] 2PM NEPA X-SPIRIT Polo (wallpaper)

The individual portraits of them in different colors look so fun-loving and cute :)

[News] 2PM holds a fan signing event for ‘Nepa'

Source: allkpop

The ‘beast idols’ of 2PM were given the opportunity to enjoy a fun time with their fans during an event for the sportswear brand, Nepa.

A fan signing took place on April 9th at the Nepa store in Yicheom, where the members came in wearing brightly colored polo T-shirts.

During the event, 2PM stated, “This was a meaningful and important event for us as we were abel to share time with the fans who love and take care of 2PM. We hope you look forward to our new album and we will become a harder working 2PM.”

Source: Sports Korea via Nate

[News] 2PM’s Wooyoung almost footed a $600 USD bill for IU

Source: allkpop

On April 11th, 2PM’s Wooyoung guested on SBS’s “Night by Night” and shared some stories about himself and his “Dream High” co-star, IU.

Wooyoung began, “At the time of ‘Dream High’, I worked really hard to get closer with IU. People said that she was shy, so before the drama began, I asked Seulong, who’s close with IU, to send a text message to her for me. However, IU sent a text back to Seulong saying, ‘I probably won’t get close with Wooyoung even until the last episode.’ I was really hurt at the time.”

Afterwards, the two eventually met away from the film set in order to get closer. Wooyoung revealed, “For our first meal, we sat at separate tables and just concentrated on eating because we weren’t that close at the time. For our second meal, we went to eat rib eye, which as you know, is very expensive. I suggested that we go eat something else like samgyupsal, but IU insisted on buying.”

Unfortunately, including the staff members, the total bill came out to $600 USD. “IU told me, ‘If oppa pays for this while I go to the bathroom, you’ll be an amazing person to me.’ I felt that I had finally gotten close with her, and maybe this was my chance to be that ‘amazing person.’ I was a bit worried, though, because it was so expensive.”

While IU went to the bathroom, Wooyoung continued, “My manager poked me and said that this was too much for her to foot, and for us to just pay for her. I said no, let’s just let her pay. I said, ‘Hyung, you should respect the person’s decision if they want to pay!’ Eventually, we ended up splitting the bill between the agency and me, which IU had no idea about. IU later told me that she was actually joking about that statement and that she hadn’t meant it.”

Wooyoung concluded, “I later received 10 texts from IU after that, all of which said, ‘Unfair, unfair, unfair, unfair, unfair! I was going to pay the bill!’” With a laugh, he added, “I felt like I had been played! But through that, we became a lot closer and were able to conclude the drama on a friendly note.”

Source: Daily News via Nate

[News] KBSWorld Hope 4 Japan. A Message from 2PM.

[Teaser] Take Off [Album: Take Off]

[Magazine] Sudsapda Thailand April 2011 [Nichkhun]