DO NOT TAKE OUT OR I WILL FIND YOU.
JAY
Three words that define me:
I’m full of energy, I want to be a better son, and I want to be an outstanding person is the words said by Jaebummie.
When you look back on your promotions for the 2nd album:
To say it in one phrase, I was extremely happy. It was the first time since our debut that we’ve placed first and even with our next song to follow on that was simply amazing.
What are you working hard on nowadays?
Just like five years ago, my hobbies have never changed from watching dancing clips and working out. When we have too much schedules to handle and no time to work out, I bring small dumbbells to the waiting room and do it there.
A musician you’d like to meet?
Not too long ago passed away Michael Jackson and I wanted to meet him ever since I was younger. Just like everyone says, he’s truly the “legend of music” and seeing the news about his death was shocking. I thought all of our schedules will be cleared for that day as respect but it didn’t happen.
Your 10/10 ideal girl?
I think aside from the looks and the body, her charms are more important. I’m not drawn to the girls who act very cute and I like girls without make up. I think their natural beauty is a bigger charm to a woman.
Your habits that you do ‘Again & Again’?
My lips get dried easily so I have the tendency to lick my lips a lot.
A member you once had the thought of saying ‘Niga mibda’?
Chansung when it comes to him eating all our food. Junsu when he’s the last one out to the car as we wait for him. Well, it’s not really a hate thing but moreover just a “What” thing.
For a day, if you could, which group would you like to be a member of?
Drunken Tiger. Not too long ago I met Tiger JK in a music program and he seemed so chill and he is a great musician.
What do you want to do during your break?
Next week I’m off to see my family in the States. It’s been two & a half years since I’ve gone and my parents are excited. Including the times for flights and such, I would be there for a week or so. If I had more time given on my hands, I would like to practice dancing with my old bboy crew and go out to competitions with them.
What’s the fun part of being in an idol group?
I think of myself as a singer who sings and dances. I never think of myself as an idol. Also when I go out on variety programs, I just show myself and who I am. I never have to really maintain my image and since I’m not into smoking or drinking, there’s really no worry.
Reveal one secret about Taecyeon.
When we go out on variety shows, we prepare for our performances that we might show but Taec is in charge of editing out who sings which parts. Sometimes he does his own make up.
What’s your favorite out of the nicknames your fans give you?
Ba Jaebum, leadja, Elder Ba, Ripped Jaebum… there’s a lot. But out of all of those, I think I like leadja the best. It sticks onto you and it’s unique (the nickname was made on the show ‘Idol Army’ when they visited elders and a grandmother could pronounce ‘leader’).
As a leader, what do you tell your members the most?
As a leader, I don’t do much. I just tell them sometimes that “You messed up on this portion and you’ll fix it, right?” but other than that, there’s nothing different. Also, these advices are given not just by me but amongst everyone.
Any ideas on the next album?
All we know is that it’ll be out by sometime October; there’s nothing solid about it yet. With 10/10, it was a fun vibe but with Again & Again, it was a bit dark and a bit fantasy like (I’m guessing the lights and stuff with this). Hopefully, we can have a bright, hip hop style for the upcoming one.
Junho.
Three words that define me:
Stubborn, inferiority, and perseverance. With the inferiority of my skills and visuals not leveling up, I’m persevering to make it work.
What are you working hard on nowadays?
When I listen to music, I think “Next time when I compose, I should go for a style like this” which has become a habit now. I’m also into fashion and I look at a lot of magazines. I also look at the issues from international collections. Aside from being an idol singer, I want to be an icon and so studying on working on my visuals is important. For example, Kanye West who’s a musician but has his own fashion line.
An incident you remember?
During our promotions for out 1st album, Jaebum hyung hurt himself while doing acrobatics and so I took on that part for him. I fell from doing a stunt badly and so I pulled a ligament. I knew that if another news article got out of me injuring myself after jaebum hyung, our image might go down and so I remember staying hushed about this. I don’t even think the fans knew.
Are you a meat eater or a veggie go-er? (this is like saying are you a weak or a strong person)
No matter the circumstances, I’m a sensitive person and I over-think on a lot of things; I’d say I’m a veggie person but I have the personality of a meat eater who never likes to show their weak side.
A musician you’d like to meet?
Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Usher, and also the person I can’t meet anymore, Michael Jackson. Within Korea, I’d like to become closer with Dynamic Duo and Bi/Rain hyung. I know there’s more if I think harder but that’s all for now.
Your 10/10 ideal girl?
I get asked this a lot to choose from celebrities now but I can’t possibly choose from someone based on their looks when I know nothing of their personality along with never having talked to them before. But if I really had to choose, I’d say the character Ha Chae Kyoung (the fiancée of Goo Jun Pyo/Lee Min Ho) of the drama Boys Over Flowers.
Your habits that you do ‘Again & Again’?
When I’m alone, I tend to be serious and over think a lot of things. When I set myself on a decision, I constantly think if it was the right decision or not.
A member you once had the thought of saying ‘Niga mibda’?
Khun hyung. He says he’s not good looking. Is that even possible?
For a day, if you could, which group would you like to be a member of?
I have a lot of greed on going solo and when I have the opportunity of going solo, I’d like to work with my sunbae Lee Hyori.
What do you want to do during your break?
If I was given a longer period of time to take a break, I’d like to go on vacation. Go to America by myself and make friends there. Maybe if I just run into people, my English can improve. Ah~ I want to be better in English.
Reveal one secret about Taecyeon.
There’s not much secrets about Taecyeon hyung because everything was revealed. As of right now, he’s actually helping me with my English. Whenever I ask him something about English, he replies back nicely.
Are there changes to now and back in your debut days?
Before in my debut days, when I went out in the streets, no one recognized me but now they do. Haha. Oh, and I got a feel of how variety programs work now. I used to be nervous all the time but now, I know when to step in and step out of the situation (i.e. interviews, shows, etc).
What’s one charm you’d like to have?
Not too long ago, I wanted to be sexy. But now, with my age, I think cute is more suitable and I like it better. I think gaining the sexy title later on will come naturally as I grow older.
You hear a lot about looking like Rain/Bi.
Before I even made my debut I heard a lot from the people around me about how I look like Rain/Bi hyung. Now when our manager hyung introduces me as “the kid who looks like Rain,” no one believes him. I think after being with 2PM, people see me as my own person.
Nichkhun
Three words that define me:
Masculine, honest, and responsible.
When you look back on your promotions for the 2nd album:
I was happy that we received more than we had expected. The most memorable performance was when we were outside in the rain (Ulsan performance). Even though it was wet and we were careful on not slipping, the fans filled up the seats to watch us in the pouring rain.
What are you working hard on nowadays?
I’m practicing piano. Not too long ago I went back to Thailand and for a talk show, I played the piano. The response of the audience was really positive and so I found a couple of songs I want to master but there’s just not enough time to practice.
A musician you’d like to meet?
The pianist Yiruma. I used to take piano lessons before moving to the States when I quit. When I was around seventeen, I listened to Yiruma’s Kiss the Rain and I fell in love. That’s when I decided to start piano again.
Your 10/10 ideal girl?
It’s a hard question; you can’t just give a 10 based on solely looks since personality is also important. I generally like a girl who’s nice and innocent along with smartness.
Your habits that you do ‘Again & Again’?
I tend to say the word “like” a lot. When I can’t think of the word I’m trying to say, the word “like” just comes out naturally.
A member you once had the thought of saying ‘Niga mibda’?
I sometimes hate Jaebum hyung because he’s so cool. When I first stepped foot in JYPE, I saw him dance and I was blown away. His charisma on stage is unbelievable and the song he featured for V.O.S. (To Luv) is also good.
For a day, if you could, which group would you like to be a member of?
I would actually like to have a ballad group with Jin Young (JYP) hyung. I’ve always wanted for us to sing together and play the piano. Even though he’s scary when it comes to music, he’s nonetheless a fun and cute hyung when having fun.
What do you want to do during your break?
I want to go to Jejudo Island because I love the beach. I’ve never been there and it would be great to go without the reason of filming or working. Eating lots of food and resting—a real vacation.
What’s the fun part of being in an idol group?
I have members that are my close friends and receiving the love of many people which makes me happy.
Reveal one secret about Taecyeon.
There’s no secrets about Taecyeon: he’s the Taecyeon you see on telelvision. If I really had to pick something, I’d say he sleeps a lot. He sleeps in the car, sleeps while getting his make up done, and sleeps in the waiting room.
What’s the best nickname for 2PM?
I think the nickname “beastly idol” fits well. When you see us on stage, “cute” doesn’t really fit as we lean more towards “sexy” or “hot”. We also play around pretty rough. “Chansung, BAM!”
The world of variety shows and your special way of adjusting.
For performing, you show exactly what you’ve practiced but with the variety programs, it’s based on how fast you act which is difficult. When I first went on a variety program (YSMM), I lost the timing to step in so I couldn’t say anything. I’ve gotten a lot more comfortable and my Korean is improving.
Is there a complex for the perfect prince?
I’m not at all perfect. I have the greed to do well in whatever I do, being it dancing, singing, or going on variety programs. My heart becomes heavy when I feel like I haven’t done my best. I want to keep practicing so that I won’t hear the phrases “he’s only looks.”
Wooyoung
Three words that define me:
Rhythym, smiling, and thinking.
When you look back on your promotions for the 2nd album:
All of our members had their chance to get themselves known. Each placed their own positions in either variety shows, the radio, and other places. Due to their efforts, this was able to happen.
What are you working hard on nowadays?
Studying English. I’m truly thankful for my English speaking hyungs that I bother endlessly for even the supplementary definitions.
Who was the artist you wanted to meet the most?
I know it’s not possible now but Michael Jackson. In kindergarten, I saw one of his videos and thought to myself “Wow, who knew someone could be so amazing” and so I picked up the interest in dancing and singing then. When I heard the news of his death, I wished it was a rumor...
Your 10/10 ideal girl?
I like the character that Kim Sun Ah played in the drama “My Name is Kim Sam Soon”. I like a woman who’s honest and tough.
Your habits that you do ‘Again & Again’?
I say things and have the tendency to think over on how that person might react. I worry that I may have hurt them and I even stress over situations that may be long forgotten.
A member you once had the thought of saying ‘Niga mibda’?
Chansung and I are more of the floor people so we sleep in the living room together. The thing is, Chansung messes up the place with his pants, socks, and sometimes even underwear lying around, showing us what he wore from head to toe that day. He cleans when I tell him to but it’s become a problem with him lately.
For a day, if you could, which group would you like to be a member of?
Onetwo. They don’t care about what people have to say about them and sing because they want to. How they have fun on stage looks very enjoyable.
What do you want to do during your break?
If I could take a month off, I’d spend two weeks of it down in Busan with my family and friends. Then another week, I want to go to a workshop with the members of 2AM & 2PM, having fun and sharing deep talks. Then the last week, I want to go to the studio and practice dancing.
Living your life as an idol star.
You have to be very studious like in this world. You have to watch out what you say and how you act. The more I practice this, I feel myself becoming a better person also. The problem with this is even meeting a friend of the opposite gender.
Reveal one secret about Taecyeon.
Whether it’s watching anime or playing games, he stays up. Even when we have a schedule at 7AM, he’s sometimes up until then and seeing him tired makes me sad.
As MC of SBS’s Inkigayo, what is your motive?
Whenever I start something new, I tend to get nervous a lot. thankfully, the PD told me to not try to become a top MC but to do things naturally. Just like how I act with Taecyeon hyung when it’s just us, I decided to go by that method.
Why do you have so many male fans?
That’s false. When I was in Thailand, I only had 2-3 male fans approach me. I think because of that, somehow, the news got twisted.
Chansung
Three words that define me:
White, red, and black. Achieving to maintain a white stage is almost impossible for me. Red is for passion and black is the part in my heart that I can’t show to anyone.
When you look back on your promotions for the 2nd album:
Even though our stage performances weren’t perfect, we still gained so much love. The love gained is so overwhelming and that for the next album, we work harder to fulfill that same amount. I think the most memorable show I went on was ‘Infinity Challenge’ when they had the challenge of eating 250 servings of sam gyub sal. I felt like I ate 10 servings by myself.
Are you a meat eater or a veggie go-er? (this is like saying are you a weak or a strong person)
Haha, I’m a mixed diet person.
A musician you’d like to meet?
Being a musician and an actor, Jamie Fox. He’s my role model. I was amazed when I saw him in the movieplaying as Ray Charles. He perfected in acting and singing so well. It made me want to have a role like that in a project (movie/drama/etc.).
Your 10/10 ideal girl?
Since I can’t really think of one off the top of my head, I think that I still haven’t met my “ideal girl”. Even though she’s pretty, I don’t like a girl without any charms. I like someone who loves what they do and knows what they’re doing.
Your habits that you do ‘Again & Again’?
Since I prefer sleeping on the floor rather than a bed, I just bring with me a blanket and sleep. There was a time where I was sleeping, woke up, hit Wooyoung hyung’s butt and fell back asleep. When I was younger, I used to kick my hyung a lot and so I think I’ve developed a weird habit.
A member you once had the thought of saying ‘Niga mibda’?
Junsu hyung because he always says he has no money but I see clothes or shoes that I’ve never seen before.
What do you want to do during your break?
I want to go away on vacation to an island with nobody on it in a pension. I just want to rest and sort my mind out. Since I don’t have much time to think over anything, the stress piles on as it becomes difficult to handle.
Living your life as an idol star.
To describe it in shorter words, it’s not as glamorous as everyone pictures it to be. When we get off stage however, it’s like a hang out of seven school friends. The only difference is that I’m doing what I like and I’ve attained the status of it.
Reveal one secret about Taecyeon.
His image on the exterior is known as this “beastly” person when in actuality, he acts really cute and is a bright person. Sometimes when his sister or parents come from the States to visit, the four of them never seizes to stop smiling.
Your memories of your trainee days.
I used to like listening to music right after practicing at night. I would dance to the melody and fall asleep listening to the music. It was peaceful and I was happy which led me to await that time everyday.
Are there any complaints you hear from your hyungs as the magnae (youngest)?
None. I’m only three years apart from the eldest hyung (Jay) and so we just get along better as friends.
As an actor, which genre would you like to go into?
When I first received the script for ‘Unstoppable Highkick’, I thought to myself how funny it was and that I must be in it. If I’m given another opportunity, I would love to do a sitcom again. As for choosing a genre, I would like to do a standard drama.
Junsu
Three words that define me:
Individuality, sensitive, and cool. Wait, not cool, acting cool.
When you look back on your promotions for the 2nd album:
I’m just proud. Especially when we placed first with ‘Again & Again’, I was excited like crazy. They even had a sam gyub sal party that following weekend at the company. Sam gyub sal is very precious to us.
What are you working hard on nowadays?
Composing. I’ve been experimenting with Hook (the addicting part of a song/repetition portion) and showing that portion to the composers in our company. They’ve gave me constructive criticism and they said the recent one I made was good. I’m planning to finish it up tonight after this to work on it some more. Although I’ve only learned about vocal music in my sophomore year of high school (this is equivalent to sophomore year in the States/first year in Korean high school), but I’m going to keep trying on composing. Even 90% of famous American producers can’t read music notes.
Are you a meat eater or a veggie go-er? (this is like saying are you a weak or a strong person)
I think the reason why we’re labeled as the ‘beastly idols’ is because we show ourselves no matter the situation. We’ve tried to maintain our image before but it failed. I’m just a plain meat eater.
A musician you’d like to meet?
Stevie Wonder. When I watched a video of him in my freshman year (equivalent to freshman year in the States/last year of junior high), I fell in love with music.
Your 10/10 ideal girl?
The main girl character of the anime. Not but . Whenever I think of her, my heart races.
Living your life as an idol star.
I never really paid attention to what people had to say of me but after our debut, I had to watch out on what I say and how I act.
Reveal one secret about Taecyeon.
In a little investigation, I was chosen as the most unhygienic member of our group. Wrong. It’s actually Taecyeon. He sometimes doesn’t wash up and goes to bed in that state. One time, I thought he was going to his schedule with his makeup already done.
A clip you want erased.
There’s a lot but I won’t say it because you’ll search for it.
Your preference in fashion.
I’m always interested in fashion and there’s a lot I’ve bought and collected. I like European and New York’s street looks, twisting it with my own style.
In my computer.
I have over 2,000 black & white pictures. Depending on the mood I’m in, I attach the picture with a nice quote and upload it onto my Cyworld. My favorite artist is Nara Yoshidomo (I have no idea how to spell this person’s name; I’m doing it off Korean). I like the pieces where you depict the unknown facial expressions of the boys illustrated.
Your dream earlier?
I wanted to be a writer. My favorite writer is Jung Chae Bong. I remember I wrote a piece and submitted it to a competition in Daegu. I won and also was up for a competition in Seoul. That was when I had come across Jung Chae Bong’sand had written my review of it. Of course now, I’m more into music than writing.
Taec was in the States I'm assuming.
CREDITS: ELLE GIRL (SOURCE), JIONE. @ 2OD (TRANS)
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