[TRANS] 2PM's Sept. Issue of Elle Girl, all 6 boys' interview!

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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 movie playing 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’s and 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)

[TRANS] Interviews from Elle Girl September Issue, Jay

Three words to describe yourself: I am a person who is energetic, wants to be a good son to my parents and is always trying to be a great person.

Comment on your second album activities: It was very great. We were very excited and pleased when the first song, “Again & Again” in the 2nd album was ranked No.1 in various music programs for the first time since our debut, and luckily the following second song, “I Hate You” turned out a great success, which was also ranked No.1.

What you are into these days: I have had the same hobbies for the past five years - watching dance movies, and doing exercise. Whenever I am too busy to go to the gym, I try to do exercise with dumbbells in a waiting room during short break.

Musicians you want to meet in person: Michael Jackson who passed away recently. This is because not only I love him since I was a kid, but also he is a legendary pop musician. I was shocked when I knew his sudden death from the news. I thought my all schedules on that day would have been cancelled, but it didn’t happen.

Your ’10 out of 10’ ideal woman: I do not care about her physical appearance or figure, but care about her own natural charms. I am attracted to the woman whose natural face looks better.

'Again & Again’, your routine habits: My lips easily dry out, so I often lick them.

Any 2pm members that you thought, at least once, you hated: When Chansung eats up all delicious food by himself or Junsu is late to get in the car while the other members are already in. I do not feel I hate them, but just say “What’s up! Not again”

Only for one day, a singer or a band you want to perform together with as a guest singer: Drunken Tiger. A while ago, I met Tiger JK in one TV music program and I thought he was a cool and great musician. If I have a chance to rap with him, it will be a great honor for me.

What you want to do on your break: I will leave for the States next week to meet my family. I haven’t been there for two years, so my parents are very happy to see me soon. Beside flying time, actual time I stay there is about a week. If I have more time, I want to practice b-boying with an amateur b-boy team in my hometown, or attend a dance battle.

Living as a member of an idol group: I don’t regard myself as an idol, but as a singer who can sing and dance on stage. When I am in a variety show, I try to show my naturalness at all times. I don’t worry about how I appear in a show – actually, I don’t drink and smoke.

One secret of Taecyeon: when 2pm members prepare performance to show their charms in a variety program, Taecyeon often takes care of editing original songs for them. He sometimes puts on make-up by himself.

The most favorite nickname given you from your fans: Actually I have lots of nicknames such as Ba Jae bum [from one of his mistakes when he wrote his family name, Park], Lead-Ja [leader guy], Ba No In [old man who has his family name, ‘Ba’], tearing Jaebum [he tore his tank top during his performance]. Among them, I like “Lead-Ja” the best. This is very unique, and cool when pronounced. Note that this nickname was accidentally made by one old lady at an elder’s college who had heard “leader” in mistake for lead-ja and called Jaebum in that way. At that time, 2pm was to perform for elders at the college in an episode of MBC Every1 Idol Show ‘Tteotda! Geunyeo (Here she comes)’ season 3.

Words that you often say to 2pm members as a leader: I don’t do anything special as a leader to the other 2pm members. I sometimes point out their mistakes in their performance, like “You made a mistake in this part. Can you do better next time?”, but we often say that to each other.

Idea about the next album: Our next album is planned to come out in October, but there is no clear outline for that yet. As you know, “10 out of 10” likely belongs to a hybrid genre, and “Again & Again” is somewhat dark and dreamy. How about if we will sing a cheerful and powerful hip-hop song this time?

Credits: Kor-Eng by Jache00@2pm-online.com, Source: Elle Girl Magazine Sep. Issue

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[SCANNED/INTERVIEW] It's Time to Fall In Love... 2PM

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August 2009 Se7enteen Magazine

It’s time to fall in love… 2PM
Prepare yourself because of 2PM. These 7 young boy band artists from Korea are ready to make their way into our Seventeen Girls’ hearts. And you, who can’t resist, may get their heart melted as soon as you flip to the next page!

Hot Blood is a Korean reality show that sets up missions in order to find new artists, who have great voices, outstanding dance moves, and fresh faces. After being harshly trained, the result is very satisfying as a band called ‘2PM’, which consists of Ok Taecyeon, Hwang Chansung, Jang Wooyoung, Park Jaebum, Lee Junho, Kim Junsu, and our only Thai pride, Nichkhun Horvejkul. And at this very second, they are accepted as one of the most popular new artists in Asia.

17: We want to know how you guys are handling this situation when you have to live a “superstar’s” lives
JB: Actually, our lives aren’t so different from back then. Before, we practiced, practiced, and practiced all day. Now, we’re still practicing all day with the only difference that we all have to put on make-up, dress in costumes, have interview with the media, and attend TV shows
NK: We also have more fans.
TY: We still live the same lives. Nothing changes. (Not even your private lives?) We never had a private life! (laughed) we only practiced like what Jaebum told you.

17: How long do you all practice in a day? And how long is the working hour? We’ve heard that you guys work really hard… so how hard is it?
JB: Usually our schedule is full all day. We practice when we have time at night… after all the work which is around midnight. We practice for couple hours and stop around three or four in the morning.
TY: And if there’s a special move to practice, like acrobatics, more time is needed.

17: And when do you rest then?
NK: We don’t really have sleeping time. So we try to find ginseng or anything that helps improving our health to eat. When we have a career, we have to take full responsibility.

17: Now there are so many Korean boy bands for people to go crazy at, what do you think 2PM has as the factors to bring up your popularity?
JB: First of all, when we’re on the stage, our performance is rather unique. We have the energy you all can feel.
NK: We’re natural. We don’t try to act cool or cute. Whatever you see on TV or anywhere, everything is the real us.
TY: We never pretend or anything. All the funny things we do on game shows, like putting stockings over our heads, are who we really are. 2PM is all the funny things you see. If we’re like that, everyone would feel closer to us more.

17: What is your highest goal as 2PM?
JB: To become the best boy band in Korea, in Asia, and in the world. We will try to improve gradually.
CS: I want to be those who are talented in both singing and dancing.
TY: Becoming a great singer is one of my goals.
JS: I want to be a good singer and composer.
JH: I want to be a good singer and actor. Now, I’m also learning to compose. I’d be very happy if one day, there’re songs that I compose in the album.
WY: I want 2PM to be number 1!
NK: For me, being successful is being happy with what we’re doing; singing or dancing

Caption:
*Junho and Junsu are the partners of shopping that their friends call them “Jun Brothers”.

NK: Doing our best is like being the best. And doing it with happiness.

17: What about the highest goal in your life?
JB: It’s doing my best and making my family proud… and being a good leader (TY shakes his head in disagreement)

17: What do good leaders do?
JB: Doing nothing (2PM all cracks up. TY nods with full support.) Well, I try taking care of my friends and set myself as a good example for them. (Do you boss them around?) I do, when we practice, like “WY Give me the water” but then they don’t really listen. (all laugh)

17: Now back to the same question; Chansung, what is your ultimate goal?
CS: I want to become a great singer and actor, like my idol Jamie Fox.
TY: I want to have a happy family, becoming a good father. But that it is a goal that takes a long time to achieve.
JS: I want to be professional in music business. Maybe becoming a producer, making good albums for myself and others.
JH: Being a good role model as a singer and actor for someone. I want to be an inspiration for that particular person who wants to be like me, “Lee Junho”.
WY: I like dancing so I want to stay on stage and work for this music business.
NK: I have the same thought as TY. I’d really want to be a good father and husband in the future.

17: We’ve only see you sing and dance, do you guys actually have other talents or something else you like to do?
JB: I can draw. My hobby is drawing cartoons like Spiderman or X-men. (someone teases how there’s a difference between can draw and actually draw well… 2PM laugh more) And I like playing basketball and games with friends.
CS: I do tae kwan do and kendo.
TY: I like drawing and I’m pretty good at wakeboarding. (“No way” NK teases) At least I do it better! (both of them start teasing each other and before everything gets even funnier, JB concludes that TY is good at skiing and cooking.)
JS: I’m very observant. I usually notice the differences in pictures before others can.
JH: I’m interested in fashion so I like designing clothes. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll bring them to show my friends… maybe they’ll all wow. (everyone acts as if they believe then laugh another round.)
WY: I like basketball and soccer.
NK: I can play piano. And I was also a badminton player.

17: Is it true that you’re not allowed to have girlfriends?
NK: It’s not a rule or anything. It’s just we feel like it is something our fans cannot handle and we don’t want to make them sad or disappoint. And most importantly, we don’t have time to even find one.

17: And is it true that Korean boy band is really hard to get to, like can’t even touch?
JB: It’s like a relationship in a level of singers and fans. It’s like if they violate or cross the line, we can’t proceed on with our lives, like if they follow us everywhere, we wouldn’t be able to go to the company or anywhere. I think we and the fans both have to keep inside our own boundaries.
NK: It’s not like we’re untouchable. It’s more like the company is concerned with our safety. Most of our fans are like kids and teens right? They may like scream and run towards us so the company is worried and may cover us a lot. People may view us, the boy band, as the untouchable or some angels and goddesses. Actually, it’s always about safety.

17: Can you go out buying stuff by yourself?
JB: We can back in Korea but it’s really hard here in Thailand.

17: What were you doing when you were 17?
JB: I was in High School and started dancing seriously. But other than that, I was like normal teenagers, like playing basketball with friends.
CS: I was an athlete because I did both Tae Kwan Do and Kendo.
TY: I studied SAT back in America.
JS: It was the beginning of my music career. I started to have interest in producing music.
JH: I just became a trainee at JYP so I didn’t have much time to play with my friends.
WY: I really liked dancing. I went to school in the morning and in the evening, I directly went to dance. Sometimes there was dance battle with other people.
NK: I was in America. Back then, I played badminton and also played piano. I also had a thought of continuing school in music. But then I got selected by JYP so I became 2PM.

Now, 2PM is not only loved by Korean girls but also Thais, and especially at 17 too, that we already gave them our hearts.

Caption:
*Wooyoung is the only one whom his friends call him with the alias, “U-don”.

Credit: norikonok@pantip (SCANNED), ShiR* + friend@2oneday.com (TRANS)

[SCANNED/INTERVIEW] Grabbing 2PM’s Heart | Who’s already taken?

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OHO Magazine, August 2009 Issue

Do you believe me that right now I’m very fed up, because no matter where I go I can hear the girls who are in love with 2PM screaming everywhere. 2PM is the hittest idol from Korea consists of 7 boys: Jaebum, Taeckyeon, Junsu, Junho, Wooyoung, Chansung, and thai boy Nickhun

I scan over their handsomeness, height, and their powerful voice, they are only a little better than me but why oh why do all the girls scream and fall for them?

Out of curiosity, I invaded Dusit Thani hotel in search of the charismatic 7 boys and as I was about to walk into the arena, I didn’t know there will be two heavy-weight boxer like Chansung, Taeckyeon, and Junsu already chilling there waiting for me. (this might be confusing because he is speaking with a metaphor.)

Hoi: I’ll quickly introduce myself, my name is Hoi. (Junsu trying to pronounce my name, but the sound came out wrong and weird)

Junsu: Hoì~~

Hoi: No Hoì… you have to pronounce like this ‘Hoi’ my name means shell. Ok? Hoiiiiii, no Hoìììì (everyone nodded their head and trying to very hard to pronounce the name, while everyone is pronouncing my name with different tone levels the 4th member-Wooyoung the pure face came in with a big smile, soon Junho ran in ‘sawadee-ing’ and raising his arm big time followed by the leader-Jaebum and ending with Nickhun. So now that every member is here the true test starts now.)

Before we start I just want to say this interview will not be serious, so don’t be stress (I look at everyone’s face and said) relaxxxxxx, so how are you all? You all look tired especially Taecyeon.

Taecyeon: (politely) I’m not tired

Hoi: Really? (I look at his face) I look at your face and you seem SO tired, and I saw that you fell asleep just now too.

Nickhun: Actually, he’s the kind of person that can fall asleep anytime because he uses a lot of energy.

Hoi: How about Junsu? Are you sick? Is that why you always have that mask covering your mouth?

Junsu: No, it’s a kind of fashion; it’s for wearing on the chin.

Hoi: Then why is it for the chin? Or is it because his chin is not pretty? (Curious)

Nickhun: his chin is actually pretty

Hoi: If it’s pretty then let me see (Junsu took of the mask, it’s truly a sexy chin) so who is the youngest in this group?

Nickhun: this guy here (pointing to Chansung, the moment I saw the youngster’s face, these words came out of my mouth before I can even think: OH MY GODDDD. My ‘lost’ exclaim left Nickhun laughing out loud)

Hoi: What are you laughing about?

Nickhun: Because usually everyone’s reaction is like that

Hoi: Well, the youngest and yet so huge and tall, well anyways, Chansung please step out and compare height with me (I step next to him to compare my height ‘Oh No!’ My head is only at his chin uhh is he human or an electric pole?) Other than coming to work here, have you guys go play anywhere else?

Nickhun: Actually we just came back from Pattaya (it’s a beach out of Bangkok)

JunHo: We even got to swim at the pool.

Hoi: how was it? Was it salty?

JunHo: No it wasn’t, it was delicious (Hearing this reply got me confused, uhh singers like to drink pool water, but if you think this answer is confusing, check out the next one) I think the pool water tastes like blended-watermelon juice (Oh my, readers are you shock by this answer? So I asked the next question)

Hoi: If you can choose, which part of Thailand do you want to travel to?

Nickhun: They want to go to Phuket because I just finish filming tourism commercial of Thailand from there and I told them about how the beach at Phuket is really pretty, so they all want to go.

Hoi: So do you all like to eat Thai food?

2PM: REALLY LIKE IT (When talking about food, they reply with such harmony)

Hoi: What dish do you like?

Nickhun: I like Basil pork with fried egg.

JunHo: I like fried rice pork

Jaebum: I like fried rice

Taecyeon: I like blended-watermelon (with a clear voice)

WooYoung: I like Pud Thai (it’s like fried noodles)

Chansung: Pud Thai (thumbs up)

Hoi: Alright since you guys only eat blended-watermelon, pud thai, and fried rice today I brought some Thai snacks for you guys (believe or not, they stare at me without blinking especially the youngest yet huge Chansung, the spark in his eyes made me want to joke with them) Well this is only for show, you can’t eat them (After saying this, they all growled at the same time, which made me smile because they are adorable) I’m just joking~ You can try everything, this is the first, it is call “Jum Mong Kud” try pronouncing it.

2PM: JUM MONG KUD (at the same time)

Hoi: Very good, this is an antique Thai snack, it’s delicious… try it. (then the Jum Mong Kud is being pass along, it haven’t reach the end of the line Taecyeon said…)

Taecyeon: but I want to eat something else

Hoi: Okay~ (I took out the next snack) this is a kind of Thai toy, there is tasty candies. We call it “Dinosaur’s Egg”

Nickhun: Oh, I ate this before, it is good (Took one dinosaur’s egg and put it into his mouth)

Hoi: and this is call “Kanom Naarng Led” it is really good (I handed the basket of candy to Nickhun) make sure to eat it (after receiving the basket Nichkhun said)

Nickhun: P’Hoi, are you sure you are not filming Saranae (Thai show that pranks celebrities)?

Hoi: No, seriously. I’m here today to interview for OHO magazine.

Nickhun: (Look at my face) I’m sure you are hiding camera somewhere.

Hoi: I’m not hiding any! Hyung(in thai) is a handsome person and is reliable.

Nickhun: Really?

Hoi: really~ let’s continue talking, next question is from someone, in the group, who has a girlfriend?

2PM: We all really want one!

Hoi: If you guys really do, how come you guys don’t? You’re all very good-looking.

Taecyeon: I think it’s because of our work. I have to work for fully 7 days, always busy.

Nickhun: Like some people already have, but already broke up also.

Hoi: Nickhun, what is your ideal woman?

Nickhun: what kind of answer do you want? Types or names?

Hoi: Any is fine, up to Khun

Nickhun: then… “Jessica Alba”, Khun likes girls that are sexy and cute.

Hoi: If Khun has a girlfriend, do you have to get permission from your mom first?

Nickhun: My mom doesn’t object me, she allows me to date

Hoi: But I think your mom looks kind of strict now. (Nickhun smiled back) How about Taecyeon?

Taecyeon: I like the girl that satisfies me the most. (as in personality and appearance)

Hoi: That’s a very wide range, so who satisfies you the most?

Taecyeon: My ideal changes from time to time, well changes every day.

Hoi: how about this (then I pull out a picture of the pretty main girl of this topic – Ploy Cherman Boonyasak) Is she part of your ideal?

Taecyeon: OHhhhhh we met her last time we came to Thailand.

Hoi: yes, very pretty. But seems like your friends are very into eating. (Kid that is in growing season like Chansung never stops chewing, about the rest look at the picture, too much to explain) Going on to the next question, Jaebum, do you want double-eye lid? (Encountering this question, everyone except Jaebum laughed out loud, you guys liked it didn’t you?)

Jaebum: Nah, I don’t think double-eye lid suits me (then Jaebum try to open his eyes as big as mine)

Hoi: I think one-eye lid looks good on Jaebum, other than your eyes, I heard you are the member that has very amazing six packs. Can you please tell me what to do to get those?

Jaebum: You just have to exercise regularly, and do a lot of sit ups.

Hoi: I already did sit ups, but this is all I got. Going on to Wooyoung, do you know you have such pure and clean face? Seriously, ever since you were born have you ever have pimples?

WooYoung: Yes

Hoi: How do you treat it?

WooYoung: By washing face very often

Hoi: I wash my face like 10 times a day, and I’m still this dark.

WooYoung: (LOL)

Hoi: How about Chansung, why do you like to kiss people on the cheek? I have evidence (I took out pictures, Chansung took it and said)

Chansung: I wasn’t gonna kiss them, I was going to tell Khun something and he turned around.

Hoi: But this is such a short distance, I thought it was a love scene.

Chansung: yes, it is a love scene (playing along with my joke)

Hoi: Let’s do a love scene (hearing this instead of answering Chansung just sat there and laugh awkwardly) Are you guys going to come back to Thailand again?

Nickhun: Yes we are coming back again, come back to film Saranae… but seriously are you filming right now? (Such a curious kid, so I played along)

Hoi: yes we are filming, there you see that black thing there, the camera is hidden there. (Pointing to the light, this is where it became chaotic, not only they follow my finger, Junho stood up to look at the hiding place) Okay, coming to the last question, with the looks like me, do you think I can be in the group?

Nickhun: yes you can, but you have to flip for us first.

Hoi: really? If I can really flip, you’re going to let me in?

Nickhun: But you have to flip backwards.

Hoi: Don’t dare me, this is piece of cake, everyone look carefully (I bend my knees and jump backwards and following with a lot of noises and talking, Nickhun translated for me)

Nickhun: they wanted me to say “You’re Fired”

Hoi: then I want you to tell them “What I did in Thai is called ‘retarded’ everyone~”

Even though the mission of becoming 2PM’s 8th member wasn’t successful, but now I know what is charming about these 7 boys. It is cuteness, truthful, they are themselves and most importantly they are as crazy as me.

redit: norikonok@pantip (SCANNED); ShiR*@2ONEDAY.COM (TRANS)

[INTERVIEW] 090802 Park Jaebum visits Seattle

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2PM's leader, Park Jaebum, who has revealed himself as an Idol star has flown to Seattle, WA for a recess after 2pm had ended promotions for their 2nd single. On the 2nd, Glory Presbyterian Church (Main pastor, Kim Byung Kyu) met Jaebum.

During the whole interview, Jaebum had shown a bright smile lingering from the corner of his lips, showing his pure charm. Jaebum also showed his very leader-like power. Park Jaebum kept sending a warmth of consideration for those who were around him.

- Pure appearance, dancing, and rapping. You also have a great stage-manner for your fans. They even gave you the nickname "Omniscient and Omnipotent" Leader. How do you usually prepare for these things?

I'm really thankful for all the love our fans give us. I prepare for these things by thinking of all the flaws I need to improve on. Ever since I was in highschool in Seattle, I b-boyed and rapped. I think I'm able to practice a lot for these things because it's what I like doing and it's fun. Recently, I've been having fun composing lyrics in Korean; I try to find the fun out of everything I do. I like to exercise and dance more than I like going out to drink, so I seem to spend a lot of time practicing and training.

- The amount of 2PM(Jaebum) fans have increased rapidly. Do you have anything you would like to say to them?

Thank you so much for loving us for 'Again & Again' and for our after-songs. Because of the fans, 2PM is around. Without the fans, we wouldn't be here today. We will work hard on our 3rd album and will meet the fans with a much better image and appearance.

-What is your relation with Seattle Glory Presbyterian Church?

It is the church I've been attending since I was in 3rd grade(elementary) up until I left for Korea in 2005. I have friends at this church; whom I have spent my childhood with. This church is so close with one another that my parents, younger brother, and relatives all attend.

- How would you describe your faith (religious belief)?

When I was younger, I didn't really know much so I only believed in him. Even now, I may not know much, but I want to live purely and faithfully. For my family, I want to be a proud son for my parents. And for the people around me, I want to be a good person. Whenever my fans who should be in school come to visit me, I always tell them to study hard. I'm thankful for our loving fans and want them to achieve a good scholastic performance.

-What kind of student were you when you were in school?

I enjoyed life and did whatever I had the passion to do. In junior high, I did well in school(laughs). And as I started dancing in highschool, my grades slightly faltered. Since I enjoyed b-boying and rapping so much, my mother persuaded me to audition for the JYP Open Auditions. Until this day, I'm thankful for my mom's support and encouragement then.

▲ PARK JAEBUM & SEATTLE GLORY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PASTOR KIM BYUNG KYU) ⓒ Brian Kim (Interviewer)

- What do you think you'll be doing 10 years from now?

I want to get married when I'm 30 years old. But right now, I'm learning to play the piano to compose, and I have so much more I want to do.

- What's the hardest thing you have been through as a leader?

It's hardest when a mistake is made and I have to figure everything out. Because of that, I tend to take charge of the other members. I usually can't tell what is difficult and what isn't because I've been dancing for a while now and I have been teaching younger kids how to dance, andsince I've been through a lot I can't really tell the difference.

- What do you think the reason why people are loving 2PM is?

I think it's because we're always showing our true and honest selves. It's very comfortable because we are all guys who have a passion for this job. It is also because we work hard. For vocal and dance training, we spend at least 6 hours a day of our time to practice. We also practice acrobat. Since we don't have a lot of time for exercising, we usually carry around a few weights and manage to exercise between our busy schedules.

- What is your dream for the future?

I want my family, friends, and fans to watch how hard we work and think "I must work hard, too". And I want to work hard until I hear people say "Jaebum really works hard, he's so cool and strong". I want to be a person who leads the way for others.

- Which church do you attend in Korea, and what is your favorite scripture in the Bible?

Ever since I was a trainee, I went to church very often with 2AM's Kwon, but I'm really sad that I don't have much time to go anymore. I attend a church in Ahp Gu Jung, but I can't understand everything in the sermon because I'm still learning Korean. My favorite scripture from the bible is John 3:16 (If God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him, shall not perish but have eternal life.)

CREDITS : CHRISTIANITYDAILY.COM, MRS.JANGWOOYOUNG @ 2ONEDAY.COM (TRANS)