2 PM is Korean Boy Band from seoul, managed by Park Jin-young of JYP Entertainment. The group consits of 7 members such as Nichkhun, Chansung, Jaebeom, Junsu, Taecyeon, Junho, and Wooyoung. 2PM is one of the two subgroups branched out from the eleven-member boy band One Day, the other being 2AM. They debuted with the song “10 out of 10″ which showcased their mix of acrobatic and b-boy dance style.
2PM History
2PM Pre-debut
Before their debut, 2PM was featured on an documentary called Hot Blood Men that aired on Mnet, along with the members of 2AM. The show documented the rigorous training program of JYP trainees as well as the elimination of three of trainees from the group.
2 PM Debut
2PM debuted with their debut single “Hottest Time of the Day,” and also released a music video for “10 out of 10.” 2PM made their official debut performance on Mnet M!Countdown, performing “10 out of 10″, on September 4, 2008. They continued to perform “10 out of 10″ on other music shows, including SBS Inkigayo and KBS Music Bank. They were paricularly known for their high energy during their performances and the subtle changes and improvisations to their choreography. On October 17th, 2008, 2PM officially started their promotion for “Only You,” another song from “Hottest Time of the D
Now known as JYP’s Pride and Joy, 2PM finally released their much anticipated single album “Hottest Time of the Day” on August 29. JYP revealed that “this group is my pride and reputation” because 2PM is his newest boyband in 10 years since the creation of G.O.D. The title of their album “Hottest Time of the Day” implies that 2PM will reflect the bussle and activity of mid-day by working hard as a dance group.
2PM’s title song is “10 points out of 10″, which is a fusion of rock(ish) guitar ripples, electronica, with a hip-pop beat that shows JYP’s daring style. And I definitely give them a perfect score – “10 out of 10″ – because this song will be the next sensation. Their single album contains 6 tracks, including “Only You” and “Angel”.
2PM Television hosting
In December 2008, 2PM began to host the third season of MBC’s Idol Show (아이돌군단의 떴다!그녀).[18] The segment ran from December 4, 2008 to March 26, 2009, with a total of seventeen episodes.
The group also starred in a reality show on M.net, titled “Wild Bunny”, in which the members escaped the pressures of stardom by performing ten forbidden activities of idols. The show ran from July 21, 2009 to September 1, 2009, with seven episodes aired; the airing of the final episode, which coincidentally featured the members engaged in a “Leader Olympics” game to select a new leader, was postponed indefinitely due to Jaebeom’s internet controversy and his subsequent departure from the group.[19]
In addition, Taecyeon and Wooyoung are hosting SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System)’s weekly music show Inkigayo, while Jaebeom and Chansung have also made regular appearances on ‘Introducing Star Friends’. Since Jaebeom was voted off, Nichkhun replaced his position as the guest. Nichkhun and Wooyoung were also frequent guests on SBS’s variety talent show Star King between April and October 2009, with the other 2PM members occasionally joining them.
2PM Endorsements
In March 2009, 2PM was selected to model for EXR, a clothing company in Korea. In July 2009, the members of 2PM were selected as the representatives of foreign artists by the Thai government-led tourism campaign, I Love Thailand. Member Nichkhun has also been selected by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) as the face of their newest campaign, “Come to Thailand; Let’s Take a Break!”
In August 2009, 2PM collaborated with the Body Shop in ‘Soft Hands, Kind Heart’, a worldwide campaign that calls for the protection of children and teenagers against sex trafficking. The members will act as Korea’s spokespeople for the campaign.
In late October 2009, a commercial film (CF) of 2PM promoting Hanami (a Thailand snack company) was released, which also included Jaebeom; the commercial was said to be filmed prior to his departure in September.
November 2009 saw multiple new endorsement deals for the group [24], the first of which being a commercial and print campaign for Market O’s “Real Brownie” pastry. Shortly thereafter, the group endorsed the Samsung Corby mobile phone, one of the newest mobile devices in Samsung’s popular “Anycall” series, both on television and on the Samsung website.[25] 2PM is also currently endorsing Paris-Croissant Food Company’s Paris Baguette bakery franchise, for which the group recorded a special Christmas song and are featured in a series of commercials with popular Korean actress Kim Tae Hee.
2PM Dance Style
2PM’s performances consist of a combination of hip hop dance and acrobatics onstage, as shows in their performances of “10 points out of 10 points”. All of the members are trained in dancing, acrobatics and singing.
2 PM Members Profile
Junho
Birth Name: Lee Junho
Birthdate: January 25, 1990 (1990-01-25) (age 18)
Position: singer
Height : 178cm
Weight : 67kg
Blood Type : A
Religion : Christian
Education: Ho Won University (Program acting Major)
Hobbies: Listening to Music,Watching dancing Videos,Learning,Composing,Reading,Reading Fashion Magazines
Specialty: Beatbox, singing, dancing
Ideal Woman: someone who plans for a child
Fact:Junho is a main vocalist and lead dancer of the group. He joined One Day following a winning of a contract with JYP Entertainment after he won a contest in JYP’s Superstar Survival in 2006.
Nichkhun
Birth Name: Nichkhun Horvejkul
Nicknames: Khunnie Boy, Khunnie Boo, Khun Ddeng
Birthdate: June 24, 1988 (1988-06-24) (age 20)
Position: singer, model, actor
Height : 180cm
Weight : 64kg
Blood Type : O
Religion : Buddhist
Education: Los Osos High School (USA)
Hobbies: Piano, working out, taking pictures, listening to Music, watching movies
Specialty: Piano, acrobatic
Ideal Woman: a kind, cute, good person
Fact:Wooyoung is a main vocalist. He is from Busan, Korea and was selected as a JYP trainee through MGoon’s JYP auditions. He won first place in this audition.
Jaebeom
Birth name: Park Jaebeom
Nicknames: Jaebi (Moth), J-Bum, Fresh Beezy, Jay
Birthdate: April 25, 1987 (1987-04-25) (age 21)
Position: Leader, rapper and singer
Height : 176cm
Weight : 60kg
Blood Type : A
Religion : Christian
Education: Dankook University
Hobbies: Basketball, matching the colors of clothes, listening to music
Specialty: Dancing, singing, weird gags
Ideal Woman: someone like Jessica Alba
Fact:Jaebeom is the leader and oldest member. He was born in Seattle, Washington. His mom lead him to audition since he likes to dance and rap but he never knew that it would take him far.
Taecyeon
Birth Name: Ok Taecyeon
Nicknames: Oktaekbar/Oktaekbal, Ok Kittycat, Ok Cat, Chaneuee hyung
Birthdate: December 27, 1988 (1988-12-27) (age 19)
Height : 185cm
Weight : 76kg
Blood Type : AB
Religion : Christian
Education: Dankook University
Hobbies: Listening to music, skiing, wakeboarding, waking
Specialty: Cooking
Ideal Woman: someone who looks good in Jeans
Fact:Taecyeon is the main rapper of the group. He was born in Seoul, South Korea but immigrated to Bedford, Massachusetts at a young age. He originally auditioned for JYP Entertainment in New York to become a model.
Chansung
Birth Name: Hwang Chansung
Nicknames: Perry, Pwangga
Birthdate: February 11, 1990 (1990-02-11) (age 18)
Position: singer, model, actor
Height : 184cm
Weight : 75kg
Blood Type : B
Religion : Buddhist
Hobbies: Listening to music, gaming, working out
Specialty: Tae Kwon Do, Kumdo
Ideal Woman: someone with kind eyes
Fact:Chansung is a vocalist and rapper of the group. He starred in the highly rated Korean sitcom “Unstoppable High Kick” prior to his debut with 2PM. He is the youngest of the group. Chansung was in the same survival game as Junho but at that time he had lost. Then Chansung had auditioned again and received the title of being the makane or the youngest of 2pm.
Wooyoung
Birth Name: Jang Wooyoung
Nicknames: Boo-Uhngee (Owl)
Birthdate: April 30, 1989 (1989-04-30) (age 19)
Position: singer
Height : 178cm
Weight : 65kg
Blood Type : B
Religion : Buddhist
Education: Seoul School for the Arts (Dance Major)
Hobbies: Listening to music, surfing the Web
Specialty: Dancing / Singing
Ideal Woman: someone who i like everything about
Fact:Wooyoung is a main vocalist. He is from Busan, Korea and was selected as a JYP trainee through MGoon’s JYP auditions. He won first place in this audition.
Birth Name: Kim Junsu
Nicknames: Jun K., Panda
Birthdate: January 15, 1988 (1988-01-15) (age 20)
Position: singer
Height : 180cm
Weight : 66kg
Blood Type : A
Religion : Buddhist
Education: Donga School for the Arts
Hobbies: Collecting black music, dancing, fashion, composing
Specialty: Singing, Writing (write a Theme)
Ideal Woman: someone with a pretty smile
Fact:Junsu is known as the lead vocalist of the group. He is originally from Daegu, Korea. He originally auditioned for YG Entertainment, where he befriended G-Dragon and Tae Yang of Big Bang.
2PM Discography
2007 Featuring Hansung Drama
Name : 《한성별곡-正》 OST // Seoul Sad Song OST
Type : Digital Single
Release Date : 9th July 2007
Track list :
4. Jeong – Yeeun (Wonder Girls), Jay (2PM), Shorty JangGun
2008 1St Single : Hottest Time of The Day
Name : Hottest Time of The Day
Type : Single
Release Date : September 8 2008
Track list :
01. 10점 만점에 10점 [10 Points out of 10 Points]
02. Only you
03. Angel
04. 10점 만점에 10점 [10 Points out of 10 Points] (old school ver.)
05. 10점 만점에 10점 [10 Points out of 10 Points] (Inst.)
06. Only you (Inst.)
2008 Single : Only You Winter Special
Name : Only You Winter Special
Type : Digital Single
Release Date : December 9 2008
Track list :
001. Only You Winter Remix
2009 2nd Single : 2:00 PM Time For Change
Name : 2.00PM – Time For Change
Type : Single
Release Date : April 16 2009
Track list :
01. What time is it now
02. Again & Again
03. 니가 밉다 [I hate you]
04. 돌아올지도 몰라 [I don't know if you'll come back]
05. Again & Again (R&B Mix)
06. Again & Again (Inst.)
07. 니가 밉다 [I Hate You] (Inst.)
08. 돌아올지도 몰라 [I don't know if you'll come back] (Inst.)
2009 Featuring : Vos Routine Free
Name : V.O.S Vol 3.5 – Routine Free
Type : Single
Release Date : May 27 2009
Track list :
05.To Luv… feat 2PM Jay
2009 Featuring Bada : Volume 4
Name : Bada – Volume 4
Type : Album
Release Date : August 13 2009
Track list :
02.Yes, I’m In Love feat 2PM Taecyeon
2009 Featuring Baek Ji Young – Ego
Name : Baek Ji Young – Ego
Type : Mini Album
Release Date : August 17 2009
Track list :
01.내 귀에 캔디 [My Ear's Candy] feat 2PM Taecyeon Read More..
