You don't have to listen to them. You just have to love them.
L-R: Junsu, Chansung, Wooyoung, Jaebum, Nichkhun, Taekyeon, and Junho.
So I've been asked to do a 2PM pimp post.
[pictures will be available September 3rd]
They are more like this!
If you are not at least slightly intrigued by now, 1) why are you in the Kpop fandom and 2) what is wrong with you you are very tough. But then again, gifs only scrape the surface of the hilarity and amazing that is 2PM. So let's introduce the players in before I spam you with videos and fic.
(TL;DR warning: If you are completely new to 2PM, as in you don't know what 10/10 is, I suggest you start off with metric's pimp post, which will give you the basics.
For the short version, skip straight to the "videos of interest" part for each member's profile.)
JAEBUM THE LEADER
It's a conspiracy! Conspiracy!
This is Park Jaebum. His English name is Jay Park, and the reason he has an English name in the first place is because he began and grew up in the good ol' United States of America, thirty minutes away from my house. \o/ (Technically he is from the ghetto hoods of Edmonds, but everyone just says that he's from Seattle, Washington.)
He was signed to JYP Entertainment through an audition process and after four years of training, learning Korean, and undergoing the televised training program Hot Blood, he debuted as 2PM's leader.
Although Jaebum isn't quite fluent in Korean, he shines on stage as the most well-rounded and talented member out of the group due to his performance and language abilities. He sings a lot of covers on the radio (in perfect English, might I add) typically with Junsu, and his appearances on variety shows are especially full of lulz because of his misunderstandings with the intricacies of Korean culture. He's a good sport (in the way that American boys are good sports, meaning that they're sometimes kind of not) but he's also incredibly hard working and passionate about what he does. He takes care of his members (by yelling and hitting them of course) and he takes the extra step to let his fans know that he cares.
His interests include basketball, listening to music, matching the colors on his clothes, girls, and working out.
His specialties include b-boying, dancing, singing, rapping, and flashing his abs.
His specialties do not include Korean, cooking, and spelling & grammar.
Videos of interest:
He introduces his story and his abs in English here.
Really, those four years in training were spent on learning Korean 'cause the boy can dance.
The only two words you'll ever need. (password: daebak@tumblr)
Also Jaebum gets an extra link because I love this boy a lot AND THIS IS NOT A CONSPIRACY OK
Hangul name: 박재범
Birthdate: April 25, 1987 (1987-04-25) (age 22!!)
JUNSU THE DIVA
It's my birthday! Everyone, it's my birthday! /does this while screaming down the street
This is Kim Junsu. He is from Daegu, and this is significant because Junsu does this really awesome accent with his eyes closed. He only does it with his eyes closed for some reason, which I have yet to find out, just as I have yet to find out why he seems to constantly wear scarves and turtlenecks on and off stage (possibly to make his head look smaller? Who knows.) It's kind of annoying because he actually has a hot chest, even if it's not as nice as Jaebum's.
Junsu is a diva because of his powerful singing and fussy personality. He is the lead singer of 2PM. Ironically, he has the smallest part in the debut song, "10 Out of 10," as the random guy who belts out "she's a ten, baby" (not she's a real baby as I was misled to believe for several months), though he does have significant parts in their other two songs from 2PM's first single, Hottest Time of the Day. It was also during the "Only You" promotion when he got rocked an unfortunate bowlcut. Some say that it was to soften his gangsta image, but honestly, Junsu probably didn't mind so much because he is a Taemin fan like the rest of his entire family. (He is also friends with G-Dragon and Taeyang from Big Bang, but unlike the former, Junsu's fashion sense is um... less questionable.)
As stated earlier, Junsu is the fussiest member, often asking for a lot of things and complaining to their manager. He is also the most non-talkative due to his awkwardness, but he's improving! But whether he has improved on showering more often has yet to be seen. For this reason the other members don't like to sleep near him, in addition to the fact that he's messy and snores loudly. (JUNSU IS LOVEABLE REALLY. He is a sweetie on the inside no matter how hardcore gangsta he thinks he is)
His interests include "collecting black music," fashion, shopping, girls, Sour Patches, and camwhoring.
His specialties include singing, composing, and corniness and being adorable this is totally unbiased.
His specialties do not include dancing, patience, and hygiene.
Videos of interest:
His English is probably the best out of the non-native speakers.
If the rest of 2PM weren't rappers, Junsu would totally get a rap part. But alas. Check it at 2:27 - 4:17.
Junsu is a playa. (SHINee episode not included, but that is a must-see. Hell has no wrath like Kim Kibum scorned.)
Hangul name: 김준수
Birthday: January 15, 1988 (1988-01-15) (age 21)
NICHKHUN THE PUPPY
I'm not a wink vending machine where you put in 500 won and wink!
This is Nichkhun Horvejkhul, dubbed the "Thai Prince" in Korea and undeniably 2PM's most popular member. Of Thai-Chinese descent, Nichkhun was born in Los Angeles, California but moved to Thailand at age two. He spent his childhood there and later on went to live in New Zealand and LA to focus on his school work; consequently, he is fluent in Thai and English. While in California, he was harrassed recruited by a JYP scout and eventually traveled to Korea to train and learn the language.
2PM is not Nichkhun's first foray into the entertainment industry. He was a commercial model in Thailand and he hosted J's Studio with Taekyeon, scripted in Korean and English (read: dork). He's appeared in many variety shows, even having a permanent spot on Star King. Nichkhun's a favorite among fans, being nearly always the first one recognized for his ~flower boy~ image, because he is cute, nice, kind, etc.-as testified by those who know him personally and in fan encounters. He is especially popular in Thailand, where he hails from and holds citizenship (and was recently exempt from military duty). As a result, his connection with the Thai fans has allowed 2PM to expand its influence overseas, giving them the opportunity to conduct interviews and hold performances. But despite his current popularity, Nichkhun is also used to loneliness as he had to move and constantly change schools when growing up.
(In a way, he's very reminiscent of DBSK's Jaejoong. Both are pretty, both like to take pictures, and both show up on the first few pages in Google Image search when you try to look for the other members)
His interests include playing the piano, photography, listening to music, and other general chill stuff.
His specialties include winking, attracting girls within a fifty mile radius, and making out with Wooyoung.
His specialties do not include Korean, imitating girl group dances, and wooing people with flowers.
Videos of interest:
The boy behind the wink, showing his introspective side.
Nichkhun is a NG. So much so that 2PM doesn't know how to describe him in any other way.
Doing what he does best.
Hangul name: 닉쿤
Thai name: นิชคุณ หรเวชกุล
Birthdate: June 24, 1988 (age 20)
TAECYEON THE GREASEBALL
I'm trying to decide whether to change from Okcat to Oktiger.
This is Ok Taecyeon, also known as Ok Cat, from Boston (actually Bedford), Massachusetts! He brings 2PM's English-speaking-member count to three (or three and a half, if you count Junsu). However, unlike the other members, Taecyeon is fluent in both Korean and English, and has translated for Nichkhun and Jaebum during their early years in Korea. He also modeled, shot commercials, and participated in Superstar Survival before his 2PM debut.
As the tallest member of 2PM, Taek is noted for his stature, energy, and powerful presence. You'd think that he'd be the buffest out of 2PM, but instead he is just squishy, inside and out. Anyway, second to his greasy expressions, he is memorable for his ridiculous gags and sense of humor, as seen on Idol Show (which every single fan should watch for the hilarity and manwhoring and Jaebum's claims that he is not homosexual, really).
Taecyeon's role in the group is to rap because... he really can't sing as Jaebum will readily testify... but he does so enthusiastically anyway! (He's modest though, because as outrageous as Taekyeon is, he also tries to be understanding of others, even if he is prone to miscommunication. At the same time, he is awkward in a very loveable way and really hot with bangs apparently...
His interests include listening to music, wakeboarding, skiing, walking, and puns.
His specialties include rapping, modeling, weird gags, cooking, greasy faces, and being a ninja.
His specialties do not include singing, self-control, and being suave.
Videos of interest:
Taekyeon doing Kanye justice.
This CF is a lie. HE IS NOT THAT COOL IN REAL LIFE
Taekyeon singing in the rain~~ rather well, might I add.
Okay, Taekyeon gets an extra video too BUT ONLY BECAUSE HE IS SHIRTLESS AND THIS MV IS HILARIOUS
Hangul name: 옥택연
Birthday: December 27, 1988 (1988-12-27) (age 20)
WOOYOUNG THE JOKESTER
I'm eating it! I'm eating it!
This is Jang Wooyoung, the dancer, the funny guy, the nice boy next door who breaks your heart because he led you on. So far from what I've seen, Wooyoung hasn't done anything terribly memorable enough to constitute me writing paragraphs about him so I am just going to compile a random list of things I know. (But please don't let my ignorance deter you from loving him. He's actually one of the more loveable members of the group, trufax.)
Wooyoung:
→ was revealed to have never had his first kiss.1 And yet the boy knows how to work it. Though the other members attempt to maintain that Wooyoung is the most innocent, Junho claims that he tends to lead girls on because he is such a gentleman.
→ can be crude at the same time. I'm not sure how bad it is when he cusses, but even without subtitles Wooyoung's not exactly poised and ~cutesy~ (actually, his crudeness can be really cute too NEVER MIND)
→ is naturally sarcastic and witty. International Wooyoung fans need those subtitles!
→ likes to be responsible and to hold people accountable. Totally the band umma.
→ went to the same high school as KARA's Goo Hara. Beyond that ... well, who knows~
→ usually starts off 2PM's songs so he's usually finished recording first.
→ looks really hot in a school girl outfit. He even knows to fold his legs.
→ is not particularly picky about his food or type of girl. (Actually, none of 2PM are very particular about their food; they have to eat their own cooking after all.)
His interests include listening to music and surfing the Internet.
His specialties include dancing, wit, and impersonating Jandi.
His specialties do not include fashion, cooking, and begging.
Videos of interest:
Dancing king~~~
Wooyoung is the actual gangsta of the group.
We all know that Wooyoung's a guy. The other members aren't so sure.
Hangul name: 장우영
Birthday: April 30, 1989 (age 19)
JUNHO THE ILLEGITIMATE CHILD OF RAIN
It's very honorable for me to be similar to Rain.
This is Lee Junho and he is famous for being the clone of Stephen Colbert's arch nemesis, Rain.
Junho:
→ has a really cute eye smile. See right.
→ has a really nice ass. No, really. it is hella nice.
→ won first place on Superstar Survival.
→ has a talent for making cold jokes. He says he's funny in real life, but somehow it never really shows up on camera.
→ jokes about the similarity, but he sincerely hopes to emulate Rain in his passion, work ethic, and talent.
→ is a decent singer and dancer. I'd say third best after Junsu and Jaebum.
→ can't wink. Because his eyes are so small.2
→ is really generous to fans. He's signed autographs and taken pictures for them even when 2PM's management had forbidden the members to do so.
→ is often teased by the other members, but he does love them a lot and is very considerate to them.
→ did I mention that he has a really nice ass? Yes? Well here it is again.
His interests include learning, listening to music, composing, watching dance videos, and reading (esp. fashion magazines).
His specialties include looking like Rain, dancing, singing, and beatboxing.
His specialties do not include getting the girl. See Idol Army for details.
Videos of interest:
Singing~ like an angel~ we have heard on high~~~ .... like, really high.
Rapping Eminem in Engrish.
HI MY NAME IS 2PM. Need I say more.
Hangul name: 이준호
Birthday: January 25, 1990 (age 19)
CHANSUNG THE MAGNAE
Yes, I have fantasies about only girls schools.
Finally, we have General Hwang Chansung as the old magnae! The picture here is a seriously old one... but it's one of my favorites because people seem to not realize how gorgeous this boy is underneath the topknot he's known for when 2PM was promoting their first single.
Chansung:
→ is the old magnae because he is like, huge. He's about Taekyeon's height. And have you seen this kid's calves? It fits two of Jaebum's.
→ used to be in this sitcom called High Kick with Kim Bum of BOF! He wants to pursue more acting in the future, same with Nickhun.
→ also participated on Superstar Survival with Junho and Taekyeon.
→ is very playful and giggly and flaily!
→ likes to bite people's shoulders to show affection.
→ gets yelled at by Jaebum a lot, apparently. But he cares for his hyungs a lot and stays with them.
→ likes to eat, especially fruit when he stays up late using the computer. Members attest that there will be banana and orange peels everywhere the next morning.
→ likes to make fun of Jaebum along with Taek.
→ seems to feud with Nickhun for the title of ULTIMATE MAGNAE.
→ is the only member in 2PM (or One Day, for that matter) who has double eyelids.3
His interests include working out, video games, and listening to music.
His specialties include rapping, modeling, tae kwon do, kumdo, and owning Jaebum.
His specialties do not include singing, ... ... ...actually that's about it.
Videos of interest:
Being ridiculously cute with fellow magnae Jinwoon of 2AM.
WHY CHANSUNG SHOULD NEVER CUT HIS HAIR EVER.
This is what I mean when I say that he can own anyone. Just by sitting on them.
Hangul name: 황찬성
Birthday: February 11, 1990. (age 19)
To top it all off, the best of 2PM.
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Love them. Support them. At least collect the gifs.
2PM hwaiting ♥
notes;
→ DO NOT HOTLINK. Not only did this take me three weeks to do and hotlinking will make me lose bandwidth which will make me lose all my Korean pics which I will cut you for, I really tried to put as much thought as possible to portraying these guys candidly.
→ As you can see, I really failed with the last three, so if there are any hardcore Wooyoung, Junho, or Chansung fans who know something that I've missed, please let me know.
→ These are just my opinions about 2PM.
→ This would not be possible without freefallskyline, kyupples, and the rest of my flist who love 2PM. Thank you guys so much!
→ Part II will be posted shortly when school gets out.
07.03.09 footnotes;
1Revealed later in an interview, Wooyoung actually has had his first kiss. Technically he wasn't lying when he said that he hasn't kissed anyone since the girl was the one who initiated it.
2So apparently Junho can wink.
08.25.09 footnotes;
3Nichkhun also has double eyelids.
PART II