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Group Interview
2PM, who
came back to receive this magazine interview again after one year, has showed
us an even closer bond and connected image.
Q: What emotions are expressed
through your new song ?
Wooyoung: We
have continuously been working hard in order to show a fresh and upgraded
stage, this main focus this time is the “Mask Dance”. We used two layers of
masks to express the emotions within the song. Taking the mask on and off
whilst singing is really difficult… 2PM, whose relationship is already really
close, has become even more united through the difficult and rigorous
practices. Because we worked really hard to complete this song, we hope
everyone can love it a lot~
Q: What were your thoughts after
listening to the new song for the first time?
Taecyeon: Actually,
the first time I heard this song~ rather than thinking of maturity and
sexiness, I felt that this was a very unique song. I also worried about whether
‘our voices matched well together?’
Jun. K: When
selecting songs for release I’m always really distressed.
Chansung: In
particular, the melody and rhythm of this song is really good. It’s a
completely different style compared to our previous songs. I also took into
account problems such as; ‘would we perform this well?’ and ‘would everyone
like this?’ etc.
Junho: But
we were able to show 2PM’s original ‘dark’ (?) charisma
Taecyeon: Dark?!
Isn’t it a little different?
Junho: Correction!
Its sexiness and full of manly charisma
Q: In order to successfully perform
the Mask Dance, I’m sure everyone came up with all sorts of ideas.
Jun. K: That
is correct! Because it is very difficult to hold the microphone whilst removing
and putting on the mask, after a lot of worrying and distress the end result
was that when we dance to that part we would place the microphone in our
pockets.
Chansung: Compared
to ‘production’ we contributed more to the ‘design’
Jun. K: Thanks
to this, we were able to successfully complete the performance.
Q: The other song within this single,
Junho’s self-composed . How was this song first created?
Junho: At
the beginning of this year, I went to Ethiopia with a few company staff to
participate in volunteering activities. I stayed there for four days; suddenly
I had an unusual feeling I had never felt before in my heart and I wanted to
put that (feeling) into a song, which I did with another staff that went along
with me. When I returned to Korea, I finished the song with the help of a
professional composer at the company. I want to share the emotions I felt when
I was in Ethiopia with the fans. So the phrases used within this song’s lyrics
are easy to follow and learn. At the Arena Tour please make sure to sing along
to this song, everyone.
Q: Through the activities and Hi-5
event on November 24th and 25th, all 6 of you will meet the Japanese fans
together after a period of time. How does it feel?
Nichkhun: I
really would like to meet all the fans. When all 6 members were unable to stand
on stage together, it caused the other members problems and I feel very
apologetic to them. Since we have already returned, I will do my very best to
not disappoint my fans and show everyone the best side of me! I am really
thankful to everyone who believed in me and supported me!
Q: The information about holding next
year’s Arena Tour has already been released, what is the main point we must
anticipate for?
Jun. K: Although
it’s still a secret, we could slightly reveal a little~ Taecyeon-goon will…
Taecyeon: Huh?
Me?! (laughs) The main focus is a secret. We are currently in preparation to
give everyone an enjoyable and satisfactory stage.
Nichkhun: It’s
interesting! New and fresh! Full of energy!
Taecyeon: Yes,
just like that! The staff and members all came up with ideas, we want to gather
all kinds of charming performances~ please come to the concert to watch it~
Q: Then, what is the direction 2PM is
striving towards from now onwards?
Taecyeon: It’s
different from what it was during debut. Now, whether it’s about music or
performing, the members will all actively express their views to complete (the
songs). In addition, the members each want to do many different things, so I
have a feeling that not only will we deepen our bonds between each other and
work together, we’ll also gradually move forward. There’ll be constant changes
and transformations in the future~
Chansung: Compared
to striding towards a fixed target, everyone is constantly moving forward to
the things we want to do, sometimes we may take a different route and perhaps
there’ll be various changes throughout, but in the end “everyone is together”.
This experience to each of us is extremely precious.
Wooyoung & Junho
Wooyoung,
who debuted as a solo singer in Korea and Junho, who will begin to challenge
acting through the film (expected to release next year); the two have an
ambitious heart, eager to improve and show a stringent self-disciplinary
attitude. We have questioned the two about “forbidden love”, [how do they feel
about it?] and such issues. We have received such answers.
Junho: There
have been these kinds of story before…but, I still think that in reality it’s
not that good, isn’t that right? A girl who already has a boyfriend… however,
if you really loved her then if possible, you may be able to take her from him
as well.
Q: Regarding the temptation of
“forbidden love”, have you ever taken initiative to do things because you
couldn’t resist the temptation?
Junho: In
fact, I’m on a diet right now. However, when I see chocolate there is no way
not to think about (eating) it. There have been times where I’ve unknowingly
put the chocolate in my mouth?! Such things will occasionally happen (laughs)
Wooyoung: I
find it difficult to resist the temptation to sleep. Whenever it gets really
busy and really tiring, once there’s a small period of time, I would want to
sleep. Despite that there’s a lot of things I want to do during that time and
although this situation occurs quite often… I’ll still be defeated by the
temptation to sleep.
Q: Once Wooyoung completed his solo
debut in Korea, he received many words of encouragement and praise from the
members. Through this activity, what have you gained?
Wooyoung: Through
the solo activities, I’ve learnt a lot. It was an opportunity to be able to
recognize my own inadequacies. I felt that I must continue to sophisticate my
own singing and dancing abilities. I’ve said before, right now I am currently
learning to write lyrics and compose music. If I get more opportunities to
release another solo album, I would want to complete it with my own lyrics and
music.
Q: On the other side, Junho is
currently in the filming process of a Korean film. Acting alongside with
Korea’s top actors; Sol Kyung Gu, Jung Woo Sung and so forth. He plays a role
of a young official within a special crime investigation group, officially
challenging acting.
Wooyoung: I’ve
witnessed Junho practicing his script before.
Junho: Hahaha.
Actually, I’ve been speaking my lines suddenly in front of the members (laughs)
using the members as a practicing partner. This is a great opportunity to learn
and practice acting skills from the fellow seniors, and to be able to
participate in the filming I am extremely happy. Although there are a lot of
filming locations, the tight schedule is also quite stressful, but on the scene
everyone jokes around, it’s very enjoyable. Right now it’s still the early
stages of filming, I hope in the upcoming future everyone will be able to get
along just like one big family.
Q: The two who constantly enjoy
challenging new things, what are your desires regarding marriage?
Junho: As
for when I will get married…….
Wooyoung: I
am very busy now; I haven’t got the energy to consider the issue of marriage.
Junho: For
us, compared to anything else, to be able to stand on stage and work is when
we’re most happy!
Compared to
love, right now work is more important for the two. We anticipate seeing both
of their limitless and even more active performances!
Taecyeon & Nichkhun
Nichkhun, as
always exposed a heart-warming smile and Taecyeon, who’s become slightly more
tanned yet still shows a powerful and tough image; we focused on the topic of
“the girl you would want to take away” and questioned the two members.
Nichkhun: My
ideal type is someone with a dazzling smile. As if, once she smiles the
surroundings becomes brighter in a flash.
After
hearing what Nichkhun said, Taecyeon went on to say; “I’ve met a dazzling girl
like that before, just once!”
Taecyeon: During
high school I passed a girl who just transferred to my school. It seemed like
she was under the spotlight and shining brightly, but ultimately it was just my
one-sided love.
Q: When asked about what people most
care about – marriage – both members immediately answered “I want to get
married!” without a second of doubt.
Nichkhun: But
right now is not the right time, I must accumulate a lot more varied
experiences first. If I have gathered enough experience, then I definitely will
(get married)!
Taecyeon: From
a long time ago I was determined to get married when I turn 27 years old. But
now I’ve become aware that I’m already 25 years old (according to his Korean
age). So I started to think, I still have 2 years to encounter that perfect
woman, isn’t that a little challenging? (Laughs)
Q: According to news reports, a few
days ago the two members went to Tanzania to participate in volunteering
activities. As they were there, the experience provided them with an
opportunity to think about the ‘values of happiness’.
Nichkhun: I
felt; “the things really necessary in life are not much at all. As long as you
have the minimum items with you, couldn’t we just live on with a peaceful mind and
heart?” This thought floated to my mind as I saw the locals in Tanzania smile
blissfully.
Taecyeon: In
Korea we’re always constantly busy, our lives getting chased by the busy
workload, however I still feel very content. But the people in Tanzania are very
relaxed, they look really happy. I realized that my values and ideologies of
happiness have expanded.
Q: Actually, what activities have you
two participated in?
Nichkhun: In
short, it was physical labour work.
Taecyeon: Also,
when I arrived in Tanzania, I found Nichkhun, who had begun working one step
ahead of me. I ran towards him but as a result he said; “Hurry, get together
and work!” I was suddenly forced to help on the spot… I hadn’t even unpacked my
luggage yet! (Laughs)
Nichkhun: Afterwards
I realized and said to him; “Ah ~ sorry, sorry!” (Laughs)
Q: In addition, when it comes to the
two men’s common areas, (it has to be) “ability to learn languages”. As we talk
about the issue of foreign languages, we questioned Taecyeon, who achieved full
marks in his TOEIC examination and Nichkhun, who is able to communicate
fluently in 4 different languages.
Taecyeon: I
didn’t do any special preparation for the TOEIC exam. But because I began
living in America since I was 12 years old, there were two or three years where
we had to recite 150 words every day from memory in class.
Nichkhun: I
also started to learn from memorizing words and phrases. But I never memorized
them as strong as Taecyeon did (laughs). I learn through conversations and
going out to experience things in various situations.
With perfect
and flawless faces that makes surrounding people sigh, with the manners of a
gentleman and equipped with intelligence, these two impeccable men would often
show their teenager-like smiles, it really makes your heart flutter ♥
Jun. K & Chansung
As 2PM’s
lead vocalist and as a music producer, Jun. K’s presence cannot be easily
ignored and Chansung, who decided to star in an upcoming Korean drama series
which is highly anticipated as he actively, shows his actor side. From the
topic of “forbidden love” we have interviewed this duo of the groups’ “big
brother” and “maknae”.
Jun. K: Within
love, there is no such thing as forbidden. If you truly love the other person,
then you can decisively go and challenge…. as Chansung said (laughs).
Chansung: Huh?!
I didn’t say that!
Jun. K: However,
something such as taking your friend’s girlfriend is absolutely not allowed,
because friendship is more important. But, if it was someone you didn’t know,
yet I really liked that girl then maybe I would want to make her mine instead.
Chansung who
was sitting next to Jun. K nodded his head vigorously and also quietly said; “I
also have that thought of experiencing it”
Q: Then have the two members got any
desires to get married?
Jun. K: I
have none at the moment.
Chansung: “Want
to get married~” the thought is actually very strong. But I don’t even have a
girlfriend (laughs)
Q: We also asked about the two
member’s pets which they both devoted all their love to – the story of Jun. K’s
poodle and Chansung’s Russian Blue cat. Unknowingly, they began to get caught
up in the battle of “whose pet is cuter?”……
Jun. K: Right
now, although my Audrey is still small, but her jumping ability is amazing!
Suddenly she could fly up to my waist area~
Chansung: My
cat is called Jeonggam. Very often I would hear soft mewing sounds at the door
to greet me, that’s particularly cute. We have a special greeting between us.
As I hold him, if Jeonggam wants to go somewhere else, he will always use his
nose to touch my nose to tell me. Occasionally, Jeonggam will also make me very
angry, at those moments, he would be meowing next to me and stare at me. In the
end I would give in to its cuteness, and kiss him… chu~
Chansung
then revealed something that made everyone’s heart skip a beat, he said; “I
think Audrey is even cute!” Slightly upset about admitting to losing this
battle, Jun. K used his undefeatable cuteness to attract everyone.
Jun. K: Because
my nickname is “panda”, my house has around 600+ panda dolls which the fans
have given to me. Audrey will whiz over and pounce on top of the big panda
doll; she would also bite the small panda and run in circles. Although it’s
very cute, seeing my house full of panda dolls lying about everywhere is a
little scary (laughs)
Unlike their
extremely manly image seen on stage, we were able to see the two cute and funny
members who loving care for their pets ^^
Pic Scans credits to:
2pm0904.com&okniverse_net via welovekhun.com
Trans Credits to: 2OneDay.com
PiLe & YangYang @2PMBaidu (JPN
> CHN TRANS), xx_tiffany_xx@2oneday.com (CHN > ENG TRANS)
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