Source: kbsworld
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Friday, June 28, 2013
[News] Mnet 2013 20's Choice Awards is BACK!!
The hottest award show of this summer season, the 2013 20's Choice Awards is back, and it's up to you to decide who takes an award.
The nominees for this year's 20's Choice Awards, an award show that empowers today's 20-somethings to decide who's hot in the areas of TV, movies, music and more, were announced on June 27.
SHINHWA, 2PM, SHINee, Super Junior-M, SISTAR, Girls' Generation (SNSD) and many more are among the K-Pop stars that made the ballot in the award show's 20 categories, which include 20's Performance and 20's Mwave Global Star categories.
Lee Seung Gi, Song Joong Ki, Park Shin Hye and Suzy are among the 20's Choice nominees who will be competing for fans' votes in the 20's Movie Star and 20's Drama Star categories.
Below is the full list of nominees by category:
20’s Movie Star – Male
Ryu Seung Ryong (The Gift from Room 7)
Ha Jung Woo (Berlin)
Kim Soo Hyun (Secretly, Greatly)
Lee Byung Hun (Gwanghae)
Song Joong Ki (A Werewolf Boy)
20’s Movie Star – Female
Kim Min Hee (Temperature of Love)
Jun Ji Hyun (Berlin)
Park Shin Hye (The Gift from Room 7)
Gong Hyo Jin (Boomerang Family)
Park Bo Young (A Werewolf Boy)
20’s Drama Star - Male
Zo In Sung (That Winter, The Wind Blows)
Lee Jin Wook (Nine)
Lee Jong Seok (I Hear Your Voice, School 2013)
Oh Ji Ho (God of the Workplace)
Lee Seung Gi (Gu Family Book)
20’s Drama Star – Female
Kim Hye Soo (God of the Workplace)
Song Hye Kyo (That Winter, The Wind Blows)
Lee Bo Young (I Hear Your Voice, My Daughter Seoyoung)
Soo Ae (Yawang)
Suzy (Gu Family Book)
20’s Style
4minute (What's Your Name)
Beenzino (Agua Man)
Lee Hyori (Bad Girls, Miss Korea)
CL (The Baddest Female)
Kim Won Jung (2012 Herald Donga TV - Best Model)
20’s Variety Star
Tak Jae Hoon (Beatles Code)
Lee Juck (Enemy of Broadcasting)
Shin Dong Yeop (SNL Korea 4)
Choi Jong Hoon (Blue Tower)
Kim Jin Pyo (Top Gear Korea)
20’s Booming Star – Male
Do Ji Han (Incarnation of Money, Tower)
Kim Woo Bin (School 2013, A Gentleman's Dignity)
Yong Jun Hyung (Monstar)
Roy Kim (Spring, Spring, Spring)
Super Junior-M Henry (Final Recipe, Trap [Album])
20’s Booming Star – Female
Ha Yeon Soo (Monstar)
Kim Seul Ki (SNL Korea, Flower Boys Next Door)
Kim Ye Rim (All Right)
Lee Yubi (Gu Family Book, Nice Guy)
Baek Jin Hee (I Summon You, Gold! Jeon Woochi)
20’s Performance
4minute (What's Your Name)
SISTAR (Give it to Me)
Shinhwa (This Love)
Girls’ Generation (I Got a Boy)
SHINee (Dream Girl)
20’s Mwave Global Star
Shinhwa
2PM
Super Junior-M
EXO
Infinite
20’s Hot Band
Daybreak (Love Actually)
Romantic Punch (Saturday Night Fever)
J Rabbit (Nowadays, You Are)
Idiotape (Even Floor)
Galaxy Express (Always)
20’s Hot Rapper
VerbalJint (If It Ain't Love)
Geeks (Wash Away)
Baechigi (Shower of Tears)
Beenzino (Aqua Man)
Double K (Rewind)
20’s Hot Cover Music
Roy Kim & Jung Joon Young (Superstar K4) - After Turning Into Dust (Lee Yoon Soo) (Superstar K4)
Yoo Seung Woo (Superstar K4) - My Son (Kim Gun Mo)
Yong Jun Hyung (Monstar OST) - Past Days (Ryu Jae Ha)
Lee Ye Joon (Voice of Korea 2 - For You, For You (Lee Seung Hwan)
Daybreak (Band Generation) - Sad Mannequin (Hyun Jin Young)
20’s Online Music
Lee Hyori (Bad Girls)
4minute (What's Your Name)
SISTAR (Give it to Me)
Cho Yong Pil (Hello)
Girls’ Generation (I Got a Boy)
20’s Voice
Cho Yong Pil (Bounce, Hello)
Shinhwa (This Love)
Psy (Gentleman)
Lee Hyori (Bad Girls, Miss Korea)
SISTAR (Give it to Me)
Remember, you must have Mwave account to vote for this award. Well, if you don't have Mwave account, register it now at Mwave or you may also log-in your Facebook or Twitter account too.
Voting for the 2013 20’s Choice Awards has also officially opened, so head on over to the voting page and vote now!
Source: gokpop
[News] 2PM's Taecyeon and So Yi Hyun are charismatic cops for 'Who Are You?'
2PM's Taecyeon and So Yi Hyun got into character for their profile shots as the charismatic police officers in additional cuts for the upcoming tvN drama, 'Who Are You?'.
The paranormal melodrama will portray the love story ofSi On(So Yi Hyun), who wakes up after a 6-year coma and starts to see ghosts, and Cha Gun Woo(Taecyeon), the realist cop who ends up working with her.
'Who Are You?' will premiere on July 29 at 11PM KST after the finale of 'Dating Agency: Cyrano'!
Source: allkpop
[News] 2PM′s Taecyeon, So E Hyun and Kim Jae Wook Pose in Character Shots for ′Who Are You′
Ok Taecyeon, So E Hyun and Kim Jae Wook have started the ignition on their supernatural love triangle to come.
The character cuts for the three roles of tvN's upcoming drama Who Are You were released on June 26.
The drama, which will start airing on July 29, will feature a love triangle between spirits and humans.
Who Are You is about what happens when Si On (So E Hyun), who came to see ghosts after waking up from a six-year coma, meets Geon Woo (Ok Taecyeon), who only believes in solid evidence. The two detectives come to understand each other as they try to help the spirits attached to objects at a lost-and-found center rest in peace.
Si On's dead boyfriend Hyung Joon (Kim Jae Wook) will appear as a spirit, perfecting the supernatural romance. Hyung Joon was an elite member of the police force, but lost his life following an unfortunate accident.
Producer Lee Min Jin of Who Are You commented, "Yang Si On, Cha Geon Woo and Lee Hyung Joon are all attractive characters that can't be found in other dramas. We expect the mysterious love line between the three to grab attention. All three actors are really into their characters, and they understood their roles so well that they were able to finish the character image shoots quickly. You can look forward to seeing them in the drama."
Screenwriter Moon Ji Young and director Jang Hang Joon will join in the drama as creators to add strength to its story, while director Jo Hyun Tak of Big Thing will showcase his skills also.
Source: enewsworld
Thursday, June 27, 2013
[Twitter] Share an umbrella with 2PM Jun. K
@Jun2daKAY:
Finally completed the magritte on our terrace at home.
Pretty? It's raining like in the picture so bring an umbrella #MAGRITTE
[News] 2PM’s Junho to Get His Own Namesake Variety Show in Japan
2PM‘s Junho will be getting his own namesake variety show in Japan!
On June 26, JYP Entertainment stated, “2PM’s Junho will start a show called “Junho’s SAY YES Friendship” for Japan’s MXTV channel. The first broadcast will air on July 4.”
Junho is preparing to release his first debut solo album in Japan and he will be carrying out his own show in one of Japan’s main broadcast channels.
MXTV has aired 2PM and 2AM’s “2PM & 2AM Wander Trip” in the past as well.
Junho’s new show will be about trying to make new friends as he invites many guests and go to various places with them to make memories. It is being coined as a “friendship variety” show.
Junho’s debut solo album is set to be released on July 24 and is already receiving a lot of interest on the pre-order charts.
Junho will also be kicking off a solo tour concert in Japan starting from July 9.
Source: soompi
[News] 2PM's fans donate a record amount of rice for their finale concert
Fans of 2PM from all over the world set a new record for rice donations!
The boys held the finale of their Asian tour 'What Time Is It?' on the 21st and 22nd. Donations came in from fans all over the world including Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Canada, United States, Peru, and Russia all came together to donate 28.088 tons (approximately 62,000 lbs) of rice, 6,000 eggs, 1,150 coal briquettes, and 600 kgs of animal feed for a total of 29.438 tons (approximately 64,700 lbs) of items. It resulted in a new record of the largest amount of items being donated for one day.
The food is enough to feed a meal for 240,000 people. It could also feed 2,700 people with 3 meals a day for a full month. Because there was so much, the rice and other donation wreaths completely filled up the outer grounds of the huge stadium.
2PM donated all the food to help the youth in need to their 2PM G+ Starzone.
Source: Dreame via allkpop
[News] 2PM's Junho to make new friends in his own Japanese variety show 'JUNHO (From 2PM)'s SAY YES FRIENDSHIP'
2PM's Junho is taking on a lot of firsts in his career exclusively in Japan and has another first to add to his list as he gets ready for his own variety show, 'JUNHO (From 2PM)'s SAY YES FRIENDSHIP'!
'JUNHO (From 2PM)'s SAY YES FRIENDSHIP' will premiere on July 4th on Japanese channel, MXTV, according to JYP Entertainment. The premise of the show will involve Junho inviting guests and making friends by creating unforgettable memories as they visit various places.
Junho will also kick off his first solo tour, 'JUNHO (From 2PM) 1st Solo Tour Kimi no Koe', in Zepp Sapporo on July 9th and make his solo debut with mini album 'Kimi no Koe' ('Your Voice') on July 24th!
Source: allkpop
[Twitter] 2PM Taecyeon wants to try out more acting roles
Taecyeon talked about his first ever big screen role.
He plays the role of Won Chull in the movie 'The Night Before the Wedding', and his filming finally came to a close yesterday.
He tweeted, "Done filming as Won Chul~ Even though the first time is always nerve wrecking, my first movie experience was fun and it was a good time for me to learn~ I think acting is something that makes you want more and more as you keep doing it. Of course, it's like how you fall as a baby when you're taking your first steps. I want to become an actor who can eventually jump with both feet."
What kind of role do you want to see Taecyeon play next?
Source: allkpop
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
[Twitter] To HOTTEST: I Love You From JUNHO
@dlwnsghek:
Letter arrived from (From 2PM) and> _ <JUNHO enjoy!
2013.6.27 14:00
Coming soon .....
[News] 2PM Chansung - One of K-Pop’s Biggest Stars Reflect On The 63rd Anniversary Of The Start Of The Korean War
Many of K-pop's most popular artists wrote words of remembrance on Tuesday for those that fought and died for their country 63 years ago, on the day remembered as 6/25.
On June 25, 1950 North Korean forces invaded South Korea, prompting the start of what came to be known as the Korean War.
Many of K-pop’s most popular artists wrote words of remembrance on Tuesday for those that fought and died for their country 63 years ago, on the day remembered as 6/25.
Bora of chart-topping girl group SISTAR wrote expressed her gratitude on Twitter.
“Today is 6/25,” Bora wrote on Thursday.
“I’m spending the day with a thankful heart, paying my respects to all the war veterans and the fallen heroes, who sacrificed their lives for the country. Although we’re a generation that didn’t experience 6/25, I think we can spend our lives at ease because of all the soldiers. Thank you!”
2PM’s Chansung offered some historical facts about the Korean War, that he said came from a “Korean history application,” according to CJ E&M enewsWorld
“During the three years and one month of war, 600,000 people from South Korea and 700,000 from North Korea died,” Chansung tweeted.
“It’s estimated that a total of 4 to 5 million people lost their lives due to disappearances, kidnappings, injuries, and civilian massacres. We must remember then and think about it today.”
BEAST’s Yang Yo Seop got even deeper into that critical moment his country’s history.
“On August 15, 1945, the happiness of independence was brief as the South and North split at the 38th parallel with the US in the South, and Russia in the North during the division occupation,” Yang wrote, regarding Korea’s north-south divide, enforced by the Allies following World War II, which came to determine the dividing line between the two countries.
“Then on June 25, 1950, the Korean War began with a sudden invasion from the North, which led to many dead and to psychological damage. The painful Korean War came to a pause on July 27, 1953 with an armistice, resulting in no winner or loser.”
The BEAST singer also thanked the soliders in the South Korean army for continuing to protect the country from an attack from the north.
“I’m feeling kind of emotional,” he wrote. “I want to honestly thank the many peoplewho sacrificed their lives for our country and to the all the soldiersin the army, who are protecting our country now. Thank you so, so much!”
100%’s Min Woo considers a greater dream on the day of remembrance.
“Today is the 63rd anniversary of the 6/25 war,” Min wrote on Twitter.
“Although our wish of unification has not come true yet, I hope today can be a day spent thanking those people who allowed us to live today.”
Source: kpopstarz
[News] Jung Woo Sung, Han Hyo Joo, and 2PM’s Junho Hold Chat Session with Fans
The stars of action thriller “Cold Eyes,” Jung Woo Sung, Han Hyo Joo, and 2PM’s Junho, had the very first “star chatting” with fans.
The purpose of “star chatting” is to show the public a completely different side to the stars, a side that they previously were not able to see. The cast told their honest opinions about the movie and some funny stories as well. The star chatting was held on June 25 for one hour on the Naver Line.
In “Cold Eyes,” Jung Woo Sung plays the role of the bad guy for his first time, and Han Hyo Joo strips her usual innocent image to become an expert detective. This is also Junho’s first time on the big screen. Fans are anticipating this movie, as it will be their first times seeing the stars portray different types of roles.
Jung Woo Sung and Han Hyo Joo told fans about filming the movie, the backstage story, as well as their honest opinions about everything. Lee Jun Ho shared his experiences as a first time actor on the big screen. The stars also talked with fans directly over the phone, giving them speed quizzes. The public was very excited for all of the surprise events the stars had planned.
In particular, Jung Woo Sung said on this day that there was a boy inside Han Hyo Joo. He explained in the movie that Han Hyo Joo’s character had to be tougher than other policemen and normal women. Because of her tough character, he ended up calling the actress “hyung” sometimes on set (hyung is the Korean term a male calls a brother or another close male who is older).
“Cold Eyes” is set to debut on July 3.
Source: soompi
[News] 2PM Jun.K Chosen for Lead Role for Japan Musical, 'Attention from Local Media'
2PM member Jun.K has been chosen to play the lead role for the musical, "Three Musketeers" in Japan.
Yesterday, he attended the press conference for the musical and received much attention from local media.
Many Japan news and media released articles about his role in the musical and showed much interest.
This musical will begin playing on August 10 through 24 in Tokyo.
Source: kpopstarz
[News] 2PM Junho to Make Solo Debut in Japan and Host Variety Show
2PM member Junho will be hosting his own TV show in Japan.
Junho will be a host on channel MXTV with his own show, 'JUNHO (From 2PM) SAY YES Friendship' and will begin its first episode on July 4.
This will also be Junho's solo debut in Japan and he will be hosting his own show in Japan first before making his official debut.
After the launch of his show and his debut, he will also be holding a Japan tour.
This show will a 'making friendship' show where guests are invited on the show and visit memorable places to help friendships grow.
His agency stated that there has been growing interest in his first episode of his show.
He will make his solo debut on July 24 and hold a Japan tour concert beforehand on July 9.
Source: kpopstarz
[News] 2PM Taecyeon-Oh Young Gyul, Newlyweds In Recording Studio
The virtual couple 2PM's Taecyeon and the Taiwanese celebrity Oh Young Gyul revealed a picture taken together while recording.
On June 23, Oh Young Gyul posted on her Weibo, "Love song... I LOVE YOU" along with a picture.
In the picture, Taecyeon and Oh Young Gyul have headphones on with a mic in front of them. It seems to have been taken while recording their duet song for MBC "We Got Married - World Version", "I LOVE YOU." This song was released on June 16.
Source: kpopstarz
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
[Twitter] 2PM Junho's 1st Solor Tour Official Goods Information
@JYPE_JAPAN:
7/9(Tuesday)~JUNHO (From 2PM)1st Solo Tour "Your Voice"
Official Tour Goods based on Junho's Yellow Color
[Entertainment][ENG] 2PM Jun. K - Musketeers musical in Japan special interview
Source: daeguwanjyafield
[Twitter] 2PM Jun. K Sharing a Sweet Moment with Audrey
@Jun2daKAY:
Audrey was sniffing next to me when I opened my eyes in the morning. Miss you.
[News] Ok Taecyeon & Lee Yeonyee's new wedding pictorial revealed
Ok Taecyeon and Lee Yeonhee's wedding pictorial is becoming a hot issue.
Recently, a photo titled 'Ok Taecyeon & Lee Yeonhee's wedding pictorial. So beautiful' was uploaded on an online community board.
In the pictorial, Ok Taecyeon and Lee Yeonhee, who casted in movie 'The Night Before Wedding' together, are showing great looks in a white wedding dress and tuxedo.
Especially, Lee Yeonhee is hanging her arm around Ok Taecyeon's shoulder, and Ok Taecyeon is showing a fun facial expression, pointing Lee Yeonhee with his hand.
On the other hand, 'The Night Before Wedding' is a romantic comedy film about people who are struggling from 'marriage blue(depression and mental unstableness that people suffer before marriage)', and Lee Yeonhee, Ok Taecyeon, Kim Kang Woo, Kim Hyo Jin, Joo Ji Hoon, Go Jun Hee, Lee Hee Jun, Ma Dong Seok, and Guzal casted in the movie.
Source: starN
[News] 2PM Supporting Junho @ "Cold Eyes (감시자들)" VIP Movie Premiere
JYP, Nichkhun, Yenny, Chansung & Wooyoung attended Junho's VIP movie premiere~! ^^;
Jo Kwon and Suzy are also there.
Source: sportsseoultv
[News] Boyband 2PM to take a break
Boy band 2PM completed their seven-month-long Asia tour “What Time Is It” on Saturday at Jamsil Sports Complex in southern Seoul.
Before the concert that garnered 15,000 fans, the members sat down for a press interview.
They announced that they will take a break from making appearances as a group but will continue working as individual entertainers in a variety of programs and at events.
Source: Lee Sun-min [summerlee@joongang.co.kr] @ hancinema
[News] Hottests set a new record for wreath donations
2PM Asia Tour Concert, What time is it, 2PM Cheering rice wreaths, egg wreaths, fodder wraths and briquette wreaths of Dreame
The international fans of 2PM cheered them by sending the greatest rice wreaths of Dreame in history. A total of 29,348 tons (10kg of rice*2,935, 29,348kg) of rice wreaths of Dreame were sent to 2PM Asia Tour Concert ‘What time is it” held at Jamsil sports complex on 21st and 22nd of June. 28,088 tons of rice wreaths of Dreame, 6,000 of egg wreaths of Dreame, 1,150 of briquette wreaths of Dreame, 600 kg of fodder wreaths of Dreame, so on, 29,348 tons in total (amounts converted to rice wreaths) were collected from around 15 countries as Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, Hong Kong, China, Thailand including South Korea. This is recorded the greatest scale of Dreame SINGLE EVENT in history since 2007.
29,348 tons of rice wreaths are equivalent to enormous amount that can serve a meal for 240,000 people or a month for 2,700 people. Also, this is equivalent to 1,500 of 20kg of rice wreaths of Dreame. The rice wreaths of Dreame were installed filled up outside of Jamsil sports complex.
2PM has led to build a foundation of donation culture spread that encourages dreams and hopes of young generations by attending ‘G + Star Zone’ Open ceremony held at Abgujeong Rodeo Station last 2nd of May. As 'G + Star Zone' is one of the 'G+Dream Project' of Seoul, Gangnam-gu, Korail provided the space, GKL supported installing facilities and maintenance fee and Dreame makes a delivery rice wreaths that Star donated, so on. They promote various businesses with SUSEO Myeonghwa synthesis Society Welfare Center together.
The fans of 2PM started to cheer Takyeon by sending rice wreaths of Dreame to production report conference of KBS 2 drama ‘신데델라 언니’ in March 2010 before spreading cheering rice wreaths culture. They cheered 2 PM by sending 40 tons of rice wreaths of Dreame, 100 of ramen wreaths of Dreame, 50,400 of briquette wreaths of Dreame, 6,000 of egg wreaths of Dreame, 600kg of fodder wreaths of Dreame, and so on, 14 times in total over the past 3 years. Additionally, 2PM has continuously donated to KHFI, The Salvation Army Charity Pot, Good Never Birth, so on, about 40 welfare centers in nation.
Meanwhile, 2PM gave fans kind words at Press Conference, “We now made a finalize Asia Tour Concert in Seoul with love of Asia fans. We could feel your heart and we were overwhelmed with your huge cheering and big love. Thank you so much for your all support and heart. We will repay you for your huge love by always trying to do our best”. To the end of the concert, 2PM is expected to perform by individually after finishing the domestic activities.
Source: Dreame
[Entertainment][ENG] 2PM 3rd Album 「Grown」 Grand Edition _ Wooyoung Interview
Source: jypentertainment
[Entertainment][ENG] 2PM 3rd Album 「Grown」 Grand Edition _ Taecyeon Interview
Source: jypentertainment
[Entertainment][ENG] 2PM 3rd Album 「Grown」 Grand Edition _ Nichkhun Interview
Source: jypentertainment
[Entertainment][ENG] 2PM 3rd Album 「Grown」 Grand Edition _ Chansung Interview
Source: jypentertainment
[Twitter] 2PM Chansung's Deep Picture
@2PMagreement211:
You have to look at the picture closely. It will tell you more.
I am not good too, must try harder^^
[Twitter] Fans sending HOTTEST Love on 2PM Nichkhun's Birthday
@Khunnie0624:
Thank you HOTTEST!!!!! You all are jjang jjang man!!!
@Khunnie0624:
Thank you for all the birthday wishes!! I feel so overwhelmed with all your love!! Made this year so special yet again! Thank you!!
Sunday, June 23, 2013
[News] 2PM & Big Bang win awards at 'MTV VMAJ 2013'
The 'MTV VMAJ 2013' (Video Music Awards Japan) were held on June 22 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.
K-pop's hottest idol groups TVXQ, Big Bang, and 2PM were nominated in 3 different categories and both Big Bang and 2PM each won an award.
2PM's 'LEGEND OF 2PM' took home the award in the category, 'Best Album of the Year'. They were able to beat out One Direction's 'Take Me Home', Linkin Park's 'Living Things', Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Kiss', and Kana Nishino's 'Living Things'.
Big Bang's music video for "Fantastic Baby" which was directed by Hyun Seung Seo won the category of 'Best Dance Video'. They were able to beat out the music videos of SKRILLEX's "Bangarang", ZEDD's "Spectrum", livetune's "Transfer", and group_inou's "9".
TVXQ's "Catch Me - If you wanna-" was nominated in the 'Best Group Video' category but unfortunately J Soul Brothers' "Hanabi" took the award in this category.
At the event, KARA's Nicole also performed her solo Japanese track, "LOST", from her group's special album 'KARA Solo Collection'.
Congratulations to Big Bang & 2PM!
Source: allkpop
[News] 2PM Receives Grand Award at 'MTV VMAJ' in Japan
Group 2PM received a grand award in Japan.
With their 2nd Japanese album "Legend of 2PM," 2PM received the grand prize at the 12th annual "MTV VMAJ (Video Music Awards Japan 2013" held today in Japan. He had beat even American top stars such as Linkin Park, proving their popularity.
2PM, who could not attend the award ceremony due to their concert in Korea, sent a video message saying, "It's an honor even being together with great artists but we're thankful that you gave us such a grand award. We're very sad that we could not attend the event due to our concert in Korea but we will try our best to always improve and grow."
2PM is currently in their Asia tour concert "What Time Is It."
Source: kpopstarz
[Twitter] OneWay Supporting 2PM Jun. K
@onewaychance:
2pm concert tonight! This is Minjun!
@Jun2daKAY:
Thank You My Brother keke
[News] From Beast Idols To Actors? 2PM Junho and Chansung To Debut In Film
Two of the members of popular JYP Entertainment boy band 2PM are making their debuts in film.
Junho is making his breakthrough on the big screen on July 4 with the release of the crime thriller Cold Eyes while Chansung has just been signed to appear in a romantic comedy tentatively called Red Carpet.
Junho attended a press preview for his upcoming movie on June 19 is Seoul and talked about the experience he had working on his first feature film.
"Since this is my first film, every scene is very precious and memorable to me," he said.
The idol star is not the only big name in the cast. He had the opportunity to work alongside some of the biggest names in the biz including Seol Kyung-gu, Jung Woo-sung and Han Hyo-joo, and says the experience taught him a lot of things.
"I want to be as humane as Seol Kyung-gu, as professional as Jung Woo-sung and look as good as Han Hyo-joo on the screen," he said of his co-stars.
"I learned so much just by watching the others acting and breathing on the set. The directors, cast and staff took great care of me and taught me everything so kindly that all I needed to do was focus on their advice," explained Junho.
The local media has said of the 2PM idol's performance as a detective on the trail of a mythical criminal shows Junho's potential to be the next big movie star.
His group mate Chansung has also made headlines recently when it was revealed on Friday that the singer had just been cast in an upcoming romantic comedy.
Chansung will play a young staff member of a film crew lead by actor Yoon Kye-sang's character, an erotic movie director who dreams of making it big with his first serious film.
The 2PM member is not new to acting, however. He made his small-screen debut in 2006 on the popular sitcom High Kick.
Red Carpet is set to start filming soon while Junho's Cold Eyes will be released in theaters July 4. Fellow 2PM member Taecyeon also has his first movie, Marriage Blue, coming up later this year.
Source: kpopstarz
[Twitter] 2PM Nichkhun is a fan of Asher Monroe?!
@Khunnie0624:
"@AsherMonroe: RT!!! “@Khunnie0624: Let the light shine on you..”
hey you retweeted!!= ] come to Korea Asher!!
hey you retweeted!!= ] come to Korea Asher!!
@Khunnie0624:
It would be my honor if we get to share a stage @AsherMonroe!
Let me know before hand if you have plans to come steal korean girls' hearts!
Let me know before hand if you have plans to come steal korean girls' hearts!
Saturday, June 22, 2013
[News] 2PM have a 'ssanti' dance battle with the 'gentle police men' on 'Star King'
2PM battled it out against the Korean police dancing team that became known worldwide as the 'gentle police men' on 'Star King'!
The Korean police team, whose dance covers of Psy's "Gangnam Style" and "Gentleman" have become hit videos online, impressed 2PM with their performances of "Again & Again" and "Heartbeat". The two groups also had a dance battle with Wooyoung bringing his 'ssanti' dance to the show once again alongside Chansung.
Who do you think won the dance battle?
Source: allkpop
[News] 2PM get 15,000 HOTTESTs to put their 'hands up' during their "What Time Is It?" grand finale concert in Seoul
What time is it? It's 2PM! And HOTTESTs made sure to put their 'hands up' for the sold-out last leg of 2PM's 'What Time Is It?' tour!
2PM held the grand finale concert of their 'What Time Is It?' tour at Jamsil Arena in Seoul on the 21st and 22nd, drawing in over 15,000 fans. The 'beastly idols' opened up the stage with "Game Over", "I Was Crazy About You" and "I Hate You". 2PM then greeted fans as they shared, "It is finally the end of our 7-month long tour. We missed you. We were able to hold our final concert in Seoul. We are always thankful for the big love that we receive and we prepared a lot for today."
The boys also showcased their individual charms through solo stages of their self-created songs from their special album, 'Grand Edition - GROWN'. 2PM performed a total of 26 tracks including "A.D.T.O.Y.", "Heartbeat", "Again & Again", "Without U", "Don't Stop Can't Stop", "I'm Your Man", "Back 2 U", "10 out of 10", "Hands Up", and more throughout the 3-hour long concert.
Source: allkpop
[News] 2PM's Income Is $1.3 Million Per Member? 'Increasing Again Next Year'
It has been revealed that 2PM members earn about 1.3 million dollars per member.
According to JYP Entertainment, their group 2PM earned about $27.3 million. If that total is divided among the 6 members, that would mean that one member's earnings are about $1.3 million.
Next year, their income will be increasing even more. 2PM's activity in Japan is planned to be increasing by about 20% next year, which will be increasing their income to about $1.39 million.
Source: kpopstarz
[News] JYP Entertainment and JYP merge + 2PM, 2AM, Wonder Girls, & JJ Project earnings for first half of 2013
With the announcement of a merger between listed company JYP Entertainment and unlisted company (not listed on stock market exchange) JYP, detailed information regarding the earnings of JYP Entertainment artists were revealed for the stock holders.
The charts provided revealed that 2PM is the agency's top earning artist this year, not surprisingly, bringing in sales of 11.57 billion KRW ($10 million - in USD) for the first half of 2013. 2AM was next with 2.17 billion KRW ($1.88 million), then Wonder Girls with 1.35 billion KRW ($1.17 million), and JJ Project with 1.25 billion KRW ($1.08 million). [Note: the numbers listed on the chart you see above goes by a unit of 1000].
When taking out the expenses and costs for music video production, marketing, promotions, dorms, education and training, and more, 2PM's profit includes royalties of 1.078 billion KRW from album sales, 6.619 billion KRW from management sales, and 56 million KRW from contents sales (endorsements, ads, etc.). With a total of 7.753 billion KRW ($6.7 million), this works out to be about 1.292 billion KRW ($1.12 million) in profit per member.
For 2AM, the total works out to be 1.969 billion KRW ($1.7 million). Royalties from album sales are about 925 million KRW, while royalties from contents sales are about 1.044 billion KRW. Since there are 4 members, it works out to be about 492 million KRW ($426,000) per member.
After taking out the basic expenses for Wonder Girls, their profit was 295 million KRW ($255,000) with 284 million KRW from album sale royalties and 11 million KRW from contents royalties. This amounts to around 59 million KRW ($51,000) per member.
JJ Project did not record any royalties for this year.
Another interesting fact to note is that with the merger, J.Y. Park has become the biggest shareholder of JYP Entertainment with 16.94%.
As for the expected earnings for 2014, they expect 2PM's total sales (excluding expenses) to be 21 billion KRW ($18.2 million), 2AM's to be 1.9 billion KRW ($1.6 million), Wonder Girls' to be 490 million KRW ($424,000), and JJ Project's to be 8.3 billion KRW ($7.2 million) – meaning 2PM and JJ Project's sales are expected to increase, while 2AM and Wonder Girls' decrease, which gives you a rough idea of the amount of activities each group may have next year.
Source: No Cut News, Dispatch via allkpop