Wednesday, July 24, 2013
[News] 2PM Taecyeon's fans from all over the world donate 6,790 lbs of rice for his drama 'Who Are You'
Taecyeon's fans from all over the world gathered together to donate 3.08 tons (approximately 6,790 lbs) of rice for the idol!
tvN's 'Who Are You' had its press conference at the Seoul Yeongdeung-po CGV, and fans from Korea, China, Japan, Thailand, Philippines, and Peru donated 154 bags of 20kg rice for a total of 3.08 tons.
This is enough to feed 25,000 people for a day, and Taecyeon will be sending it to the 2PM G+ Starzone to help children in need.
As mentioned before, the paranormal melodrama will portray the love story of Si 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
[Twitter] 2PM Nichkhun & MissA's Jia in Beijing
@jypnation:
Greetings from Nichkhun and Jia
at 'One and a Half, Summer' Production Press Conference in Beijing!
[TRANS] 2PM Junho for ViVi Magazine - September 2013
Interviewer (I): Usually, you look very cool but on Twitter, you're constantly being called cute!
Junho (JH): If I can use a sentence to describe my personality, it'll be cold on the outside and warm on the inside. *laughs* I'm really shy, so even in happy situations, I'll act like nothing's happening. Even when I'm receiving compliments, I compose myself to look very calm even though I'm beyond ecstatic on the inside. My fans told me that my usual tweets sound very cold so I start to change how I tweet by using cuter tone while writing them. My flaw will probably be that I can't control my feelings all that well. When the people around me are really happy, I might be sad or when I'm really happy and excited, they'll be really quiet. Although, when it comes to composing, I feel that that flaw becomes an advantage.
Sometimes I really want to stay at home and rest, but once I'm home, I'm really productive *bitter laugh*
Even during my free days, I'm writing songs. This is actually my way of playing and relaxing. Ahh... but I have a group of friends that I meet up with for bowling games whenever we're free. Bowling arenas in Korea usually play club songs, so I'm pretty happy about that. However, most of the time, I'm the one turning down their invitation to bowl and my friends will tease me, "You're always acting busy!" *laughs* There's also something that bugs me. Sometimes I get really busy and I just want to go home and rest, but once I'm home, I'm really productive. This is ridiculous! It's hard on me, but I'm actually okay with it. So instead of resting, I listen to music or watch some TV shows to immerse myself in a cultured lifestyle.
I'm working very hard... so I can fulfill my dream of buying myself a small plane!
Initially, during 2PM's debut, I was quite uncertain of my position and I just hope that as a 2PM member, we'll all succeed. But now during my solo debut, I want to fulfill my dream of clinching the first place in ORICON charts and having solo concerts in Tokyo Dome. My personal dreams will undoubtedly be to rent a speedboat in Okinawa and steer it out to the sea. I'm I'm love with all kinds of transportation methods, so I really want to earn myself a pilot license then I'll buy myself one small plane!
Even if I'm really busy, if my girlfriend calls me out at night, I'll still rush there for her.
I'm the kind of person who will fall hopelessly and deeply in love once I have a girlfriend. No matter how busy I am, if my girlfriend calls me out at night, I'll definitely go out to meet her. My charm will probably be my Adam's apple. During my 3rd year in junior high, two girls said that my Adam's apple is really sexy. I was quite intrigued to find out that they're talking about my Adam's apple and not my face! But I was still pretty happy and thanked the girls. *laughs* If I have a girlfriend now, I'll write a song just for her and sing it to her, isn't that good? *laughs*
CREDITS: @aki_sONE & riiixoxona2PM (SCANS) ; 小鱼儿 KINGJUNHO.COM (JPN > CHN TRANS) ; treecinrehs@2ONEDAY.COM (CHN > ENG TRANS)
[TRANS] 2PM Junho for Smart Magazine - September 2013
unho (JH): I found out through a phone call in the car where I was asked, "What do you think about it (going on a solo debut)?" I answered immediately with, "I have to do it." Concering the solo debut, I wasn't particularly worried because I just wanted to work on it as soon as possible and I was just overflowing with ideas. And now I'm really happy that my dream of having a solo Zepp Tour is coming true!
I: Songs, music videos, album covers, outfits.... How did you go about dealing with them?
JH: While producing the songs, I had to know myself well enough and see myself from a different point of view. I also asked my friends and people around me about my strengths and had them evaluate me. This helped me decide what I wanted to do for the album. The theme for this album is easy-going, liberating, and free. So for my outfits, I chose something that fits my style.
I: In this album, what are your favorite songs?
JH: Kimi No Koe and I Love You
I: What's your hobby?
JH: Riding a bicycle.
I: What brands do you like?
JH: Balmain, Rick Owens and Givenchy.
I: Compared to the last time we saw you, Junho seems to show more maturity. Why is this so?
JH: I'm not sure either. But after touring around the world for concerts with 2PM, I was able to expand my horizons and learn to be better on stage. Through that period, there were tough times. The combined experiences allowed me to learn a lot and grow.
I: What's your motto in life?
JH: "There will be a day when your sincerity will be understood." There are times when you can't immediately express your sincerity but if you constantly do so, people will definitely see and learn from it someday. I really like that sentence because it not only applies to love and work, but also my relationship with my fans and friends. I constantly apply this motto to my life.
I: Among the Japanese fans, Junho has the title 'Emperor', do you know of that?
JH: Yes. *laughs* I may look like one, I guess, but I'm actually really humble and simple! *laughs*
I: What do you hope for the 2nd part of the year?
JH: For it to be my year. *laughs*
I: Why don't you leave a message for SMART's readers?
JH: As a 2PM member, this is my solo debut! This album encompasses my ideas and the things I want to express to all of you, so please listen to it more often and love it!
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FAVORITE ITEMS REVEALED
Small bag - In this small bag, there are necessities for concerts, e.g. earphones, battery chargers, vitamins.
Japanese book - I use my free time to learn Japanese.
iPad - I use it to watch fancams of 2PM during concerts, look at interesting photos taken by the members, movies, and etc.
Sunglasses (SUPER IMPORTANT) - I constantly use it. It's really convenient and I wear it while going to the studio or while I'm at the airport.
Vanilla ice cream - I really like it. Eating it for desserts is a bliss indeed.
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JUNHO'S EXPLANATION OF SONGS IN KIMI NO KOE
1) キミの声 (Kimi No Koe)
In the car, on the way back to the hotel from the concert, I couldn't forget the fans' screams of support, and my heart was still beating fast. So I translated the feelings into words and melodies. This song is for the fans. I'm trying to convey the message that wherever I may be, I will never forget the fans' supports and their love for me.
2) Like a star
This song is akin to the meaning of 'Like a star, like a sun that shines on you.' The lyrics shows that even though things may be tough, but because I'm by your side protecting you, all the obstacles and hardships can be overcome. This song is perfect for love and/or friendship.
3) 目を閉じて (Close Your Eyes)
This song has a hint of sexiness. I wanted to write a song that was one of a kind and is different from the songs I always perform with the female dancers during concerts.
4) Good bye
This song paints a picture of a lake in the night, with nothing around it except the bright full moon shining over it. It's meant to depict loneliness. The song is about two lovers separating from each other.
5) I Love You
Spring and summer are arriving. Walking past blissful couples in the middle of a myriad of cherry blossoms, I felt inspired to write this song. This song expresses the feelings of first love, which is pure but peppered with tinge of nervousness and excitement.
6) Heartbreaker (Ver. B)
The theme for this song is bad boy. I didn't entirely participate in the making of this song but I suggested quite a lot of ideas for it since I wanted to sing it like a bad boy.
7) I'm in love, Japanese version (Ver. B)
I wrote this song for 2PM, but as I was writing it, I felt the need to place this song in my solo album. The story of this song is about how a guy, who finds no meaning in his life, met a lady, who was very different from other ladies he's ever met. And ever since then, the guy found meaning in his life. The song expresses a guy's feelings of never wanting to let his lady leave.
8) Say yes, 2013 Tokyo Dome Live Version (Ver. B)
I wrote this song for the tour earlier this year. The song is a rock song, which is different from 2PM's image. It's about expressing your affection for your partner and hoping to receive a YES as the answer. This song is youthful and vibrant, which made me have the idea of wearing a uniform while singing it.
CREDITS: riiixoxonaPM #1 & 2 (SCANS) ; 小鱼儿@KINGJUNHO.COM (JPN > CHN TRANS) ; treecinrehs@2ONEDAY.COM (CHN > ENG TRANS)