Friday, November 22, 2013
[Interview] The new normal: K-Pop star 2PM Nichkhun’s take on Filipino style
CREDITS: PHILSTAR 1 & 2
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Below are snips from the official Phil Star online version,
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[Twitter] JYPNation supporting 2PM Taecyeon's debut movie 'Marriage Blue'
@jypnation:
Why don't we all go watch Taecyeon's debut movie 'Marriage Blue' this weekend?
Please give it much of your love :)
[Twitter] 2PM Nichkhun supporting 2PM Jun. K @ Jack The Ripper
@Khunnie0624:
I enjoyed Jack The Ripper the Musical @Jun2daKAY was awesome, I was really touched~
The final performance is on 25th, please check it out~ Fighting!♥
@Jun2daKAY:
Nickhungshi is best ♥
[News] 2PM Joins Campaign to Promote Adoption
Korean boy group 2PM members have participated in a photo exhibition designed to help promoting adoption.
The six 2PM members joined as one of the models of the annual goodwill campaign, dubbed “Letters from Angels,” the group’s agency JYP Entertainment said on Friday.
The campaign, organized by charity Social Welfare Society from 2001, is a campaign to promote and attract the society’s positive interest in adoption by taking pictures with local adoptees when they become 100 days of birth.
Named photographer Cho Se-hyun and numerous celebrities have participated in the campaign, while 2PM member Nichkhun first joined the event last year.
The photo exhibition of “Letters from Angels” will open at the second exhibition hall in Ganainsa Art Center in Seoul from December 18.
Rookie boy group BTS, who won the Best Newcomer of the Year awards at Melon Music Awards this year, has also participated in the goodwill campaign.
Source: Reporter. Cory Lee @ tenasia
[News] The new normal: K-Pop star 2PM Nichkhun’s take on Filipino style
MANILA, Philippines - The 2PM star lets his guard down and talks about wearing the world-class Pinoy brand, typhoons, and living a ‘normal’ life.
One of the burdens of being a K-Pop star — if you could call it that — is that whatever you’re seen wearing in public sells out immediately. It’s like the Kate Middleton Effect, but magnified. Case in point: After a few K-Pop stars were spotted carrying backpacks by a little-known German leather company called MCM, they began selling out like crazy. Keep in mind that they aren’t cheap — the price of a limited-edition piece by MCM is comparable to Louis Vuitton. 2PM’s Nichkhun Horvejkul admits it’s the kind of thing that makes him uneasy. “I wouldn’t say it’s strange because they love us. They wanna buy everything that we love too and what we like,” he explains sheepishly. “But I don’t know, I don’t want them to actually waste their money on us. I know a lot of them aren’t, like, rich, so sometimes I feel bad because sometimes they would buy really expensive things. And I’d be, like, ‘Ah, I hope I can accept this.’”
It was surreal, getting the opportunity to pick the brains of somebody with throngs of screaming fans. Earlier this year, I met Nichkhun in his native Thailand (yes, this K-Pop star is actually Thai) while he was shooting his first campaign for Bench. At the time, it was his first encounter with the brand, but already, he seemed comfortable wearing it. According to his stylist, it was the type of clothing he wore regularly, especially during his off-days. That Bench is a brand that built its name on affordable basics makes him feel better, a sentiment that he reinforced during his most recent visit to the Philippines for his Global Benchsetter Fun Meet last Nov. 9: “Bench is not flashy. Bench is something that normal people can wear, not just people who want to be on-camera, so that’s why I’m so grateful to be a part of Bench because it is really me and it is what I would really wear in my normal life.”
Surprisingly, Nichkhun’s “normal life” is as normal as yours and mine gets because the guy never wanted to be an entertainer in the first place. When he was scouted in 2006, at the age of 18, he had to learn everything from the ground up: singing, rapping, dancing, acting, even how to speak Korean. So during the rare moments when he gets to be himself, he regresses into a shy Thai boy who was just a regular kid in Rancho Cucamonga, California. “When I have my off-days, I usually just go lazy,” he admits. “You know, just wash my hair and let it be. My personal style is simple, clean, appropriate to the occasion.”
It’s also worth noting that Nichkhun flew into the Philippines on the day that Typhoon Yolanda hit, a gesture that must have meant a lot to his fans. Prior to hearing about the typhoon, he was also aware of the earthquake that hit Bohol. “When I first heard about the earthquake, I already had plans to come here. A part of me was already in the Philippines, so when I heard about the earthquake, it really shook me. I really want this event to be meaningful to the Filipinos and I want to make some donations to the victims,” he says. Though saying something like that is kind of expected, you should know that the first time Nichkhun visited the Philippines was to interact with the children of Payatas for the Korean show, Sunday Sunday Night Danbi.
The K-Pop star is also a Friend of UNICEF for Thailand, bringing light to issues affecting Thai children. During our meeting in Bangkok, he explained that he gets his charitable streak from his religion and his parents. “I’ve been a Buddhist ever since I was born because most Thai people are Buddhist. But I think I got a lot of that charity stuff from my parents because they’re always doing charitable stuff, like giving money, clothes, food to anyone who needs it,” he explained. At the press conference, just a day before the havoc caused by Typhoon Yolanda made news worldwide, he expressed disbelief at the thought of Filipinos were being hit with another calamity, so soon after the earthquake. “It’s just heartbreaking to be a victim of something like this. Those who are victims, I hope you guys stay strong and keep your hopes up. Never give up.”
Source: philstar.com
[News] 2PM Taecyeon, "I Came To Think Of Marriage More Seriously"
Idol group 2PM's member Taecyeon transformed into a gentleman.
In December edition of the fashion magazine VOGUE Girl released today, Taecyeon said, "After filming MBC 'We Got Married' and the movie 'Marriage Blues', I started to think about marriage more seriously. I think there are many realistic aspects to marriage."
His photo shoot and interview can be seen on December edition of VOGUE Girl.
Source: kpopstarz
[News] 2PM ‘Angels' Letter...warm hearts as much as their heartwarming looks
What a heartwarming scene. Group 2PM will be participating in '2013 Angels' Letter' photo exhibition. They are garnering attention with their warm heart as warming as their looks.
2PM's agency JYP Entertainment spokesman said on 22 "Nickhun participated in 'Angels' Letter' in 2012 and first engaged with the orphans. This year, all 2PM members will be participating in this campaign despite their busy schedules. Recently the six members spent a happy time with the babies full of love on set,"
The 11th 'Angels' Letter'(hosted by Daehan Welfare) take orphans' hundred days photos to spread it and expand the society's perception regarding the issue. Many celebrities are supporting for the 'Angels' Letter'.
2PM said through their agency "2PM is honored to participate in such meaningful event. It is really a special event for every member. We hope that through this opportunity, more people show loves for the babies and have positive interest regarding the adoption."
The photo exhibition will be held at Insa Art Center second showroom in Seoul Jongno-gu from December 18th.
Source: sara326@osen.co.kr