[News] US Billboard 2PM, “Found perfect recipe for growth with new album”

[OSEN=Kim Sara] The US Billboard praised highly about 2PM's new album 'GO CRAZY'.

The Billboard reported through the K-pop column, K-town on 18th (local time), "2PM has hold on to the R&B roots through their new album 'GO CRAZY', but added unexpected funky new twists".

The Billboard also explained about the title song 'GO CRAZY', "It starts with exciting EDM sound, but once the melody kicks in, a disco motif is added with dynamic synth string and guitar sound", and reported as "Neither an homage to the funk era nor a EDM banger, 'GO CRAZY' is an all-the-more impressive single."

Moreover, they explained "2PM enjoys like 'crazy'" about the music video of 'GO CRAZY' and reviewed as "'Comeback When You Hear This Song' and ‘A.D.T.O.Y’ videos were much darker with the former visual focused around the seven deadly sins. After trying out such a heavy theme, it's fun to see the boys let loose on camera with the last 20 seconds dedicated to the guys goofing off". They also praised "2PM even recorded a 'party' version of their new video. Smart stuff".

The Billboard also explained briefly about tracks of 2PM's new album, "'MINE' is the smooth song, but the guys are still having a good time", and "'She's Ma Girl' is an impressive song which is started with saxophone sound".

The Billboard praised highly again, "On the album 'GO CRAZY', 2PM finds the perfect recipe for growth by stirring in unexpected sounds without straying too far from their R&B-pop roots".


Source: sara326@osen.co.kr via naver

[News] 2PM 'Go Crazy' for '#hashtag' interview

2PM opened up to HOTTEST about their comeback during their 'hashtag' interview with 1theK!

2PM chose #AreYou_Crazy (the Korean title for "GO CRAZY!") as their 1st hashtag and shared what they're crazy about these days including Wooyoung, who has been crazy about motorcycles, and Jun.K, who has been crazy about checking fans' response to their comeback. Jun.K explained that the reason for his obsession with checking comments and rankings is because he wrote the title track so he feels the responsibility to make sure that their comeback is a success.

For their #Party_Tonight hashtag, they announced that they'll get closer to fans through their guerilla concert promotions and revealed Jun.K to be the member who knows how to have a good time the most. For the #Hangover hashtag, the members also revealed that Wooyoung once got so hung over that he threw up on his bed.

They also chose #Go_Crazy and #6thAnniversarySinceDebut as their hashtags and shared how they always feel sorry and thankful to the HOTTEST who have been patiently waiting for them to promote in Korea.

Welcome 2PM back!


Source: allkpop

[News] 2PM's Taecyeon opens his 'Okcat' pop-up store

JYP Entertainment opened up a pop-up store for 2PM Taecyeon's trademark character Okcat!

The Okcat store opened up on September 19 and will stay open until the 28th at the Lotte Mall in Seoul. The latest merchandise as well as products only available at the pop-up store will be up for sale along with Taecyeon's 'Crazy Okcay' outfit inspired by 2PM's newest album 'Go Crazy'.

JYPE stated that they hope the pop-up store makes the Okcat character more familiar to the public and that fans can look forward to more off-line stores and unique events.

Source: allkpop