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Hello everyone! @yummie thank you so much for that BTS of WD... ...I will search also

@sagitandra dear you're most welcome and also to @journoexpat welcome dear..

@marthec sissy thank you for posting Taec and Eddy's pic .. but I'm wondering if the 2PM boys went home already because I didn't see any airport pics...aside from JunK..

yesterday I watched 2 episodes of Who Are You? this is a suspense...but maybe from this drama I can watch "Assembly" I tried to watch epi 1 but I got bored so I decided to watch 2PM show and I kept on laughing with the boys..they're so funny here especially Taec who keeps on cheating.. ..my stress reliever



@fgnuva I missed watching WD..I'm always after on the opening of the drama awaiting for what scenery are they going to show..and have you heard Jose Mari Chan's song being played in of one of the last few episodes..I think it was a restaurant scene but I forgot the name of the song... ..till here

be bless everyone!

Here is a video of Taec and 2pm in their concert. I guess in one of their songs, each of them do a dance move and everyone follows like doing 'Follow the Leader'. Taec cracked me up when he did sexy girly dance move. I noticed some of the 2pm guys didn't follow.

Thanks sis@Marthcec15 for the Eddy update. He is so cute!!! He looks more and more like Minky except his ears is still floppy..wonder if it is going to have ears standing up when he gets older like Minky's.

[TRANS] Vogue Girl. December Issue 2014. Taecyeon Interview

THE MAN OF A THOUSAND FACES





Perhaps before long the days Ok Taecyeon has been called the beastly idol will become a history. Because he has so much more to show.

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Vogue Girl: The reactions to the movie Marriage Blue are good. Congratulations. But aren’t you still too young to get married? Wasn’t it hard to digest a role of a man who was about to get married?

Taecyeon: I’m turning 26 next year. When I was little, I’ve always thought that I would get married by the time I was 26. Because my father got married at that age. So I was always confident that 26 was a perfect age for marriage.

Vogue Girl: That’s right, because our parents’ generation basically got married at that age.

Taecyeon: However, now that I’m approaching that limit, I get to think that my parents got married at a very young age.


Vogue Girl: What did it feel like when you first received a love call from Director Hong Jiyoung?

Taecyeon: First of, I really liked the synopsis. I’ve kept on smiling for 2 hours while reading it. However, since it was a role of a man who was about to get married (even though the character was the same age as me), I thought that perhaps it was something that one should act if one had a little bit more of experience. It was a little bit hard, because it was a role that was supposed to express detailed emotions of a character that goes through various emotional changes right before the marriage with his lover of a few years.


Vogue Girl: What did you do when it was hard to understand the role?

Taecyeon: I talked a lot with Director Hong Jiyoung. Even if you understand the general contents of the movie from the acting perspective, there are scenes that you just can’t grasp. “Why would Wonchul say something like that? I would never do that” – before shooting a scene that would make me think like that, I would voice out my opinion about the script in advance. So while consulting, the Director modified a lot of things. Sometimes she even asked: “What would you say in that kind of situation, if that were you?”


Vogue Girl: Just like with “Marriage Blue”, you seem to have gone ahead with the indirect marriage experience while shooting for We Got Married. Consequently, after such things it seems that one would either really want to get married, or get scared of it altogether…

Taecyeon: I didn’t get scared of it. I just began taking marriage and what it means even more seriously than before. For example, usually they think that marriage is something “beautiful”, but when you shoot “Marriage Blue”, participate in We Got Married, even if it’s an indirect experience, marriage comes with a very realistic daily life. Usually, people my age would think that one would marry when one is in love. However, I realized that it’s definitely not the point, and marriage is a very down-to-earth thing. That’s why there are a lot of problems that surface, and all of them cannot be solved by love alone. That’s why the divorce rate is so high these days.


Vogue Girl: After having gone through those two projects, you seem to have naturally acquired a rather deep perception of marriage (laughs).

Taecyeon: Yes, it appears to be so. It was like that during We Got Married as well, but I think Marriage Blue was the project that changed my point of view towards marriage a lot.



Vogue Girl: Wonchul from the movie is very different from the other roles you’ve had before. I was really surprised how different he was from your usual image – he was so sweet, noble and pure.

Taecyeon: Since we have to display an intense image during our 2PM activities, we even have this Beastly idols nickname, so I tried really hard to display a completely different image through my acting. Rather than 2PM’s Ok Taecyeon, the daily Ok Taecyeon is a not a person who explodes with power every single day just like on stage.

Vogue Girl: Is that why you are so eager about acting more (laughs)? Why do you like it so much that you keep on challenging it?

Taecyeon: The most charming thing is that you can become another person. The stage Ok Taecyeon was accepted by the general public as the real Ok Taecyeon, but when I act, I am Ok Taecyeon who is expressing someone else. It’s really interesting to become someone else, and live that person’s live and character.

Vogue Girl: It seems that you tend to be extremely busy because you are full of curiosity. They say your recent full-scale launch of a character business has been successful.

Taecyeon: That’s correct. I get my hands on many things (laughs). That character business was launched at a full-scale only recently. The sales are being carried out online, and it’s going so well, I got surprised myself. Actually, I should still keep watch on it, but it’s somewhat 100 times better than what I’ve expected.



Vogue Girl: Wow, you will earn a lot of money? What will you do with all that cash?

Taecyeon: I will save it, instead of spending it. After all, since my parents are taking care of it, everything goes straight to my parents’ account. So in reality, there is no income for me that I could actually spend. I don’t even have time for it. The most expensive thing I currently own is a bicycle, and even that one has been given as a gift by the fans.

Vogue Girl: Today a person came from the KBS “Human condition”… You’re part of the “Don’t get stressed” mission. How do you relieve stress?

Taecyeon: But I’m actually the type that doesn’t get stressed out easily so…

Vogue Girl: Ey, aren’t you just saying that because you’re in the middle of a mission?

Taecyeon: No, really (laughs). I really like the current situation. Being a singer (which was a sidelines job to begin with) turned out to be great, the recently launched character business is doing better than expected, as an actor; the recently released movie received positive reviews, so there is no reason to be mad or anxious. So there’s nothing I should be stressed about.



Vogue Girl: Aren’t you getting stressed just by being a celebrity?

Taecyeon: That was cut loose from the worldly existence (laughs). There was something like that for about 2 or 3 years since our debut, because people would recognize us when we’d walk down the street. Even if you cover up, the people that can recognize you DO recognize you. Besides, I’m tall, so people just recognize me no matter what (laugh). So then I thought: “Will I be able to live with my face covered for the next 10 or 20 years? If so, I’m the one who’d get tired, wouldn’t that be too hard?”, and then I changed my mind. I just walk around freely. Now, when I get recognized I just say “thank you”. It’s a method of adaptation really.

Vogue Girl: I see, after all, I’ve seen the pictures of you taken when you went on a package deal trip to Italy (laughs). It was unbelievable. I think it was a first time I saw a celebrity take a package deal trip.

Taecyeon: Ah, you’re a bit misinformed (laughs). I actually went to Rome alone, but someone told me that I should choose a guided tour, because then I would find out more about the churches of Vatican and so on. So for that one time I applied for a Korean travel agency tour in Vatican, and spent a very meaningful day.

Vogue Girl: However, you still did everything a tourist should do? (laughs)

Taecyeon: That’s right, I bought souvenirs, took selfies, sent postcards to my parents, and basically did all there was to do!

Vogue Girl: It seems that the general public is coming to think that apart from being the beastly idol, Ok Taecyeon has a lot of other faces, especially as you know how to spend time freely like an ordinary person, and you get involved in acting and business enterprise.

Taecyeon: I’m the type who always looks out for something new. Being a celebrity is a rather erratic occupation with hardly any mercy. It’s enjoyable, but as you keep on doing the same thing over and over again, it really becomes just another “job” and you get tired of it. If you don’t want to get tired of the same work, or you do not want to get threatened by an erratic daily life, it’s best to look for what you find interesting and keep yourself busy with it. One needs to keep on looking for something new in order to avoid falling into mannerism.

Vogue Girl: Don’t you get bored with the Beastly idol nickname?

Taecyeon: Of course not! It’s totally not boring (laughs). Beastly idol is one of the things that explain what I am. Also, it’s a representative modifier for me as a member of 2PM, which I would not be able to get rid of it even if I wanted to. Of course, now I’d like to show something else, not only that image. Because we’re at the age when we can still show a lot, because we’re still in our 20s, we’re still young (laughs).

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Scans: Baque

Kor-Eng: Egle @2pmalways

Hi guys! Here's the latest pic of Eddie in the shower , so nice that Taec frequently updates us about Eddie and his Daddy duties

[TRANS] 2PM Hanako no.1097
2PM in JIYUGAOKA

The Wonderland City that Will Soon Become the Next Boom♥
Jiyugaoka Food Futakotamagawa Holiday

Who is the chief bear?
On the weekend, the 6 2PM guys go out to eat NY gourmet burgers.

In their 5th year of debuting in Japan, 2PM will be releasing their 10th single on October 21.
The 6 of them together arrived in Jiyugaoka for the first time. The gourmet burgers in question are from “BAREBURGER,” which has made its first landing from NY, and they had a day off while holding a gourmet burger in one hand.
Be my burger!

Original burgers made by the members.



















Wooyoung
The jalapenos are a must.
…Hm!? With fried onions that look like octopus legs, what I saw was different than what I imagined (laugh). Jalapenos are the main point. When those are put on it, then you can call it a hamburger. 2430 yen.

Nichkhun
Simple ingredients produce confidence!
With cheese, bacon, and tomato… the ingredients are simple without piling up too much. The grilled chicken patty is tender and the best! This “Nichkhun burger” will make you want to standardize it. 1922 yen.

Jun. K
A tingling spicy taste to match everyone in Japan.
Ozaki beef + fried egg; it was delicious. If it was for myself I would use chili sauce, but I thought of everyone in Japan and made it just spicy enough to tingle. The horseradish sauce is effective. 4082 yen.

Chansung
The spicy x sweet balance is fresh!
I paid attention so as not too make it too heavy. There isn’t just the spiciness of habanero mayonnaise, there’s also the sweetness of tomato fig jam and onion, and this recipe is truly delicious. 2192 yen.

Junho
Full of nutrition and lots of protein.
Fried chicken with cheese & bacon, and mustard sauce. The tomato fig jam gave it a bit of sweetness. I think it would have been better if the lettuce had been on top to give a crisp feel. 1998 yen.

Taecyeon
I call it “The Meat Meat Meat Burger”
My favorite meat of Ozaki beef, pork boneless ribs, and country bacon piled on top of each other like a tower is inspiring. (The chef was worried about it being just meat). There’s no problem whatsoever! 4892 yen.
Original burgers invented by the members.

6 styles of a masterpiece?

Foodies from the center of Tokyo gather at this shop where one is able to taste organic gourmet burgers when the weekend arrives. The members of 2PM came to enjoy the burgers. Without delay, the “self-proclaimed impatient guy” Junho ordered his own burger. Nearby, Wooyoung claimed Chansung’s burger as his. His reason was that his own burger was too big. On the other hand, Chansung spotted Jun. K’s burger and beckoned him with “It’s done.” Jun. K rushed over from a seat on the terrace. The warrior who unexpectedly ordered a second burger was Taecyeon. Nichkhun layered napkins on his turtleneck and was seen elegantly enjoying sampling food.

CHANSUNG

Chansung was born on February 11, 1990. B-type. 184 cm. His new solo song “Miss You” is “R&B that will get you emotional.” Continuing from his comical AD (Assistant Director) role in Korean film “Red Carpet,” he played a kind-hearted veterinarian in romance film “Wasureyuki” which premieres to the public in Japan on November 7. The food he makes most is budae jjigae (stew with ramen in it). It’s a properly authentic soup stock with dried shiitake mushrooms, kombu, and dried sardines. “Well-pickled kimchi makes for good flavor!”

My mother is a person who understands others’ feelings. I want to be like that, too.

You’re hitting a turning point with your new song “HIGHER” being your 10th single in Japan. “When you hear ‘10,’ there’s a feeling of accomplishment. We’ve been making music for several years but we’ve reached a level where we genuinely express our colors as 2PM more.” The members agree that the maknae who is totally focused on 2PM’s future is “particularly serious.” When I expressed my worries about him feeling constrained……. “Not at all, I’m fine. I thank my parents for raising me to have the kind of personality where I can smile easily in tough situations.” What do you want to tell your mother, the closest person to you? “When my mom comes over she puts things in my room that make me want to ask 'Why is that there!?’ (laugh). It’s because she’s always thinking of me, of course. My mom has a strong core, and she understands others’ feelings. I want to be like that, too.” His activities as an actor are also remarkable, and his leading-role film “Wasureyuki” will soon premiere. “Acting the role of Tae Oh and speaking Japanese was a big challenge. I want to act out various characters in my own way in the future, too.”

About Jiyugaoka
Like Garosugil, Seoul, it has an image of a refined town in which trends are transmitted. There are a lot of tasty restaurants, too. Just like its name, you can see the people walking around town freely enjoying themselves.

JUNHO

Junho was born on January 25, 1990. A-type. 178 cm. He had his first leading-role in the movie “Twenty,” which is a cute, refreshing youth film depicting love and friendship of 3 young men. A nationwide roadshow starts November 28. Today he neatly and methodically cut his original burger into 4 equal parts. When do you usually have a burger? “When I’m in a hurry and want to eat something. If I get it from McDonald’s I get the 'Shanghai Spicy Chicken Burger.’ They didn’t have it in Shanghai, though (laugh).”

I want to tell you that out of a great amount of people, you’re the one.

This summer, you bewitched the entire venue with a sexy performance you did with a dancer on stage during “LAST NIGHT,” your hugely successful 3rd Japanese solo tour. “I’m 51% sexy, 49% cute. It’s my hope that the sexy side is somewhat more (laugh).” The solo song you recorded for the limited edition of 2PM’s new song “HIGHER” is “So many girls.” “(making his hands form a circle) I make girls wait on me on the side (laugh). No, it means that out of a great amount of people, you’re the one. Even if she and I don’t talk, our eyes will often meet, and we will smile at the same time. She makes me captivated wondering who she’s going out to meet. The song has an image of being near that kind of girl.” The track you produced “Chikai no Kurisumasu (Vow for Christmas)” goes, “The two of us who met in winter will face spring, summer, fall, and a new winter once again. I vow to protect you however many years pass.” Is this your personal experience? “Absolutely not. Since I was born in winter, it would be nice if these lyrics came true,” he said, showing us a Junho smile and making us await spring.

About Jiyugaoka
It was my first time. It’s a bit like Paris. There’s a cafe called “Jiyugaoka District 8” right in front of our agency in Seoul (laugh). I’ve eaten shaved ice there many times.

WOOYOUNG

Wooyoung was born on April 30, 1989. B-type. 178 cm. This year he released “R.O.S.E” in Japan which was self-produced from song production to jacket design. He also had his first hugely successful solo tour. His new solo song “Hanpa Nai” is “An image of a cheerful prankster like myself. When you listen to it, you will become amazingly energized!” He likes raw wood materials to up his creativity and pass the time. “I want to and must become that kind of man.”

A cafe is a special place where I can focus on creating.

This is his 2nd time in Jiyugaoka. “When I came with Nichkhun, we found a bird ornament at an antique shop. I wasn’t sure if I should buy it and went in and out of the store twice. After that, Nichkhun said, 'Alright, I’ll buy it for you’ (laugh). It’s hanging in my living room now.” His feet carry him to cafes in various towns such as Jiyugaoka, Harajuku, and Kouenji. “I write lyrics and hum melodies that come to mind in cafes. I concentrate and draw out my heart’s emotions.” But you were absorbed in taking photos of the “BAREBURGER” interior? “I want to try having a cafe someday. I will make it cozy with wooden furniture, and put up photos with graffiti writing on a wall painted white. The name will be 'Fried Egg.’ Because it’s the only thing I’m confident in cooking (laugh). I’ll make and serve it. Since I have a mind for service, I can be the waiter as well.” We await the opening of your dream cafe.

About Jiyugaoka
Just hearing the name of the town being spoken arose curiosity in me. There are many small cafes and general stores, and like a town from a fairy tale, there is harmony in the sounds of trains and railroad tracks and the residential area likeness of Jiyugaoka.

JUN. K

Jun. K was born on January 15, 1988. A-type. 180 cm. He released his solo album “LOVE & HATE” in Japan in 2014. His solo track on the limited edition version of the new single is “EVEREST.” “During the middle of the song there’s something that gives a feeling of blank space, and it’s an interesting song with new experiments put into it. The lyrical content says 'I’m going to take you to a high place, so come with me!’ and I made the title the name of the highest mountain in the world.”

When I miss my pet dogs Noopy and Denver…….

The commemorative 10th single and 2PM’s newest song “HIGHER” was produced by Jun. K-san. “It has a hip hop base with a bit of jazziness. The main point is its evolution as a dynamic song.” When we mentioned how his chances at producing songs has been increasing, he said, “It puts quite a lot of pressure on me……. Of course the results are important, but the primary thing is that I’m satisfied with the songs I make.” In the workroom in his house where he immerses himself in composing, he shares his space with 2 Bedlington Terriers who are allowed to snuggle up to him. “Though I worried over it, it’s because he looks like Snoopy if you stare at him,” he said about naming Noopy, and Denver he got from the name of a dinosaur protagonist in an animation series. Suddenly due to our talk, I caught a glimpse of him acting like a fond papa. “I’m not worried about them since my mom is entrusted to take care of them when I’m overseas, but I will call right away when I miss them. It seems that when they hear my voice on speaker phone they come running over♥.”

About Jiyugaoka
Cute. There’s a lot of greenery. The buildings are pretty, too. If I went on a date, I would want to walk here and there and take photos, etc. I want her to wear a white dress. Don’t I really seem to match this town?

NICHKHUN

Nichkhun was born on June 24, 1988. O-type. 180 cm. Though his homeland may be just Thailand, his number of Twitter followers has surpassed 3 million, and his popularity keeps him at the number one spot in the country. Looking back on the vigorous Japan activities 2PM had this year, he said, “The 2-day performance we held at USJ in January left a deep impression on me. Since I’ve always liked theme parks, I was happy to be able to spend that time with all the fans.”

If I went on a date at Jiyugaoka, I would go for something sweet.

At a seat on the open terrace of the interview location, he took a single sip of iced coffee. He explained, “I like sweetness,” and poured in a heaping amount of milk and gum syrup. I said, “Have you always liked coffee?” “Yes, but I must be doing something while I drink it. Because I tend to think it’s a waste of time to go and drink at a cafe (laugh).” It’s already his 3rd time in Jiyugaoka. “If I went on a date, I would go to 'Jiyugaoka Sweets Forest.’ Since we would be spending a whole day walking around and eating tons of delicious sweets, it’s a must that she wear sneakers.” What are your thoughts on your 10th single? “With 'HIGHER’ having the meaning of wanting to go somewhere higher, it’s a word for ourselves. We must aim even higher.” His solo song recorded for the limited edition of the new single is “Maybe you are.” “It’s a soft yet sexy and sweet song. It’s difficult to express and the dance takes a bit of strength.” Smiling with a 2nd cup of iced coffee in hand, he said, “Fufu [laughing noise]. It means I’m going to give today my all for the whole day!”

About Jiyugaoka
There are many shops with cute accessories and interior design; it’s the type of town Wooyoung and I like. When I came here with Wooyoung before, we went all over to different cafes and general stores… it was fun~.


TAECYEON

Taecyeon was born on December 27, 1988. AB-type. 185 cm. His solo song “Never Give Up” became a sort of support song to go before his self-produced song “Fight.” He appeared in Korean variety show “3 Meals,” and political drama “Assembly,” for a year that was much busier than average, and yet he went on a family trip to Greece and Turkey for the first time since debut. “That was my 'Filial Piety Sightseeing.’ Fufufu. I was able to slowly spend around 2 weeks of time with my family.”

The only thing I don’t have confidence in is my tactics with women.

He’s not interested in decorating everything in order to have manly and gallant looks or physical beauty. As he loves to make others laugh, he says puns during MCs on stage, teases the members, and gets rebuked for it too. “That’s how the members and I, who are well familiar with my personality, like to 'play.’ I have faith that the members think the same (laugh). I love puns [t/n: Original sentence is "Dajare, suki desu ne.”]. Sukii (ski), suki (love)♥,“ he said while showing his white teeth and making himself burst with laughter! In the variety show he’s been appearing on called "3 Meals,” which depicts a self-sufficient lifestyle, he was filmed waking up and a worrying, strange facial expression was shown. “That’s my true self. I’m originally not the type to dress myself up. Ah, my fashion sense became better than it was before…… right!?’ Then he added, "It’s important for people to always hold confidence in themselves. However, I don’t have confidence when it comes to my tactics with women. My character is to not hide things, so I want to start off relationships by disclosing everything.”

About Jiyugaoka
There are a lot of cake shops in Jiyugaoka. I didn’t hear it from the members, I looked it up online (laugh). Since I like sweets, I always thought I should come here.

Scans: timing_kei

Jpn-Eng: @dawnjelly

Credit: 2pmalways.tumblr.com

Morning dear sis @journoexpat, I am sorry for the late reply since I am busy with my teaching materials. Thank you so much for recalling me those sweet and warm moments dear sis. Yes, absolutely I remember those moments and you are so right dear sis; we can see that Taec now has transformed into a man who loves dog a lot. TMAD has changed him to someone who is competently interested in animals. We cannot deny that this show was totally amazing. In addition, Taec has been showing us how he treats Minky and the pups like his children since TMAD show was. He is really a responsible dad indeed! Meanwhile, we could also see how Taec keep posting Eddie's pictures (Eddie's activities) on his twitter account recently.

Oh, how I miss this Oksunbong farmer, sis @journoexpat Surely, the second picture which is one of your favorites; it is also so touching, me too dear sis my eyes were watery when I watched that moment. Indeed, he has innocent and pure soul sis, that's why we admire him. I hope to see the true of Taec like when he was in TMAD until whenever (that's just my wish) and I also hope he still always keeps his down to earth manner. Anyway, like PD Na said in his previous interview that from TMAD, the viewers could see the other side of Taecyeon, the true side of Taecyeon. That’s one of my reasons why I really love this show sis. Besides, this show showed us the natural interactions among the casts, guests, PD Na, crews and staff. After all, what do you usually do besides watching western movies and shows, sis? Still, I know what you exactly wish and how you feel for our Oksunbong couple for their future project.

Happy weekend dear sis

Yes, dear sis @fgnuva I will watch 'Wonderful Days drama' soon. Thank you dear sis. Hope you enjoy your weekend with your family and friends.

Sharing this show where Taecyeon's childhood friend and first love told stories about him.

Taec's friend since he was very young, Nabin, told everyone that Taec's so mischievous that he "almost" died twice. They were going out for an outing with Taec's omma when she had to stop to go to the bathroom. Little curious Taec released the hand break so the car rolled down the slope but fortunately, he's sane enough to pull it back. Nabin also became Taec's experiment subject when he told him to ride a cart for him to push and release eventually on a sloping road because he was curious about how fast it will go.



His first love Pyeonghwa appeared as well. He had no memory of her until he saw her photo as a kid. Apparently, Taec liked her so much that he proposed with his mom's wedding ring! He gave it to her with a letter written on the back of a warranty paper telling her that it was real and was hard to obtain. He got it back when his mom realized that her ring was missing. lol. What a troublemaker.



Their interaction is very cute. He even asked for her number at the end so they can keep in touch and meet along with his childhood friends in Busan.

If you guys want to watch, here are the links with english subtitles.
Part 1 (intro) poor Taec only a single friend showed up while Wooyoung had his entire clan cheering for him.
www.facebook.com/VIDEO2PM/videos/209800622500417/
Part 2 (Dabin)
www.facebook.com/VIDEO2PM/videos/209807995833013/
Part 3 (Taec's first love)
www.facebook.com/VIDEO2PM/videos/209811469165999/