yes sis @journoexpat. One thing I love about Taec is that he never forgets his roots. He drinks with his childhood and highschool friends very often. He also meets up overseas with his friends from Boston. He would even exchange few tweets with his friends on twitter. Here's some photos of him and his good friend Saul.





some of their conversations

Saul Lee ‏@iamsaullee 4 Aug 2013
ARISE 2013! This year’s theme is Ohana, God’s family. Please keep all of us and the students in your prayers.
taec yeon ok ‏@taeccool 4 Aug 2013
@iamsaullee man i miss that~ have fun!! PS do they still make the kids memorize Bible verse of the day before eating time?
Saul Lee ‏@iamsaullee 5 Aug 2013
@taeccool Haha! Yeah, still have memory verses. I’ve gotten so many, “So I hear you’re friends with Taec…”
taec yeon ok @taeccool
@iamsaullee haha people know me there?? Im getting famous now!! Woohoo!!

Saul Lee ‏@iamsaullee 22 Aug 2013
@taeccool You were just in my dream. We had a sleepover with David at ARISE.
taec yeon ok ‏@taeccool 22 Aug 2013
@iamsaullee bringing back good old memories~ i have to visit you soon lol

Saul Lee ‏@iamsaullee 25 Mar 2014
@taeccool I just had a dream you secretly came back and we skied together. When are you coming back for real?!
taec yeon ok ‏@taeccool 25 Mar 2014
@iamsaullee man i wish i could go lol ill try to make it asap

Saul Lee ‏@iamsaullee 9 Dec 2013
@taeccool I just had the craziest dream about you.
taec yeon ok ‏@taeccool 9 Dec 2013
@iamsaullee what about??
Saul Lee ‏@iamsaullee 9 Dec 2013
@taeccool You tell me you’re coming back, but it’s not you. It’s a girl hired to be the girl version of you.
Saul Lee ‏@iamsaullee 9 Dec 2013
@taeccool I got into an argument with her because she’s definitely not you and definitely not a dude.
taec yeon ok ‏@taeccool 9 Dec 2013
@iamsaullee wow... a girl version of me... now im scared... lol

If you guys haven't seen Taec's mom before, here's a video. She's as jolly as his son.

fgnuva wrote:
Hi Sis@fgnuva, Yes, Taec's fashion sense reminds me of that Shakespeare's quote from Hamlet that "clothes maketh a man " but in his case, it's Taec which makes the clothes look good You are so right that it is his bubbly personality, his eyes, his smiles, his dimples make him fashionable

Hope you are doing great and not working too hard sis Always be here and take a dose of vitamins called Taec's vivacity ( I know it is usually used for a woman but I can't think of a better word, not fully awake yet, I have yet to get my first dose of caffeine

Sis@stannis, I thank you so much for all that information about Taec and his friends. If I could give you a hundred "thank yous" I would. I think I speak for the other sisters here for saying that we are so lucky to have you here, a long-time fan of Taec and who unselfishly shares all these videos, pics and info about him.

And wooah, thanks for the video of Taec's and Khun's moms I have seen Khun's mom in several videos and even in a KBS variety show but that video of yours is the first chance for me to see Taec's mom. Taec was right when he said in one of his interviews that he is just like his mother, very animated. She was not shy talking before the camera and so enthusiastic in greeting her son. My only complain is that how come Taec's mom is so fashionista while the son was dubbed as the group's fashion terrorist. Well, I have to admit that he already did improve. He even attended a fashion show, which really shocked me

Please take note of Taec mom's wide-brimmed hat, the sleeveless but heavily-beaded neckline of her blouse, the sunglasses hanging from the neckline

fgnuva wrote:
Sis@fgnuva, in the "Hot Blood" documentary about how the members of the 2PM and 2AM were chosen, Taec and 12 other boys were subjected to boot camp training even asked to do morning jog in the snow shirtless.They were submerged in seawater for several minutes in the middle of winter and other bone-breaking military training,

And after all those, military training, including that sparring session he had with a professional boxer where his face bled, Taec was still his jolly self. Always smiling and enthusiastic. In that scenes where they were in a shower after being submerged in seawater, you could see that he first doused the other members (including Jokwon, who fainted, and Nickhun who was terribly shivering from the cold) with hot water before taking care of himself. He was even smiling and reassuring others, I think he was just a teenager then ( perhaps 18 or 19) but he already possessed the persona of a protector and a provider. So definitely, there's no need to worry about him once he enter the military cause he can definitely take care of himself and will excel.The boxer said that "Ok Taecyeon will not go hungry and can easily adapt" so meaning he can survive anywhere and a fast learner.

After undergoing all those surgeries and giving up his US permanent residency just so he can serve as a regular soldier,you can tell that this is what he wants and fans should feel happy for him that he will be able to fulfill this once in a lifetime dream for the Korean men who consider conscription as an honor and privilege to serve his country.

And, right now without even going to the army, Taec is alreay considered one of the manliest idols whose manly charisma comes so naturally and very hard to imitate based on several write-ups about him

My only hope is that he would be like Shinhwa's leader Eric Mun, who enjoyed his life for a few months before entering the military, so he was really robust and almost bursting at the seams of his hoodie when he appeared before the fans when he entered the military. Eric had that genuine happy smile and did not even shed a tear and just assured the fans he would come back safe. I really would like that for Taec

But that will not happen immediately because Taec will not enlist for another year and several months, a long time to still enjoy the entertainment he brings

marthcec15 wrote:
Sis@Marthcec15, Eddy looks like his adoptive "daddy" Taecyeon with those big eyes and bingu expression.
I first saw this on my FB page and thought it was a painting of some pup.
Even with wet hair.

Thanks sis @Sagitandra. Wonderful Days is a rather long drama. But we see more of Taecyeon here. His character is pitiful but amusingly pitiful. Instead of disliking him for his rather aggressive character I am more amused than anything. The plot is kind of convoluted and there are many characters but once you get past the placid scenes and catch Taecyeon's dialogues esp with his children in the drama you'll find it amusing.
Have a good Tuesday sis and everyone!

Dear sis @fgnuva, thank you dear sis. I am on my way to watch WD drama. Yes, it's a quite long drama. But, I have read the summary of WD drama and it's kinda interesting and awesome story. I will catch you later and share it to you. Have a good day dear sis.

Thanks sis@stannis for the video of Taec's mom. She is cute! She sort of reminds me of Shin Hye's mom who has bunch of aegyo/cuteness. Now I know where they get their happy personality from.

Don't know if this video was posted when Taec was at the fashion show earlier this week, sorry if it was double post. He had a lost expression then realized to clap. Sort of remind me of Shin Hye's expression at the last award when she didn't realize she was called. Too cute.

instagram.com/p/9A4h_9Nx3W/?taken-by=mutzine

Cr. Mutzine

Here more posts from the last airport pic but with Chansung. Don't know what Taec was looking at in his phone but Chansung smiled.