Q001, Looking back, what’s your impression on your Japanese activities?
Taecyeon : It was fun. Although having promotions in a foreign country is full of hardships, we are slowly getting used to it now.
Junsu : It’s a great honor to become known among the Japanese people. I hope to come closer to the fans so that our music can also become widely known among them.
Junho : It is fun to get to know everything about Japan. I see various kinds of formalities in the city or even during my work.
Wooyoung : It was very exciting to attend the firework event. Thousands of fanscame to see us and I was very surprised.
Nichkhun : I’m glad that so many fans support us. The showcase in RyogokuKokugikan was very memorable because I finally got to see the Japanese fans for the first time.
Chansung : Zepp tour is one of my best memories. I was happy to see many fans in each city.
Q002, Have there been any changes of the way you perceive yourself after the Japanese debut?
Taecyeon : Not really. No matter where we are, we want to show 2PM’s best stage.
Junsu : I agree with Taecyeon. Both in Japan and Korea, I want to show the fans what 2PM’s performance is like.
Junho : After I came to Japan, I think I broadened my horizons. The more I get to know the Japanese people, the wider my thoughts grow.
Wooyoung : As I am learning Japanese now, I see fans react differently in each city. And I think that I have to study harder.
Nichkhun : Ionce again acknowledged the importance of greetings since we have debuted in Japan. I greet anytime and anywhere now. haha
Chansung : Throughout the Japanese activities, I learn Japanese culture too. That’s why I can enjoy my work and concentrate on it.
Q003, Any recommendations and comments on the first album?
Taecyeon : The pronunciation was very hard. I recorded “Hanareteitemo”together with a metronome so that I could sing accurately.
Junsu : I am very happy to release our first full album in Japan. Please love “Hanareteitemo”, everyone!
Junho : My favorite is “Stay with me”. We recorded songs only in Japanese and the album is full of our hard work.
Wooyoung : I love the title “REPUBLIC OF 2PM”.My recommendation is “Stay with me”.The songmatches with winter well.
Nichkhun : I’d recommend“100 nichikinenbi” to the Japanese fans. I want the boys to give the song for their girlfriends to listen to.
Chansung : “Hanareteitemo”. I love the part that Junsu composed for me.
Q004, Tell us of your goals for 2012
Taecyeon : Besides from having our name acknowledged,I want people to think “2PM are real artists!”
Junsu : Regardless of age and sex, I want all people to know 2PM, and I want to release at least 10 self-composed songs. LOL
Junho : I want everyone in Japan to know 2PM. We will work hard for our solo activities too.
Wooyoung : I want to get No.1 on Oricon Charts. It would be nice if we could keep No.1 for a few weeks. LOL
Nichkhun : I wish to holda concert in Tokyo Dome. It would be great to hear the fans scream for use when we stand on that stage.
Chansung : I’d like to appear on KohakuUtagassen. My goal in 2012 is to show 2PM’s cool stages in Japan!
Taecyeon
Q005, What is your personal motto?
“Have a virtue”.My father told me this.
Q006, When do you feel that you are still a child?
Even though I look like this, I still love animations and comics. LOL “One Piece” and “SLUMDUNK” are my favorite.
Q007, What if you forget lyric and choreography?
I just let that happen. I cannot do anything about it!
Q008, What kind of role would you like to play next?
Because I played a mysterious role before, I’d like to play a happy person.
Q009, Any movie that left an impression on you lately?
Hugh Jackman’s“Real steel” is very interesting. I liked how the main character loves his family and chases his dream.
Q010, What did you want to be when you were a child?
I was curious about everything. I wanted to be an archaeologist and teacher.
Q011, What do you want to try now?
I want to travel around Japan with a backpack. I want to hitchhike and go to Kyoto.
Q012, If you had a chance to go on a trip for a week with the members, where would you go and what would you do?
… I don’t really want to go. LOL If Idid, I would want to go somewhere quiet.
Q013, What is your favorite Japanese food?
I like everything. I have Tonkotsu ramen every time I come to Japan.
Q014, How was your first Japanese drama?
Thanks to the staff, shooting it was such a fun. I cannot speak fluently yet, but I had a really good time.
Q015, What do you wear when you sleep?
Underwear only.
Q016, What gives you power?
Family, members, staff, fans and food.And some sleep too! LOL
Q017, Nichkhun is…?
Nichkhun is a person who can control himself well. You know, we are still young and have a lot of things we want to do, but he really does control himself very well.
Q018, What do you do when you cannot sleep well?
Then I just don’t sleep. There are times when I can’t fall asleep until the very morning, but usually I just push myself to sleep after having worked with my computer or after jogging.
Q019, Are you sensitive to cold or hot?
Cold.
Q020, Do you remember the day you came up on stage for the first time?
It was 4th of September 2008, our first debut performance on TV. I was very sleepy because we started rehearsal from the early morning. Once we came to the stage, I suddenly became very hungry. LOL
Junsu
Q021, Is there anything others never can beat you in?
Screaming. LOL I learned how to scream without hurting my throat at my vocal lessons.
Q022, What is the most important thing when you sing?
Aside from the pitch, feeling the rhythmis also important. I try conveying my emotions through the lyrics too.
Q023, What is your recommended Korean food?
Tteokbokki.That’s my most favorite one. I love the sticky texture. It’s good with cheese too.
Q024, When you are in love…?
I will be the same as usual, and will do anything for her. LOL Gambarimasu! (= I’ll work hard!) I cannot approach the girl if I’m seriously in love with her though.
Q025, Do you have any favorite Japanese film?
“Death Note”. It’s such a unique movie.
Q026,What do you think about Tokyo?
People are very kind. When I got lost in Shibuya and asked how to get to the shop I wanted to go, they kindly explained.
Q027, Something you cannot stand?
Sleeping with the lights on.
Q028, What was the happiest moment up until now?
When we won the prize in Korea’s song festival in 2009, I was so happy and cannot remember what I said. That was right after the hard moments, so I couldn’t help but cry then.
Q029, What kind of winter fashion for girls do you prefer?
I like fluffy fur items. It’s cute when they wear scarf or something warm.
Q030, Which song of 2PM is good to listen to when one is in love?
“Stay with me” is nice and gives happy power.
Q031, What is your favorite girl’s action?
When they put the hair behind the ear, they look very cute.
Q032, What was the most impressive thing with the Japanese fans?
It’s the additional ZeppTour stage. I was very happy that so many people came to see us.
Q033, Wooyoung is…?
Funny! We are always joking around.
Q034, What did you do to achieve your goal up until now?
I started to learn how to write songs when I was 16. I also started vocal training at the same time. I have been crazily practicing vocal and dancing since the time Ijoined JYPEnt when I was 17.
Q035, Anything you can boast of regarding 2PM?
All of us are very close.
Q036, When you are praised, which Japanese word makes you happier?
Kakkoii! (=Cool!) LOL
Nichkhun
Q037, What kind of a person the people around you take you for?
Members say I am “perfect” and “angel” LOL But I am a human who makes mistakes and get angry, just like others do. However, I would say I am a perfectionist because I take care of the others all the time.
Q038, If there was a time machine, where and which era would you like to visit?
I would like to visit primitive age and see dinosaurs. When I was little, I liked an animation and there was a very kind dinosaur, called “long neck” in it. Since then, I like dinosaurs.
Q039, Are you a trend-conscious person?
Not really. I like California’s rough style, so Idon’t really catch on a trend.
Q040, What is your favorite food?
Everything! If you ask me what I want for the last meal in my life, I would say my mother’s Pho.
Q041, Any artists you admire?
My boss, J.Y.Park. He is such a smart and hardworking man. Not only as an artist; he is really cool and talented as a PD too.
Q042, Is there a Korean drama you’d like to recommend watching?
“Full house”. This drama played an important role in pushing me into this industry. My grandmother was a big fan of this drama, and she immediately sent me away because I got an offer from the agency which has Rain, who played the drama’s main character.
Q043, What kind of a job would you like to try out?
I’dlike to be a chief and make some Thai food, Italian food and Sushi. It’s like an art when they make dishes.
Q044, In your next life, what do you want to be?
Me, again.
Q045, Any tips on learning a new language?
I think the best way is to go to school. If you don’t have time, you should at least use the language frequently. Thinking in that language wouldalso help you a lot.
Q046, Junho is…?
He is an innocent and impatient boy. LOL It seems like he must get something he wants the moment he sees it. That’s why there are times when he regrets things he’s done rashly. But I think the ability to make decision immediately is his strong point.
Q047, Would you like to be a male or a female in your next life?
Male. I want to be a strong man who can protect a lady he’s deeply in love with.
Q048, You start your day with….?
A glass of water.
Q049, Is there anything you do before a concert?
Before we go up the stage, we make a circle and call out “Don’t Stop Can’t Stop 2PM” with the members and the staff.
Q050, What is it like in Korea in the middle of winter?
It gets minus 20 degrees. I like cold weather, but it’s just too cold… So I like Korea’s spring and fall.
Q051, Other than wallet and a cell phone, what do you always take with you?
Total vitamin tablet.
Q052, What is your favorite number?
It’s “8“ because its shape is the same as “∞”, the infinite.
Wooyoung
Q053, When do you feel you are all grown up now?
When I complete the day’s schedule. When I drag myself feeling all tired, I think “Ah, I reallydid some work”, and I feel I’m grown up. LOL
Q054, What food makes you smile?
Banana. I heard that banana can help you to get rid of the fatigue from your muscles. So we usually have bananas after awork-out.
Q055, What are you thinking of when you are on stage?
“I want to look cool, I want to do this well.”
Q056, Any sports you want to try out?
Ice hockey.I recently watched Takuya Kimura’s drama“PRIDE” and it looked very interesting.
Q057, What do you think about Japanese girls?
I have an impression that they are always smiling. Looking at our fans, I see shyness in them.
Q058, What is your most precious thing?
My family.Their existence is an obvious fact, but they’re precious.
Q059, When do you feel happy?
When I am dancing. I think I can get rid of troubles when I am dancing.
Q060, How many times do you text in a day? What kind of texts are they?
Approximately, 50. Sometimes Ido 200 a day. I usually send them to my older sister, manager and friends.
Q061, How was your acting debut in “Dream High”?
I felt that acting is fun, but not easy at the same time. We shot in winter, so it was hard not to steam-breathe. We had to eat ice to cool down our mouths.
Q062, What do you do when you feel blue?
I listen to my favorite music. I usually listen to jazzy hip-hop.
Q063, What do you have when you go out for dinner with the members?
We often have steamed chicken. We prefer to have anything low-calorie and high in protein. LOL
Q64, Chansung is…?
I think he is very calm and mature. Once he concentrates on something, he cannot hear anything. He is very good at concentrating.
Q065, What is the next goal for 2PM in Japan?
KohakuUtagassen! (=It’s one of a biggest Japan’s song festivalsthat takes place on the 31st of December every year.)
Q066, Is there anything you think you should mend about yourself?
You know, as we grow up, the worries we have about our work also increase.LOL For example, what should I try in order to do better… I want to cut down on those anxieties.
Q067, Is there anything new you want to try out?
I want to play various kinds of sports.
Q068, Do you do anything special for your health?
I start a day with a glass of vegetable juice, and Idon’t eat snack. I often work out when I have time.
Junho
Q069, In short, what kind of a person you are?
I’m very passionate just like fire.Whether it is about my job or love, I get into it easily, but at the same time it doesn’t mean that I get tired of it at once!
Q070, Is there any food you cannot eat?
No! I like everything!
Q071, Whatmoment can raise your spirits up?
It’s when I am listening to the music, oram stage. I like every kind of music.
Q072, Who is your favorite actor/actress?
Jun Matsumoto. I liked the“Gokusen” drama when I was a child. And Ilike YuiAragaki too.
Q073, What is your goal now?
First, I’d like to succeed as an artist. It would be nice if I could go into the acting field in the future. I hope to do some activitiesto help people too.
Q074, Which part of Japan do you want to visit?
Although I have been to Okinawa once, I would like to go there again, because Okinawa soba was very nice. LOL I want to rent a car and drive around by myself.
Q075, Do you have any embarrassing story?
When I was a junior high school student, I was exhausted after a PE class and I was sleeping in a classroom. A teacher woke me up and said “You are in the wrong room.”
Q076, Which fashion item do you like in winter?
Shoes and hats. I can put my unruly hair under a hat.
Q077, When do you feel happy being a member of 2PM?
I feel happy when I am with them. Every time we perform on a stagetogether, feeling their energy makes me think that if it weren’t for the exactly these guys, 2PM wouldn’t be what it is right now.
Q078, If you are to be on a CF in Japan, what CF would you like to do?
I’d like to be in a CF for a cell phone because I often see cell phone CFs in Japan. LOL
Q079, Who do you think is always by your side?
My family.I don’t really mention it, but whenI told them it was hard a while ago, they said “When it’s hard, just do what you want to do.”I was happy to realize they are with me all the time.
Q080,If you had someone you like, would you like to confess first, or would you prefer to receive a confession from that person?
I’m the type to confess first kk. If I like someone, I can’t bear it thinking about the situation all the time, so I think I would just go and confess straight up once I get the chance to.
Q081, Junsu is…?
Very natural. Most of the time I can’t predict what he’ll do next. LOL He is also very forgetful, but it makes him even cuter.
Q082, Tell us of 2PM’s goal?
It’s to become a group that has people say “Indeed, that’s 2PM!”
Q083, When you think about the times you laugh together with the members, what do you laugh about the most?
We are always laughing and I can’t pick a story that would stand out.
Q084,What do you want to eat right now?
I want Peach sherbet because I had spicy curry a while ago. LOL
Chansung
Q085, What was you like when you were little?
I was such a quiet kid. Although I had no interest in studying, I was working very hard on Taekwondoo and other sports. I have performed “Kenbu” which is a choreographed dance with swords.
Q086, What do you do to maintain your figure?
I work out whenever I have time. Not only going to gym, I also do boxing and swimming too.
Q087, What do you feel when you are on stage?
It’s fantastic to receive the fan’s applause. I always think “Ah, I became a singer for this”.
Q088, Which word from a girl makes you happy?
There’s a lot but I cannot think of anything right now. LOL
Q089, What is your ideal man like?
A man who can understands others well. My father is like that.
Q090, Have you been around shopping in Japan?
Yes, I have. There are my favorite shops in Harajuku.
Q091, For you, 2AM is…?
We are like brothers. We always support each other. 2AM’s ballads are so beautiful and their voices match very well with their songs.
Q092, What is your impression of the actors from“Kaito Royale”?
Fukushi-san was very kind and made people happy during the shooting. Thanks to him, it was very enjoyable.
Q093, Which part of your face do people like?
Maybe, the eyes…? They say my eyes have various emotions. It’s embarrassing to say this myself. LOL
Q094, Do you have any fashion rules?
I like simple and monotone. I add some accessories to make it stand out.
Q095, Taecyeon is…?
He is a very delightful and positive person. It’s always fun to be with him.
Q096, What is your room like?
It’s very hard to explain in Japanese! LOL It’s very simple and there are only things I need such as computer, bed and closet.
Q097, What makes you scared the most in this world?
I feel scared when I watch news. It terrifies me when I walk alone at night after having watched news about homicide.
Q098, Which do you like more? Sweet or spicy?
I like both! LOL
Q099, If 2PM were going to have a regular program…?
I’d like to do some variety show. For example, how I survive one day without something. LOL
Q100, Message for the Ray readers?
I find it cute when girls are very natural. Please be a girl who can freely express her true self, including your actions, gestures and behavior.
source: daily kpop
