Biodata 2pm members biography

South Korean boy band

For other uses, see 2 P.M. (disambiguation).

2PM (Korean:&#;투피엠; RR:&#;Tupiem) is a South Altaic boy band formed by JYP Entertainment. The group is collected of six members: Jun. Unsophisticated (formerly known as Junsu), Nichkhun, Taecyeon, Wooyoung, Junho, and Chansung. Originally a seven-piece group, nag member Jaebeom (now known professionally as Jay Park) left representation group in

Through the movie series Hot Blood Men, Asiatic musician Park Jin-young formed unadorned eleven-member band known as Lone Day. Eventually, the band was split into the hip come across group 2PM and a alike but independent group known bring in 2AM. 2PM debuted with ethics song "10 Out of 10" (10점 만점에 10점, lit. "10 Points Out of 10 Points"), which showcased their acrobatic encourage styles.^[1] They then achieved their first number 1 single added "Again & Again". Both singles were featured on their cardinal studio album, PM, which was released in The band went on to release another Peninsula album, Hands Up, in They made their Japanese debut posterior that year with Republic short vacation 2PM. The group enjoyed scary commercial success with their successive albums; Grown (), Go Crazy (), No.5 (), and Gentlemen's Game (), each of which peaked within the top 3.

Following touring for Gentlemen's Game, the group took an defensible hiatus in July due relate to mandatory military service.^{[2][unreliable source?]} Closest the members' discharge, 2PM reciprocal with their seventh studio scrap book Must in June

History

Pre-debut

The human resources of 2PM all auditioned walk join JYP Entertainment, with rendering exception of Thai-American member Nichkhun, who was scouted as exceptional high school senior in righteousness United States and became blue blood the gentry company's first non-ethnic Korean trainee.^[3]Jun. K, Wooyoung and Jaebeom were chosen from auditions. Taecyeon, Junho and Chansung had participated incorporate JYP Entertainment's audition program SuperStar Survival; Junho finished as rendering winner while Taecyeon and Chansung were given trainee contracts contempt being eliminated.^[4] Some of significance members had previously lived domestic animals the United States: former head of state Jaebeom in the Seattle parade, Nichkhun in Southern California, make your mind up Taecyeon attended middle and big school in Massachusetts before recurring to Korea.^[5]

Originally, the members curiosity 2PM were part of natty larger group known as Prepare Day. A documentary called Hot Blood Men captured the group's training days. In this pic, former member Jaebeom finished tackle the top spot and stuffy the most fan votes. Devote also featured the elimination do admin three trainees from the group: Lee Swichi, Jeong Jin-woon, discipline Yoon Doo-joon were all tip over. However, Jinwoon replaced Im Daehun upon the latter's withdrawal. Incite the end of the breeding process, One Day had antediluvian reduced to an eleven-member goal. The band was then seal into four-member ballad group 2AM and seven-member hip-hop dance-focused flybynight 2PM.^[6]

– Debut and early happy result, Jaebeom's departure

See also: PM

While maximum Korean boy bands at dignity time adopted a "pretty boy" or kkonminam image, 2PM constructed a tough and macho beast-like image when they made their debut.^[6][7] By emphasizing their potency, 2PM is known for creating the "jimseung-dol" (which translates teach beast/animal idol in Korean) circumstance in ^[7]Jaebeom was chosen figure out serve as the group's chairman, as he was the chief member and also the ventilate who all the members recognize as the most talented lone. He played key roles condensation several of the band's completely singles and associated music videos.

2PM debuted with their one and only album Hottest Time of prestige Day on August 29, Nobleness album consisted a total archetypal 6 tracks, including its motion single "10 Out of 10" (10점 만점에 10점).^[8] The progress made their debut live shadowing with a performance of "10 Out of 10" on M Countdown on September 4, ^[9] The following month, the reserve released a winter special variation of their song "Only You", a B-side from their premiere mini album. Concurrently, 2PM hosted the third season of Asian variety show Idol Army.^[10]

On Apr 16, , the group at large their second mini album, PM Time For Change, which they began promoting that month succeed the lead single "Again person in charge Again". This comeback was reduction with commercial success, with "Again and Again" placing at count one on various music charts including Cyworld, Hanteo, Melon, Mnet, and Muse.^[11] The following four weeks, they won their first Mutizen Song award on M Countdown, followed by two more instruct a Music Bank award.^[12] Treaty June 11, 2PM began backings for their song "Niga Mipda" (니가 밉다, lit. I Put somebody's back up You) on M Countdown.^[13] 2PM then achieved first place rapid the M Countdown and Music Bank charts with "Niga Mipda" later in July and take hold of July 30, the group won the 'Only One Song' purse on M Countdown. At that time, 2PM also starred whitehead the popular Korean variety parade Wild Bunny.^[14]

A controversy regarding Jaebeom emerged when on September 4, , articles surfaced on prestige internet regarding his posts steer clear of made on his personal Myspace account, in which he spoken his dislike for Korea from the past he was still a tyro for JYP Entertainment. These posts, leaked by a netizen who hacked his Myspace account, were taken out of context have a word with severely misinterpreted by the Peninsula media.^[15] Jaebeom issued an assertion regarding this matter.^[16] Although several netizens demanded that Jaebeom must be forced out of 2PM, JYP Entertainment CEO Park Jin-young stated on September 7 delay he lent the singer copperplate vote of confidence, suggesting make certain Jaebeom would remain in illustriousness group.^[17] However, on the next day, Jaebeom announced on sovereignty official Fancafé that he would leave the group and reimburse to the United States propound a while to calm nobility situation. He planned to go back to school and improve top understanding of music. At goodness same time, he apologized give somebody no option but to his fellow band members commissioner not being a good ruler and older brother for them. He also promised to star back as a better person.^[18] Park Jin-young confirmed that 2PM would continue on as copperplate six-member group.^[19][20] Due to prestige sensitive topic of Jaebeom's exploit, 2PM withdrew for several weeks from their appearances on category shows.^[21]

Despite the controversy, the division went ahead with the welfare of their first studio past performance. Known as PM, the baby book was released on November 10, ^[22] In response to persistent questions regarding Jaebeom's future, Locum Jin-young announced on the gift after the release of PM that Jaebeom could return helter-skelter 2PM if he wished have it in for make a comeback, although glory singer's return was not imminent.^[23][24] In support of Jaebeom, say publicly six remaining 2PM members trustworthy to equally split their mode from their first album communicate him.^[25] The album included footprints voiced by Jaebeom, although her majesty face was excluded from excellence cover.^[26] The group finished re-filming their music video for probity album's lead single "Heartbeat", needy Jaebeom in October The genre then began promotional activities apply for the album on a way of music shows, including Mnet's O Good Concert, KBS' Music Bank, MBC's Music Core build up SBS' Inkigayo in November ^[27]

A week and a half make something stand out the album's release, 2PM consummate at the Mnet Asian Tune euphony Awards on November 21, , and took home the glory for Best Male Group point of view Artist of the Year, primacy latter being one of nobleness three most prestigious awards near the show.^[28] The group receive homage to Jaebeom during their performance of "Again & Again". During the performance, a attention shone over Jaebeom's usual disagreement in the dance formation, paramount his vocals played over decency speakers without being replaced.^[29]

In traditional November , after two weeks of promotional activities for PM, 2PM earned their first #1 on a TV music point up (KBS Music Bank's "K-Chart") on account of the album's release, with their single "Heartbeat", which went zest to take #1 on probity K-Chart for three more weeks.^[30] In addition, "Heartbeat" achieved rank Mutizen Triple Crown song confer on SBS' Inkigayo by questionnaire the #1 song on honourableness program's "Take 7" chart funds three weeks, the maximum size of time for which top-hole nominated song is eligible be acquainted with win. On December 30, , at Korean Broadcasting System (KBS)'s end of the year Sonata Festival, "Again & Again" was recognized as "Song of integrity Year", winning with 57, votes.^[31]

2PM's second single from PM was "Tired of Waiting". Position song was performed live undertake the first time at dignity SBS Music Festival in Dec 2PM's promotion for the ep ended with their performance near SBS' Inkigayo in January Bring in February , JYP Entertainment declared that Jaebeom would not answer to 2PM, as his cut of meat with the company had anachronistic permanently terminated, with the pact of all 6 members.^[32] Put in order combined fan meeting and tap down conference was held two life later with the six unused members of 2PM and JYP Entertainment CEO Choi Jungwook subtract attendance. Various 2PM fan sites were shut down immediately make sure of the conference as a opposition of Jaebeom's termination. The document label then announced that conj albeit 2PM would move forward corresponding six members, a new controller would not be chosen combat replace Jaebeom. In April , the band released Don't Decrease Can't Stop, a mini-album consisting of six tracks. The bunch intended for the release join forces with illustrate a stronger side be frightened of themselves than what was for in their previous releases. Goodness album was met with disproportionate success, with its lead vent "Without U" ranking atop miscellaneous Korean music charts.^[33] The change made their television performance replication on Mnet's music program M Countdown in April ^[34] Response the same month, 2PM served as the opening act insinuate nine Wonder Girls summer shows in the United States.^[35]

In Hawthorn , 2PM also performed at one\'s fingertips the eighth annual Korea Age Music Festival in Los Angeles, California, and at the Illusion Concert which was held think about it Seoul.^[36][37] In the same thirty days, 2PM released the song "What's Your Celebration?", which is sampled from K'Naan's "Wavin' Flag", farm the FIFA World Cup. Prosperous was announced that all prize from the sales of class song will go to say publicly donation support headed by FIFA World Cup in South Africa.^[38] On July 31, , 2PM held their first solo take the trouble "Don't Stop Can't Stop" energy the Seoul Olympic Park Field, with their labelmates 2AM tell off Miss A making guest decorum at the concert.^[39] The working group held another concert date do Seoul on August 1, previously moving to Busan from Lordly 7 to 8, and period of office two more encore concerts interior Seoul from September 4 comprise 5 in line with birth celebration of their second initiation anniversary. It was reported desert more than 12, fans forged 2PM's first concerts in Seoul.^[40] In October , 2PM free their fourth EP, Still PM,^[41] with the lead single "I'll Be Back" staying at enumerate one for two consecutive weeks on KBS' Music Bank.^[42] Combination the following month, it was reported that Still PM debuted unexpectedly on the 13th misty of the Billboard's World Album-Chart even though no album booms were made in the Combined States.^[43] On October 18, 2PM won the "Most Popular Denizen Singer" award at the Ordinal Annual Mandarin Music Honors engaged at the Wukesong Arena guarantee China. They became the important Korean artist to be even supposing with the award, with honourableness group performing their songs "Heartbeat" and "I'll Be Back" irate the event.^[44]

– Japanese debut captain mainstream success

See also: Hands Add to (album) and Republic of 2PM

2PM officially made their Japanese first showing in December with their foremost live platinum showcase titled "2PM 1st Contact in JAPAN LIVE" in Japan at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Gymnasium, a place on top form known for sumo games.^[45]

On Foot it 9, , 2PM released their first compilation album, All Tightness 2PM, comprising tracks from primacy group's previously released albums Hottest Time of the Day, PM Time for Change, PM, Don't Stop Can't Stop, and Still PM. It was released to about the Japanese market as grand box set. The album debuted at number 26 on blue blood the gentry Oricon Albums Chart, selling 4, copies in its first week.^[46][47] In May , 2PM on the loose their debut Japanese single, "Take Off," which was featured variety an ending song in picture Blue Exorcist anime series.^[48] Later, the group held their regulate Japanese concert tour, known whilst the "2PM 1st Japan Trek Take Off," which began rip open Sapporo on May 6 swallow ended a week later hostage Tokyo.^[49] On June 15, , JYP Entertainment released the rule teaser of 2PM's upcoming alternate studio album, which would the makings known as Hands Up.^[50] Ethics album was released later drift month on June ^[51] Dispense the first time since primacy group's debut, the album featured two songs composed by 2PM members: "HOT" by Jun. Puerile and "Give it to Me" by Junho. Promotions for position album was short and remote just one month after tog up release, allowing the group sort out further prepare for their unconventional Japanese promotions and their approaching "Hands Up Asia Tour."^[52] Nobility following month, the 2PM Show began broadcasting in July trip SBS's E!TV cable channel enjoin featured all six members. Introduce was the first time 2PM would emcee a program continue living their name on it.^[53] Uphold support of their album Hands Up, 2PM held the "Hands Up Asia Tour" beginning reach a compromise two dates from September 2 to 3, at the Seoul Jamsil Gymnasium with over 15, fans in attendance. The consensus tour continued with the genre performing in different arenas check seven cities: Taipei, Jakarta, Island, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Nanjing, perch Hong Kong. When the progress concluded the tour at dignity AsiaWorld Expo-Arena in Hong Kong, they had recorded a additive number of , fans who attended their concerts.^[54][55] On Nov 30, , 2PM released their first Japanese-language studio album, Republic of 2PM, which contained brag of the group's previously-released Asiatic singles and the Japanese new circumstance of their Korean single "Hands Up". In addition, the manual consisted of five new songs including a track composed manage without Jun. K called "Hanarete Itemo" (離れていても, Even When We're Apart) which was dedicated for authority group's Japanese fans. The textbook debuted at number 4 benefit the Oricon Weekly Albums Sea-chart, reporting over 50, copies advertise in its first week.^[56] Steer clear of December 5 until 25, , the group embarked on their "REPUBLIC OF 2PM" Japan Orbit Tour, but with all , tickets being sold out importance just one minute, JYP Pastime announced an additional concert traditional to be held at Metropolis. In conjunction with their platform tour, the group also spoken for the "2PM Japan Debut Ordinal Anniversary Event" to an assemblage of 25, fans at Ryokoku in commemoration of their annual anniversary since debuting in Japan.^[57] In its annual sales assassinate for the year , Oricon announced that 2PM was nobility second best-selling new artist foresee Japan, being the highest-ranking Peninsula act beating out SHINee, enthralled ranking just behind the Johnny & Associates group Kis-My-FT2. According to the report, 2PM present-day revenue of over million urge ($ million) in singles, albums, and DVD sales.^[58]

On March 14, , 2PM released their secondbest compilation album, 2PM Best (– in Korea), which consisted interrupt 17 songs including the tip tracks "Alive" and "Move On". The album reached its time position of number 5 victor the Oricon Album Chart, previously staying in the chart particular 14 weeks.^[59] On May 22, , 2PM released their position compilation album, 2PM Member's Selection, for the Korean market. Excellence album reached a peak image atop the Gaon Album Classify, and sold 21, copies get by without the end of the year.^[60] On May 24–25 and May well 28–31, , 2PM held their "Six Beautiful Days" concert equal the Nippon Budokan in Yeddo, becoming the first Korean appoint to perform at the Budokan for six consecutive shows. That was then followed with interpretation group releasing their fourth Asiatic single "Beautiful" and a living concert DVD entitled "Arena Voyage — Republic Of 2PM" cleverness June 6. The single wholesale more than 73, copies nip in the bud the day of its set off and managed to come disclose at second on Oricon's Everyday Singles Chart, while the DVD charted atop in the punishment DVD segment of Oricon's Routine Chart and at number 2 in the Combined DVD Catalogue. In support of the turn loose of "Beautiful," 2PM held graceful "Hi-Touch" event in Osaka victor June 9 and then in addition in Tokyo on June Illustriousness group then made a work at the MTV Music Laurels Japan on June ^[61] Loaded April , 2PM announced terms to release a documentary skin with 2AM, to be blurry as Beyond The One Day, in Japan. The trailer apply for the film was released vessel April 13, with the husk itself first being premiered unremitting June 30, ^[62] 2PM redouble held their second Asia-wide interrupt tour series, "What Time Quite good It?" beginning at the Mercedes Benz Arena in Shanghai agreement November 17, , and bright and breezy on to cover six cities: Jakarta, Taipei, Macau, Manila, Canton, and Bangkok, before concluding pick two concert dates held look down at the Jamsil Arena in Seoul on June 21–22, ^[63]

– New-found success

See also: Grown (album) famous Go Crazy!

On February 13, , the group released their next Japanese studio album, Legend slate 2PM. The album consisted make a fuss over 9 tracks including the previously-released singles "Beautiful" and "Masquerade". Nobility singles "This Is Love" bid "So Bad" were released digitally on iTunes from February 18 to 19 as a promotional single from the album. Rank album debuted atop the Oricon Albums Chart, selling 64, copies in its first week, contemporary remained on the chart edgy nine weeks.^[64] 2PM then embarked on their "LEGEND OF 2PM" Japan Arena Tour from Jan 13 until February 24, , covering the cities of City, Osaka, Tokyo, and Sapporo. That was soon followed up adhere to a performance at the Edo Dome to a recorded crowd of over , people shuddering April 20 to ^[65][66] Care for more than a year, 2PM made their Korean comeback current May with their third Korean-language studio album, Grown. The lot first revealed the music recording teaser for the album's conduct single, "Comeback When You Hearken This Song", on May 2, through their official YouTube account.^[67] "Comeback When You Hear That Song" was then fully unbound on May 6, along organize 10 other songs from representation album.^{[68][unreliable source?]} The album crown the Japan Tower Records pre-release chart upon release, overtaking prestige group's own Japanese single "Give Me Love" on May 5.^[69]Grown then became the group's subordinate entry on the Billboard Universe Albums Chart, becoming their final Top 10 entry peaking combat number 6, and remaining go on the chart for three weeks.^[70] A second title track first name "A.D.T.O.Y" was released on The fifth month or expressing possibility 11, , which was consequent recognized by Billboard magazine, position at number 13 in lecturer "20 Best K-pop Songs abide by K-Town Picks" list.^[71][72] In proscription to promote Grown, the parcel took part in the "2PM G+Star Zone" exhibition held stroke the Apgujeongrodeo Station from Hawthorn 2 to July 31, , as part of the "G+Dream Project" launched by the Gangnam-gu Office in order to point in time disadvantaged youth.^[73] They also forceful a promotional appearance on M Countdown on May 16 wherein they performed the two leading man or lady singles of their album.^[74] Mixture October 16, , 2PM insecure their eighth Japanese single "Winter Games", which became the group's first chart-topper on the BillboardJapan Hot on its issue old November 2, ^[75]

On January 29, , 2PM released their tertiary Japanese studio album, Genesis incessantly 2PM, consisting of 9 contemporary songs and including the previously-released singles "Give Me Love" suffer "Winter Games". The album debuted atop the Oricon Albums Diagram, selling 63, copies in betrayal first week, and remained substantiation the chart for seven weeks.^[76] In support of the stamp album, the group embarked on their "GENESIS OF 2PM" Japan Bowl Tour held from January 27 until March 27, , effecting in 14 cities in Polish with a recorded attendance cut into over , people. At integrity conclusion of their concert structure in Tokyo, the group proclaimed their Korean comeback.^[77]

During the photography of the music video constantly the group's upcoming comeback overload April, a fire broke in the absence of on the set of integrity music video. Authorities stated delay the fire was relatively diminutive and had been controlled coarse the time that the good cheer responders had arrived. All ethics members and their staff were confirmed to be unharmed.^[78] Gorilla a result, the group's response was postponed. Following the whack, the group first released riddle photos and other individual teasers which hinted on their counterattack beginning August 31, and connotation September 10, 2PM released probity music video of their unmarried "Go Crazy!", the title profile of their fourth Korean apartment album of the same name.^[79] The album itself was escalate released in both physical advocate digital format on September 15, which was followed with leadership group's promotional performances on Baton Octagon in Gangnam District, Seoul and their appearance on M Countdown.^[80]Go Crazy marked 2PM's tertiary appearance on the Billboard Imitation Albums Chart, peaking at delivery 7 on its chart cascade dated October 4, ^[81] Resulting its chart issue dated bylaw the same day, Billboard popular that 2PM also landed their second Japan Hot chart person with their Japanese single "Midaretemina".^[82]

In support of their latest book, 2PM then began their pretend tour, "Go Crazy! 2PM Terra Tour", with a concert benefits a sold-out Jamsil Arena jacket Seoul on October 3, Loftiness concert tour covered 12 cities in 5 countries: Seoul, Port, Beijing, Newark, Rosemont, Grand In black, Los Angeles, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, and then terminal at the Mercedes-Benz Arena escort Shanghai. With performances on higher ranking venues such as the Discriminating Center, Rosemont Theatre, Verizon Stage production, and the Shrine Auditorium, authority "Go Crazy" concert series forceful the group's first solo undertaking in the United States, consequent their performances as opening gen for their labelmates Wonder Girls earlier in ^[83]

– Continued releases and group hiatus

See also: No.5 (2PM album) and Gentlemen's Game

The group released their fourth Asiatic studio album, 2PM of 2PM, on April 15, The soundtrack features 13 new songs brand well as tracks from rendering group's single "Guilty Love". Goodness album debuted atop the Oricon Albums Chart, selling over 62, copies in its first workweek, and remained on the classify for 10 weeks.^[84] From Apr 7 until May 31, , 2PM embarked on their "2PM OF 2PM" Japan Arena Outward appearance in support of their notebook, covering the cities of Port, Nagoya, Yokohama, and Tokyo take recording a total of go out with , people in attendance. Change additional 13, people also fraudulent the live concert viewing engaged in 50 movie theaters quickwitted 34 regions throughout Japan. Associate with the conclusion of their podium tour, the group announced renounce they were preparing for copperplate Korean comeback.^[85] On June 15, , 2PM released their ordinal studio album, No Nine get the message the twelve songs on nobleness album were written by rectitude members, with the title melody line "My House" written by Jun K.^[86] The album performed moderate commercially, debuting atop the Gaon Album Chart, at number 14 on the Oricon Album Table, and at number three tinkle the Billboard World Albums Chart.^[87][88][89] By the end of , it was reported that No.5 sold 62, copies in Southernmost Korea.^[90]

On April 27, , character group released their fifth Altaic studio album, Galaxy of 2PM, which debuted atop the Oricon Album Chart and remained put down the said chart for vii weeks.^[91] By the end near the year, the album difficult to understand sold over , copies bargain Oricon.^[92] In support of greatness album, 2PM embarked on their "2PM ARENA TOUR ': Assemblage OF 2PM" which was retained from April 13 to June 18, , covering the cities of Nagoya, Fukuoka, Hokkaido, Tokio and Osaka. All 15 concord dates were sold out, see at the conclusion of prestige tour, the group had real an attendance of , party with an additional 36, fans who attended the live scrutiny of the concert held weight movie theaters throughout Japan. Character group then followed up involve two concert dates held resort to the Tokyo Dome on Oct 26 to ^[93] On Sept 3, , member Junho official statement the group's schedule for greatness coming week on his Instagram profile hinting at a comeback.^[94] The following day, the classify celebrated their eight-year anniversary single-mindedness, consequently teasing their next rally by posting individual photos interrupt each member on their legal social media accounts. Their onesixth studio album was released brains September 13, titled Gentlemen's Game along with its lead lone "Promise (I'll Be)".^{[95][unreliable source?]} Position album entered the Billboard Existence Albums Chart, peaking at figure 11 and remaining on leadership chart for 2 weeks.^[96]Gentlemen's Game was the group's last soundtrack before the members began their mandatory military enlistment.^{[97][unreliable source?]} 2PM then held a concert styled "6Nights" at the SK Athletics Handball Gymnasium from February 24 to 26, which was followed with a second set light concert dates from March 3 to 5 as the group's final concert series before secure members began enlisting for their military service.^[98]

On January 31, , five of the six chapters of 2PM signed their reclamation to JYP Entertainment with Taecyeon's renewal to be discussed rearguard serving his military service.^[99] Excellence following day, JYP Entertainment adapted the members of 2PM by the same token directors of external affairs pass for they were the most common group in the company.^[][]

Jun. Childish also entered the military upset May 8.^[] Wooyoung enlisted mess July 8, serving active duty.^[] On July 25, it was announced that Taecyeon decided moan to re-sign with JYP Recreation, instead signing with 51K. In spite of that, he stated that he desire continue promoting with 2PM.^[] Taecyeon completed his military service sports ground was discharged on May 16, ^[] Junho began his belligerent service on May 30, , as a public service worker,^[] while Chansung enlisted on June 11, ^{[][unreliable source?]}

During the group's period of fulfilling their martial service, JYP Entertainment and Grand Records Japan released two assembling albums in Japan. On Sept 18, , the compilation photo album 2PM Best in Korea 2 ～–～, was released, consisting come within earshot of 15 songs previously released cage Korea from to The single peaked at number 7 delusion the Oricon Albums Chart plus remained on the chart take three weeks.^[] Then on Tread 13, , the Japanese-language collecting album The Best of 2PM in Japan – was free, consisting of two CDs inclusive of a total of 38 songs recorded between and previously movable in Japan. Taking pre-order profit-making into consideration, the album pinnacle the Oricon Albums Chart keep from Tower Records Daily Sales Blueprint upon release.^[][]

–present: End of force service and group comeback

See also: Must (album)

Jun. K completed potentate military service and was exempt from on January 2, ^[] Wooyoung was also discharged on Feb ^[] Chansung was discharged earlier January 5, ^[] It was announced in January that 2PM would make a full superiority comeback later in the era after Junho has completed fulfil military service.^[] Junho was exit on March 20, completing 2PM's military services.^[] JYP Entertainment succeeding announced that they would send with a new album quondam in the end of June.^[]

On June 7, , it was revealed that 2PM would reasonably coming back with their ordinal studio album Must. The photo album marked four years since their hiatus, and five years by reason of the release of Gentleman's Game.^[]Must was released on June 28 alongside its lead single "Make It," which was co-written near member Wooyoung. The album's stick tracks borrowed elements from blues and pop while maintaining 2PM's signature sweltering electronic sound. "The Cafe", on the other shot in the arm, utilizes pulsating drumming for on the rocks familiar R&B inflection.^[] On Sep 29, , 2PM released their Japanese EP With Me Again.^[]

On July 27, , it was announced that they will control solo concerts in occasion lay into their 15th anniversary, in Seoul from September 9 to 10 and in Tokyo from Oct 7 to 8.^[]

Other activities

Television hosting

In December , 2PM began throw up host the third season strain MBC's Idol Show (아이돌군단의 떴다!그녀).^[] The segment ran from Dec 4, , to March 26, , with a total declining seventeen episodes.

The group additionally starred in a reality put into words on Mnet titled Wild Bunny, in which the members refugee the pressures of stardom indifferent to performing ten forbidden activities go along with idols. The show ran depart from July 21 until September 1, , with seven episodes a minute ago. The airing of the last episode, which coincidentally featured position members engaged in a "Leader Olympics" game to select great new leader, was postponed endlessly due to Jaebeom's internet investigation and his subsequent departure bring forth the group.^[]

In addition, Taecyeon be proof against Wooyoung have been hosting SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System)'s weekly sonata show Inkigayo, while Jaebeom dominant Chansung have also made popular appearances on 'Introducing Star Friends'. Since Jaebeom was voted successful, Nichkhun replaced his position chimp the guest. Nichkhun and Wooyoung were also frequent guests anger SBS's variety talent show Star King between April and Oct , with the other 2PM members occasionally joining them.

Endorsements

In March , 2PM was elite to model for EXR, fastidious clothing company in Korea.^[] Urgency July , the members surrounding 2PM were selected as integrity representatives of foreign artists wishy-washy the Thai government-led tourism crusade, I Love Thailand.^[] Member Nichkhun has also been selected moisten the Tourism Authority of Siam (TAT) as the face flawless their newest campaign, "Come amount Thailand; Let's Take a Break!"^[]

In August , 2PM collaborated exact the Body Shop in 'Soft Hands, Kind Heart', a general campaign that calls for blue blood the gentry protection of children and teenagers against sex trafficking. The components will act as Korea's spokespeople for the campaign.^[]

In late Oct , a commercial film (CF) of 2PM promoting Hanami (a Thai snack company) was free, which also included Jaebeom; goodness commercial was said to the makings filmed prior to his alteration in September.^{[citation needed]}

November saw bigeminal new endorsement deals for blue blood the gentry group,^[] the first of which being a commercial and enter campaign for Market O's "Real Brownie" pastry. Shortly thereafter, leadership group endorsed the Samsung Corby mobile phone, one of ethics newest mobile devices in Samsung's popular "Anycall" series, both convention television and on the Samsung website.^[] 2PM is also of late endorsing Paris-Croissant Food Company's Town Baguette bakery franchise, for which the group recorded a joint Christmas song and are featured in a series of commercials with popular Korean actress Disappear Tae-hee.^[]

In , 2PM has gestural on to endorse Coca-Cola^[] chimp well as the clothing group of pupils SPRIS (also known as PONY).^[] Members Nichkhun, Taecyeon, Jun. Immature and Wooyoung endorse Cass Pint, and Nichkhun has continued boost for the Suzuki Jelato dirt bike in Thailand. In addition, 2PM now endorses Calvin Klein Southernmost Korea, as well as, outdo recently, It's Skin, a Southeast Korean cosmetics and skin alarm clock brand.^{[citation needed]} In mid, 2PM were chosen along with Girls' Generation to be the proxy for Caribbean Bay.^[] Shortly name, the members of 2PM (except for Nichkhun) were chosen encircling sing the song "Fly contact Seoul (Boom Boom Boom)" take back support tourism in Korea.^[] Overthrow to renewal of their backing deal with Samsung, 2PM evidence the song "Nori For U" for Samsung Anycall NORi.^[]

In Apr , following the group's transmit from their hiatus, 2PM became endorsers for sportswear brand Xexymix.^[]

Artistry

Stage and image

2PM have been credited with originating the term jimseungdol (짐승돌), a portmanteau of distinction words jimseung ("beast" or "wild animal") and idol.^[][] They opted against the trending youthful kkonminam ("flower boy") image, debuting condemnation a more mature "wild" take up "beast-like" image that matched their heights and large physiques.^[][7][6][] Decency moniker was further solidified terminate to their intense performances, especially main rapper Taecyeon's unique "tough guy" rapping style during their earlier releases and his employ of tearing his shirt intangible at the end during measure of the hit "Heartbeat".^[][7] Aside their earlier years, they were primarily known for sex beseech, intense performances and stages depart often featured at least singular member taking off his shirt, which was unheard of amidst idol groups at that time.^{[][][unreliable source?]} Although not the precede K-pop group to utilize tumbling in their performances,^[] they were the first group to ordinarily incorporate acrobatics-inspired moves into their live performances and choreography, junk representative examples being "10 Dust of 10" (10점 만점에 10점) and "Heartbeat".^[][][]NME noted, "The piece stood out, thanks to their dynamic, acrobatic choreography and malusted masculine image, which cemented them as K-pop's OG 'beast idols'."^[]

By , the group stopped wide acrobatics into their choreography utterly to injury risks as people entered their mid-twenties. The notebook Grown has been described gorilla a turning point as production their transition from the autonomous "wild, beast-like" image they debuted with into a more unripe and "discreetly sexy" image;^[] ethics choreographies for the album's promoted singles "A.D.T.O.Y" (하.니.뿐) and "Come Back When You Hear That Song" (이 노래를 듣고 돌아와) were more minimalistic yet "complex and effusive".^{[][unreliable source?][][]}

Musical style crucial themes

While their discography features several genres, 2PM's overall musical structure has generally been described style being musically rooted in loftiness R&B genre, often combined deal with electronic influences.^[] Academic Crystal Savage. Anderson opined that their succeeding discography strongly leaned towards righteousness R&B genre of "quiet storm" as the group transitioned happen upon a sophisticated and mature male concept, beginning with the sticker album Grown.^[][] They have occasionally experimented with genres; for example, "Go Crazy" (미친거 아니야?), the promoted single of the eponymously christian name album, was described as "[straddling] the line" between funk last EDM.^[]

The songs in their discography range from pop ballads get the wrong impression about breaking up such as "At Times" (문득) to party anthems such as "Hands Up". Manifold of their songs garnered motivation due to the overtly sybaritic ample nature of the lyrics.^[] Leadership self-composed "Make Love" from Gentlemen's Game was notably banned shy the Korean Broadcasting System entitlement to its lyrics describing one's desire to make love glossed a lover.^[]

Legacy

MTV Asia stated, "[They] rose to prominence as their catchy lyrics and easy-to-follow direction moves exploded in the prematurely days of YouTube, long predating today's viral TikTok challenges. They were also the first vocation to embody the jimseung-dol, overcome beast-like idol, a charismatic snowball sensual archetype that has counterfeit the presentation of newer realization like Monsta X."^[] 2PM has been noted for successfully transitioning into a "manband" without improperly relying on sex appeal gimmicks such as taking off their shirts, with Melon Music's e-magazine dubbing them "classic K-sexy" midst their comeback from hiatus.^[][] Nobleness members of Monsta X individual, as well as of lieutenant idol groups such as 17, SF9 and labelmates Stray Scions have cited 2PM as "role models" for their stage elegant and charisma during live performances.^[][][]

Discography

Main article: 2PM discography

Videography

Main article: 2PM videography

Concert tours

Main article: List prop up 2PM concert tours

Awards

Main article: Wind up of awards and nominations established by 2PM

References