2PM releases a Christmas greeting

2PM just released a Christmas greeting video on Youtube, just in time for the holidays.  In the video, 2PM talks about their Asian touring and concerts while having a heart to heart with their fans.  Taecyeon shows fans a rap, Junho presents a song, while Wooyoung can't present anything (he didn't prepare for it!).

WATCH THE VIDEO WITH CAPTIONS

Real 2PM releases its first broadcast

2PM's Youtube channel Real 2PM just released its first broadcast.  After announcing the video on their Twitter, JYPE posted a link to the video.  The video takes on the format of a reality TV show.  It follows 2PM behind stage.  This broadcast includes Nickhun's birthday, 2PM performing "Hands Up", and Changsun's cat.

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2PM releases "Hands Up" MV

Hottests from all over the world are putting their hands up for 2PM's newest MV. Living a life of luxury, 2PM shows off private jets, expensive yachts, and flashy cars with their "Hands Up" MV.  The group already received more than 4000 likes on Youtube after posting the video a couple of hours ago.

2PM didn't forget about their fans as they provided English, Chinese, and Japanese subs into their MV.

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Real 2PM releases photo shoot video

2PM released a 6 minute video on their most recent photo shoot for their TV show Real 2PM.  The video features behind the scenes with the group and involves inappropriate books, inappropriate touching, and more; so basically just a regular 2PM video.  


It is unknown why they are having a photo shoot; they may be still promoting in Japan with Take Off. The video is part of a Youtube series of videos that can be found here. 

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2PM's Japanese debut single sells 59,000 copies

2PM's newest Japanese single "Take Off" sold 59,000 copies in its first week of release. The single featured a futuristic concept and was released with MV shortly after.  Fans criticized the choreography as being too "simplistic", but praised the song for its "adorableness" and enjoyed the music as a whole.

2PM surpassed SNSD, who sold 45,000 copies  of their Japanese album in their first week, and Big Bang, who sold around 44,000 copies of their limited edition Big Bang 2 Japanese album.  But 2PM has yet to rival Japanese artists such as KAT-TUN, who recently sold 151,000 copies in their first week (KAT-TUN placed 1st on Oricon charts 20 times since their debut).

2PM is one of the many groups to be well-received in Korea (i.e. Big Bang, SNSD, B2ST, and KARA).  2NE1 remains to be one of the few Japan-debuted Korean groups not to be as successful in Japan.

Source:
DKpopNews
Tokyohive
Allkpop
Big Bang Updates

2PM releases Japanese MV for "Take Off"

2PM unveiled the PV for their new song "Take Off", which is their debut single in Japan.  "Take Off" is set to be released May 18th.  The theme is futuristic, with 2PM on a spaceship interacting with robots.  It was announced that "Take Off is set to be used as the ending song for the upcoming anime 'Blue Exorcist'".

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Info Source: allkpop and 2PM Always and Pop Seoul

Image Source: Artist Photo Blog

2PM releases Coca Cola CF

2PM has returned with a new Coca Cola CF.  This was not their first collab with Coca Cola, and they are basically the sponsors for Coca Cola in Korea; their first Coca Cola CF is here.  This commercial shows that 2PM can bring a whole city to life with Coca Cola... would you buy Coca Cola from 2PM?

Source: 2PMAlways

2PM's training advice

What is 2PM's advice on training? They tell their fans in VIVI magazine!  I found the translation of this article on 2PM Always, which can be found here.  The site has everything 2PM, from translations to whole galleries of your favorite 2PM members.  The article that caught my eye today is this 2PM's translated training advice: (NK = Nickhun, TY = Taecyeon, JS = Junsu, WY = Wooyoung, JH = Junho, CS = Chansung).

Training Advice Search
What’s your training advice?

NK: Pushing ups
I’m skinny so I won’t do something like running but emphasize more on muscles. My advice to ViVi readers is pushing-ups. Doing as much as me will be too much so just 50 times will do. Do 10 sets of 5 repetitions. At the beginning, you’ll feela bit lazy it’s ok to let your knees touch the floor

TY:Going to fitness
Isn’t going to fitness the best way for training? Previously, I’d go there at night if there were no schedules and did it for about 2 hours. All these muscles were built by lift dumbbells. But I rarely go because I’m pretty busy…

JS:Running& Muscles building
There was time that I exercised like hell; 10 mins of running to build muscles then kept on running for 40 mins and had a cup of black coffee then ran again for 30 mins. I ate only chicken breast. Run for 2 weeks in a row will make you healthier so this is my advice. But it’s hard to keep doing…

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WY:Stretching 
My goal is to keep body muscles in balance because it’s important for break dance. Before modeling for this kind of photoshoot, I always do push-ups including doing it against the wall. But stretching is more proper for female, isn’t it? If you work hard on it, you’ll sweat. I think stretching is enough

JH: Pushing-ups &abdomen training
I used to do muscle building routines frequently but due to my back bones injury, I run and walk instead. Personally, I like sprinting. My advice would be pushing-ups &abdomen training. You don’t have to do it as hard as men do. Move your body about 10 times a day to keep bodyfirm!

CS:Jogging&eating
For me, I’ll do muscles-training exercise like this; shoulders today, arms tomorrow, back the day after tomorrow. My advice is jogging for about 15-20 mins. Daily eating routine is important. Don’t just eat a big meal but eat a small one every 2 or 3 hours. You won’t gain weight easily

SOURCE: 2PM ALWAYS

REST OF ARTICLE ON 2PM ALWAYS

Junsu shares a selca

Junsu posted a selca of himself on Twitter with a Japanese message: 今日、ショウケイスを三回連続しました。今終わり食事に行ってます。大勢の方々が来てさって本当にありがたいと思っています。ありがとうございます！そして愛してます！ This message is translated to "we had 3 showcase performances. It all ended now, so we're going to have dinner. I'm really thankful to everyone" (2PM Always).  Fans are worried that 2PM is overworking themselves, commenting about Junsu and his tired eyes.  2PM had just arrived and debuted in Japan a few days ago.  Follow Junsu on Twitter here.

missA and 2PM's JYP Singapore Audition Shoutout

Do you have what it takes to be part of JYP Entertainment?  Do you live in Singapore? Here is 2PM's and missA's encouraging words for you if you think you have what it takes to become JYPE's newest K-pop star!

Can YOU Recognize All of JYP Nation?

Want to test your JYP Nation identification skills? Nickhun has just put up a JYP Ent. family Christmas photo and asked fans to identify the entire family.  So... can YOU figure it out?

Junsu Is A "Lonely Man"

2PM's Junsu has recently posted a picture of him and his... panda on a date.  The message the came with the picture translated to "I'm a lonely man" using Google Translate.  If you can't tell, the panda is extremely excited to be dating Junsu.  I'm sure that panda is making fan girls jealous right now. I'm not sure, but does Junsu heart pandas?  I could've sworn I've seen him in pictures with pandas before... 

2PM's Music Bank Win

Today, 2PM won the Music Bank for their I'll Be Back song. YAY Congrats!

2PM in Photos

2PM has been busy with their MV release and album release "I'll Be Back."  What have they been doing recently?  They have been working on a photoshoot/taking a little break according to Taecyeon's Twitter account.  Taecyeon posted the picture above and wrote: "Everyone! You don't need to go overseas! This is the Cass shooting studio! Playing in the valley! kekeke" (2pmalways Twitter).  It's good to hear that 2PM is overworking themselves :D.

In other news, Nickhun's individual picture Twitter post made it onto the "Most Popular Photos/Videos Today" on Yfrog images.  Gratz, Nickhun xD.

2PM Releases "I'll Be Back" MV

 Oh my god, these guys are the bomb. You cannot watch this video without fanning yourself because you'll be sweating. Cough.  Okay, maybe that's just me, but seriously, SEXY.  The eyeshadow you ask? Yes, it's strange, but whatever, 2PM will always be in my heart no matter what.  The different stage sets include a cone room, a bass vibrating room, and a disco ball room.  No story line is associated with the MV, but the MV really highlights the dancing talents of the group.


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~Hanama

Hairstylist Seulong

Seulong recently posted a picture on his Twitter account that shows him styling 2PM Taecyeon's hair.  "Designer Ong" is what he calls himself.  I love one fan's reaction to the photo:
"Great job Seulong, now he's a carrot."
Taecyeon's hair is very short and orange now.  If you don't like it, don't worry, hair grows back... even if  it takes a few months Q.Q

2PM's Comeback Teaser

2PM a.k.a. HOTTEST has released a teaser for their song "I'll Be Back."  The concept?  Apparently it involves heavy amounts of makeup and eyeliner.  But that's all I know... The background is white, contrasting with their dark clothes... implying... hmm.... this is like a puzzle.  I got confused "I'll Be There"... "I'll Be Back".  What do you guys think the concept is? Guess guess~!

MV teaser under cut!

Nickhun as a Schoolboy?

 Nickhun posted this selca picture on his Twitter to show off his "schoolboy" look.  The exact message that came with the picture is: Nice Kid Look! Haha a school boy look?.  Nice kids... date nice kids? Ahem, Victoria from f(x)? Whatever you do is fine with me, Nickhun xD.  Remember to follow Nickhun on Twitter here.

2PM's November Debut in Japan

With all the recent success with girl groups such as Kara and Girl's Generation in Japan, it seems that 2PM is following the trend of international success.  Their debut in Japan is set for November;  they are planning to not only to debut with new songs, but remake some of their own songs as well.  The debut in November will "coincide with the release of the Japanese version of the group's 2009 album '01:59PM.'" K-pop is going to Japan! :D.

Source: The Korea Herald

Sleeping Jo Kwon and WooYoung.

As many of you guys know, the "Idol Star Athletic Championships" are coming soon. That is next week, September 22nd soon. Jo Kwon recently tweeted on his twitter a picture of him and 2PM's WooYoung sleeping. Don't they look so cute? OK, maybe that is just me.. Here is the original message Jo Kwon posted with this photo:
으힝 졸려라 ㅠㅠ 우동이랑 자는거 찍혔다...
(I'm so sorry that I can't translate what he wrote. ]:)
Many fans replied with messages like "kwon oppa so funny ^^", "Jokwon you're such a sportsman :'DDDDD <3" and "awww. you tired cuties! sleep well y'all need rest".
Lets keep supporting and i really hope they get enough rest. :] Remember to follow Jo Kwon on twitter at 2AMkwon.

Source: Allkpop and 2AMkwon
Photo Source: 2AMkwon