Tag: Nichkhun

Anti-Korean Fans Call 2PM’s Nichkhun Pro-Japanese over CG Mishap

2PM’s Nichkhun has been involved in an anti-Korean controversy after his recent drink commercial in Thailand emerged as containing pro-Japanese sentiment. In the commercial, Nichkhun speaks a line in Japanese after performing in front of a screen that shows Japan’s “Rising Sun Flag,” which is perceived as offensive in a lot of Asian countries for its association with Japanese Imperialism. Some of the extreme anti-Korean netizens in Japan are even reported to have mocked Nichkhun by calling him, “A K-Pop star trying to be Japanese in Thailand.”

2PM’s Thailand Concert a Success

2PM wrapped up a successful Thailand concert. First 2PM left for Thailand on February 16. On February 17 2PM held a “High Five” event with nearly 3000 fans. Also, on the same day during a press conference 2PM stated that they would be donating some of the proceeds from the concert towards “Red Cross Thailand.”

Block B’s Controversial Behaviour in Thailand Outrages 2PM Members

Recently Block B had an interview on a television show in Thailand. In the interview, Block B showed a careless attitude during the interval of questions, in which you can see the members playing and goofing around and even laying down over the table during the televisive interview. The situation got worse when the interviewer asked their thoughts about the recent flood going on in Thailand. Member and leader Zico answered, "I know about it. I was pretending I didn’t but I do."

2PM to Release First Best Hits Album

2PM is set to release their first best album in Japan on March 14. The album, “2PM Best in Korea 2008-2011,” will be comprised of 2PM’s greatest hits in Korea (with Korean lyrics) as well as some unreleased tracks. It will be released in three different versions: a DVD version with songs from the “JYP Nation in Japan” concert, Junsu’s “Alive,” and Junho’s “Move On.”