History Music / TwoPM

* JapanesePronouns: They use "boku" to refer to themselves, except some times when they're rapping or if they want to display a stronger, manly image, where they use "ore". "Kimi" is the second-person pronoun they prefer in speech and in lyrics.

* KoreanHonorifics:
** All of the members except for Jun. K address Jaebeom as "hyung".
** Despite Wooyoung (1989) being four months younger than Taecyeon (1988), Wooyoung calls him "hyung" because they were born in a different year. However, Junho and Chansung (both 1990), who are nine to ten months younger than Wooyoung, don't call Wooyoung "hyung".

* BreakupBreakout: Jay Park is now a solo artist and the co-CEO of AOMG.
* BrokenBase:
** Due to the scandal with Jaebeom, the initial fans were split into the ones who thought the group wouldn’t be complete without Jaebeom and the fans who were okay with his departure from the group.
** Despite 2011 being the year of 2PM’s popularity peak, the fanbase was split again the year after: those who were disappointed with Nichkhun’s issue, those who were still fans but didn’t continue following the group since they shifted their activities to Japan, and those who kept supporting them.

* FaceOfTheBand: The face of the group used to change depending on who is assigned for promotional work for a particular album, but it was mainly Jaebeom (who was the leader), Nichkhun (the pretty boy), and Taecyeon (the beastly idol).
** During “Hottest Time of the Day” promotions, Nichkhun was the face of the group.
*** During Idol Army Season 3, the each member had to walk on a shopping district street alone (except for Junho and Junsu, who went together) and be recognized by someone to fulfill the mission. No one recognized Chansung, Wooyoung, Junho, and Junsu. A fan recognized Jaebeom. But when Nichkhun came out, all of the girls instantly went towards him and he gained even the attention of the shopkeepers.
--> (before they start the mission)
--> '''MC Boom:''' When 2PM walks down the street, many people will surely know, right?
--> '''Jaebeom:''' If Khun is there with us, they will know us.
--> (before Nichkhun goes out into the street)
--> '''Wooyoung:''' From the way I see it, Khun-hyung will be recognized in 15 seconds.
*** During KBS World Star Chat,
--> '''Interviewer:''' Can you go outside without being noticed?
--> '''Jaebeom:''' Except for Khun.
--> '''Taecyeon:''' Yeah, everybody recognizes Khun, you know.
** During the "Again & Again" era, Taecyeon became known as a "beast" after his angry face on the album cover, which was a [[https://tangooswitch.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/123se1e.jpg different expression from what the other members were showing]].
** When “01:59PM” came out, Junho wanted to be the most popular member since he did the first ending for “Heartbeat”, which involved a difficult acrobatic move. During the next performance, Taecyeon was the most popular member after [[MrFanservice he ripped his shirt off]] for said song’s ending.

* OldShame: The whole goal of the "Kill Me, Heal Me" segment of Oven Radio was to bring up the boys' embarrassing past photos. They cringe at their old videos and photos, especially the ones from 2008-2011. They are especially embarrassed of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MTxOPQ7Gs0 this certain performance]].
--> '''Junho:''' I really want to forget about those clothes and styling. Looking at it now, we look very tacky, and I'm so embarrassed.
** During their 4th fanmeeting in Korea, they call the period from 2008-2011 as their "ancient history" or "dark history".

* Taecyeon (Ok Taecyeon, born December 27, 1988) - Main Rapper, Sub-Vocalist

* Former member Jaebeom[[note]]English name Jay[[/note]] (Park Jaebeom[[note]]English name Jay Park[[/note]], born April 25, 1987) - [[TheLeader Leader]], Main Rapper, Vocalist

''Studio Albums:''

''Compilation Album:''

''Singles:''

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Some of their music videos, especially from the Grown era, are pretty suggestive.

* ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin: “No.5” is their 5th Korean album.

* TitleTrack: "Hands Up" and "Go Crazy!".

* Jun. K [[note]]Former stage name: Junsu[[/note]] (Kim Minjun[[note]]Brith name Kim Junsu[[/note]], born January 15, 1988) – Main Vocalist

* {{Unperson}}: The topic of Jaebeom's departure is a very sensitive one. Most of the fans, especially the Korean ones, do not make any reference to the fact that Jaebeom used to be in the group (he was even the leader). Even JYP, who is known for having great relationships with his artists even though they already left the company, does not seem to interact with Jaebeom at all after his departure (except for the claims that JYPE blocked Jaebeom's appearances from music shows).

** Him being an {{Unperson}} doesn't seem to extend to [[Music/TwoAM 2AM]], since Jo Kwon and Jaebeom follow each other on social media, while Jinwoon and Jaebeom were in a basketball variety show together. However, Jun. K, Chansung, and [[Music/GOT7 GOT7]] members were harassed online after they followed Jaebeom on social media, leading to mentioned people unfollowing him.

** Him being an {{Unperson}} doesn't seem to extend to [[Music/TwoAM 2AM]], since Jo Kwon and Jaebeom follow each other on social media, while Jinwoon and Jaebeom were in a basketball variety show together. However, [[Music/GOT7 GOT7]] members were harassed online after they followed Jaebeom on social media, leading to GOT7 unfollowing him.

** Ever since the departure of Jaebeom, the members avoid mentioning his name directly, and it seems like the company makes sure that no one asks 2PM about Jaebeom in interviews. For instance, Taecyeon says "the one who's doing hip hop so hard is not here with us", and during their 9th anniversary, when Taecyeon misunderstood the instruction as writing a letter for their former member, someone can be heard shouting a very loud "Yah!" in the background. However, Junho mentioned Jaebeom while talking about their trainee days in Strong Heart around the year 2010-2011, and Chansung, during his Radio Star guest appearance in 2012, was asked whether they still kept touch with Jaebeom, and he answers no. Wooyoung and Jun. K also went to the AOMG launching party.

* {{Unperson}}: The topic of Jaebeom's departure is a very sensitive one. Most of the fans, especially the Korean ones, do not make any reference to the fact that Jaebeom used to be in the group (he was even the leader). Even JYP, who is known for having great relationships with his artists even though they already left the company, does not seem to interact with Jaebeom at all after his departure.

* CampStraight: Jun. K is a fashionista, loves the color pink, and has no issues with crossdressing, but he is straight.

* TheSmartGuy: Several members describe Taecyeon as the smart guy in the group, both in appearance and in ability.
** He aced the TOEIC so that he could skip English classes in college.
** Wooyoung says that Taecyeon is good in mathematics, because he does the calculations whenever they go out to buy something.
** Nichkhun’s first impression of him was someone who studies hard. Turns out it was because of his [[SmartPeopleWearGlasses pre-debut nerdy appearance.]]

* SecretRelationship: Wooyoung admitted to having one while being an idol.

** Nichkhun is also one to [[Music/Fx f(x)]] during his time in “We Got Married”. The members even call him “dad”.

* CatchPhrase: Junho's [[GratuitousEnglish "passion".]]

Split off from the eleven-member group “One Day” and originally a seven-member [[KoreanPopMusic South Korean]] {{boy band}} under JYP Entertainment, '''[=2PM=]''' (Korean: 투피엠) is now composed of six members. They debuted on September 4, 2008 with the song “10 Points Out of 10 Points” as an idol group which incorporated acrobatics in their dance style.

Their uncontrollable, wild, and free attitude displayed on variety shows and their tough, masculine and strong performances onstage/onscreen led to the birth of the term "Beastly Idols" (Korean: 짐승돌). Recently, they’ve steered away from the tough and masculine image to become more mature and sexy.

A controversy with leader Jaebeom's MySpace comments led to his temporary departure from the group and the other members' withdrawal from their appearances on variety shows to avoid the sensitive topic. Months after the release of 2PM's first studio album "01:59PM", it was announced that Jaebeom's contract with JYPE has ended and that he would not return to 2PM, which led to boycott and backlash from fans. The group has not reinstated a new leader after Jaebeom's departure.

** Jun.K is called Minjun K.
** Nichkhun is called Khun, Khunddaeng, and Khunnie.
** Taecyeon is called Taec, Beast, Okcat, and Oktroll.
** Wooyoung is called Owl, Ang Ang, Mandu Cheeks, and Woodong.

* AnimalMotifs:

** Wooyoung is taller than his older sister.

** Chansung and Nichkhun have cameos in [[Series/DreamHigh Dream High]].

* CelebrityResemblance: Junho and Rain, to the point that people thought he had plastic surgery just to look like Rain.

** Wooyoung: Yellow (in Korea), Blue (in Japan)
** Junho: Blue (in Korea), Yellow (in Japan)
** Chansung: Purple (in Korea), Black (in Japan)

* CouldSayItBut: The members of OneDay all agree that Jun. K is a funny person when they are all together, but when the cameras are rolling, he doesn't make funny remarks as much.

* ADayInTheLimelight: During each promotion, there will be a member who will "shine" the most (example Taecyeon for "Heartbeat", Junho for "A.D.T.O.Y./Come Back When You Hear This Song").
* FaceOfTheBand:
** Nichkhun is treated as this during their debut days.

** During the "Heartbeat" era, Taecyeon was the most popular member after a performance where [[MrFanservice he ripped his shirt off.]]
*** During the "Again & Again" era, he became known as a "beast" after his angry face on the album cover, which was a different expression from what the other members were showing.

** Since everyone from One Day is known to exercise regularly, they joked saying that only one member a year can show off their bodies.
* TheFashionista: Jun. K and Junho are the members who really pay attention to what they wear.
** Taecyeon's fashion skills were so off-point that it lead to him being called a fashion terrorist. He's gotten better recently, though.

* FormerTeenRebel: Nichkhun has this image since he lived away from his parents during his teenage years, but he claims he didn’t do anything extreme. He even [[AnimeHair spiky hair]] in his teenage passport photo and something resembling an afro in one of his high school photos.

* JackOfAllTrades: All of the members are capable of both singing and dancing.
** Taecyeon, Nichkhun, and Chansung started out mainly as rappers but gradually got vocal parts.

** Nichkhun is treated as this in his appearances on the show [[Series/RunningMan Running Man]].

* JapaneseSeries: Nichkhun plays Lawrence in the live-action adaptation of [[Manga/OuranHighSchoolHostClub Ouran High School Host Club]] and the movie for [[Manga/TheKindaichiCaseFiles The Kindaichi Case Files]].

** Junho appears in Memories of the Sword, Memory, and [[Series/ChiefKim Chief Kim]].

* LikeBrotherAndSister: Their relationships with the girl groups within JYPE.
* LovableJock: Due to their large, toned bodies and beastly image, people assume that 2PM are good at sports. But as they’ve shown in variety shows, each of them are only good at a specific sport, and everyone can’t play basketball.
** The most athletic ones would be Nichkhun and Chansung. They are able to show his athleticism on variety shows such as [[Series/RunningMan Running Man]] and Dream Team.
** Nichkhun was a badminton addict during his school years, saying he focused on practicing more than studying. His level of play is high enough to be recognized by the coach of the South Korean badminton team. Besides badminton, he is also good in table tennis, swimming, and Muay Thai.
** Chansung’s skills in kendo has allowed him to participate in a performance alongside his teacher. Besides kendo, he also has a black belt in Taekwondo.

** Nichkhun means “the person who has virtue as a living place” in Thai. During an interview in Thailand regarding his stage name, the interviewer notes that his stage name in Korea has no meaning at all.
** Chansung means “full of light”, but it can also mean “agreement”. He uses it as a pun and notes that his name is always called on television during the election season. His username on Twitter is even “2pmagreement911”.

* NoPronunciationGuide: Nichkhun’s name is actually pronounced as “ni-cha-kun”. in Thai, but was read as “nik-kun” due to the name’s spelling in English.
* OfficialCouple: Nichkhun and Girls’ Generation Tiffany dated for almost a year and a half.
* {{Otaku}}: Nichkhun is a Disney otaku, especially when it comes to Mickey Mouse.
* OldShame: They cringe at their old videos and photos, especially the ones from 2008-2011. They call that period as their "ancient history" or "dark history".

** The styling that they are not fond of remembering would be the one from "I'll Be Back".
** They are especially embarrassed of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MTxOPQ7Gs0 this certain performance]].
** The whole goal of the "Kill Me, Heal Me" segment of Oven Radio was to bring up the boys' embarrassing past photos.

** Junho is the “Hwangjae” (Emperor).

*** During one IGOT7 episode, the boys were joking about how 2PM got old. [[OhCrap Chansung arrives having heard everything]].

** Rather than the music field, Chansung is active in the acting industry.
** Nichkhun may not seem to be active individually, but he comes to Thailand and China to do solo activities.

*** As of 2017, he is active as an actor in Korea.

** Nichkhun’s name is hard to spell, resulting into Nickhun, Nikchun, Nickun, Nichun, and other variants.
** Wooyoung's name can be spelled as Uyeong.
** There’s also Chansung/Chanseong and Jaebeom/Jaebum.
** Minjun can also be romanized as Minjoon; Junho as Joonho.

* SurprisinglyGoodEnglish: Taecyeon lived in Massachusetts for seven years, while Nichkhun studied in New Zealand and USA. Jun. K speaks fluent English. The other three members have a good English accent, but have limited vocabulary.
** The both of them helped Wooyoung with his English speaking skills for [[Series/DreamHigh Dream High]].

* TeamMom: Wooyoung compares himself to a nagging mother due to his tendency to be a neat freak, but calls Nichkhun the team mom.

* TheCutie: Wooyoung.

* YoungerThanTheyLook: Chansung looks like one of the older members of the group due to his mature appearance, large build, and height.

* AlbumIntroTrack: Present in 01:59PM and the Japanese albums except Republic of 2PM. However, the intro track for Galaxy of 2PM was an instrumental as opposed to the usual rapping.

** Taecyeon has his series of Christmas songs which he releases each year.
** The limited edition of their Japanese single "Higher" features a song titled "The Oath of Christmas".

* DesignStudentsOrgasm: Jun K's music videos.

** The phrase "Again & Again" appears in "NEXT Generation" and "Hallucination".

** "Baby give it to me" appears in 2PM's song "Give It To Me" and in Junho's solo track "SO GOOD". Both songs were composed by him.
** "I don't wanna waste my time" appears in two of Junho's solo tracks, "So Many Girls" and "Candy".

* SelfBackingVocalist: Jun. K is fond of this.

* TranslatedCoverVersion: Some of their songs are in both Korean and Japanese.
* SequelSong: Junho’s solo songs “Say Yes”, “Hey You”, and “Crush”.

** The members find it annoying that JYP whispers "JYP" in the start of their songs.
** In “Don’t Stop Can’t Stop”'s chorus, the other members spell out “2PM”.

* BadassAdorable: Everyone, but especially Nichkhun who did most of the hard jobs.

As of 2017, JYPE CEO Jung Wook states that they are the artists that make the most profit for JYP Entertainment even though they have been active for nine years in the music industry. A large factor of their income comes from the money that they earn through their Japanese promotions.

The group is currently on hiatus due to the Korean members planning to enlist in the military. However, they are active as solo artists/actors, with the exception of Taecyeon, who already enlisted on September 4, 2017.

* Jun. K [[note]]Former stage name: Junsu[[/note]] (Kim Minjun, born January 15, 1988) – Main Vocalist

* Former member Jay Park (Park Jaebeom, born April 25, 1987) - [[TheLeader Leader]], Main Rapper, Vocalist

** Taecyeon, under the alias TY, co-wrote "A.D.T.O.Y.", "Comeback When You Hear This Song", "I’m Sorry", "One More Day", "Coming Down", "Go Back", "Traición", "It's Time", "Call My Name", "Mine", "Awesome!", "Rain Is Falling", "Boyfriend", "Pull&Pull", "Hallucination", "Not The Only One", "About To Go Insane", "Red", "Wanna Love You Again", "Magic", "Jump", "Please Come Back", "The Word, Love", "Promise (I'll be)", "Make Love", "Perfume", "Can't Stop Feeling", "Don't Forget", and "Teaser".
** Jun. K wrote "HOT", "Game Over", “At Times/Even When We're Apart”, "True Swag", "Go Crazy!", "Goodbye Trip", "My House", "Not the Only One", "Falling in love", "Superman" and "Higher" and has helped with the remixes and arrangements of their songs.
** Junho co-composed and wrote the lyrics to the songs “Give It To Me”, "Zero Point", "Go Back", “Love Song”, "Nobody Else", "This Is Love", "If You Were Here", "Forever", "I Want You", "I'm In Love", "Just a Feeling", "Love is True", "Set Me Free", and "The Time We Have Spent Together".
** Chansung has the songs "Coming Down", "Perfume", "Mine", "Boyfriend", "Hotter Than July", "Wanna Love You Again", "Good Man", "Uneasy", "Make Love", "Can't Stop Feeling", "The Word, Love", and "Shining Star".
** Wooyoung wrote "This is Love", "Giv u Class.", "Superman", “Humming”, "Merry-go-round", and "Try Your Imagination". He also wrote [[Music/GOT7 GOT7's]] title track for their first Japanese album, “Yo モリアガッテ Yo”.

*** The three of them performed a joint concert titled "From 2PM to You" in November 2017, which featured their solo songs besides their 2PM songs.

** Wooyoung wrote "This is Love", "Giv u Class.", "Superman", “Humming”, "Merry-go-round", and "Try Your Imagination".

* KoreanHonorifics: Despite Wooyoung (1989) being four months younger than Taecyeon (1988), Wooyoung calls him "hyung" because they were born in a different year. However, Junho and Chansung (both 1990), who are nine to ten months younger than Wooyoung, don't call Wooyoung "hyung".

** Wooyoung and Jaebeom had to wear women’s clothes during a punishment game.

* TheLeader: 2PM’s leader used to be Jay Park. After his departure, no one takes his place.

** Jun. K has “Daegu Haraboji” (Grandfather Daegu).
** Nichkhun is the “Thai Prince”, “Prince of Thailand”, “Muscle Angel”, and “Biceps Angel”.
** Taecyeon is called “Jjit Taecyeon” (Rip Taecyeon) after ripping the clips off his costume during one of their performances.
** Wooyoung is known as “Ssanti Wooyoung” (Cheap Dance Wooyoung) and the lesser “The King of Ssanti Dance”.
** Junho is the Hwangjae (Emperor) due to his serious personality.
** Chansung is called General Hwang and Hwang Zeus.

** Taecyeon can be spelled as Taecyon, Taekyeon, and Taekyon. Taekyeon is used in 2PM Show while Taek is used in Wild Bunny. He uses Taec Yeon when spelling his name in English.

** Nichkhun’s name is hard to spell, resulting into Nickhun, Nikchun, Nickun, Nichun, and other variants.

--> '''Jun. K:''' I was surprised was he said “Junsu from 2PM”. [[SkewedPriorities My name has changed to Jun. K.]] It’s been three years since my name was changed. I was surprised.

* OldShame: They cringe at their old videos and photos, especially the ones from 2008-2010. They call that period as their "ancient history" or "dark history".

** The other members had no intentions of showing off their bodies, but after Taecyeon got immense popularity, they decided to do it as well.
** Since everyone from One Day is known to exercise regularly, they said that only one member a year can show off their bodies.

* TheFashionista: Jun. K and Junho are the members who really pay attention to what they wear.
** Taecyeon's fashion skills were so off-point that it lead to him being called a fashion terrorist. He's gotten better recently, though.
** Recently, Wooyoung designs the stage costumes for 2PM concerts.

* CostumePorn: From the concert costumes, to the music video clothes, up to the clothes they use for live performances, music shows, and interviews.