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2PM is a seven-member boy band from Seoul, South Korea. They are managed by Park Jin-Young of JYP Entertainment. The members are Jaebum, Nichkhun, Junsu, Taecyeon, Junho, Wooyoung, and Chansung. 2PM is one of the two subgroups branched out from the eleven-member boy band One Day, the other being 2AM. They debuted with the song "10점 만점에 10점" (10 points out of 10 points) which showcased their mix of acrobatic and b-boy dance style. They achieved their first #1 song with "Again & Again".

Pre-debut
The members of 2PM all auditioned to become part of JYP Entertainment, to which the Wonder Girls also belong. Some members held their auditions in other countries, such as Jaebum who auditioned in the United States. 2PM's and 2AM's training days were filmed in a documentary called Hot Blood Men, which aired on Mnet. The show documented the rigorous training program of the JYP trainees who were to be part of the group One Day, as well as the elimination of three of trainees from the group.

All of the members have been trained in dancing, acrobatics and singing.

2008-2009: Debut and Breakthrough Success
2PM debuted with their song "10점 만점에 10점" on September 4, 2008. On October 17, 2008, they began to promote "Only You", another song from their debut mini album "Hottest Time of the Day."

On April 16, 2009, the group released their second mini album "2:00 PM Time For Change". Promotions began April 23rd on M!Countdown, as 2PM performed an introductory dance to "What Time Is It Now" that lead to the performance of their title single, "Again & Again". On May 9, 2009, they won their first Mutizen Song award on M!Countdown since their debut; in the same week, they won their second Mutizen on SBS Inkigayo. The group earned their third Mutizen the following week, completing the triple crown and making them ineligible to win for the following weeks. However, the award that had been eluding them - Music Bank - was quickly won soon after.

On July 2, 2009 while in Thailand on a promotional tour, 2PM once again achieved first place on the M!Countdown and Music Bank charts for the song "I Hate You".

Thailand
2PM made their first overseas performance in Thailand in late February of 2009 at the Nine Entertain Awards. On June 25th, they released their "Thailand Special Edition" album, and began promotions in Thailand shortly afterward. 2PM also performed at the Pop Music Awards in Pattaya.

Endorsements
In July of 2009, the members of 2PM were selected as the representatives of foreign artists by the Thai government-led tourism campaign, I Love Thailand.

Masters and Jockeys
2PM often appears in Korean variety shows, such as "Introducing Star's Friend", "Star King", and "Yashimanman", and has even hosted shows such as MBC's "Idol Show". In addition to variety shows, the group has also participated in reality shows, most notably Mnet's "Hot Blood Boys" and more recently, "Wild Bunny". Members Taecyeon and Wooyoung have also acted as music show hosts for SBS's Inkigayo.

- KBS "Gag Concert"* (개그콘서트) - 2008? - KBS "Schoolympics" (2008) - KBS "Song Battle"* (대결! 노래가 좋다) - 2008? - Junsu/Junho/Taecyeon/Wooyoung - KM Pop Magazine - Taecyeon (2008-2009) - MBC "Idol Show" (아이돌 군단의 떴다!그녀) - http://www.mbcevery1.com/variety/only.asp?p_num=236 (2008-2009) - MBC "Introducing Star’s Friend Season 2" (스타의 친구를 소개합니다)- Jaebeom/Chansung/Nichkhun (2009) - Mnet "Hot Blood" (2008) - Mnet "It's Time 2PM" (2009) - Mnet "Scandal" (엠넷 스캔들)- Nichkhun/Taecyeon (2009?) - Mnet "Wild Bunny" (2009) - SBS "Loveletter"* (연애편지) - SBS "Star King" (놀라운 대회 스타킹) - Jaebeom/Wooyoung/Nichkhun (2008-2009) - Yashimanman 2* (야심만만)- Nichkhun (2008)

music show hosts - SBS Inkigayo (Taecyeon/Wooyoung)

infinity challenge? (무한도전) Infinity Girls (무한걸스)


 * = minor/one-time appearance i.e. don't add?

Jaebum
former member
 * Real Name: Jay Park (United States) （朴宰范）
 * Korean Name: Park Jaebeom (박재범)
 * Date of Birth: April 25, 1987
 * Position: Leader, vocalist,lead dancer, rapper
 * Religion: Christianity

Jaebum is the leader and oldest member. He was born in Seattle, Washington. He auditioned for JYP Entertainment in LA. He is known for his bboy skills.

Junsu

 * Real Name: Kim Junsu (김준수) (金俊秀)
 * Date of Birth: January 15, 1988
 * Position: Lead Vocalist
 * Religion: Buddhism

Junsu is known as the lead vocalist of the group. He is originally from Daegu, Korea. He originally auditioned for YG Entertainment, where he befriended G-Dragon and Tae Yang of Big Bang.

Nichkhun

 * Real Name: Nichkhun Buck Horvejkul (นิชคุณ หรเวชกุล)
 * Stage Name: Nichkhun (닉쿤)
 * Date of Birth: June 24, 1988
 * Position: Vocalist
 * Religion: Buddhism

Nichkhun is a vocalist in the group. He was born in Rancho Cucamonga, California. He spent his childhood in Thailand and in California and studied abroad in New Zealand. He returned to the States for high school and was scouted by a JYP talent agent in Hollywood, California while he was attending the Korean Music Festival in Los Angeles.

Taecyeon

 * Full Name: Ok Taecyeon (United States) (옥택연) （玉泽演）
 * Date of Birth: December 27, 1988
 * Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist
 * Religion: Christianity

Taecyeon is the main rapper of the group. He was born in Seoul, South Korea but immigrated to Boston, Massachusetts at a young age. He originally auditioned for JYP Entertainment in New York to become a model.

http://www.wickedlocal.com/bedford/fun/entertainment/arts/x21522670 => Bedford, MA

Wooyoung
Wooyoung is a main vocalist. He is from Busan, Korea and was selected as a JYP trainee through MGoon's JYP auditions. He won first place in this audition.
 * Full Name: Jang Wooyoung (장우영) （张佑荣）
 * Date of Birth: April 30, 1989
 * Position: Main Vocalist
 * Religion: Buddhism

Junho
Junho is a main vocalist and lead dancer of the group. He joined One Day following a winning of a contract with JYP Entertainment after he won a contest in JYP's Superstar Survival in 2006.
 * Full Name: Lee Junho (이준호) (李俊昊)
 * Date of Birth: January 25, 1990
 * Position: Main Vocalist,dancer
 * Religion: Christianity

Chansung
Chansung is a vocalist and rapper of the group. He starred in the highly rated Korean sitcom "Unstoppable High Kick" prior to his debut with 2PM. He is the youngest of the group.
 * Full Name: Hwang Chansung (황찬성) （黄灿盛）
 * Date of Birth: February 11, 1990
 * Position: Vocalist, rapper
 * Religion: Buddhism