Osen : 2PM decided to joIn the Dream Concert, which will be held on 10th, Oct. without the Leader Jay. As a result, there is a huge interest in its future plan to release new album and other schedule.
Park, Jinyoung, the president of the JYPE(agency of 2PM), anoounced that 2PM would work with 6 members without Jay. 2PM will join the Dream Concert with 6 members, for the first time after Jay's resignment. The dream concert will be held in Seoul Worldcub stadium, on 10th. Oct.
When the reporter called to have a converstation with JYP, the agency said that "Anyway, Dream concert was scheduled long before, so we decided to join the concert, as a result of arguement. "
And, when the reporter asked what time they would release new album, he said that "it is not decided yet. We decided to work with 6 members of late, so, now we have a arguement around the exact time to release new album."
In other words, there is another issue that Park-Jin young met Jay and his family in Seattle and had a dinner on 29th, Sep.
Credit: Kor-Eng chinup_Jay@2pm-online, Coordinator Cassina@2PM-online
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[NEWS] 090930 Dilemna over 6-member 2pm's album
Posted on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 4:59 PM
by
1000noKotoba
Jay & 2PM on Seattle News Report 29.09.09!!!
Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 9:19 PM
by
2sugars
Check out this news report on Jaebeom and 2PM. The news report covers Jay's myspace comments, real life interviews of fans from over there and footage of Jay's house.
'Fans Beg Former Korean Boy Band Member To Return'
Travis Mayfield, of 'edmonds KOMO' submitted an article on the 28th of September, claiming that US, HOTTEST, have 'begged' Jay to come back. He has exploited our intentions of showing supporting to Jay. We just wanted to see him smile again through the 'Sky Banner Project'.
Briar you put so much effort into it! We dont and will never blame you for what something beautiful has been taken so so out of context.
This is what Mr Mayfield had to say:
Briar you put so much effort into it! We dont and will never blame you for what something beautiful has been taken so so out of context.
This is what Mr Mayfield had to say:
'Over the past few days you may have seen an airplane circling the area with a huge sign in tow that reads "J. What Time is It Now?"
It turns out what's behind that sign includes an international boy band, a MySpace post, and legions of heartbroken fans focused squarely on Edmonds.
Think of them as the Korean equivalent to Jonas Brothers: they're called 2PM and these guys have every teen, tween and pre-tweet in South Korea entranced.
Jay Park is one of the most popular members, but he's also Korean American and told KBS World Radio in June he auditioned for the group in the US where he grew up.
"I used to break, like b-boy and I used to rap. So my mom said go audition for this thing," Park told the radio interviewers.
Park made the cut and for months was one of the most popular members of one of the most popular boy bands in southeast Asia.
In early September, however, a fan discovered that before auditioning and while living in the US, Park apparently wrote a few disparaging sentences on his MySpace page regarding Koreans.
Those sentences were made public and Park abruptly left the group and went into seclusion.
Now fans believe they've found Park living at his parent's home in Edmonds. Fans have reportedly sent him gifts and letters begging him to return to 2PM and Korea.
KOMO News has been unable to independently verify whether Park is in the area or even whether his parents own a home in Edmonds.
One Korean music news web site, however, reports Park's church in the Seattle area has issued a statement on behalf of him, "Very thankful. This has given strength and bravery. Jaebeom [Jay Park] has revealed that he will live in the love and sincerity that everyone has showered on him."
Over the last few days some fans even hired a pilot to circle the Puget Sound area exactly at 2:00pm trailing that banner.
The author of another widely circulated internet post claims to be a close family friend.
The friend writes, "I asked him, Jaebeom, do you wanna go back to Korea?"
"Yes..but I'm not sure."
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However, please do not send any abusive messages to him. KHottest are currently working to clear the misinterpreation the Korean Media has written about this report!
UNDERGROUND event
Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 3:43 AM
by
brozzar
This is the email I got from an UNDERGROUND member:
Hi, this is International Relations team at K-Hottest Underground.
2PM Fanpage Hikaruhoshi (with the help of 2ONEDAY and Underground) is flying a sky banner for Jay, over Seattle at 2 pm, September 28th. This event's goal is to have all 2PM fans worldwide to join in the project online and offline.
The phrase on the sky banner is "What time is it now?". It's the phrase that Jaebeom always used to shout on stage. 2PM members' and the fans' answer to this question always was "It's 2PM".
We hope everyone can join this online project, for Jaebeom who is now in Seattle, the rest of the boys, and the fans who are waiting for 2PM with all seven members; because 2PM is only complete when there are Jaebeom, Junsu, Nichkhun, Taecyeon, Wooyoung, Junho, and Chansung.
1st Online event:
When: the whole day of September 28th (due to the time differences worldwide, we did not choose certain time range)
Where: http://2pm.jype.com/ (On the comment box where you can freely leave comments even without membership)
How: Write, "What time is it now? It's 1:59 PM" with the country you're from.
(ex) What time is it now? It's 1:59 PM - Korea
We hope that Jaebeom's answer to this question is "It's 2PM" when he sees the sky banner; and we hope he comes back as the leader of 2PM no matter when.
Until there is an official announcement by JYPE that Jaebeom will come back as the leader of 2PM, and until 2PM becomes seven again; it will always be 1:59 PM.
Many Korean Hottests and International Hottests are disappointed at JYPE for only expressing their opinion on this situation by posts online, when the matter involves their own artist.
We planned a second online event, in order to show our opinion about such disappointment.
2nd Online event:
Where: the whole day of September 30th (due to the time differences worldwide, we did not choose certain time range)
Where: http://2pm.jype.com/ (On the comment box where you can freely leave comments even without membership)
How: Write, "DON'T YOU DARE JYP" with the country you're from.
(ex) DON'T YOU DARE JYP - Korea
We sincerely ask all Hottests to join this event. Thank you.
Support whichever events you believe in!!
--Briar
Hi, this is International Relations team at K-Hottest Underground.
2PM Fanpage Hikaruhoshi (with the help of 2ONEDAY and Underground) is flying a sky banner for Jay, over Seattle at 2 pm, September 28th. This event's goal is to have all 2PM fans worldwide to join in the project online and offline.
The phrase on the sky banner is "What time is it now?". It's the phrase that Jaebeom always used to shout on stage. 2PM members' and the fans' answer to this question always was "It's 2PM".
We hope everyone can join this online project, for Jaebeom who is now in Seattle, the rest of the boys, and the fans who are waiting for 2PM with all seven members; because 2PM is only complete when there are Jaebeom, Junsu, Nichkhun, Taecyeon, Wooyoung, Junho, and Chansung.
1st Online event:
When: the whole day of September 28th (due to the time differences worldwide, we did not choose certain time range)
Where: http://2pm.jype.com/ (On the comment box where you can freely leave comments even without membership)
How: Write, "What time is it now? It's 1:59 PM" with the country you're from.
(ex) What time is it now? It's 1:59 PM - Korea
We hope that Jaebeom's answer to this question is "It's 2PM" when he sees the sky banner; and we hope he comes back as the leader of 2PM no matter when.
Until there is an official announcement by JYPE that Jaebeom will come back as the leader of 2PM, and until 2PM becomes seven again; it will always be 1:59 PM.
Many Korean Hottests and International Hottests are disappointed at JYPE for only expressing their opinion on this situation by posts online, when the matter involves their own artist.
We planned a second online event, in order to show our opinion about such disappointment.
2nd Online event:
Where: the whole day of September 30th (due to the time differences worldwide, we did not choose certain time range)
Where: http://2pm.jype.com/ (On the comment box where you can freely leave comments even without membership)
How: Write, "DON'T YOU DARE JYP" with the country you're from.
(ex) DON'T YOU DARE JYP - Korea
We sincerely ask all Hottests to join this event. Thank you.
Support whichever events you believe in!!
--Briar
[NEWS] 090923 2PM will not perform as 6 at Super Model Contest
Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 10:48 PM
by
1000noKotoba
2PM will take the stage once again after the withdrawal of leader member Park JaeBum. But, they will not be appearing as 6 members, only 1~2 members will appear on stage at once.
2PM’s name has appeared on the invitation list for SBS 2009 Super Model Contest on which will be held on 25th September. But only member Nich Khun will appear to perform a ballad number.
A SBS staff said, “2PM Nich Khun will appear to sing a ballad song as an invited singer. The 6 members will not appear on stage together, but we are looking at having 2 members on stage, which includes Nich Khun.”
But currently which member will appear at the Super Model contest stage with Nich Khun has yet been decided.
2PM’s group activities are currently put on hold after past MySpace posts written by JaeBum were exposed and afterwhich he had decided to leave the team. Initially there has been much anticipation as the group will appear as 6 members again with this event performance, but it seems that they will not be doing so so soon.
Meanwhile, other performing artistes for the event are GDragon, 2NE1, So Nyeo Shi Dae, Baek Ji Young, Park HyunBin etc.
Credit: sookyeong/kbites
2PM’s name has appeared on the invitation list for SBS 2009 Super Model Contest on which will be held on 25th September. But only member Nich Khun will appear to perform a ballad number.
A SBS staff said, “2PM Nich Khun will appear to sing a ballad song as an invited singer. The 6 members will not appear on stage together, but we are looking at having 2 members on stage, which includes Nich Khun.”
But currently which member will appear at the Super Model contest stage with Nich Khun has yet been decided.
2PM’s group activities are currently put on hold after past MySpace posts written by JaeBum were exposed and afterwhich he had decided to leave the team. Initially there has been much anticipation as the group will appear as 6 members again with this event performance, but it seems that they will not be doing so so soon.
Meanwhile, other performing artistes for the event are GDragon, 2NE1, So Nyeo Shi Dae, Baek Ji Young, Park HyunBin etc.
Credit: sookyeong/kbites
Jaebeom Writes on Daum
IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED THAT THIS CAME FROM A SOUTH KOREA IP - HOWEVER, JYP ENTERTAINMENT "VERIFIES" THE AUTHENTICITY OF JAY'S STATEMENT.
This Is Jay's Message:
At 6.07pm Korean time, Jay left message at 2PM official cafe
[Jaebeom] Everybody ….
Everybody…..
I had a reason to leave……
JYP hyung and 2PM members are like family to me…..
They stayed by my side in a tough situation like this…..
I’m already having a hard time…..
Don’t make this even harder for me please…..
I’m very sorry to make you guys worry so much….
여려분 …..
제가 떠난이유가있는데….
진영형이랑 2pm 애들은 가족 이나마찬가집니다….
이힘든시기동안 계속제곁에있었습니다…..
벌써 너무 힘든데….제발더힘들게만들지말아주세요…..
너무걱정시켜드려서너무죄송합니다…
Credit: Kor-Eng by Kirstyn@2pm-online.com, Coordinator: Cassina@2pm-online.com & rinko17
[NEWS] 091909 Has JYP really given up on Jaebum?
Posted on at 4:19 AM
in
jaebeom
by
1000noKotoba
Has JYP really given up on Jaebum?
Opinions have spread since JYP announced he will continue 2PM’s promotions as six members. Whilst this is happening, some have captured signs of JYP trying to protect Jaebum, so they are now interested in what will become of Jaebum’s future.
SportsDongA found out that eventually Jaebum returned to his family in Seattle, USA but that his contract with JYP is still valid. If he had completely given up on Jaebum, he would have terminated the contract, but JYP Entertainment is still keeping it.
Also JYP has not antagonized the fans who requested that Jaebum withdraw his resignation, but are taking down post-its on the JYP office in ChungDamDong, Seoul for safekeeping.
One can also tell from the text he posted over two instances on the 10th and the 17th that he wants to carry Jaebum through this. He emphasized the fact that time for reflection was needed in his first post on the 10th, saying “Right now the important thing is not 2PM’s Park Jaebum, it is young Jaebum. I think it’s very important for him to look back on himself and reflect.” Reflection, or ‘time-out’ is something that happens before coming back, so if there were no plans for him to return, the word is meaningless.
In the second post, made on the 17th, JYP revealed his intentions many times over saying that he will ‘give him time, give him opportunities. ’ He emphasized the fact that this could actually be an opportunity for him to return better and stronger, “There are some people who worry that the dream he’s prepared for the last 4 years has just collapsed, but the skill he crafted and polished in those 4 years still remain with him. If he gets the chance to mature as a person, he can fly higher and bigger.”
Also he stated “I think it’s an overreaction to request an immediate withdrawal of his resignation. I think it is my duty to respect his opinion to take some time offstage for himself, and do my best to help him if he says he wants to return to the stage later. I think that it would simply be better for everyone to support and encourage him then” therefore showing intentions to help Jaebum’s return after time have passed and the situation has matured.
As of now JYP has not released an official statement about these points.
SOURCE: Sport.donga.com
Credit: Kor-Eng Janne@Madam2PMsubs Coordinator: Cassina@2pm-online
Opinions have spread since JYP announced he will continue 2PM’s promotions as six members. Whilst this is happening, some have captured signs of JYP trying to protect Jaebum, so they are now interested in what will become of Jaebum’s future.
SportsDongA found out that eventually Jaebum returned to his family in Seattle, USA but that his contract with JYP is still valid. If he had completely given up on Jaebum, he would have terminated the contract, but JYP Entertainment is still keeping it.
Also JYP has not antagonized the fans who requested that Jaebum withdraw his resignation, but are taking down post-its on the JYP office in ChungDamDong, Seoul for safekeeping.
One can also tell from the text he posted over two instances on the 10th and the 17th that he wants to carry Jaebum through this. He emphasized the fact that time for reflection was needed in his first post on the 10th, saying “Right now the important thing is not 2PM’s Park Jaebum, it is young Jaebum. I think it’s very important for him to look back on himself and reflect.” Reflection, or ‘time-out’ is something that happens before coming back, so if there were no plans for him to return, the word is meaningless.
In the second post, made on the 17th, JYP revealed his intentions many times over saying that he will ‘give him time, give him opportunities. ’ He emphasized the fact that this could actually be an opportunity for him to return better and stronger, “There are some people who worry that the dream he’s prepared for the last 4 years has just collapsed, but the skill he crafted and polished in those 4 years still remain with him. If he gets the chance to mature as a person, he can fly higher and bigger.”
Also he stated “I think it’s an overreaction to request an immediate withdrawal of his resignation. I think it is my duty to respect his opinion to take some time offstage for himself, and do my best to help him if he says he wants to return to the stage later. I think that it would simply be better for everyone to support and encourage him then” therefore showing intentions to help Jaebum’s return after time have passed and the situation has matured.
As of now JYP has not released an official statement about these points.
SOURCE: Sport.donga.com
Credit: Kor-Eng Janne@Madam2PMsubs Coordinator: Cassina@2pm-online
2PM FAN Dedication teaser
Posted on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 6:23 AM
by
2sugars
Heya this has just been uploaded so I'm not sure if the link will work :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie0oPjKTo64
It's a dedication to Jaebeom which is incomplete! Please help us collaborate on a fan song for Jaebeom! Come on Oceania!
If the link doesn't work check it out here: www.youtube.com/2pmisone
Peace out!
If the link doesn't work check it out here: www.youtube.com/2pmisone
Peace out!
Oceania Hottest New Domain Name!
Posted on at 1:47 AM
by
Oceania Hottest
Hello all Oceania Hottest,
We have a new domain name for our blog. It should be easier to remember now. :)
Here is the new domain name:
http://oceaniahottest.co.nr
We will be adding more features into the blog for hottest to interact with each other :D
So please stay tune!
We are currently finding for Korean Translator and Chinese Translator.
If anyone of you are interested, please email us @ oceaniahottest2pm@gmail.com
OceaniaHottest Admin & Authors
We have a new domain name for our blog. It should be easier to remember now. :)
Here is the new domain name:
http://oceaniahottest.co.nr
We will be adding more features into the blog for hottest to interact with each other :D
So please stay tune!
We are currently finding for Korean Translator and Chinese Translator.
If anyone of you are interested, please email us @ oceaniahottest2pm@gmail.com
Email title: Application for Korean Translator / Chinese Translator.LOVE&RESPECT,
Name:
Email:
Country:
Any Experience?
OceaniaHottest Admin & Authors
FAN SHOUT OUT
Posted on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 10:34 PM
by
2sugars
Heya guys,
I'm currently writing an english fan collaboration for Jaebeom. If you guys haven't checked out the korean one here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEuo3I-q2L0.
If anyones willing to sing and participate or provide ideas please leave comments! :D
I'll update a 'teaser' soon.
Cheers,
2pmisone
I'm currently writing an english fan collaboration for Jaebeom. If you guys haven't checked out the korean one here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEuo3I-q2L0.
If anyones willing to sing and participate or provide ideas please leave comments! :D
I'll update a 'teaser' soon.
Cheers,
2pmisone
[NEWS] 090918 Will Fallen Idol Star Make Comeback?
Posted on at 3:34 AM
in
jaebeom
by
1000noKotoba
By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
It has been a week since Jae-beom, from JYP Entertainment's boy group 2PM, left the country amid criticism on comments posted about Korea on MySpace four years ago.
The top boy group is still leaderless, and the controversy and pleas regarding his return have not weathered.
Everything happened in a flash, and people are scratching their heads as to the reasons for this outcome, pointing to the widespread nationalism many Koreans have toward famous figures whenever they make a mistake.
Nationalism Rising?
Koreans are quite sensitive to what they see as inappropriate remarks and acts by stars and public figures. If the remarks are negative toward Korea, the situation becomes a bigger issue.
Many local and foreign celebrities and VIPs, both local and foreign, have become victims of their off-the-cuff remarks, and Internet users, or netizens, have bashed them online even before the news hit the stands.
``People tend to have a sentiment of seeking to bring down a successful figure. This time, it was Jae-beom. This sentiment has been snowballing as the situation escalated following wide media coverage,'' Hwang Sang-min, a psychology professor at Yonsei University, said during SBS the ``Current News Debate.''
This may be understood as a type of patriotism, but sometimes the love for the country can go overboard to the extent where it becomes an excessive emotion, rather than a tolerant characteristic.
Jae-beom is a third-generation Korean-American.
Many Koreans generally interpret things from the perspective of nationality.
When the Virginia Tech shooting spree took place in 2007, Koreans generally felt sorry for the incident as the shooter was a Korean-American. But the U.S. media interpreted the tragedy as the making of a deranged student.
Many netizens have, in fact, expressed their anger at Jae-beom by writing that he should go back home to the U.S. if he didn't like Korea.
In similar light, young Korean-American males who have to decide on their citizenship experience a dilemma.
``When I tell people that I'm American, they tend to think I chose my citizenship to skip military service,'' said a 25-year-old Korean-American, identified as a Hwang. ``It was my choice, but it is inevitable to feel a bit uncomfortable when mentioning the fact that I chose to be an American instead of a Korean. We know Koreans are sensitive to this issue, and we understand that this can make some people a target.''
In the book ``Toward Citizen of The World,'' writer and veteran journalist Ko Cheol-jong points out that Koreans have warm hearts, but lack forgiveness and tolerance.
``If the Korean public turns its back on you, it is difficult for you to spring back up again. For foreigners who know this Korean sentiment, the Korean `jeong' can seem a bit scary,'' he writes.
Fans, Media and Internet
If nationalism was one of the backdrops, the fans and the media were the tools that spread the news.
``Local fans these days are very collective and they know how to use the Internet. The media are sometimes slower than the fans, but it's true that the overwhelming information and comments posted online can sometimes be a big burden for both the public figure and Internet users,'' an entertainment agency executive told The Korea Times.
Many point out that sensational media coverage and headlines are responsible for fanning the knee-jerk emotional backlash.
According to the MBC program ``PD Notebook'' on Sept. 15, the number of articles regarding Jae-beom's comments posted on the Internet was approximately 90 on Sept. 5, but currently stands at more than 6,400.
``Instead of trying to seek truth, sometimes it is more important to know what others are thinking. The public leaned toward the massive reports and opinions and that is why the public sentiment turned ugly against him so quickly without seeing the whole picture,'' professor Hwang said.
``It's a double edged sword,'' said another Korean-American identified by her last name Min, who added that it was disturbing to see fans being polarized in such a short period.
The past week was a hard one, not only Jae-beom, but also his fans, friends and his agency, which has been under the radar for being too ignorant about the case.
The agency and Park Jin-young, commonly known as JYP, posted a comment Thursday evening on the fans' demands that Jae-beom should return.
``I have been carefully monitoring the criticism toward Jae-beom, the comments about bringing him back and also the tolerance about giving him another chance. Jae-beom has not changed his mind and he is still too sorry and ashamed of standing on stage,'' Park said he wanted to respect the singer's opinion and he believed his role was to help him when he says he wants to return to the stage.
``I apologize for not being more attentive to protecting the artists who belong to the agency, and I promise we will do our best to avoid any further incidents like this in the future. The (remaining) six members of 2PM will continue their activities as scheduled,'' Park wrote.
sanghee @ koreatimes
CREDITS: korea times >> http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2.../201_52095.html
Staff Reporter
It has been a week since Jae-beom, from JYP Entertainment's boy group 2PM, left the country amid criticism on comments posted about Korea on MySpace four years ago.
The top boy group is still leaderless, and the controversy and pleas regarding his return have not weathered.
Everything happened in a flash, and people are scratching their heads as to the reasons for this outcome, pointing to the widespread nationalism many Koreans have toward famous figures whenever they make a mistake.
Nationalism Rising?
Koreans are quite sensitive to what they see as inappropriate remarks and acts by stars and public figures. If the remarks are negative toward Korea, the situation becomes a bigger issue.
Many local and foreign celebrities and VIPs, both local and foreign, have become victims of their off-the-cuff remarks, and Internet users, or netizens, have bashed them online even before the news hit the stands.
``People tend to have a sentiment of seeking to bring down a successful figure. This time, it was Jae-beom. This sentiment has been snowballing as the situation escalated following wide media coverage,'' Hwang Sang-min, a psychology professor at Yonsei University, said during SBS the ``Current News Debate.''
This may be understood as a type of patriotism, but sometimes the love for the country can go overboard to the extent where it becomes an excessive emotion, rather than a tolerant characteristic.
Jae-beom is a third-generation Korean-American.
Many Koreans generally interpret things from the perspective of nationality.
When the Virginia Tech shooting spree took place in 2007, Koreans generally felt sorry for the incident as the shooter was a Korean-American. But the U.S. media interpreted the tragedy as the making of a deranged student.
Many netizens have, in fact, expressed their anger at Jae-beom by writing that he should go back home to the U.S. if he didn't like Korea.
In similar light, young Korean-American males who have to decide on their citizenship experience a dilemma.
``When I tell people that I'm American, they tend to think I chose my citizenship to skip military service,'' said a 25-year-old Korean-American, identified as a Hwang. ``It was my choice, but it is inevitable to feel a bit uncomfortable when mentioning the fact that I chose to be an American instead of a Korean. We know Koreans are sensitive to this issue, and we understand that this can make some people a target.''
In the book ``Toward Citizen of The World,'' writer and veteran journalist Ko Cheol-jong points out that Koreans have warm hearts, but lack forgiveness and tolerance.
``If the Korean public turns its back on you, it is difficult for you to spring back up again. For foreigners who know this Korean sentiment, the Korean `jeong' can seem a bit scary,'' he writes.
Fans, Media and Internet
If nationalism was one of the backdrops, the fans and the media were the tools that spread the news.
``Local fans these days are very collective and they know how to use the Internet. The media are sometimes slower than the fans, but it's true that the overwhelming information and comments posted online can sometimes be a big burden for both the public figure and Internet users,'' an entertainment agency executive told The Korea Times.
Many point out that sensational media coverage and headlines are responsible for fanning the knee-jerk emotional backlash.
According to the MBC program ``PD Notebook'' on Sept. 15, the number of articles regarding Jae-beom's comments posted on the Internet was approximately 90 on Sept. 5, but currently stands at more than 6,400.
``Instead of trying to seek truth, sometimes it is more important to know what others are thinking. The public leaned toward the massive reports and opinions and that is why the public sentiment turned ugly against him so quickly without seeing the whole picture,'' professor Hwang said.
``It's a double edged sword,'' said another Korean-American identified by her last name Min, who added that it was disturbing to see fans being polarized in such a short period.
The past week was a hard one, not only Jae-beom, but also his fans, friends and his agency, which has been under the radar for being too ignorant about the case.
The agency and Park Jin-young, commonly known as JYP, posted a comment Thursday evening on the fans' demands that Jae-beom should return.
``I have been carefully monitoring the criticism toward Jae-beom, the comments about bringing him back and also the tolerance about giving him another chance. Jae-beom has not changed his mind and he is still too sorry and ashamed of standing on stage,'' Park said he wanted to respect the singer's opinion and he believed his role was to help him when he says he wants to return to the stage.
``I apologize for not being more attentive to protecting the artists who belong to the agency, and I promise we will do our best to avoid any further incidents like this in the future. The (remaining) six members of 2PM will continue their activities as scheduled,'' Park wrote.
sanghee @ koreatimes
CREDITS: korea times >> http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2.../201_52095.html
090919 JunSu's message for fans?
Posted today on Junsu's Cyworld.
You have to highlight it.
it says :ya already kno
jun toda k of 2pm
KHottests' Interpretation:
Jun toda = 전투다 = It's a Battle He could have said "jun to the k of 2pm" or "j to the u n to the k".
CREDITS: 2ONEDAY
[NEWS] 091809 Kim C speaks about Jay
Posted on at 2:16 AM
in
jaebeom
by
1000noKotoba
In an interview Kim C speaks about the Jay issue
-Before you spoke that “the world is like *Toffee”. Do you not think of those thoughts.
Why wouldn’t I. For example that friend from 2PM that’s really unfortunate. With the reason of words he wrote 4 years ago on a private internet space that friend was chased out. Was this a problem that this had to happen. Why can’t we just look at him as a friend who had those thoughts. That friend is very young. If those words were written 4 years ago how much younger must he have been. Look back on the reporters too. At that age you can do whatever. What’s worse is if I look back 1~2 years I was pitiful. 1 year from now if I look back on today I will even look pitiful. They can’t even show generosity for a young kid’s words from 4 years before.
[T/N: *Toffee, here this is used as a negative word, it is like a simple profanity in the English language.]
CREDITS: ahn @ hani.co.kr (SOURCE) & G-race @ 2ONEDAY (TRANS)
-Before you spoke that “the world is like *Toffee”. Do you not think of those thoughts.
Why wouldn’t I. For example that friend from 2PM that’s really unfortunate. With the reason of words he wrote 4 years ago on a private internet space that friend was chased out. Was this a problem that this had to happen. Why can’t we just look at him as a friend who had those thoughts. That friend is very young. If those words were written 4 years ago how much younger must he have been. Look back on the reporters too. At that age you can do whatever. What’s worse is if I look back 1~2 years I was pitiful. 1 year from now if I look back on today I will even look pitiful. They can’t even show generosity for a young kid’s words from 4 years before.
[T/N: *Toffee, here this is used as a negative word, it is like a simple profanity in the English language.]
CREDITS: ahn @ hani.co.kr (SOURCE) & G-race @ 2ONEDAY (TRANS)
Kim TaeWoo talks about 2PM Jaebum’s issue, “There’s no need to discuss celebrities life.”
Posted on at 12:01 AM
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GOD’s Kim TaeWoo says he is “angry” about Jaebum’s issue.
In a recent interview Kim TaeWoo said “I’m sure there is no one Korean that has never resented Korea before.” “I don’t understand why they can’t recognize ‘one out of all.’ It’s because they are jealous of one person’s fame.”
Kim TaeWoo said, “Did they really have to ruin a person’s life with their opinions?” Showing much disappointment, he said, “ Jaebum is very talented and always a hard working kid," and that “He works hard and seems like he will gain a lot of interest with his love. Because of this small issue, one’s life has fallen.”
Kim TaeWoo said, “It was something that happened before he even became a singer," and added that “if they dug into other’s past they would surely found a flaw.” Kim TaeWoo believes “The most important thing is the present and the possibilities of the future.” And confessed that “Celebrities are not peanuts to be played with for fun. I hope the culture of digging up small issues will disappear. It is really sad.”
On Sept 19th PD JYP said to the fans who demanded the withdrawal of Jaebum’s resignation that “ Right now that is to excessive.” And announced, “2PM will continue as a 6-member group.” Fans have said that “this Jaebum’s resignation issue was similar to god Park JunHyung’s issue when he almost had to resign,” and criticized JYP. What would Kim TaeWoo, having gone through a similar situation, feel about this?
“GOD denied the company’s (JYPE) management during Park Junhyungs close-to-resignation crisis. I believe if 2PM supports Jaebum, he will have no problem coming back. Also I think (Park) Jinyoung hyung would do the same.”
Kim TaeWoo said that the relation the fans made between GOD and 2PM has nothing to do with it. He said, “The political man is an official recognition. But celebrities are not expert they are artists. They only sing better than most others. Because of the public influence they have to be careful with what they do but it doesn’t mean they have to be perfect.”
He said, “Isn’t doing something morally or conscientiously wrong the main problem? For example, drunk driving and drugs, etc. It should be something that even to a normal person it is considered bad, in order for it to be pointed at. But it doesn’t mean they have to absolutely be polite and gentle.
Kim TaeWoo said, “ Jaebum is being treated like a traitor who sold the country. All he was trying to get was some comfort from his friend back when he was having a hard time. People shouldn’t be concerened about a celebrities personal life,” and said that, “When a singer releases an album and people didn’t like it because it had no change to it then they just shouldn’t buy it. It’s the best way for the people to express their feelings about the singer.”
Summary of the rest of the article:
Kim TaeWoo is basically saying that people shouldn’t be concerned with celebrities personal/private life. And ruin their life with harsh criticism. He says people need to see the difference between the people that deserve the criticism and those who don’t. He continues to talk about the criminals and also Yoo SeungJun who can’t set foot on Korean anymore. He believes the cultural growth is the biggest reason why we need to stop it.
Lastly Kim TaeWoo says “Jaebum sorry I couldn’t protect you,” and that “In truth everyone should say this but it’s hard to. But I believe this is right.
CREDIT: Lee UhnHyuk leeuh@newsen.com/ Ji HyunJun jeehouse@newsen.com (SOURCE); priscilla.@2ONEDAY (TRANS)
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1000nokotoba: Props to Kim Taewoo for speaking up on this matter.
In a recent interview Kim TaeWoo said “I’m sure there is no one Korean that has never resented Korea before.” “I don’t understand why they can’t recognize ‘one out of all.’ It’s because they are jealous of one person’s fame.”
Kim TaeWoo said, “Did they really have to ruin a person’s life with their opinions?” Showing much disappointment, he said, “ Jaebum is very talented and always a hard working kid," and that “He works hard and seems like he will gain a lot of interest with his love. Because of this small issue, one’s life has fallen.”
Kim TaeWoo said, “It was something that happened before he even became a singer," and added that “if they dug into other’s past they would surely found a flaw.” Kim TaeWoo believes “The most important thing is the present and the possibilities of the future.” And confessed that “Celebrities are not peanuts to be played with for fun. I hope the culture of digging up small issues will disappear. It is really sad.”
On Sept 19th PD JYP said to the fans who demanded the withdrawal of Jaebum’s resignation that “ Right now that is to excessive.” And announced, “2PM will continue as a 6-member group.” Fans have said that “this Jaebum’s resignation issue was similar to god Park JunHyung’s issue when he almost had to resign,” and criticized JYP. What would Kim TaeWoo, having gone through a similar situation, feel about this?
“GOD denied the company’s (JYPE) management during Park Junhyungs close-to-resignation crisis. I believe if 2PM supports Jaebum, he will have no problem coming back. Also I think (Park) Jinyoung hyung would do the same.”
Kim TaeWoo said that the relation the fans made between GOD and 2PM has nothing to do with it. He said, “The political man is an official recognition. But celebrities are not expert they are artists. They only sing better than most others. Because of the public influence they have to be careful with what they do but it doesn’t mean they have to be perfect.”
He said, “Isn’t doing something morally or conscientiously wrong the main problem? For example, drunk driving and drugs, etc. It should be something that even to a normal person it is considered bad, in order for it to be pointed at. But it doesn’t mean they have to absolutely be polite and gentle.
Kim TaeWoo said, “ Jaebum is being treated like a traitor who sold the country. All he was trying to get was some comfort from his friend back when he was having a hard time. People shouldn’t be concerened about a celebrities personal life,” and said that, “When a singer releases an album and people didn’t like it because it had no change to it then they just shouldn’t buy it. It’s the best way for the people to express their feelings about the singer.”
Summary of the rest of the article:
Kim TaeWoo is basically saying that people shouldn’t be concerned with celebrities personal/private life. And ruin their life with harsh criticism. He says people need to see the difference between the people that deserve the criticism and those who don’t. He continues to talk about the criminals and also Yoo SeungJun who can’t set foot on Korean anymore. He believes the cultural growth is the biggest reason why we need to stop it.
Lastly Kim TaeWoo says “Jaebum sorry I couldn’t protect you,” and that “In truth everyone should say this but it’s hard to. But I believe this is right.
CREDIT: Lee UhnHyuk leeuh@newsen.com/ Ji HyunJun jeehouse@newsen.com (SOURCE); priscilla.@2ONEDAY (TRANS)
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1000nokotoba: Props to Kim Taewoo for speaking up on this matter.
2PM WILL CONTINUE WITH 6 MEMBERS
Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 6:10 AM
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2sugars
JYP has released a statement saying that 2PM will continue with ONLY 6 MEMBERS!!!
QUOTE:
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JYP’s STATEMENT “2PM will continue with 6 members”
talked to JYPE staffs, 2PM members, and Jaebeom about our future plans. First of all, although many people have sent their encouraging words to Jaebeom, he hasn’t changed his mind; thinking he made a huge mistake. He said that he is still very sorry and too ashamed to be on the stage. He also told me that since other 2PM members have worked so hard, they should not be affected by this in any negative ways. That’s why he left 2PM so quickly.
I think the same way as Jaebeom. The reason why I didn’t stop him from leaving is because I thought whether Jay being in 2PM or not now won’t be that big deal when you look at his life as a whole. Some think 4 years of his hard working has been destroyed, but his skills that were built up in 4 years are still remained in his body.
If Jaebeom receives a chance to grow up and become more mature by this incident, he will be able to fly even further later on. As criticism against Jay was way too harsh, requesting to revoke Jay’s resignation is asking for too much as well. It’s my role to respect his opinion wanting to have his time alone apart from the stage, and help him later when he says he wants to be on the stage again.
I think you should give him supports by then. Again, I apologize for not being able to manage and protect him well. We’ll try our best to not make this happen again
Thank you again,
2PM will continue their schedule with 6 members as it was planned
JYP
credits: rinko17
[NEWS] 090916 Taec and Wooyoung to leave Inkigayo on a short break
Remember the news we reported earlier in the week about 2PM members, Taecyeon and Wooyoung possibly leaving their MCs position on Inkigayo? A decision has been made today by the producers of Inkigayo and you can say that it's good and bad in a way for 2PM fans.The good news is that the Inkigayo team will not find a replacement for Taecyeon and Wooyoung. The bad news is that Taecyeon and Wooyoung will be taking a temporary leave of absence, meaning that the 13th September episode of Inkigayo will be their last appearance for a long while.
In the aftermath of the Jaebeom incident, it was decided that it would be better for Taecyeon and Wooyoung to take time off and relieve the stress and pressure that comes with hosting Inkigayo and having to deal with what has happened off the stage at the same time. But the MC positions on Inkigayo will always be left open for Taecyeon and Wooyoung to return to once everything has been cleared up.
With Taecyeon and Wooyoung away, actress Ha Yeon Joo will remain as the MC and she will be partnered by rotating guest MCs which will be decided on a weekly basis, starting from this week's Inkigayo on the 20th of September.
Credit: Allkpop
[NEWS] 090916 JAEBUM's recent status in Seattle, as told by his friend
Posted on at 9:55 PM
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1000noKotoba
16 Sep 2009
2PM Park Jaebum's friend told about Jaebum’s recent status in Seattle
In a phone call with Newsen on Sept 16, Jaebum’s friend who currently lives in US revealed that “JAEBUM came to church with his parents on Sept 13. He just quietly attended the service. At first, he avoided any contacts with stranger. But, now he’s in better condition so he started to meet his friends. When he first arrived at Seattle, he was very exhausted. Also, his health condition was not very good before, but now he regained tranquility in his mind, so he goes out sometimes.”
About his living condition, he said “Right now, he’s training himself by doing everyday workout, and he has started to study music again. He went to church with his parents and met his old friend.”He answered the rumor about Jaebum’s health condition by saying “Although he was tired and exhausted at the first time, he now maintains relatively normal life”.
Credit: Kor - Eng by Kirstyn@2pm-online.com, Coordinator: Cassina@2pm-online.comSource:Newsen
2PM Park Jaebum's friend told about Jaebum’s recent status in Seattle
In a phone call with Newsen on Sept 16, Jaebum’s friend who currently lives in US revealed that “JAEBUM came to church with his parents on Sept 13. He just quietly attended the service. At first, he avoided any contacts with stranger. But, now he’s in better condition so he started to meet his friends. When he first arrived at Seattle, he was very exhausted. Also, his health condition was not very good before, but now he regained tranquility in his mind, so he goes out sometimes.”
About his living condition, he said “Right now, he’s training himself by doing everyday workout, and he has started to study music again. He went to church with his parents and met his old friend.”He answered the rumor about Jaebum’s health condition by saying “Although he was tired and exhausted at the first time, he now maintains relatively normal life”.
Credit: Kor - Eng by Kirstyn@2pm-online.com, Coordinator: Cassina@2pm-online.comSource:Newsen
[NEWS] 090916 Majority of broadcasting/industry associates say “Jaebum has to come back”
Posted on at 9:48 PM
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As the Jaebum situation meets new perspectives, the possibility of his coming back is being focussed on.
Jaebum was once bashed for his insults towards Korea but after his resignation and departure, sympathy stories spread very quickly. Later some fans and the management company, and some netizens had a ‘dirt fight’ (everyone puts their all into it but it’s not exactly a win-win situation) and the occasional disagreement came up but after the 15th’s MBC ‘PD’s Notebook’ these supportive theories were strengthened, and their ‘rescue’ activities are spreading to the public.
How is this seen by people that work in the broadcasting/media industry? In the results of a survey done on about 30 people, the majority’s opinion was that “he must come back”. But there were many different ideas on when this should happen.
One person commented that “everything about the Jaebum incident was uncouth” and “the fans, the netizens’ press, and the public were all uncivilised in manner”. They added that “Jaebum got a very big punishment indeed for his mistakes. That is definitely wrong” and “if it’s wrong, shouldn’t we try to change that?”
Another also emphasized that “it was certainly not something that deserved such a big fuss. Jaebum was unlucky” and that “he was a kid that put so much effort into everything. It just took time to shake off his American mind and this became the problem. Still, he shouldn’t be kicked out of the industry. His coming back feels right.”
A manager included that “he was a real leader, exceptionally hardworking and endeavouring” “Although the public must be a bit upset, I’m sure it’s possible to forgive him generously. I would like to see some of the netizens greeting him warmly”.
While almost every single person wished for his return, they had different views on the right time. The story varied from “the sooner the better” to “sometimes you just need time”.
One music associate that is close to 2PM stressed that “he must come back as soon as possible. Why should he be isolated, so far away as if he committed some major crime?” Also another raised their voice, claiming that “this unbelievable nonsense happened in less than 10 days.” “Jaebum’s comeback needs to happen soon so everyone can go back to their places. It’s not the time for ordinary netizens and fans to argue.”
But one manager said “although there were some mistranslations, it’s true that Jaebum’s comments carried a negative tone. Jaebum should reflect on this.” and worried that “for Jaebum to continue as he did before, I think a suitable amount of time is needed. If he returns now, he will just become overwhelmed with the negative opinions that are already in place.”
A broadcasting associate said “it’s quite some pressure to air him on programs while the commotion hasn’t fully died down” and “Wouldn’t it be better to wait until the general view of things is sorted out and calmed down? That will be the best picture. I want the fans to take it easy, rather than stay desperate. I think taking some time off to let Jaebum and the public recollect their thoughts is a good idea too”.
Kim HyungWoo cox109 @ newsen.com
SOURCE: newsen
Credit: Kor-Eng by Janne@Madam2pmsubs, Coordinator: Cassina@2pm-online.com
Jaebum was once bashed for his insults towards Korea but after his resignation and departure, sympathy stories spread very quickly. Later some fans and the management company, and some netizens had a ‘dirt fight’ (everyone puts their all into it but it’s not exactly a win-win situation) and the occasional disagreement came up but after the 15th’s MBC ‘PD’s Notebook’ these supportive theories were strengthened, and their ‘rescue’ activities are spreading to the public.
How is this seen by people that work in the broadcasting/media industry? In the results of a survey done on about 30 people, the majority’s opinion was that “he must come back”. But there were many different ideas on when this should happen.
One person commented that “everything about the Jaebum incident was uncouth” and “the fans, the netizens’ press, and the public were all uncivilised in manner”. They added that “Jaebum got a very big punishment indeed for his mistakes. That is definitely wrong” and “if it’s wrong, shouldn’t we try to change that?”
Another also emphasized that “it was certainly not something that deserved such a big fuss. Jaebum was unlucky” and that “he was a kid that put so much effort into everything. It just took time to shake off his American mind and this became the problem. Still, he shouldn’t be kicked out of the industry. His coming back feels right.”
A manager included that “he was a real leader, exceptionally hardworking and endeavouring” “Although the public must be a bit upset, I’m sure it’s possible to forgive him generously. I would like to see some of the netizens greeting him warmly”.
While almost every single person wished for his return, they had different views on the right time. The story varied from “the sooner the better” to “sometimes you just need time”.
One music associate that is close to 2PM stressed that “he must come back as soon as possible. Why should he be isolated, so far away as if he committed some major crime?” Also another raised their voice, claiming that “this unbelievable nonsense happened in less than 10 days.” “Jaebum’s comeback needs to happen soon so everyone can go back to their places. It’s not the time for ordinary netizens and fans to argue.”
But one manager said “although there were some mistranslations, it’s true that Jaebum’s comments carried a negative tone. Jaebum should reflect on this.” and worried that “for Jaebum to continue as he did before, I think a suitable amount of time is needed. If he returns now, he will just become overwhelmed with the negative opinions that are already in place.”
A broadcasting associate said “it’s quite some pressure to air him on programs while the commotion hasn’t fully died down” and “Wouldn’t it be better to wait until the general view of things is sorted out and calmed down? That will be the best picture. I want the fans to take it easy, rather than stay desperate. I think taking some time off to let Jaebum and the public recollect their thoughts is a good idea too”.
Kim HyungWoo cox109 @ newsen.com
SOURCE: newsen
Credit: Kor-Eng by Janne@Madam2pmsubs, Coordinator: Cassina@2pm-online.com
[URGENT] International Fan Statement!
Posted on at 8:20 PM
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I'm sorry that i wasn't able to post it at the right time ><
Oceania Hottest decided to JOIN the KHottest with the Boycott move.
If you have any comment about it, please post a comment or email us @ oceaniahottest2pm@gmail.com
Oceania Hottest decided to JOIN the KHottest with the Boycott move.
If you have any comment about it, please post a comment or email us @ oceaniahottest2pm@gmail.com
HOTTESTS NOT GIVING UP
HOTTEST are still fighting. Check out this advertisement for Jaebeom in Seattle!
QUOTE:‘Have you ever trained hard for 4 years to only lose your job in 4 days? Well, Park Jaebeom did. He was a member of a 7 boy band known as 2PM, until one day the only way to be safe and to apologize for a Western saying taken out of context in the traditional and formal Korean culture he returned to America. Raise awareness and fight against this injustice. Place yourself in his shoes. Imagine that you’re a celebrity or that you’ve achieved the goal you worked so hard for. Close you eyes. Open them to realize that your dream wasn’t stolen, it was sacrificed. Don’t ever give up Jay. HOTTESTS are fighting for you!'
Credits:Wrightersgirl
Letter's message from Jay's Family Friend
Kor-Eng by thehazyfiasco@soompi
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"Hello, Park Jaebum fans.
I write this to you in hopes of reaching out, as I too, am the father of a son.
I used to be in business with Jaebum's father and was his friend for nearly 30 years as 1.5 generations living in America. I've known Jaebum since he was a child and have grown to know more and more about his life through these years spent together.
Jaebum lives in Edmonds, a small village by the sea in Seattle. His house was built over 40 years ago and they have lived in it for nearly 20 years.
In the driveway, there is no BMW or a Lexus in sight, cars that are often easy to see in American households. Instead, cars over 10 years old take place in his driveway and an Elantra that was given as a gift from a fan of Jaebum, which was quickly returned after this whole ordeal regarding Jaebum exploded.
When you enter the house, it is decorated with 10 year old furniture and a 37 inch Sony TV. The computers in the house are so old that they break every day. The only working one is a laptop given by a fan of Jaebum's.
The reason I am telling you this is because I want you to know that Jaebum, everything he showed you on TV, was not fake. He does not come from a rich family, nor an overly poor one.
Two days after Jaebum arrived in Seattle, Jaebum's father proudly bought Jaebum a $200 piano from someone and dragged it into the house. Without a word or a complaint, Jaebum worked hard on practicing his skills for his father on such a cheap piano. It made me embarrassed to be in possession of a $5000 Roland keyboard.
Friday night, Jaebum spent the night up until 3 AM with his father, drinking beer and talking of this and that. Jaebum's father began tearing up, tears in his eyes, sorry for his son.
---cut some stuff out that we already know----
In the beginning of August, I remember Jaebum came to Seattle for a visit. As Jaebum's younger brother began to pester him, Jaebum, with tears in his eyes, said this to him.
"I want to be able to meet friends like you, I want to be able to hang outside like you. Do you know why I'm suffering so much like this? All for you and our parents. Why won't you think of that?"
One night, I asked my daughter in the car, the same age as Jaebum. "Yuri! What does 'Korea is gay' mean?"
"It means that it's stupid, or frustrating."
----cut some stuff we already know---
Jaebum's parents are in such a disarray, they never answer the phone. Jaebum once left the house last week to briefly meet with a b-boy friend. A man on the street recognized him and attempted to shove the camera in his face. Jaebum ran all the way home.
Jaebum stopped going to church all together and won't even step out of the house. Being by his side like this rips my heart apart.
This Saturday, I took their family out to a Chinese restaurant. The atmosphere was mellow, but it seemed like he was in a better mood.
I asked him. "Jaebum, do you want to go back to Korea?"
"Yes... but I'm not sure."
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Original Texts:
박재범의 팬여러분 안녕하세요?
저는 재범이와 같은 세대의 자녀를 키우는 부모로써 요 몇 주일 사이에 벌어지는 사건들을보며 너무 가슴이 아파 용기를 내어 몇자 적어보려고 합니다.
저는 시애틀에서 재범이 아빠와 사업도 같이 했고 또한 친구로서 같이 지내온 이민 30년 차의 재미교포 1.5세대입니다. 재범이와는 어려서부터 성장 과정을 쭉 봐왔고 또한 제 아이들과도 유치원 때부터 같이 친하게 지내온 사이라 그쪽 집안에 대해서는 잘 안다고 생각합니다.
재범이집은 시애틀 근교에 있는 에드몬드(Edmonds)라는 바닷가 근처의 전향적인 중산층 동네입니다. 집은 지은 지가 40년이 넘었지만 재범이가 태어날 때부터 20여 년을 그곳에서 살고 있습니다.
주차장에는 그 흔한 BMW나 렉서스(LEXUS) 한 대 없고 전부 5~10년 이상된 차들만 있습니다. 얼마 전 현대자동차 딜러에게 엘란트라(Elantra) 한 대를 협찬 리스를 받았는데 이번 사건이 나고서 돌려주었다고 합니다.
집에 들어가면 거실에는 아직도 10여년이 지난 모델인 브라운관형의 37인치 소니 TV가 있습니다. 집에 있는 컴퓨터들은 모두 낡아서 하루가 멀다하고 고장이 나고 그나마 제일 잘되는 컴퓨터는 얼마 전에 팬이 사준 노트북 컴퓨터라고 합니다.
제가 이런 말씀은 드리는 이유는 그만큼 재범이네집은 가식이나 허례허식이 없는 잘 살지도 못 살지도 않는 검소한 중산층 가정이라는 뜻입니다.
재범이가 시애틀에 돌아온 지 이틀 후에 재범이 아빠가 재범이에게 음악공부를 할 수 있게 피아노를 사준다고 신문을 뒤적거리더니 어떤 집에가서 한 15년 이상된 야마하 전자피아노를 200달러 주고 샀다고 자랑하면서 끙끙거리고 가져오더라구요. 그런 피아노를 재범이는 불평 한마디 없이 열심히 치면서 연습하는 모습을 보고 저는 음악한다는 제 아들에게 롤란드(Roland) 키보드를 5000달러 주고 사준 게 새삼 부끄럽더라구요.
재범 아빠와 금요일 저녁에는 집에서 같이 맥주를 마시면서 새벽 3시까지 수다를 떨었는데 재범 아빠가 갑자기 눈물을 글썽이며 얘기하더군요. 재범이가 너무 불쌍하다구요.
지난 5년 동안 재범이가 겪어온 과정은 아무도 모르고 피나는 고행과 좌절을 맛보며 몇 번이고 다시 시애틀에 돌아오려고 했다가도 마음을 고쳐 먹고 계속 연습만 하면서 쌓아올린 투쟁이었는데 이제 겨우 성공을 누려보나 했더니 결국 4일만에 도망치듯 시애틀로 돌아오게 된 게 너무 가슴이 아프다면서요. 아직도 어리다면 어린 나이인데 그 비행기 혼자 타고 오면서 얼마나 많은 번뇌와 심적 고통이 오갔을까요?
8월 초 재범이가 한창 정상의 가도를 탈 무렵 잠깐 시애틀에 휴가 왔을 때가 기억납니다. 철없는 재범이 동생이 속을 썩이니까 재범이가 울먹이면서 동생에게 한 말이 생각납니다.
“형도 너 같이 친구도 만나고 싶고 밖에 나가 돌아다니면서 놀구 싶은데 왜 이렇게 고생을 하고 있는 줄 아니? 다 너 때문이고 부모님을 위해서 이러는 건데 너는 왜 이렇게 생각이 없니?”
참 제가 차 안에서 재범이와 동갑인 제 딸에게 물어봤습니다. “유리야! Korea is gay라는 말이 무슨 뜻이니?“ “아빠, 그건 바보스럽다는(stupid) 뜻이나 짜증난다는 뜻으로 우리들은 항상 쓰는 말이야..”
Hate라는 말은 사춘기의 아이들은 밥 먹듯이 쓰는 말로 제 딸과 가끔 다툴 때도 “아빠! I hate you” 라는 말을 자주 들어왔습니다. 이 말을 했다고 저는 제 딸을 집에서 내쫒아야 될까요?
제가 보기에는 재범이도 당시에는 한국 문화나 국민 감정에 대해서 충분히 이해하지 못했고 또한 이 내용을 번역한 사람들도 똑같이 미국 청소년들의 언어 문화를 충분히 소화해 내지 못했다고 생각합니다. 어떻게 이렇게 철없는 소년들이 쓴 자잘한 내용들이 애국심과 결부되고 배신감과 연관이 있는지는 저도 이해가 안됩니다.
정말로 열심히 노력을 한 청년이 그 결실로 동생을 도와주고 부모님을 호강시켜주겠다는 기특한 효심이 어떻게 국부 해외유출이 되며 먹고 튀는 식으로 비유가 될 수 있습니까?
저희 재미교포들은 고국을 돈벌이 장소로 생각하고 있지 않습니다. 비록 새로운 기회를 찾아 이머나먼 땅으로 왔지만 마음은 항상 고국에 있고 또한 한국이 잘되기를 기도하고 있습니다.
2002년 월드컵 때도 일부러 집에서 경기를 안보고 친구와 미국 스포츠바에 가서 축구에 관심이 없는 바텐더에게 야단치듯 축구 중계를 틀어달라고 하고 우리가 골을 넣을 때마다 소리를 지르며 다른 미국 사람들도 관심을 가지게 했습니다.
지난 WBC 클래식 때에도 마찬가지로 메이저리그 게임에만 관심이 있는 미국인들을 부추겨 우리경기를 보게하고 삼성이나 LG가 아닌 노키아 전화를 가지고 다니는 사람을 보면 이상하다는 듯이 왜 한국산 전화를 안 쓰냐고 훈계하듯이 얘기하고 다녔답니다.
1997년도 외환위기 때에는 있는 돈 다 털어서 한국으로 송금을 하고 또한 부동산에도 투자를 했었습니다.
바로 이런 것들이 작지만 애국심 아닐까요? 아마 애국심에 대해서는 한국보다는 해외에 있는 저희들이 좀 더 피부로 느끼고 있다고 생각됩니다. 철없는 청년이 4년 전에 했던 말을 매몰차게 몰아부치며 거의 벼랑 끝까지 몰고가서 결국 내쫒듯이 한국을 떠나게하는 게 애국심은 아니라고 봅니다.
여러분들, 이제는 우리가 좀더 한발짝 뒤로 물러서서 지난 일주일 동안 무슨 일이 벌어졌는지 다시 한번 심사숙고해 보고 또한 열심히 살려고 하는 재미교포 청년에게 다시 한 번 넓은 마음으로 포용을 하면서 기회를 주는 아량을 베풀 때가 아닌가 생각됩니다.
레드카펫을 깔아달라는건 절대 아닙니다. 하지만 재범이가 더 이상 두려워하지 않고 편안하게 생각할 수 있는 따뜻한 모국이라는 마음을 가질 수 있게 배려해 달라는 뜻입니다.
저는 이 사건이 난 직후 모든 사람들이 네티즌의 매서운 공격을 두려워하며 눈치볼 때 먼저 나서서 재범이를 옹호해 주면서 가슴 아파하던 “붐”군의 용기에 감사해 합니다. 아직도 “붐”군은 재범이에게 매일 전화를 해준다고 합니다.
지금 재범이 부모는 거의 공황 상태에 빠져 전화도 이제는 아는 사람 전화가 아니면 절대 받지 않습니다. 재범이는 며칠 전에 자신과 같이 활동하던 비보이 춤 연습장에 잠깐 갔다가 어느 흑인이 알아차리고 카메라를 들이대려고 하자 황급히 집으로 돌아왔다고 합니다.
다니던 교회도 이제는 같이 못 나가고 모든 것이 두려워져 집 밖에 나가는것조차 꺼려합니다. 참으로 옆에서 보기에도 안타깝기 짝이 없습니다.
지난 토요일에는 오랜만에 분위기 전환도 할 겸 저희 아이들과 재범이 가족이 같이 아는 분이 하는 중국 식당으로 저녁 식사를 같이 했습니다. 물론 화기애애한 분위기는 아니었더라도 시애틀 온 후 처음 나가는 외식이라 기분이 좀 풀어졌던 것 같았습니다.
넌지시 재범이에게 제가 물어봤습니다.
“재범아! 너 한국에 다시 돌아가고 싶니?”
“네.. 그런데 잘모르겠어요..”
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"Hello, Park Jaebum fans.
I write this to you in hopes of reaching out, as I too, am the father of a son.
I used to be in business with Jaebum's father and was his friend for nearly 30 years as 1.5 generations living in America. I've known Jaebum since he was a child and have grown to know more and more about his life through these years spent together.
Jaebum lives in Edmonds, a small village by the sea in Seattle. His house was built over 40 years ago and they have lived in it for nearly 20 years.
In the driveway, there is no BMW or a Lexus in sight, cars that are often easy to see in American households. Instead, cars over 10 years old take place in his driveway and an Elantra that was given as a gift from a fan of Jaebum, which was quickly returned after this whole ordeal regarding Jaebum exploded.
When you enter the house, it is decorated with 10 year old furniture and a 37 inch Sony TV. The computers in the house are so old that they break every day. The only working one is a laptop given by a fan of Jaebum's.
The reason I am telling you this is because I want you to know that Jaebum, everything he showed you on TV, was not fake. He does not come from a rich family, nor an overly poor one.
Two days after Jaebum arrived in Seattle, Jaebum's father proudly bought Jaebum a $200 piano from someone and dragged it into the house. Without a word or a complaint, Jaebum worked hard on practicing his skills for his father on such a cheap piano. It made me embarrassed to be in possession of a $5000 Roland keyboard.
Friday night, Jaebum spent the night up until 3 AM with his father, drinking beer and talking of this and that. Jaebum's father began tearing up, tears in his eyes, sorry for his son.
---cut some stuff out that we already know----
In the beginning of August, I remember Jaebum came to Seattle for a visit. As Jaebum's younger brother began to pester him, Jaebum, with tears in his eyes, said this to him.
"I want to be able to meet friends like you, I want to be able to hang outside like you. Do you know why I'm suffering so much like this? All for you and our parents. Why won't you think of that?"
One night, I asked my daughter in the car, the same age as Jaebum. "Yuri! What does 'Korea is gay' mean?"
"It means that it's stupid, or frustrating."
----cut some stuff we already know---
Jaebum's parents are in such a disarray, they never answer the phone. Jaebum once left the house last week to briefly meet with a b-boy friend. A man on the street recognized him and attempted to shove the camera in his face. Jaebum ran all the way home.
Jaebum stopped going to church all together and won't even step out of the house. Being by his side like this rips my heart apart.
This Saturday, I took their family out to a Chinese restaurant. The atmosphere was mellow, but it seemed like he was in a better mood.
I asked him. "Jaebum, do you want to go back to Korea?"
"Yes... but I'm not sure."
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Original Texts:
박재범의 팬여러분 안녕하세요?
저는 재범이와 같은 세대의 자녀를 키우는 부모로써 요 몇 주일 사이에 벌어지는 사건들을보며 너무 가슴이 아파 용기를 내어 몇자 적어보려고 합니다.
저는 시애틀에서 재범이 아빠와 사업도 같이 했고 또한 친구로서 같이 지내온 이민 30년 차의 재미교포 1.5세대입니다. 재범이와는 어려서부터 성장 과정을 쭉 봐왔고 또한 제 아이들과도 유치원 때부터 같이 친하게 지내온 사이라 그쪽 집안에 대해서는 잘 안다고 생각합니다.
재범이집은 시애틀 근교에 있는 에드몬드(Edmonds)라는 바닷가 근처의 전향적인 중산층 동네입니다. 집은 지은 지가 40년이 넘었지만 재범이가 태어날 때부터 20여 년을 그곳에서 살고 있습니다.
주차장에는 그 흔한 BMW나 렉서스(LEXUS) 한 대 없고 전부 5~10년 이상된 차들만 있습니다. 얼마 전 현대자동차 딜러에게 엘란트라(Elantra) 한 대를 협찬 리스를 받았는데 이번 사건이 나고서 돌려주었다고 합니다.
집에 들어가면 거실에는 아직도 10여년이 지난 모델인 브라운관형의 37인치 소니 TV가 있습니다. 집에 있는 컴퓨터들은 모두 낡아서 하루가 멀다하고 고장이 나고 그나마 제일 잘되는 컴퓨터는 얼마 전에 팬이 사준 노트북 컴퓨터라고 합니다.
제가 이런 말씀은 드리는 이유는 그만큼 재범이네집은 가식이나 허례허식이 없는 잘 살지도 못 살지도 않는 검소한 중산층 가정이라는 뜻입니다.
재범이가 시애틀에 돌아온 지 이틀 후에 재범이 아빠가 재범이에게 음악공부를 할 수 있게 피아노를 사준다고 신문을 뒤적거리더니 어떤 집에가서 한 15년 이상된 야마하 전자피아노를 200달러 주고 샀다고 자랑하면서 끙끙거리고 가져오더라구요. 그런 피아노를 재범이는 불평 한마디 없이 열심히 치면서 연습하는 모습을 보고 저는 음악한다는 제 아들에게 롤란드(Roland) 키보드를 5000달러 주고 사준 게 새삼 부끄럽더라구요.
재범 아빠와 금요일 저녁에는 집에서 같이 맥주를 마시면서 새벽 3시까지 수다를 떨었는데 재범 아빠가 갑자기 눈물을 글썽이며 얘기하더군요. 재범이가 너무 불쌍하다구요.
지난 5년 동안 재범이가 겪어온 과정은 아무도 모르고 피나는 고행과 좌절을 맛보며 몇 번이고 다시 시애틀에 돌아오려고 했다가도 마음을 고쳐 먹고 계속 연습만 하면서 쌓아올린 투쟁이었는데 이제 겨우 성공을 누려보나 했더니 결국 4일만에 도망치듯 시애틀로 돌아오게 된 게 너무 가슴이 아프다면서요. 아직도 어리다면 어린 나이인데 그 비행기 혼자 타고 오면서 얼마나 많은 번뇌와 심적 고통이 오갔을까요?
8월 초 재범이가 한창 정상의 가도를 탈 무렵 잠깐 시애틀에 휴가 왔을 때가 기억납니다. 철없는 재범이 동생이 속을 썩이니까 재범이가 울먹이면서 동생에게 한 말이 생각납니다.
“형도 너 같이 친구도 만나고 싶고 밖에 나가 돌아다니면서 놀구 싶은데 왜 이렇게 고생을 하고 있는 줄 아니? 다 너 때문이고 부모님을 위해서 이러는 건데 너는 왜 이렇게 생각이 없니?”
참 제가 차 안에서 재범이와 동갑인 제 딸에게 물어봤습니다. “유리야! Korea is gay라는 말이 무슨 뜻이니?“ “아빠, 그건 바보스럽다는(stupid) 뜻이나 짜증난다는 뜻으로 우리들은 항상 쓰는 말이야..”
Hate라는 말은 사춘기의 아이들은 밥 먹듯이 쓰는 말로 제 딸과 가끔 다툴 때도 “아빠! I hate you” 라는 말을 자주 들어왔습니다. 이 말을 했다고 저는 제 딸을 집에서 내쫒아야 될까요?
제가 보기에는 재범이도 당시에는 한국 문화나 국민 감정에 대해서 충분히 이해하지 못했고 또한 이 내용을 번역한 사람들도 똑같이 미국 청소년들의 언어 문화를 충분히 소화해 내지 못했다고 생각합니다. 어떻게 이렇게 철없는 소년들이 쓴 자잘한 내용들이 애국심과 결부되고 배신감과 연관이 있는지는 저도 이해가 안됩니다.
정말로 열심히 노력을 한 청년이 그 결실로 동생을 도와주고 부모님을 호강시켜주겠다는 기특한 효심이 어떻게 국부 해외유출이 되며 먹고 튀는 식으로 비유가 될 수 있습니까?
저희 재미교포들은 고국을 돈벌이 장소로 생각하고 있지 않습니다. 비록 새로운 기회를 찾아 이머나먼 땅으로 왔지만 마음은 항상 고국에 있고 또한 한국이 잘되기를 기도하고 있습니다.
2002년 월드컵 때도 일부러 집에서 경기를 안보고 친구와 미국 스포츠바에 가서 축구에 관심이 없는 바텐더에게 야단치듯 축구 중계를 틀어달라고 하고 우리가 골을 넣을 때마다 소리를 지르며 다른 미국 사람들도 관심을 가지게 했습니다.
지난 WBC 클래식 때에도 마찬가지로 메이저리그 게임에만 관심이 있는 미국인들을 부추겨 우리경기를 보게하고 삼성이나 LG가 아닌 노키아 전화를 가지고 다니는 사람을 보면 이상하다는 듯이 왜 한국산 전화를 안 쓰냐고 훈계하듯이 얘기하고 다녔답니다.
1997년도 외환위기 때에는 있는 돈 다 털어서 한국으로 송금을 하고 또한 부동산에도 투자를 했었습니다.
바로 이런 것들이 작지만 애국심 아닐까요? 아마 애국심에 대해서는 한국보다는 해외에 있는 저희들이 좀 더 피부로 느끼고 있다고 생각됩니다. 철없는 청년이 4년 전에 했던 말을 매몰차게 몰아부치며 거의 벼랑 끝까지 몰고가서 결국 내쫒듯이 한국을 떠나게하는 게 애국심은 아니라고 봅니다.
여러분들, 이제는 우리가 좀더 한발짝 뒤로 물러서서 지난 일주일 동안 무슨 일이 벌어졌는지 다시 한번 심사숙고해 보고 또한 열심히 살려고 하는 재미교포 청년에게 다시 한 번 넓은 마음으로 포용을 하면서 기회를 주는 아량을 베풀 때가 아닌가 생각됩니다.
레드카펫을 깔아달라는건 절대 아닙니다. 하지만 재범이가 더 이상 두려워하지 않고 편안하게 생각할 수 있는 따뜻한 모국이라는 마음을 가질 수 있게 배려해 달라는 뜻입니다.
저는 이 사건이 난 직후 모든 사람들이 네티즌의 매서운 공격을 두려워하며 눈치볼 때 먼저 나서서 재범이를 옹호해 주면서 가슴 아파하던 “붐”군의 용기에 감사해 합니다. 아직도 “붐”군은 재범이에게 매일 전화를 해준다고 합니다.
지금 재범이 부모는 거의 공황 상태에 빠져 전화도 이제는 아는 사람 전화가 아니면 절대 받지 않습니다. 재범이는 며칠 전에 자신과 같이 활동하던 비보이 춤 연습장에 잠깐 갔다가 어느 흑인이 알아차리고 카메라를 들이대려고 하자 황급히 집으로 돌아왔다고 합니다.
다니던 교회도 이제는 같이 못 나가고 모든 것이 두려워져 집 밖에 나가는것조차 꺼려합니다. 참으로 옆에서 보기에도 안타깝기 짝이 없습니다.
지난 토요일에는 오랜만에 분위기 전환도 할 겸 저희 아이들과 재범이 가족이 같이 아는 분이 하는 중국 식당으로 저녁 식사를 같이 했습니다. 물론 화기애애한 분위기는 아니었더라도 시애틀 온 후 처음 나가는 외식이라 기분이 좀 풀어졌던 것 같았습니다.
넌지시 재범이에게 제가 물어봤습니다.
“재범아! 너 한국에 다시 돌아가고 싶니?”
“네.. 그런데 잘모르겠어요..”
[NEWS] JAEBUM'S FAMILY'S FRIEND SPEAKS OU
A sad recent news about 2PM Jaebeom has been revealed. Jaebeom’s father's best friend Byung hak Kim sent us the story of Jaebeom and Jaebeom’s family in a panic and also a letter asking Korean fans for their generosity on Jaebeom's incident. Kim also sent us Jaebeom’s picture from family gathering held on Sept 12th.
Kim used to be a business partner of Jaebum’s father, and is a neighbor who has watched Jaebeom since he was little. According to Kim, in these days, Jaebeom became to be very afraid of everything, so he avoids himself from leaving his house.
Recently, he stopped by at the b-boy dancing place, but when some guy recognized him and tried to take his picture, Jaebeom ran back home almost as if he was chased by something.
Lately, He tries to cheer himself up as Boom calls him everyday to make him feel better. Jaebeom’s father is also in panic, so he’s only accepting acquaintances’ phone calls. Every time he meets up with Kim, he drops his tear saying “ Poor Jaebeom”
Furthermore, Kim said “After Jay came back to Seattle, Jaebeom’s father bought 15 years old used electronic piano for his son to continue with his music making, and Jaebeom plays his piano without any complaints. All the computers at Jaebeom’s home are old, so they don’t work right"
He also explained Jaebeom’s family’s current economical status by saying “Jaebeom’s family had leased Hyundai Elantra, but after Jaebeom’s incident, they had to take it back”
Kim told one story happened during last August when Jaebeom came to Seattle for the vacation, which shows Jaebeom being a good son and hard working. At that time, Jaebeom told his little brother who was giving his parents a hard time " I want to meet my friend and hang out just like you do, but do you know why i'm working so hard, going through all the hardship and suffering? it's all for you and our parents. Why can't you think straight?"
Moreover, Kim stated that “I think it’s time for people to understand Jaebeom, and show generosity to Korean American man who is trying to work hard. I’m not saying you should lay red carpet for him. I’m asking you to care for Jaebeom to be not afraid of his motherland and feel the warmness”
Lastly, Kim ended his mail by introducing his last conversation with Jaebeom in recent family gathering.
“Jaebeom! Do you want to go back to Korea?”
“Yes.. but I don’t know.”
Credit : Kor - Eng by Kirstyn@2pm-online.com, Coordinator: Cassina@2pm-online.com
2PM 재범의 안타까운 근황이 전해졌다. 재범 아버지의 절친한 친구인 재미교포 김병학씨가 IS 일간스포츠에 공황 상태에 빠진 재범과 가족의 사연과 한국 팬들의 아량을 당부하는 메일을 보내왔다. 김씨는 지난 12일 가족 모임에서 함께 한 재범의 모습도 소개했다.
김씨는 재범의 아버지와 사업을 함께 했고 어려서부터 재범의 성장 과정을 지켜본 가족 같은 이웃. 김씨에 따르면, 재범은 요즘 교회에도 못 나가고 모든 것이 두려워져 집밖에 나서는 것조차 꺼리고 있다. 최근에는 비보이 춤 연습장에 잠깐 들렀다가 그를 알아본 흑인이 카메라를 들이대자 도망치듯 집으로 돌아오기도 했다.
재범 옹호에 앞장섰던 방송인 붐이 매일 전화로 격려해 겨우 힘을 내고 있는 상태다. 재범의 아버지 또한 공황 상태에 빠져 지인의 전화만 받고 있다. 김씨를 만날 때마다 "재범이 불쌍하다"며 눈물 짓곤 한다.
김씨는 재범이 넉넉치 않은 형편에서도 음악적 열정을 키워왔고, 쫓기듯 시애틀로 돌아온 이후에도 음악의 꿈을 이어가는 사연을 전하며 안타까워 했다.
그는 "재범이 시애틀로 돌아온 뒤 재범 아버지가 아들이 계속 음악을 할 수 있도록 15년 이상된 중고 전자피아노를 사줬다. 재범은 불평없이 열심히 연주하고 있다. 집의 컴퓨터는 모두 노후해 작동이 잘 안된다. 재범의 팬이 선물한 노트북만이 쓸만하다"고 전했다. 이어 그는 "재범 가족은 현대자동차로부터 엘란트라 한 대를 협찬 리스 받았는데 그나마 사건 이후 돌려줬다고 한다"고 가족의 형편에 대해 설명했다.
김씨는 4년 전 사춘기 시절 재범이 한국 문화와 국민 감정에 대해 충분히 이해하지 못한 상태에서 쓴 글로 인해 쫓기듯 미국으로 돌아와야 했던 과정을 안타까워 했다.
문제가 된 'Korea is gay', 'I hate Korea' 등의 표현은 재미교포 청소년 사이에선 일상적인 투정에 불과한 표현인데, 번역 과정에서 문화적 차이를 제대로 반영하지 못해 확대 해석됐다는 의미다. 그는 "철없는 소년이 쓴 내용이 애국심과 결부되고 배신감과 연관될 수 있는가. 철없는 청년이 했던 말을 매몰차게 몰아붙여 내쫓기듯 한국을 떠나게 하는 게 애국심은 아니라고 본다"고 한국 팬들의 아량을 당부했다.
김씨는 지난 8월 재범이 잠시 시애틀에 휴가 왔을 때 일화를 통해 재범의 효심과 성실함을 소개하기도 했다. 당시 재범은 부모 속을 썩이는 동생에게 "나도 친구 만나서 놀고 싶다. 하지만 부모님과 너 때문에 고생하고 있다"고 울먹이며 동생을 훈계했다.
김씨는 "열심히 살려고 하는 재미교포 청년에게 넓은 마음으로 포용하면서 아량을 베풀 때가 아닌가 생각한다. 레드카펫을 깔아 달라는 의미가 아니다. 재범이 두려워 하지 않고 따뜻한 모국이라는 마음을 가질 수 있도록 배려해달라"고 당부했다.
김씨는 최근 가족 모임에서 재범과 대화를 소개하며 메일을 마무리지었다. "재범아! 너 다시 한국에 돌아가고 싶니?" "네…. 그런데 잘 모르겠어요."
한편 2PM의 팬페이지 연합 언더그라운드는 16일 한 무료 일간지에 재범의 탈퇴를 결정한 2PM의 소속사 JYP엔터테인먼트를 비판하고 탈퇴를 철회하라고 요구하는 광고를 게재했다. 이들은 재범의 탈퇴가 철회될 때까지 지속적으로 대응할 뜻을 밝혔다.
이동현 기자 [kulkuri7@joongang.co.kr]
Kim used to be a business partner of Jaebum’s father, and is a neighbor who has watched Jaebeom since he was little. According to Kim, in these days, Jaebeom became to be very afraid of everything, so he avoids himself from leaving his house.
Recently, he stopped by at the b-boy dancing place, but when some guy recognized him and tried to take his picture, Jaebeom ran back home almost as if he was chased by something.
Lately, He tries to cheer himself up as Boom calls him everyday to make him feel better. Jaebeom’s father is also in panic, so he’s only accepting acquaintances’ phone calls. Every time he meets up with Kim, he drops his tear saying “ Poor Jaebeom”
Furthermore, Kim said “After Jay came back to Seattle, Jaebeom’s father bought 15 years old used electronic piano for his son to continue with his music making, and Jaebeom plays his piano without any complaints. All the computers at Jaebeom’s home are old, so they don’t work right"
He also explained Jaebeom’s family’s current economical status by saying “Jaebeom’s family had leased Hyundai Elantra, but after Jaebeom’s incident, they had to take it back”
Kim told one story happened during last August when Jaebeom came to Seattle for the vacation, which shows Jaebeom being a good son and hard working. At that time, Jaebeom told his little brother who was giving his parents a hard time " I want to meet my friend and hang out just like you do, but do you know why i'm working so hard, going through all the hardship and suffering? it's all for you and our parents. Why can't you think straight?"
Moreover, Kim stated that “I think it’s time for people to understand Jaebeom, and show generosity to Korean American man who is trying to work hard. I’m not saying you should lay red carpet for him. I’m asking you to care for Jaebeom to be not afraid of his motherland and feel the warmness”
Lastly, Kim ended his mail by introducing his last conversation with Jaebeom in recent family gathering.
“Jaebeom! Do you want to go back to Korea?”
“Yes.. but I don’t know.”
Credit : Kor - Eng by Kirstyn@2pm-online.com, Coordinator: Cassina@2pm-online.com
2PM 재범의 안타까운 근황이 전해졌다. 재범 아버지의 절친한 친구인 재미교포 김병학씨가 IS 일간스포츠에 공황 상태에 빠진 재범과 가족의 사연과 한국 팬들의 아량을 당부하는 메일을 보내왔다. 김씨는 지난 12일 가족 모임에서 함께 한 재범의 모습도 소개했다.
김씨는 재범의 아버지와 사업을 함께 했고 어려서부터 재범의 성장 과정을 지켜본 가족 같은 이웃. 김씨에 따르면, 재범은 요즘 교회에도 못 나가고 모든 것이 두려워져 집밖에 나서는 것조차 꺼리고 있다. 최근에는 비보이 춤 연습장에 잠깐 들렀다가 그를 알아본 흑인이 카메라를 들이대자 도망치듯 집으로 돌아오기도 했다.
재범 옹호에 앞장섰던 방송인 붐이 매일 전화로 격려해 겨우 힘을 내고 있는 상태다. 재범의 아버지 또한 공황 상태에 빠져 지인의 전화만 받고 있다. 김씨를 만날 때마다 "재범이 불쌍하다"며 눈물 짓곤 한다.
김씨는 재범이 넉넉치 않은 형편에서도 음악적 열정을 키워왔고, 쫓기듯 시애틀로 돌아온 이후에도 음악의 꿈을 이어가는 사연을 전하며 안타까워 했다.
그는 "재범이 시애틀로 돌아온 뒤 재범 아버지가 아들이 계속 음악을 할 수 있도록 15년 이상된 중고 전자피아노를 사줬다. 재범은 불평없이 열심히 연주하고 있다. 집의 컴퓨터는 모두 노후해 작동이 잘 안된다. 재범의 팬이 선물한 노트북만이 쓸만하다"고 전했다. 이어 그는 "재범 가족은 현대자동차로부터 엘란트라 한 대를 협찬 리스 받았는데 그나마 사건 이후 돌려줬다고 한다"고 가족의 형편에 대해 설명했다.
김씨는 4년 전 사춘기 시절 재범이 한국 문화와 국민 감정에 대해 충분히 이해하지 못한 상태에서 쓴 글로 인해 쫓기듯 미국으로 돌아와야 했던 과정을 안타까워 했다.
문제가 된 'Korea is gay', 'I hate Korea' 등의 표현은 재미교포 청소년 사이에선 일상적인 투정에 불과한 표현인데, 번역 과정에서 문화적 차이를 제대로 반영하지 못해 확대 해석됐다는 의미다. 그는 "철없는 소년이 쓴 내용이 애국심과 결부되고 배신감과 연관될 수 있는가. 철없는 청년이 했던 말을 매몰차게 몰아붙여 내쫓기듯 한국을 떠나게 하는 게 애국심은 아니라고 본다"고 한국 팬들의 아량을 당부했다.
김씨는 지난 8월 재범이 잠시 시애틀에 휴가 왔을 때 일화를 통해 재범의 효심과 성실함을 소개하기도 했다. 당시 재범은 부모 속을 썩이는 동생에게 "나도 친구 만나서 놀고 싶다. 하지만 부모님과 너 때문에 고생하고 있다"고 울먹이며 동생을 훈계했다.
김씨는 "열심히 살려고 하는 재미교포 청년에게 넓은 마음으로 포용하면서 아량을 베풀 때가 아닌가 생각한다. 레드카펫을 깔아 달라는 의미가 아니다. 재범이 두려워 하지 않고 따뜻한 모국이라는 마음을 가질 수 있도록 배려해달라"고 당부했다.
김씨는 최근 가족 모임에서 재범과 대화를 소개하며 메일을 마무리지었다. "재범아! 너 다시 한국에 돌아가고 싶니?" "네…. 그런데 잘 모르겠어요."
한편 2PM의 팬페이지 연합 언더그라운드는 16일 한 무료 일간지에 재범의 탈퇴를 결정한 2PM의 소속사 JYP엔터테인먼트를 비판하고 탈퇴를 철회하라고 요구하는 광고를 게재했다. 이들은 재범의 탈퇴가 철회될 때까지 지속적으로 대응할 뜻을 밝혔다.
이동현 기자 [kulkuri7@joongang.co.kr]
Jaebeom Park' secession, volitional or compelled? 박재범 탈퇴 발언, 자의냐 타의냐?
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Jae Beom Park' secession, volitional or compelled?
16:00:04 10, Sep, 2009
[NEWSJAPAN = Soojeong Kim]
The title stands for itself. Has
Imprudent articles recalled to crisis? Excessive harass response of the Netizen? Responsibility of the corporation, JYP Entertainment where Mr. Park belongs to, primary duty is to hold these reactions off and to affirm adequate corresponds. So far, however, JYPE has overlooked not only the Netizen but 2PM's fans and other artist members of the company in disappointment. It has placed the focus of the cause of this incident on Mr. Park, as an individual, and it has reversed earlier proclaim that nothing was definitely settled and there will be no elimination.
From this angle, the issue ought not be regarded as of an personal matter. An entertainment corporation lies behind it, and it has not fulfilled its obligation. And it is consistent to look on the settlement of the situation.
In addition, one of the biggest problem face the suspicion, that JYPE has known the controversy-triggering texts on Myspace already. JYPE has pleaded its willingness to fulfill its responsibility as the representative, and, at the same time, it evaded the arising suspicion that it had neglected the reclaims of some quick fans, who had noticed the remarks before the story was carried, and ignored the fact that there had been a gossip about it.
It is not expected to say the goodness of Jae Beum. The incident originated from him, but public already received news by media and netizens hat what is known (Such as Jay doesn’t like
JYPE could settle the issue with enough self discipline time that Jay will have, but they drove situation for Jay to the extreme. Moreover, they shifted the responsibility to Jay’s shoulder and sat back and watched how it would go. JYPE can not deny that they are the one who made the issue only up to Jay for individual level, NOT as for JYP entertainment to deal.
It follows from the foregoing that can secession of Jae Beum justify as Jay’s will to withdraw be included? Shouldn’t we doubt for the wills based on secession is mostly based on JYP Entertainment Company?
Jae Beum is an adult, and may had expressed his opinion in certain extent to resolute the issue. I am not saying that his view is not included to the Secession. However, the announcement of secession was done by JYPE as backing in behind, and to hand down pressure for responsibility, JYPE needed sacrifice of someone. I doubt that secession is branched out by necessity of sacrifice.
Clarifying whether Jae Beum Park pronounce SECESSION from 2pm by his will, forced to leave, or actual retire done by implicitly by JYP Entertainment Company and investigating is the most important.
(The journalist indirectly claim that it was not Jay’s will to withdraw. I wish the point is understood. It is difficult to translate the hidden nuance in different language.)
Translated by SungHye@Undeground.
박재범 탈퇴 발언, 자의냐 타의냐?
2009-09-10 16:00:04
[뉴스재팬 = 김수정 기자] 제목 그대로다. 박재범은 과연 본인 의지로 탈퇴한 것일까? 나는 그가 퇴출당한 것으로 생각한다.
이번 박재범의 탈퇴 발언은 지금껏 가족처럼 믿고 함께 해왔던 소속사에서 단지 상품가치가 떨어졌다는 이유로 퇴출당한 것처럼 느껴진다.
문 제가 되었던 기자들의 무분별한 기사들? 누리꾼의 과도한 반응? 그것들을 일차적으로 막아줘야 하고 알맞게 대응해줘야 하는 건 해당 소속사인 JYP의 할 일이다. 그런데 지금까지 JYP는 모든 일의 원인과 초점을 '박재범' 개인에게 맞추고 소속사에서는 아직 확정된 바가 없다는 둥 퇴출은 절대 없다는 식의 기사를 다시 번복하는 등의 행동으로 누리꾼뿐 아니라 2pm의 팬들 및 소속 가수들에게도 실망을 끼쳤다.
이런 관점에서 볼 때 이번 문제를 박재범 개인의 문제로 봐서는 안 된다. 그 뒤에는 JYP라는 연예 기획사가 존재하고, 그 연예 기획사는 자신들의 맡은 바 임무를 다하지 않았다. 그리고 그 사건의 해결 역시 탈퇴를 가장한 강압적 퇴출로 해결하고, 그 후의 사건수습은 방관한 채 모르쇠로 일관하고 있다.
또한, 가장 큰 문제점으로 제기되는 것 중의 하나는 이미 문제가 된 마이스페이스의 글들을 JYP에서 알고 있었다는 의혹이다.
분명히 이번 사건이 기사화되기 전부터 몇몇 누리꾼 사이에서는 그 글에 관한 이야기들이 있었고 그것을 눈치챈 팬들이 발 빠르게 JYP에 사실을 알렸으나, 그것을 알고도 모른척했다는 의혹에 대해선
일언반구 언급조차 하지 않는 JYP의 행동은 그들이 사과문에서 보여줬던 보호자로서의 책임을 다하겠다는 발언과는 너무 상반되는 태도이다.
JYP는 지금껏 소속가수들에게 가족 같은 소속사이며 불법적 계약은 하지 않는다는 식의 여론몰이를 계속해왔고 이를 통해 지금의 JYP라는 기획사가 존재한다. 그러나 이번 사건에서 보여준 JYP의 태도는 노예계약을 일삼는 SM과 JYP가 본질적으로 다르지 않다는 것을 극명히 드러내는 일이라 생각한다.
Jin Young Park expressed to public through media, that
물론 박재범이라는 한 가수가 모든 것을 잘했다는 말을 하자는 게 아니다. 이 사건의 시작과 발단은 박재범에게 있었으나, 알려진 이야기들만이 전부가 아니라는 것이 이미 많은 언론사와 누리꾼을 통해 알려진 이상 이번 문제의 또 다른 책임 여부를 물어야 하는 것 아닌가.
JYP는 애당초 지금과 같은 극단적 상황까지 벌어지지 않아도 제대로 된 사과와 충분한 자숙기간을 통해 좋게 넘어갈 수 있었던 문제의 근본적 해결을 방관하고 자신들의 책임을 소속가수에게 전가하는 태도로 결국 그 모든 문제를 소속사 차원의 문제 해결이 아닌 개인차원의 문제 해결로 전가한 것은 아닐까.
그렇다면 이번 사건의 가시적 '결과물' 이 된 박재범의 탈퇴 발언은 탈퇴- 그 자체로 볼 수 있는 문제인가? 소속사와의 계약 문제가 얽혀 있는 연예인, 게다가 신인 그룹의 한 구성원이기에 개인의 생각보다는 소속사의 속내가 더 많이 반영되어 있지 않을까?
물 론 박재범은 성인이고 자신의 의견을 표출했을 수도 있다. 이번 탈퇴 발언에 그의 생각이나 감정이 없었을 거란 생각은 하지 않는다. 그러나 그 발언의 배경에 소속사가 있고 그 소속사가 모든 책임을 전가하려면 한 사람의 희생이 필요했다. 이번 사건의 결과는 그 가지치기가 아닐까.
박재범이 자신의 본인의지로 탈퇴를 선언한 것인가, 아니면 소속사 측의 강압 혹은 은연중에 압박으로 말미암은 사실상의 퇴출인가. 이 부분을 명확히 하는 것이 지금 가장 중요한 문제다.
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[CYWORLD] Baek Ji Young shows support for 2PM/taec Fans
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15 Sep 2009
Baek Ji Young shows support for 2PM/taec Fans
Baek Ji Young replied message to 2PM fans on her Cyworld ^^
Message from Fan to Baek Ji Young:
Unni, I'm sorry for leaving you this type of message on cyworld but I just wanted to say that taec oppa is most likely having a hard time right now. I was wondering if you could stay by his side and give him strength. I hope your activities go well too. Unni, FIGHTING! I hope you can accept this favor I ask of you.
Message from Ji Young to Fan:
I hope you can understand that you and I both have similar sentiments. It seems this type of sentiment is rapidly growing...but I should tell you that the decision to continue on with promotional activities was a decision that both taec and I agreed to. So I ask you to encourage and root for us both, with just as much strength. Let's hope for the best...that incidents like that have risen recently and shake the world do not happen again.
Credit: tokyollvogue@Soompi, 2pm-online.com
Baek Ji Young shows support for 2PM/taec Fans
Baek Ji Young replied message to 2PM fans on her Cyworld ^^
Message from Fan to Baek Ji Young:
Unni, I'm sorry for leaving you this type of message on cyworld but I just wanted to say that taec oppa is most likely having a hard time right now. I was wondering if you could stay by his side and give him strength. I hope your activities go well too. Unni, FIGHTING! I hope you can accept this favor I ask of you.
Message from Ji Young to Fan:
I hope you can understand that you and I both have similar sentiments. It seems this type of sentiment is rapidly growing...but I should tell you that the decision to continue on with promotional activities was a decision that both taec and I agreed to. So I ask you to encourage and root for us both, with just as much strength. Let's hope for the best...that incidents like that have risen recently and shake the world do not happen again.
Credit: tokyollvogue@Soompi, 2pm-online.com
[Support] The Skybanner Project
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The Skybanner project is organising for a skybanner to fly over Seattle with a message to Jay. As I'm the one in charge, I can give you all the info you need. :D
The banner will fly over downtown Seattle, Mountlake Terrace and Edmonds for two hours.
At the moment, we're asking for donations. This isn't a cheap project, and every dollar counts! I myself have donated $200, but I know that's a stretch for lots of people. Five dollars, ten dollars, one dollar, it all makes a difference! Donate at http://hikaruhoshi.com/donate.html or www.hikaruhoshi.com
Please follow us on Twitter (JaySkyMsg). We are currently asking for votes on the message to be written, and every now and then we hold happy hours where I match the donations made. This is all coming out of my savings to go to Korea, so please keep in mind that we're all making sacrifices.
Also, we need as much coverage about this project as we can get. We want to unite all HOTTEST groups to show Jay we really care. Contact everyone you know! Celebrities, too. Korean media. We want everyone to participate.
I hope you all get as excited as I am about this!
------EDIT------
-The date has been confirmed as the 28th. Be there!!
-The message has been confirmed: "J. What Time Is It Now?"
-http://twitpic.com/i0avs sneak peak!!
-We're contacting people who know Jay's brother to make sure he sees it. Although, it'll pretty much be impossible not to see. :D
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Some of you might send it to Korea/New York already.
If you haven't, please do so! :)
This is a petition from the KHOTTEST. Please support them.
Here is the download link.
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[NEWS]2PM TaecYeon and WooYoung to leave MC roles on SBS Inkigayo
With their last appearance as MCs on the show on 13th September, Park SeongHoon PD of Inkigayo said in a phone interview,”It is not in the production team’s decision to replace the MCs. Even though we did discuss with JYP about it, we have wanted TaecYeon and WooYoung to be MCs on the show.”Park PD said, “In any case, our production team wishes the best for the 2 MCs. Even though they are the members of 2PM, to us they are individually Ok TaecYeon and Jang WooYoung, it is such a shame that they will not be MCing anymore. The 2 of them are doing very well and wish to continue MCing, but since there may be public opinion about their appearance as MCs on the show, there is no guarantee to it.”
The PD also said, “It is very praise-worthy of them today. They did not mentioned anything, they keep their greetings short like usual. The 2 of them did not think about this as really their last MC appearance.”
With that, Inkigayo production team also put up a notice on their homepage, “There have been changes in just one day, there have been some problems faced by the MCs, and even though we are sorry that we can’t give any promises, we genuinely wish the best for all members of 2PM that they do not receive any hurt and in whatever decisions that TaecYeon and WooYoung may make, we will protect them.”
Credit: sookyeong.wordpress.com
090913 Entry from Jung Eunjung (Wild Bunny Writer)
Posted on at 11:43 PM
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Title: Just come before we get you!Jung Eun Jung
Park Jaebum! (translator's note: she actually spelled it "Park Jaebeum", I suspect that it's a play on his name.)
If you don't come back from Seattle right now...That one-shot we shot where you suffered in the hot bathroom just to scare your members!
I will cut it all out!
...that's what I want to threaten you with, but...
...I'm just a writer. Hehe.
Credits: Source-Bestiz, Translations- XFLYJIYONG94 @ 2ONEDAY
[NEWS] 090913 Lack of Understanding on Overseas Korean?
Posted on at 11:30 PM
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Pop idol Park Jay-bum, the leader of 2PM, put himself on an airplane heading to the United States as if he were ordered to leave Korea for this controversial remark, which some people perceived derogatory toward South Korea.While the controversy is still unfolding, Hankyoreh Sinmun on Saturday ran a piece that pointed out the lack of understanding in Korean society toward the Koreans abroad, who are second or third generations, born to a Korean family there.
Park, for instance, grew up in Palisade, a town in New Jersey that has one of the highest concentrations of Koreans in America. The young Koreans there tend to display the trait of “Twinkie,” a term indicating Asians in the U.S. who make great efforts to assimilate the mainstream American society.
“Their identity is closer to American than Korean,” said an unnamed Korean in the piece who currently lives in the U.S.
The problem is that although these individuals regard themselves as “Americans,” the American society doesn’t regard them as such because of their Asian-looking appearance.
Frustrated, some Twinkies turn to a “negative joke” towards their parents’ country.
“Among Korean Twinkies, there is a culture that if you don’t look down on Korea, you are regarded as a nerd,” said a Korean blogger in America. The 2PM’s seemingly pejorative remark on Korea can be understood in that sense, Hankyoreh said.
Most young Korean-Americans struggle through their adolescent period about their identity and eventually choose one. And the more one lives near a mainstream white American neighborhood the more the possibility he chooses to become a Twinkie.
“In general, the Korean expatriate community respects each individuals’ choice,” the piece said.
Park Jun-kyu, who teaches at South Korea’s Chonnam University and who himself is a 1.5 generation Korean-American told the newspaper: “The term Twinkie is a symbol among young Korean Americans who struggle with their self-identity. The Korean society in a sense overacted to Park’s remark, which he made long time ago. The Koreans here took his remark as an ‘attack’ to the Korean society.”
Since Park’s debut in 2008 the group has become one of hottest pop syndromes in Korea.
But Park fell in hot water for remarks he made in 2005-2007 on Korea, which belatedly became public. He allegedly said, “Korea is gay. I hate Koreans. I wanna come back (to the United States)” on his social networking Web site Myspace, enraging fans.
Source: Korea Times
Credit: minsarang.wordpress.com
[NEWS] 090914 Cherry Filter criticizes JYP, speaks out for 2PM
Posted on at 10:49 PM
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Cherry Filter expressed their bitter worries over the issues currently surrounding 2PM. Leader Jang WooJin stated that they were unable to comprehend his abrupt leave and expressed criticism concerning speculation over JYP employees forcing Jaebum to leave.
"If someone from our company forced one of Cherry Filter's members to leave, it is the same as telling the band to never make music again. Isn't it the same for 2PM?"
He went on to say that it would be impossible for 2PM to fill Jaebum's void. "Their company is so irresponsible for kicking Jaebum out of the group over personal issues dealt over 4 years ago."
Credits: original source-http://sportsworldi.segye.com/Articles/Ent...&subctg2=00, translation- thehazyfiasco @ soompi
Note: Cherry Filter (체리 필터) is a Korean rock bank that formed in 1997.
"If someone from our company forced one of Cherry Filter's members to leave, it is the same as telling the band to never make music again. Isn't it the same for 2PM?"
He went on to say that it would be impossible for 2PM to fill Jaebum's void. "Their company is so irresponsible for kicking Jaebum out of the group over personal issues dealt over 4 years ago."
Credits: original source-http://sportsworldi.segye.com/Articles/Ent...&subctg2=00, translation- thehazyfiasco @ soompi
Note: Cherry Filter (체리 필터) is a Korean rock bank that formed in 1997.
[NEWS] 090914 JYP Claims Jay Has Said Nothing of Return to Korea
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JYP Entertainment speaks up about 2PM leader JaeBum’s decision on whether he will return to Korea, “He has not said anything.”
JYP representative responded on MBC ‘Happy Day’ aired on 14th September about the question to whether JaeBum will return to Korea, “JaeBum’s decision to go back to America has nothing to do with the company. He has not spoken about what are the future plans.”
Also on ‘Happy Day’ aired today, the trainee live of the 2PM members were also revealed.
On the show, JaeBum was shown saying, “(During trainee days), I can’t speak Korean, and I was not used to the food. It was tough. Also, it was tough being alone in Korea without my mother.”
Then another member TaekYeon added, “Back then, it was so tough for JaeBum that he cried going to sleep.”
Credits: sookyeong, 2ONEDAY (Re-up)
JYP representative responded on MBC ‘Happy Day’ aired on 14th September about the question to whether JaeBum will return to Korea, “JaeBum’s decision to go back to America has nothing to do with the company. He has not spoken about what are the future plans.”
Also on ‘Happy Day’ aired today, the trainee live of the 2PM members were also revealed.
On the show, JaeBum was shown saying, “(During trainee days), I can’t speak Korean, and I was not used to the food. It was tough. Also, it was tough being alone in Korea without my mother.”
Then another member TaekYeon added, “Back then, it was so tough for JaeBum that he cried going to sleep.”
Credits: sookyeong, 2ONEDAY (Re-up)
[RUMOUR] New Member?
Preparations for 2PM's new music video has started. Will reportedly start filming around 21st, as 6 members but MOST LIKELY with a NEW member.
Credit: (2OD Forums) twooneday @ twitter
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1000nokotoba: JYPE must have misinterpreted the "7-1=0" message wrong. IF it is true that a new member will be added, that's just going to far imo. That will there is no way that our leadja will return to 2PM.
Credit: (2OD Forums) twooneday @ twitter
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1000nokotoba: JYPE must have misinterpreted the "7-1=0" message wrong. IF it is true that a new member will be added, that's just going to far imo. That will there is no way that our leadja will return to 2PM.
[NEWS] 2,000 Mobilize at JYPE Building in a Silent Protest
Posted on at 1:09 AM
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On September 13th, Korean Hottests surrounded the JYP Entertainment building at Seoul GangNamGoo CheongDamDong under the occasion of a silent protest against 2PM Jaebeom's recent withdrawal from the 7-member group. 2,000 members from 64 of 2PM's websites rallied together for a total of 2 hours, waiting outside from 2PM (very clever) to 4PM with over 100 police officers present on stand-by.
Due to the large turn-out of fans causing a blockage in traffic, the initial time, which was set for four hours from 2PM until 6PM, was cut short. One of the fans’ representatives said, “We will have the fans go home and clean up the streets by 6PM.”
In particular, what caught people's attention the most was a poster that read "4 Years, 4 Days", which translates into:
Four years, the time it took to change him from Jay Park to Park JAEBEOM
Four days, the time it took to destroy his dream.
It was a simple, yet powerful message that the fans based their silent protest on.
They also made a clear statement that they would not "support a 2PM that has less than 7 members" and were spotted bearing fansigns that demanded the return of the fallen member."Jaebeom, come back"
"Jaebeom, are you watching?"
"PM 01:59", "7=1"
"We miss Jaebeom"
"I am looking for 2PM's leader Jaebeom"
"Give us our Jaebeom back"
One representative claimed:
Through this whole process, the company did not do anything to the team which they have trained. All the responsibilities were carried by Jaebeom. While the fans are hoping for official explanation and active solutions to the situation, JYP has looked away and fans are now angry at JYP. We are angry at what JYP showed us in this past week, and we are officially demanding JYP to return Jaebeom to 2PM.
This was the first collective action that was taken since Hottests from all over the world made their declaration of boycotting 2PM and all music released under JYP's name. There was a total of approximately 1,000 CDs that were piled outside the JYPE building that day.
credits: allkpop.com
[NEWS] Nichkhun will not attend Star King recording
The aftermath of 2PM's Jaebeom quitting and returning to America has been quite chaotic. With Taecyeon and Wooyong possibly retiring from their MC roles on SBS Inkigayo, now comes even more disappointing news.
It's been confirmed that 2PM's Nichkhun will not be attending the filming of the September 14th(today) recording of SBS Star King.
Star King's PD Bae Sung Woo informed Newsen today:
"Nichkhun will not be attending today's(14th) recoding of Star King. We know 2PM members are currently canceling their appearances from programs, however, depending on the situation, there is the possibility of change."
JYP Entertainment is currently pulling out 2PM members due to the emotional and mental stress of Jaebeom leaving the group. However, it is still unclear whether Taecyeon and Wooyoung will be pulled from their MC roles on SBS Inkigayo.
Credit: allkpop.com
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I hope Khun and the rest are alright.
Hopefully we will get to see them all 7 in stage AGAIN.
Hopefully we will get to see them all 7 in stage AGAIN.
To all Australia & New Zealand Hottest!
Posted on at 12:15 AM
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To all Australia & New Zealand Hottest,
This blog is mainly contributed for 2PM fans who live in Australia and New Zealand. As you all know that, Park JaeBeom @ Jay left 2PM on 8th September 2009.
We will be updating news about Jay & what is happening with the KHottest in Korea.
Oceania Hottest will also be having some projects around Australia and New Zealand for Jay soon, so please stay tune.
Anyone that who are interested in helping us out, you may send an email to us.
oceaniahottest2pm@gmail.com
Thank you.
This blog is mainly contributed for 2PM fans who live in Australia and New Zealand. As you all know that, Park JaeBeom @ Jay left 2PM on 8th September 2009.
7 = 1This is what we believe in. Leadja is the only leader we want for 2PM.
We will be updating news about Jay & what is happening with the KHottest in Korea.
Oceania Hottest will also be having some projects around Australia and New Zealand for Jay soon, so please stay tune.
Anyone that who are interested in helping us out, you may send an email to us.
oceaniahottest2pm@gmail.com
Thank you.
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