Song Title in After The Flag Marco Simoncelli Tribute

I found the first and last song of After The Flag Tribute video for Marco Simoncelli. Thanks to Meganoide19dci and strawberry2281, who told me about the title songs in youtube ! I really appreciated it~ =]
These songs surely make you fell sad to hear it. This song succesfully made me almost cry for the first time i hear it. (Not too mean, but seriously, when you heard all part of the song and you've been lost someone you love in the past few months, this song will really touched).

The first song, the title is "Crystal Castle" by Terry Devine-King & Tom Jenkins. This is an instrumental song and this song is a bit hard to find in the downloadable file.

The last song, the title is "Planet Earth" by Barrie Gledden. I don't know if there's any download file that bigger than 2,79MB, cause i've been search all of the downloadable files but the biggest of all of it is 2.79MB. Please inform me if you find any~ =]


This is the Lyrics and the video :

Barrie Gledden - Planet Earth

Maybe everything is right with the world
it`s just that we can`t get off it
Maybe everything is wrong in the world
it`s just we`re too proud to see it

In the dream that I`ve seen
In the Day that has gone
On the flow of the wind in the ocean
and the Black of the night
and the Breath of the
One who doesn`t care

In the dream that I`ve seen
And alone in the wishes
And I followed it up
And I followed it home
And the bleed to the one
And the fall to the ghost

And the dream that I`ve seen
And the dream that I`ve seen

Maybe everything is right with the world
It`s just that we can`t get off it
Maybe everything is wrong in the wold

It`s just we`re too proud to see it

In the dream that I`ve seen
On the flow of the wind in the ocean
And the black on the night
And the fake of the moonlight
And the bleed to the one
And the fall to the ghost

In the dream that I`ve seen
In the dream that I`ve seen

Maybe everything is right with the world
It`s just that we can`t get off it

 

Barrie Gledden - Planet Earth

This is the current video of After The Flag : Marco Simoncelli Tribute

(The video cannot be embed so i just post the link here)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dENEvR2T6iY

2PM gets startled by a Taiwanese fan and her miss A dance

Taken from AllKpop : (http://www.allkpop.com/2011/10/2pm-gets-startled-by-a-taiwanese-fan-and-her-miss-a-dance)

On October 27th’s episode of Mnet’s ‘Boom The K-POP‘, a Taiwanese fan — who had the opportunity of interviewing 2PM– startled them with her miss A dance.

The fan told the boys, “I have a present I prepared for 2PM,” before launching into a dance cover of miss A’s “Good Bye Baby”.

Since she was wearing a short skirt, an embarrassed Taecyeon called out , “Uh hey, your skirt.. your skirt.. your skirt.” Shocked, the other members threw up their hands to cover the view.

In what could have been a very embarrassing situation for the fan, the 2PM members decided to help her shake it off by getting up to perform the dance with her. Taecyeon and Junsu performed a comic dance cover, and the fan thanked the boys for their thoughtfulness and expressed her fondness for them once more.

The production staff revealed, “Many Taiwanese fans participated in a 2PM quiz show for the chance to do a solo interview with 2PM… For future episodes of ‘Boom The K-POP’, we will create more chances for local fans to meet K-Pop stars.”

This episode of the show also delved into the reasons behind Taiwan’s love for K-Pop.

Source + Photo: TV Report via Naver

2PM’s Rising success in Japan & Asia

Taken from : AllKpop (http://www.allkpop.com/2011/10/2pms-rising-success-in-japan-asia)

Idol group 2PM is stirring the hearts of ladies all across Asia! With members Taecyeon andChansung recently being cast in Japanese dramas and their current Asia tour, the boys are receiving explosive reactions from fans throughout the continent. Their Taiwan show that took place on the 7th and 8th gathered over 10,000 fans, and tickets to their next performance in Indonesia sold out 15 minutes after going on sale.

The 10,000 fans that were at their ‘2PM Hands Up Tour Concert‘ screamed the name, 2PM at the top of their lungs, and the foreign fans sang along with each of the Korean songs. Many fans even shed tears at the sight of their favorite K-pop idol group. Their Indonesia show is scheduled to take place next month at the largest venue in Jakarta, Indonesia. Additionally, 2PM’s agency JYP Entertainmentstated that Singapore and Malaysia as well as Indonesia are highly anticipating the boys’ arrival.

The boys’ fame in Japan, however, is on a completely different level. 2PM guest-stars on various programs on Japanese television including music programs, dramas, variety shows, and more.Chansung has been cast in the new Japanese TBS drama ‘Phantom Thief Royale‘ that will begin airing on the 28th. He is the second member to appear on a Japanese drama after Taecyeon, who was cast in ‘My 99 Days with a Star‘ with actress Kim Tae Hee.

‘Phantom Thief Royale’ tells the story of 4 young people whose missions are to steal high-prized possessions, and the things that happen along the way. Chansung plays the role of athletic and physically fit Jack.

The Japanese media wrote, “Chansung has numerous belts in Tae Kwon Do as well as Gumdo, and therefore possess the required skills to pull off a believable action scene. He has wowed the staff with his high kicks on set.”

And producer Kawasima Utaro also praised Chasung saying, “Chansung is dedicated to work hard and give this his all, even though there may be a bit of a language barrier.”

2PM has climbed to the top of the Oricon charts with their single released last May, and seized the #1 slot with on the Oricon DVD Chart last year. 2PM’s debut DVD sold 35,000 copies in the first ten days after it was released, and their showcase which was originally scheduled for a single day was extended to a full three.

Their showcase ‘1st contact in Japan‘ that took place in Tokyo gathered an impressive number of 25,000, setting a new record for a Korean artist in Japan, beating SNSD‘s record of 22,000.

2PM will kick off their Japan tour next month with the release of their single, “Ultra Lover“. They will be performing for their many anticipating fans at different cities, including Osaka, Nagoya, Saitama, & Hukuoka.

Fans overseas agree that powerful dance moves are what mostly attracts them to K-pop idols. Intense and powerful choreography that is rarely seen with artists of their own country.

The boys of 2PM also puts on phenomenal dance performances, utilizing the entire stage, dancing and jumping freely, even spinning in the air.

Their performance for “Heartbeat” probably best represents 2PM. The members express their charisma dressed in all black and don dark stage makeup to intensify their looks. And no matter how fast the dance, the boys move in sync altogether. A representative from Japan’s Shibuya Recordsremarked, “Japanese fans go wild over 2PM and K-pop in general because they’ve never seen dance performances like the ones K-pop idols put on.”

The boys of 2PM are show stoppers wherever they go. They were recently on a TV program run byFujiTV. They performed their classic, “Heartbeat”, and the four women MCs watching did not know what to do with themselves as Taecyeon and Nichkhun suddenly shed their tops. And in the past, female interviewers who sat down with Chansung were at a loss for words when the singer revealed his six pack abs to the ladies.

Sure, the boys ooze masculinity and sex appeal, but that’s not to say that the boys are not chivalrous. The boys are also known for their soft, and well-mannered image along with their passion and skill for music. All of the members, including lead vocalist Junsu possess a high talent for singing. Fans in Japan remark, “Its hard not to be in love with 2PM. After all, they possess that intense masculinity with the sweet, sensuous appeal like actors Bae Yong Jun & Song Seung Hun.”

The boys have been so highly acknowledged that they, along with the members of miss A have been selected to star in a short global CF “Hello“, an advertisement filmed in an attempt to boost Korea’s appeal in tourism.

The video highlights all of Korea’ beautiful landmarks, history, and culture, and the Korean Tourism Organization stated, “2PM is wildly popular in Japan, China, Thailand, etc, and therefore serve as effective spokespersons to tell the world about Korea.”

Source & Image : GonggamKorea via Nate

Happy Birthday to One of My Close Friend, Magda~ = b

This is a present from my lovely brother, Nichkhun~ =]

Who is Magda? A little introduction here that she was one of my best friends~! I think she could be my closest friend right now (i usually meet and hang out,kekeke~). I always called her Migdi, compared to Mc.D. Cause sometimes if i and another my bestfriend were make a joke about her, her name always heard "Mc.D's" (about -ikh and di). So officially we renamed her nickname to Migdi, muahahhahahah~ = b

Today i still working in my office and got nothing to do to be work at. So i decided to make something special for one of my best friend today in her birthday~! A birthday post~!

For another my close friend who read this article, don't be jealous~ = b . I'll write a post on your birthday too next year~~

I still remember when i and Magda must worked hard during the last exam of our college, that was (damn) thesis.

This is my post in February about that (damn) thesis : http://iloveredilovered.blogspot.com/2011/02/thesis-time.html , and she was there with me, worked and stressed with thesis, kekekekeke~

Magda in front of a cafe  (07/03/11) (i forgot the cafe name *sigh*), she was here after we were stuggled to search some info from an elementary school and junior high school student by giving them some questionaries. She look really tired and stuffed with food here, kekkekke~

A little story here, we two struggle hard for it and a little bit conscius that what work we made were not still good enough. Sometimes we got a little bit scared when it comes into presentation to our work, looks like something lacking in our work.

When we must show off our display in a thesis exhibition, we always help each other from printing the display until install the display. (That's was a best moment i think)

This is her display

And this is mine

But fortunately yesterday, on 22th October we all graduated, and automatically on our name were added something nicknamed S.Sn (Sarjana Seni) in Indonesia or in English we called it BFA (Bachelor of Arts).

graduated finally~ =]

A lot of moment happenned in this 4 years, i might posted some of the moments photo on the last of my post here~

Last, happy birthday Magda~

May your life further will be more success, both career or family. May you always blessed in luck !

Wish you and your family all the best. God Bless You~ =]

For migdiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii !!!!!!

This is the moment to remember you~
Unfortunately the rest picture from 2007 - 2009 is on friendster...they got deleted...T.T

(8 Nov'2009) Sunday's Narcism

(9 November 2009) when waiting classes with another friends in Computer lab~

(6 Feb 2010) Holiday time~! Time to return to our childhood~= b

"Harassment" by some friends~ (24 Nov'10)

She push him away~ (23 May '11) -on exhibition-

9th of July 2011, official Judicium~ Officially say goodbye to (damn) thesis.

(21th October 2011) Doing some silly action.

Quote today "A true friends will never leaving each other"

[TRANS] UP2U Magazine Issue #6 - October 2011 "Nichkhun Horvejkul Thai Angel in the land of kimchee…"

CREDITS : UP2U Magazine (SOURCE); aupsorn@2ONEDAY.COM (TRANS) 


This article follows from this interview

Make sure to check out the clips at the end!!!


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Nichkhun Horvejkul
Thai Angel in the land of kimchee…

Story written by: JJ


I spy something… Handsome, great figure, and has what it take to succeed, and on top of that, he’s Thai!
The answer is…‘Nichkhun’

Nichkhun is what most Thais would consider to be very fortunate. He has the capability to continue on with his golden streak. Nichkhun has proven that hard work and determination can overcome any obstacles, such as: language barrier, singing, dancing, personality training, or even working out his abs. Believe it or not, this young man has given more than 100% in anything that he does without hesitation. Do you know that these qualities are not the only reasons why superstar Nichkhun is adored by many? Nichkhun doesn’t sit and wait for the opportunities to come like some others…oops!

1. Willingness to learn… The biggest problem Nichkhun could not avoid was the language barrier. At the beginning, Khun had to have a lot of tolerance and understanding in order to learn how to communicate. Since Khun only spoke Thai and English, which did little to help because everyone around him spoke only Korean. Another big shock was the differences in the way of life. The cultural difference was the major reason why Khun was looked down upon at the beginning. Khun took it to heart and was determined to learn Korean and the culture. After a lot of hard work, Khun was able to communicate fluently. Many Koreans started to open their hearts to Khun because of his willingness to learn…


2. Patient…because rules are not made to be broken…To be a great Star, you must confine yourself from temptations. After the audition and finishing high school, Khun moved to Korea and started his 8 year contract as a trainee of JYPE. A typical trainee’s day lasts from 9am to 11pm. JYPE dorm offers the trainees the opportunity to learn about dance performances along with learning Korean and Chinese. (Why such a tough schedule?) Monthly, all trainees goes through a progress check up. Anyone who lacks determination was eliminated. Those who demonstrate the willingness to succeed will be able to debut quicker. As a trainee, they must follow a strict guideline, such as: no alcohol consumption or dating. Any trainee caught breaking the rules will be asked to withdraw. (Wow…so strict!) Nichkhun was overwhelmed to the point of wanting to give it all up. He even made the dreadful call home to his parents voicing his wish to quit. As supportive parents, they encouraged Khun to give it his all before making his final decision because this opportunity is one in a million…


3. Super hot body…As a scrawny person that can’t seem to gain an ounce, Khun decided that he needed to work out more in order to win the hearts of females young and old… Just kidding! Khun only wanted to keep up with the other members. Khun’s workout routine is 2 hours per day but on a busy day, he only can squeeze in 30 minutes. Since Khun does not have any body fat, he was able to add muscle quickly. The area that Khun wants to improve most is his arms. At first, Khun was only able to bench press 60kg (around 132Ibs). As he became more confident, Khun can now bench 90kg (around 198Ibs). Khun’s weight had increased from 61 to 68kg (around 135 to 150Ibs). In order to help balance his diet, Khun also incorporates a protein supplement. (Hmm…so that’s how you do it) You can noticeably see the difference from his trainee pictures to the present. Most noticeable area is his six pack abs.


4. Love for his family…During an interview, Khun stated that he is the happiest person because he has the best family in the world. When asked who is his role model, without hesitation, my Father and Mother. Khun has one older brother and two younger sisters. Khun shocked the fans by stating “There’s a person that I love that’s here right now and she can’t be none other than…my sister!” (Whoa! Our hearts stopped & dropped there for a second) This was a birthday surprise for his sister during 2PM’S ‘Don’t Stop, Can’t Stop’ concert. Once the candles were blown, Khun gave his sister a hug with a kiss on her cheek…what a Kodak moment! Khun is very protective when it comes to his sisters. He closely inspects each male figure that comes around his sisters. Khun is known to say ‘Are you wearing that?’ or ‘Who are you talking to (on the phone)?


5. I love Thailand!Don’t think just because Khun is a Korean Idol that he has forgotten his heritage. Nichkhun is the presenter for Thai Tourism ‘Come to Thailand, Let’s Take a Break’ campaign. Khun wants to show Korean tourists that even during a short holiday, you can still see a lot of Thailand. Khun even shows in the music video, the different activities, such as, golfing, beaches, as well as some of Thai traditions. Since Khun is very popular in Korea, it has helped bring more interests to Thailand and our way of life. (Thai Tourism…quickly renew Nichkhun contract as the presenter!) Khun has been seen sporting a 'We love the King’ wristband when possible. When Khun wears the wristband, it helps remind Khun of his heritage and his family.


6. Good image…Nichkhun, with his smiling eyes, shows his fun, loving, carefree image. Khun’s sweet soft spoken words can always melt the hearts of the opposite sex. If you’ve watched ‘We Got Married’ (a show that couple together stars as newlyweds), you can see what a gentleman and romantic he is towards Victoria. Since the beginning of this show, a lot of people have fallen in love with this ‘fake husband’. You can’t see this side of Khun on stage (with all that tough dancing…how could he?)


7. Talent…It goes without saying; someone with good looks will have some kind of musical talent. Nichkhun was young when he started playing piano. Khun was not very interested but continued to learn because his father insisted. Upon hearing ‘Kiss the Rain’ by Yurima, Khun found a new passion in playing the piano. Every now and again, you can catch Khun playing ‘Kiss the Rain’ flawlessly. Khun’s been known to sing while playing ‘Nothing Better’ as well. Even though Khun can only play a few songs, he still has the ability to draw you in and leaves you feeling like you are sitting on the piano listening. (So proud!) This Thai boy with determination has won the hearts of the Korean girls. You can say that Nichkhun is a good example that Thais too can become successful if you work hard for it. Maybe in the future we Thais will have a new terminology ‘Thai Fever’ too! All the Thai girls that are enjoying kimchee, did you know that Korean girls are now slurping ‘tom yum goong’ soup?! ‘UP’

10 Must watch videos of Nichkhun
1. Military Drafthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYc-anuh7lM
Nichkhun’s possible military drafting in Thailand… Since there was such a big turnout, Nichkhun did not have to draw red or black card. The best part is seeing Khun without his shirt on…he’s so white!!

2. Coca Cola CFhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v= (this link is no longer working)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JElXv6x1mp4
2 hotties from 2PM Nichkhun & Taec showing off their muscles in Coca Cola Zero CF

3. Nichkhun drunk!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IoVZtJ86J8&feature=
Nichkhun was a believable drunk…but yet the cutest drunk in the world!

4. Birthday Surprise for Nichkhun’s little sisterhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkkdlZQiIu0
Khun's surprise Birthday celebration for his lil sister during 2PM’s concert. After watching this…made me jealous and wish I have a brother like him.

5. Dance Battlehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gcjql1hWIF4
Nichkhun’s dance battle on Dream Team... After watching this, I’ve decided that someone as adorable as Khun can do no wrong.

6. Kissing with Khun!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIrJYasAu5A&feature=
*screams* I want to frail around watching my Khun kissing another girl on ‘WGM’

7. Nichkhun ‘Mirror’ dancinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3uebuXf2Fs
Nichkhun choose him to be his partner and ‘mirror’ dances during ‘Idol Army-2PM&SHINee.

8. Getting Fit with Nichkhunhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAeOCMeHufs&
*oh my!* my man is concentrating so hard! How can someone wearing only a black tank top still look so sexy?! You should watch all 4 cuts of this…don’t say I didn’t warn you!

9. Nichkhun playing the pianohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0v6Hsj1XJA
Must see! It’s a quick clip but so worth watching…it’s as if you are right there with Khun.

10. Nichkhun…the cathttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Vm2ep8M4EM&
Nichkhun and 2PM members transform into adorable cats during BoPeep BoPeep performance.

CLICK HERE FOR THE INTERVIEW

[TRANS] UP2U Magazine Issue #6 - October 2011 "Nichkhun…life, from all angles"

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Nichkun…life, from all angles (Part 1/2)


Angle is defined as ‘point of view’. It is said...for an interesting person, their point of view and way of life are even more interesting. What do you think will happen, if we talk to an Asian superstar in many ‘angles’. The way he sees this world from his angles, the angles that no one has asked about, the angles unrevealed, the angles that people are waiting for, Nichkhun Horvejkul.


In his latest visit to Thailand as Samsung MultiView presenter, Nichkhun has a few exclusive events in line. He had less than 48 hours to spend in Bangkok before continuing his journey to promote the second album in various Asian countries. UP2U magazine was surprised to have had a chance to work with this friendly superstar, and we are grateful for this opportunity. Before the interview started, Nichkhun gave us a friendly smile. He told the staff “I’m very excited, because it’s been a while since I gave a long interview with the Thai media. I miss answering questions in Thai.” I noticed that when he speaks, he would call himself as “Khun” (translator comment: instead of I) and we could feel within minutes that this man is polite and very caring of all the people he works with. The glow or what is called ‘aura’ of this 23 year old shines to every corner of the room. Have you ever met anyone…who sits in front of you and makes you feel like there’s a spotlight on him for the next 20 minutes. He did not come here to sing or dance but he will sit down and answer the questions I’ve prepared. The questions to do with all of the ‘Angles’ of this Asian Superstar that many people do not know and questions that you’ve never heard him answer.


OK then…what can you do while adjusting your eyesight to those new angles? If Nichkhun was here, I guess he would tell you to “Put Your Hands Up”.

Up: You were a presenter for a camera in your latest advertisement. Do you like taking pictures in real life?NK: Yes I do. I like keeping photos and memories. Like they say, only the images you’ve taken are left behind.




Up: What kind of pictures do you take?NK: I have a camera with me all of the time. I like taking pictures in angles that other people don’t (laughs). Because photography is about individuality, I get creative in my own ways. Sometime I put the camera up high, sometime I take pictures from non-eyesight level (demonstrates), some other times I take pictures from a low angle. I’d show them to my friends and they’d ask “how did you do that” (smiles) “did you lie down on the floor or use a ladder? Couldn’t tell.” Like in the advertisement that was just released, I have fun taking photos in weird angles. The Samsung MultiView is suitable for my style of photography. People would wonder what camera I use.




Up: Do you like taking pictures of yourself? There are many self portraits of you on the internet.NK: It is considered a part of Fan Service. If I see something I’d capture and post them. Sometimes I like to take my own pictures and post them. That’s why many of the self portraits are funny. I take photos and edit them too. This camera has an editing function, very convenient. We can edit the pictures ourselves, making our experience easier and more fun. It suits my lifestyle, making me want to take photos even more.




Up: Since you have been taken photos of for countless of time, is there a trick to make yourself look good?NK: If I know where the camera is, I will try to not look at it. The photographer can take a good picture by himself.




Up: Just now, your mother said you visited a hospital before you arrived here.NK: Last week my mother told me about a Breast Cancer project. Thailand ranks first in the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer. I was shocked when I found out and was concerned. So my mother asked me to support this project. I went to the hospital after I arrived to talk and give an interview with her. It was fun.




Up: When you come back to Thailand, reporters from Seoul follow you too. The impression is that you seem to spend time mostly with your family, it looks very relaxed.NK: I rarely get to rest when I come to Thailand. I’m here often but it’s all work. On a good day, if work finishes early, I’ll be very happy (laughs). I get to spend that short time with my family, just a little makes me feel good. It’s like recharging myself. When I come to Thailand I mostly sleep in hotels and rarely at home. My mother or family will come and spend time with me. I really appreciate that.




Up: Wearing a “We love the King” wristband is the one thing many people appreciate and want to know about.NK: My mother bought that wristband and told me to wear it. She told me about its origin and I was touched so I wore it ever since. I feel extremely proud to be Thai. I love the King, like other people. I wear it to any event. I wear it to invite other people to love the King, to express our love for the King. For me, this wristband also represents my love for Thailand. When I’m over there I always try to follow Thai news too.




Up: Your mother told us when you went to Hua Hin with your family, you told them to stop the car. Everyone was confused. What happened?NK: Yes, yes (smiles). We were passing a large flyover, if you go to Hua Hin often you might know. On the flyover said “we” followed by a heart then “the King”. It was adorable. The car already passed and I said stop stop. People in the car were confused. I ran back a very long way to take that picture. I want more people to see this image. I ran until I was panting to take it and posted it on Twitter.




Up: Today you are an idol for young people all over Asia. We’d like to know how idols motivate themselves?NK: I’d think of my family; father, mother, people who love me. Would you believe that no matter how rich, how poor, how talented, no matter what kind a person is, there will always be someone who loves them and gives them support. For me, I know who they are and I’d think about them first.




Up: Has this kind of thought occurred to you for a long time?NK: It was long ago. This was one of the turning points in my life. The 3 years spent as JYP trainee was tough and harsh. It disregarded all my past and presented a new beginning. I had an urge to quit all the time though. If I quit, I’m alright…. but there will be people who are disappointed in me. Working here taught me that if I fail, I’m ruined. But I’m not the only one who falls. Both the body and soul of people I love will fall with me. But if I can run, if I can jump, if I get stronger, the people here (thumps his heart with his fist) will also be stronger.




Up: You have a beliefNK: Because other people believe in me. The many years that I’ve traveled, I’ve met all sorts of people. I think that, deep down, idols do not do live for their own selves. They live for other people, they live to make others happy, they live for those who love them, they live to give more than to receive. Their successes, and the audience’s joy, come from commitment in practice. I did not have that before. I know where I came from. I had to search for it and build it. Because I’m a performer I have to deliver my message, that’s when I must have a belief.




Up: What did the JYP founder, Park Jin Young, say to you?NK: He told me a lot of things and I learned a lot from him. He told everyone in the agency to not waste your time in sleeping, eating or playing around. Our duty is to make the most of our time.




Up: What else did he tell you?NK: Since from the first days I went in, he told me that being an artist, you should not act like a virtuous person.




Up: Why is that so?NK: Because trying to act virtuous is not good. Honestly, entertainers have to build an image: that I’m a good person and all, but if we are not truly like that, our true selves will slip out in images and videos. There are plenty of people following us, what do we have left then. Don’t be that kind of person, just be a good person. A good, honest person. Nothing can bring us down when we have this. Think like a good person, act like a good person. A thief can disguise as a priest and pretend to be virtuous. One day people will find out he is a thief and that will bring him down.




Up: Just like your name, Nichkhun, meaning a person who has virtue as the pillar.NK: I have to thank my father and mother for that.




Up: How hard do 2PM have to practice still?NK: Easy way of thinking, one show is one month practice.




Up: What’s the focus on your work right now?NK: This period I spend more time abroad than in Korea. The group is on an Asian tour in many countries. We have work in Japan, China, and many performances for the promotion of Hands Up album.




Up: Fans would probably like to know how you live when you are on tour.NK: Lack of sleep (laughs). We have to manage our time in travelling, preparing, performing and fanmeeting. Before a song is released, we work very hard. We practice so that it’s runs through our blood. When the time comes everything will work out. Let’s say we practice until it becomes instinct. Our work cycle is practice until 2am, then stay in the recording room until 6am, meet again at 9am, put on makeup, do our hair, then continue working. We sleep for only 3 hours, and we do that for many weeks.




Up: Have you ever thought for a moment why you are doing this.NK: For those waiting for us, for work.




Up: You said in an interview that if you are not working, you would like to relax and walk around in flipflops. Have you had a chance to do that in Seoul or Bangkok?NK: (laughs loudly) Yes, I’ve had. But I cannot get myself to do it (beams). On days that I’m quite free, I’d exercise, hit the gym, or practice and correct in areas where I’m not satisfied with myself. If we think we have time, we should not waste it. I’ve turned into a workaholic. I say this because experience taught me that as a performer, we must be both physically and mentally ready. When we have time we should prepare physically.

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Nichkhun…life, from all angles (Part 2/2)




"If I know where the camera is, I will try to not look at it. The photographer can take a good picture by himself.”

Up: You mentioned about performances twice already, would you call yourself a superstar?NK: A superstar is what other people call me. But for 2PM or myself we are a ‘Performing Group’.




Up: Have you ever talked to Chansung, Taecyeon, Wooyoung, Junho or Junsu about where you would like to set your goals?
NK: We would like to go around the world. We would like to show people in Europe, Africa, America what we have. The one thing I’m really proud of wherever we perform is when fans hold up "Nichkhun" signs in Thai, and these people are not even Thai. Instead they are foreigners who practiced writing and speaking in Thai so that they would be able to say to me “Hello Nichkhun, I love you, I love Thailand”. When that happens, it feels really overwhelming, I cannot put it in words.




Up: When you visited Japan, a Japanese TV station ran a story about how you created Thai Fever in South Korea. Can you tell us about that?
NK: This is something I’m really proud of, very honored as well, because the Korean fans are interested in Thai culture. They learnt how to cook Thai food and to speak Thai so they could greet me in Thai, some made Thai food for me too! But deep down, I think that for many Thai artists, if they’ve had the chances that I had, they would definitely do much better than me. I really believe that. I know where I started from, I started from zero,I had nothing. Some examples such as; Bodyslam, if they had the chance to represent Thailand on the Asian stage or even just in Korea, I’m sure they will be able to succeed. They are talented and I’ve been following them since the first album, or Ben Chalatit, his voice is that good. These people truly have the potential. Koreans love the Thai people, they would go far.




Up: Meanwhile, many Thai teenagers are taking Korean classes because they like K-pop artists. Is there anything you would like to tell them?NK: There is nothing wrong about studying or being interested in foreign cultures. It actually helps open different perspectives about how people from different countries think about ‘this and that’. Something that foreigners think might be different from the Thai. It is an advantage to know this kind of stuff; you would be able to improve yourself and Thailand as a country. In today’s world, people have to open up to be able to know themselves and other people better. I think it is good that they are studying Korean. It is better than doing something that cause harm to others. But the most important thing is that you should never forget Thai culture. We were born Thai, we can study about other country, but we have to be proud to be Thai. People often ask me where I come from, and I would answer proudly that “I’m Thai. I come from Thailand.”




Up: On Twitter you are following a writer named Paulo Coelho (@paulocoelho). Do you like to read his books as well?NK: I like one of his books called “The Alchemist”. It’s a story about a journey in search of dreams. I’d like to recommend this book, the faster you can read it the better. Paulo Coelho teaches about how to live a quality life. I like this one quote that says; “A person who is afraid of death is very foolish. Eventually death will come. One should be more afraid about living life foolishly before death.”




Up: What religion do you believe in?NK: Buddhism. Unfortunately I don’t have much time to visit temples, but when I was young I use to be a Buddhist novice. Back then I wanted to play with my friends but when I ordained I felt calm and peaceful.




Up: I can’t help but asking, what would you be doing if, today or in the future, you are no longer a member of 2PM?NK: I would like to take cooking classes (beams). I want to be a chef. Cooking is an art which can be eaten, it is tangible and it can make people happy which is something interesting. I’m thinking that if I have 2 years I would like to seriously take cooking courses. I want to cook Thai food, and might open my own restaurant.




Up: Nichkhun Kitchen?NK: Umm, good idea. I’ll use that name then (laughs loudly). It should be fun.




Up: What are you able to cook now?NK: I can cook some Spaghetti (translator note: in Thai, spaghetti = pasta). I want to cook Thai food but I can’t do it overseas. It’s hard to find ingredients such as; basil, galangal, lemongrass and lime leaves.




Up: Your sister, Sherleen, is interested in the entrainment industry. Is there anything you told her?NK: Yep, I told her that in this industry, to be honest, there are many things that are unreal. There is nothing stable, people might love you today but one day if you do just one thing wrong, some might stop liking you. It is something that you need to be careful of. I always tell Sherleen that no matter what you do, you need to know who you are, where you came from and how much effort you need to put in.




Up: You answered each question quite seriously. Are you actually a lighthearted or a serious person?NK: I have both sides because I wasn’t a spoiled child. I was far from my parents since I was young. I left home and went to study here and there since I was 12. Most of the time I lived in new cultures and that taught me to have responsibility, to have courtesy. So if it is something serious I would be more intense. Many people told me that I’m the most mature in the group. If it’s about work I admit that I’m very serious with it.




Up: Talk about the big hit Hands Up.NK: This 2PM album is very relaxed. There is less choreography than the previous one. We are more confident in expressing them. We are together for a long time so we work smoothly. There is not much somersault too. The concept is to be an entertainer, to entertain the audience.


Up: Now in the music industry, featuring with other artists seems like a trend. If possible who would you like to work with?NK: There are many people. Like with ETC, I appeared in their MV and they invited me to sing with them. They said that they would compose a song for me. Boyd Kosiyabong is another person I dreamed of working with. Another person is Tor Saksit, we talk to each other often. I told him that we should collaborate but each of us is very busy. I have quite a number of projects elsewhere but if possible I would like to release something in Thai, I want to sing for Thai people. The kind of songs I’m thinking of is soft-toned with a piano sound.




Up: You are the person which many people want to meet, to take a photograph with. What about you? Who would you like to take a photograph with?NK: Many people. I listen to Thai music and follow many Thai Artists. I liked Palmy since I was young, since from her first album, but I never have the chance to meet her. I would like to meet her, take some photos with her and ask for her signature.


Up: In 2012, what movies are you starring in?NK: It’s still in the process of preparing, there should be some good news soon. I can’t reveal details just yet, but it’s a Thai movie. I’m appearing in a Japanese movie too, as a guest.




Up: Have you ever met Rain in person or hung-out with him?NK: Yes I have. We went bowling together, it was fun. He is a very nice and disciplined hyung. We talked about work and this and that. He said 2 words that I remembered; those two words were “World Class”.




Up: You are handsome and have a great figure. Have you ever been embarrassed?NK: I have (he whispers). There’s this one time I have so much pimples. It’s better now. I was so stressed, I was like, what’s going on (laughs)?




Up: From zero, you’ve travelled the distance, in life, is there anything that is still a challenge to you?NK: (Sits still thinking) Hollywood. It is something that I think about all the time. It would be my pride to go that far, as an Asian and as a Thai. If I can go there people would know more about Thai people, about Thailand.




Up: If you have to practice harder, prepare more rigorously, suffer from more lack of sleep. You’ll do it.NK: Yes, definitely yes. There are hundreds of obstacles ahead of me before I reach my goal. Whenever the first challenge is ready for me, I’ll attempt it. If I do it and I know that I did good enough, if it’s “hmm… I can handle this”, I’d continue.

CREDITS : UP2U Magazine (SOURCE); attitood@2ONEDAY.COM (TRANS)