Jaebeom's Nylon Interview

[-ochre.livejournal.com]

Park Jae Beom (JaeBeom of 2PM) did a photo shoot and interview for Nylon’s June issue. Excerpts are below.




How did you like the tattoo we drew on for today’s shoot? I thought you’d have a tattoo since you rapped and b-boyed (breakdanced) while growing up in Seattle; I’m surprised [that you don't].

It’s cool. The company (JYP Entertainment) won’t allow it since we’re an idol group. But I certainly want to get one later on.

How do you like photo shoots?

I had fun. It wasn’t tiring at all. Since I exercise several hours a day, this extent is not tiring. It would have good if I was a bit taller and better looking.

Your figure and moves are good.

Before debuting as [part of] 2PM, I even received a prize as a b-boy in the States.

I saw a video of your first place win in Marysville’s Breaking the Silence – your body movements are very free and agile.

Thank you. I still do it. Even now, my friends who are there keep winning the prize for first place. It’s a team called AOM – Art of Movement. Whenever I visit the States I go out to competitions with them.




I’ve heard that you clashed a lot with the company’s training methods when you first went in because you liked to dance freely without set schedules.

I’m the type to manage myself. It was really tough because the scheduling didn’t suit me, the food didn’t suit me, and I couldn’t communicate well either. I also wanted to see my family. There weren’t many trainees at that time either. I even thought of giving up because it was difficult but truthfully, it’s embarrassing to give up. I didn’t want to disappoint my mom either. Now, my mom as well as my friends are proud of me. I’m happy.

Weren’t you uneasy how the group almost dissipated because the members kept switching?

JunSu and I were here at the beginning but the kids kept coming and going after that. I wasn’t nervous. I don’t know. I just thought this is how it is. I don’t have a worrying personality. I just thought, ‘What happens will happen, to the extent of effort I put in’. I think that in life when I work hard, things turn out well; if I’m lazy, things don’t turn out. I think that’s as it should be. I used to play basketball until high school when I took up dancing and singing.

When was the first time you got into music and dance?

In grade 2 of elementary school my older male cousin was listening to rap on a walkman. The track was Warren G’s ‘Regulator’. I’ve completely been in love with hip hop since then. I didn’t think that I have to do something about it. I simply kept buying and listening to CDs since then. In kindergarten, I listened to Michael Jackson a lot. If you look at it one way, it’s really amazing. I’d follow along and dance while watching Michael Jackson. To be honest, I debated a lot before coming into JYP because I enjoy simply dancing and chilling with friends. But then I thought that it would be good to show something rather than just dance like that.

What’s the most important thing you’ve learned since coming to JYP?

That you can’t do it if you’re weak. I think that only very strong people can become singers. I don’t think it’s something that any regular person can do.

What does it mean to be strong?

A person with will power. A tough person who can stand to the end. It’s like that especially at JYP. Since we do just acrobatics for four hours and such. From the beginning your leg can get torn and it really hurts. It’s difficult.

Then you must be a really tough person?

That’s right. Since I’ve gotten this far. I just kept exercising by myself. Other people seem to use trainers to get their ideal body. I didn’t know. I used to run outside in the early morning in the middle of winter.

Why? In order to look good?

I just liked Usher’s six pack. I worked out my abs since seeing [Usher's] in middle school. In high school I did weight training to make my body light. I had to since I was a b-boy.

There must be some things that you don’t do in order to maintain your ideal body.

I don’t smoke nor do I drink alcohol. I dislike it. It’s not good for one’s health either. Alcohol doesn’t taste good either. I’ve never tried smoking even once so I’m not sure about that.



Source: kpculture

This interview seems interesting. I wish the whole thing was translated.

Full photoshoot was posted here.

Comments

[jaybomb.livejournal.com]

lol he fanboys Usher's abs. I am so amused.

[pickychu.livejournal.com]

I just wanna yank those pants of of him.

& man, I could never do acrobats for 4 hours straight. I doubt I'd survive 30 minutes.

[majimak-bb.livejournal.com]

omo his back...

also is his tattoo real? I don't recall ever seeing it before.

[-ochre.livejournal.com]

How did you like the tattoo we drew on for today’s shoot? I thought you’d have a tattoo since you rapped and b-boyed (breakdanced) while growing up in Seattle; I’m surprised [that you don't].

It’s cool. The company (JYP Entertainment) won’t allow it since we’re an idol group. But I certainly want to get one later on.

[hater-traitor.livejournal.com]

EVEN LESS CLOTHING, PLEASE!~

[kimchikimi.livejournal.com]

^THIS!!!!!!!!!

[buffalosorwings.livejournal.com]

GET A TATTOO ON YOU BACK JAE, jaejoong's looks so effing hot~

[hater-traitor.livejournal.com]

oh and he has a really cute face. i mostly drool over his body, but he's also very cute.


just pointing that out.

[orangeinsanity.livejournal.com]

IA. He seems like an awesome person from videos/interviews too.

[nene718.livejournal.com]

The track was Warren G’s ‘Regulator’. That song is great. I feel like listening to it now.

I’ve never tried smoking even once
I love him.

[dreamerbri.livejournal.com]

i looked up the song after he mentioned it. lol i haven't heard it for a long time but it's still good.

[sojufever.livejournal.com]

IA :c He looks fine as is.

[ashiva.livejournal.com]

JYP has such stupid rules.

[tyreling.livejournal.com]

It's one of those disciplinary rules, I suppose.

[ohlilu.livejournal.com]

jyp, let them get tattoos! they will still look hot, i promise!

i remember spazzing out so much when i thought these



were real :(

also: jaebeom is badass. i have so much respect for the dude. i think he's a great leader.

[deazaskia.livejournal.com]

LOL i thought it is read 'FAILtex'

[merlinspants.livejournal.com]

LOL usher. ugh i love jay ♥

[shanny-w.livejournal.com]

I wasn't sure if that tattoo was real or not.

ia smoke and alcohol free is the way to go if you're in his position. Good boy :P

sorry, _ochre, this is so ot but i'm too excited

[ohlilu.livejournal.com]

adiscodance just told me about the bar in singapore, where you sit in wheelchairs and drink your alcohol through an iv bag. WHERE THE FUCK IS THIS AMAZING PLACE. have you been? do they do non-alcoholic cocktails? most importantly: ARE THE BARTENDERS DRESSED AS SEXY NURSES / WILLING TO GIVE YOU SPONGE BATHS?

Re: sorry, _ochre, this is so ot but i'm too excited

[-ochre.livejournal.com]

lmfaooo you both. ♥

There are two clinics. One bar and one restaurant. I've never been there but my friends have. Yes. You get wheelchairs. GOLD WHEELCHAIRS. And beds for you and your friends to roll around in or something idk lol.




"The cocktails are presented in various hospital themed ways — whether it’s in a blood bag attached to a drip that you suck through a straw or test tubes."

You can read more here (http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/unusual-place-of-the-month-the-clinic-bar/).

[tyreling.livejournal.com]

:Db Jaebeom, you're amazing. Keep it up!

[thereisdiscord.livejournal.com]

He makes JYP sounds like hell, rofl

[chickadork.livejournal.com]

It would have good if I was a bit taller and better looking.
;___; poor bb have more confidence!

i haven't really paid too much attn to 2pm, but i really liked this interview. seems like a cool guy.

[sojufever.livejournal.com]

lol

[dominique-franc.livejournal.com]

this post is right where i need to be

jaebeom you're grand end of story
and your back my goodness

[xcherryblossomx.livejournal.com]

I don’t smoke nor do I drink alcohol. I dislike it. It’s not good for one’s health either. Alcohol doesn’t taste good either. I’ve never tried smoking even once so I’m not sure about that.

THIS MAKES ME LOVE HIM EVEN MOREEEE~ And IA alcohol doesnt taste good unless you are drunk

[onerainysunday.livejournal.com]

"And IA alcohol doesnt taste good unless you are drunk"

IA so much!

[xradiostatic.livejournal.com]

I don’t smoke nor do I drink alcohol. I dislike it. It’s not good for one’s health either. Alcohol doesn’t taste good either. I’ve never tried smoking even once so I’m not sure about that.

I LOVE HIM EVEN MORE NOW. ♥

[chasedbytime.livejournal.com]

BACK DIMPLES WAOAW48OTGWEDBVKDTOIRAE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nicooyo.livejournal.com]

*sigh* I would hit that SO hard.

I just love him.

[emmathejunebug.livejournal.com]

You know, he really just sounds like a genuinely nice guy.

[coreycontagious.livejournal.com]

I really appreciate the fact that he doesn't smoke or drink.
idk, it just makes me happy to be able to look up to someone/be influenced by someone that's...just..normal you know? (:


and his back/whole body really...bangbangbang and again.

[whatdesuyo.livejournal.com]

It would have good if I was a bit taller and better looking.
... orz

I don’t smoke nor do I drink alcohol. I dislike it.
Oh I love him more.