Nichkhun reveals all : How’s life like in Korea Part 2

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..continued from part 1.



But Jaebeom also said that he was envious you for your good looking.
Well…I think it’s just my appearance. And I think that look alone will not last long in this business. There was once an interview from a TV program that asked me if I thought that I became this famous because of my appearance and I just replied them “Yes”. I do believe that my face has got me this far. I still haven’t got many opportunities to show my abilities. So to have a solo performance in this concert of P’ Mai & P’ Tina was really my first opportunity to showcase my solo skills of dancing, singing, and playing piano. So I feel a bit of pressure because I wanted everything to go beyond what other people might have had expected of me.

Did you have any pressure working with other members?
Working with the other members doesn’t put me under pressure at all. They have seen my determinations and my efforts when we trained and practiced. At the beginning, they might think that I’ve come this far just because I’ve got the look. However, whenever I go to variety shows, I have shown that I’ve tried everything to adapt myself to get along with Korean people. I can play what they play. I can make people see my developments and say that I’m getting better. I’d actually love to hear this kind of comments from people saying that I have improved.

Is it because you put yourself under pressure when you see other members being excel in dancing or singing so you try to develop yourself in order to be better all the time?
I try not to envy the others. I never think of such thing. Instead, I realize that they have some real talents and I try to learn from them. Like Jaebeom, he dances better than me so I always ask and listen to his suggestions. And Junsu, he sings really well so I keep asking for his advices like “Should I sing this way? or this way? I keep asking them so that I can also develop. I think when Jaebeom said that he envied me, he was just joking around as there’s nothing he should be jealous of me. He has everything apart from being tall (laugh). He always says that he’s short but he has all the charisma that ones could have, he dances very well, he sings really well. His body is so perfect. There is nothing he should envy me.

we heard that you have received a lot of love from seniors in Korean Entertainment scenes like Kang Ho Dong. What are things that those seniors teach you?
Basically I was told to put my heart onto my works. There are many seniors out there that are better that me and I need to respect them. I may not be as great as others in the show but I always bow my head or “Wai” (Thai way of paying respect) to show my respect toward them. Sometimes, I share drinking water to them and they seem to love this kind of manner I have not because of my ability. I think it’s important to respect them since I regard them as my seniors who are better than me.

When you appear on variety shows, you got to show quite a lot of your talents, didn’t you?
Well, it’s actually not talents or anything (laugh). It’s more like dorkiness acts (laugh). This is because Kang Ho Dong likes to do funny things. Some people used to ask me why I’m a little bit quiet and reserved when I’m in Thailand as they see me very noisy back in Korea like a little kid. It is because of the Korean working style which I have to adjust myself to. They won’t like it if I’m being too composed or self-possessed. I won’t be able to get along with them. So I need to adapt myself to them, I play like they play; I make funny faces like they do. When I’m in Thailand if Thai people can take it, I can also do those funny faces here (laugh) because that is me. I think I’m a bit funny and playful. However, for Thai people, if you play too much it could reflect that you are disrespectful. So I need to be considerate and change my behaviors according to the situations I am in.

And were you pressured when people think you are different being in Thailand and Korea?
Not at all, I think everyone understands me. Actually they didn’t question me. They just wondered if I was being told to do certain things as a concept. But I don’t feel any pressure and I know that Thai fans will understand me as the TV shows in Thailand and Korea are somewhat different.

Have you ever checked your feedbacks from Thai Netizens?
Mostly my mother is the one who emails me things and asks me to check them out to see how they are talking about me. When I see those feedbacks, I feel kind of good as I can also check how Thai people think about me. Some said that I still lag in some singing and dancing. And I know myself that I still lack a lot of skills which I’m trying to improve to prove myself to Thai people. I want to make them accept my capability and tell me if it’s good enough already or something like that.

Recently, you have filmed a reality show where you’ve got to date with girls. What were the feedbacks like?
Just one girl actually, not “girls” (laugh). The feedbacks were actually better than I thought. When the first preview was out, many fans were upset and were like “Oh no what did Khun just do? Didn’t Khun care about his fans at all?” something like that. So I started to worry on how the feedbacks were gonna be if the whole show had been seen. But when it was actually aired, people got to see another light of me and saw how I would be like if I have a girlfriend. They saw that I’m more of a gentleman who wants to take care his girlfriend all the time. Now everyone can see this side of me, a manly side. Usually, most people think that I would be sweet and soft based on the way I look. But actually my real side is a bit tough and daring. I love to try my hands on many new things all the time.

But before this show, you actually have been to other show where you have to flirt with a guy, haven’t you? So which one is harder, winning a guy’s heart or a girl’s heart?
Oh! (Embarrassingly laugh). This must be the hardest question I’ve had (laugh) Well… which one is harder? Hitting on a guy is hard but actually when we did it, we knew well that nothing was really going on. He would not be attracted by me anyway (Embarrassingly laugh goes on). Everyone knows he’s a real man. But for a woman, she might actually fall for me and I might end up letting her down. So it was harder for me to make a pass at girls than guys.

How were the feedbacks from your fans from the day you first debut to present?
Most of the fans are happy to see my developments. They see that my Korean is progressing; my singing has also improved as well as my dancing. Both of my appearance and body are also changed in a better way. They acknowledge my hard working. There’re also some fans that are possessive like when they knew that I had to do the dating show. They all thought that it would risk my image as an idol and started to worry about my future. But in my group of 2PM, we are true to ourselves. We are man of his word. We do not have anything to hide so I don’t worry about keeping the image much. This is just how I am. If people see me like this and then in the next 10 years, they see me differently they will be disappointed. So I’d rather show the real me from the very start and in 10 years if they still accept and love me for who I am. I would like them to be my fans forever

Does this make you worry that it will be difficult for you to have a real girlfriend ?
Some fans told me to hook up with that girl (laugh). They want me to date that girl. I don’t worry that I cannot have a girlfriend. If I am ready to see someone, I think my fans would understand me. I work really hard these days and when it’s about time for me to be in love with someone for real. I believe that my fans would understand. It’s just human nature thing. I don’t think my fans want to see me living by myself forever (laugh).

Lastly, would you like to leave any message to your fans ?
I would like you to check out this album Again & Again. In Thailand, our album will come in a Special Edition and it would be great if you love it. I and the rest of 2PM members are trying to improve ourselves and work harder. I would like you to keep an eye on what else 2PM will bring up in the future. Our next album will be released soon, let see if it will be a full lenght album or singles album. Please look forward to our works. Thank you very much.

The End.


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Comments

[teukattack.livejournal.com]

he believes his FACE got him that far?

hard to believe since he looks exactly like this:




deflate your ego

[njkecique.livejournal.com]

LOL thank god I'm not the only one that doesn't think he's THAT good-lookin'.

[star-hime.livejournal.com]

IA. I think he doesn't just want people to know him for his pretty face/look's but for more of his abilities and other things he can do.

[walnuuut.livejournal.com]

Yup.

[honeebs.livejournal.com]

LOLOLOLOL
geez

[essyllus.livejournal.com]

Well obviously Korea doesn't think so, since his looks ARE what makes him as popular as he is.

[risu-risu.livejournal.com]

its definitely true that his face got him that far. all the attention he gets is predominately for his looks. on all the variety shows & such its like the only thing people talk about in relation to him. its kind of irritating actually.

[tyreling.livejournal.com]

... LOL. Omg, why haven't I realized it earlier? I knew he resembled someone when I saw his debut stage. XDD

But, you know, Rock Lee has always been such a sweetie. <3

[yourexsilly.livejournal.com]

He seems like such a genuinely nice dude. He's just so adorable.

[walnuuut.livejournal.com]

I knooooow!

[fraash.livejournal.com]

he's so cute. Now his eyebrows....

[kaylapoo.livejournal.com]

sometimes the brows are acceptable but sometimes they're just way too fucking much. otherwise he's hawt.

[dreamgazed.livejournal.com]

I'm not a die-hard Khun fan but can he do no wrong? srsly lol

[goldengutgirl.livejournal.com]

he's so easy-going o__o

[pretzel-knot.livejournal.com]

i'm impressed that his fans told him to get together with that girl from Mnet Scandal.

[xradiostatic.livejournal.com]

same here. i was like "wow, seriously?" o:

[pretzel-knot.livejournal.com]

yeah. 'cause before this we just heard about khun's fans harrassing the shit of the girl... i'm wondering if the majority told him to get it on with the girl, or are the ones doing the harrassing. LOL.

[xradiostatic.livejournal.com]

i'm glad that he's always trying to improve. i also like the fact that he mentioned that it's his looks that really made him popular in korea and that looks alone won't last long, because it's true. anyway, he seems like such a nice dude.

[paperlet.livejournal.com]

But actually my real side is a bit tough and daring.

Don't lie bb, just accept your cuteness.

And weren't most of his fans upset at the Mnet scandal? I still think he should've dated that girl IRL

[fraash.livejournal.com]

i dont think he liked her though...
but i did think they made a cute couple *o*
(then again, khun makes everything cute xD)

[cookie-nut.livejournal.com]

How can you hate him? He's like a puppy or a kitten. That's what he reminds me of when I look at him. He's not "cute" in the traditional sense, but for some reason, he just strikes me as adorable.

[waiyza.livejournal.com]

Aw, he's such a freaking sweetheart. It must be hard adapting to Korean culture, but he seems like he's trying really hard to get everything right.

[zzzo.livejournal.com]

Nickhun is not really that handsome idgi

[-ochre.livejournal.com]

Different strokes for different folks. :)

[skystreaked.livejournal.com]

He would not be attracted by me anyway

what.

[crimsonredd.livejournal.com]

I think Khun is too pretty/goodlooking for my taste, but after watching him on Idol Show, I started seeing him in a different light. ^^ He's an adorable guy.

[-ochre.livejournal.com]

He's starting to grow on me. He sounds humble and willing to work hard IMO. "I won’t be able to get along with them. So I need to adapt myself to them, I play like they play; I make funny faces like they do." The cultural shock must be intense. These Koreans play their games hardcore and engage in so much fan service. I can see how he has to change and how hard it is.

Watching Idol Army, it's very easy to spot the ~immigrants~ (lol saying this only cos Idol Army keeps using this term) cos Khun and Jay are mostly :O :O :O at everything they do. The horse game is the best example. Jay is all "I PUT MY WHAT IN THE WHERE?" lmfao.

[essyllus.livejournal.com]

LMAO ikr. That episode was gold. ♥

[tyreling.livejournal.com]

lmao the culture shock. XD; But they took it rather well anyway

[orangeinsanity.livejournal.com]

@ his reply to, "Does this make you worry that it will be difficult for you to have a real girlfriend ?"

Okay he seems like he's so cool about this now but at the time he was all, "BUT IDOLS SHOULDN'T DATE IDK WHAT TO DOOOOOO"
:( OKAY OBVIOUSLY I REALLY WANTED THEM TO GET TOGETHER.

[thsisyoursignal.livejournal.com]

lj isn't sending my comment notifications yet again..

but anyway, oh good lord. this boy. first i thought he was overrated, then i fell for his charmz, then i felt like he was overrated again and >:o at him for stealing all the boys' glory because of his ~holy, fair, small, perfect face~, but now that i know he kind of feels that way too, he gained some points back.

[essyllus.livejournal.com]

haha, those are my thoughts exactly. but khun's always been a sweetheart, it's just the interaction with the fandom that affects our perception i guess. it's hard liking the most popular member sometimes.

[essyllus.livejournal.com]

These are really good questions and I'm glad that Khun got this opportunity to express himself. He keeps it real. :)

[l-hyunkyo.livejournal.com]

Lol at Khun.
He's sweet.
Ahaha...flirting with a guy was definitely hilarious.
Gawd.

[ohlilu.livejournal.com]

so much more than a pretty face. i'd love to sit down and have a nice, long chat with this guy, i find him really interesting. a case of ~more than meets the eye~ (though what does meet the eye is very nice, too.)

[walnuuut.livejournal.com]

I don't even follow 2pm but I'm lovin' Nichkhun. <3

[tyreling.livejournal.com]

Truthfully, I didn't even find Khun that handsome or cute. Only after watching Idol Army ft. SHINee and ft. 2AM did I start pinning him as my favorite member. He made me laugh all the way. He made the funniest expressions and sometimes said the sweetest things.

He's so humble here. <3 Ugh, I'm loving him all over again.