Listening to my 2AM album now on my dying ipod (low batt):

Okay some background information about 2AM. They debuted in 2008 as a ballad group under JYP Entertainment, with their debut song “This Song”. I really didn’t notice them until my sister started following 2PM. 2AM + 2PM=One day! Lol I know that I laughed after hearing this :) Weird but their performance together is like a full show because the totally different styles that these 2 groups have. It is like getting the best of both world.

Well, JoKwon played a part too in getting my attention. Just when my 2AM obsession started blossoming, he formed a couple with Ga-in of BEG and I started following them on WGM. For those that haven watched this before, pls go and watch it. It is hilarious! With his fellow 2AM members, Seulong and Jinwoon part of the MC team watching and commenting on their performance in the studio, the whole show gave 2AM a much needed boost in popularity. With the whole Korean market’s preference for dance tracks, 2AM has always lacked behind 2PM (dance focused) in popularity although they debuted earlier.

Now, let’s find out more about the members:

Leader: Jo Kwon
Birthday: August 28, 1989 (age 20)
He is the variety programmes’ new favorite with his girl groups dance impersonation. His khap (crazy) kwon performance on variety shows has endeared him to the audience. I think the catalyst that pushed Jo Kwon’s Khap kwon character into the limelight is his crazy dance in BEG’s abracadabra parody that 2AM + 2PM (part of the members) made together. This parody was apparently even mistaken to be a gay video in some country. For those that are interested in the Dirty Eyed Girls (DEG) version of BEG’s abracadabra : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVrAb_wDRWE

Many credited 2AM’s current sucess to Jo Kwon’s performance.  He has been preparing for his debut for a long time, having been in JYP training for 8 years.

Member: Lee Changmin
My favorite member! His voice is really easy to pick out in the songs. Jo Kwon and him are the main leads of the group, I believe. Having spend part of his growing years in Canada, his English is the best in 2AM. He is also a self-learned cook and the official chef of the 2AM dorm.

Having a wicked sense of humor, he was once a permanent cast for the Korean variety show, Star Golden Bell.

I think he is the most silent member in the group but when he opens his mouth, it is super funny! He is also the only idol to have debut after he finished his compulsory military service. According to an interview that they did together, he is the first one to rise everyday and cook for the other members. :) Love him.

This concludes the first part of the background info of 2AM. Some manly pictures of  2AM that they did for men’s health korea:

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