2PM is a seven-member boy band from Seoul, South Korea. Managed by Park Jin-Young of JYP Entertainment, 2PM is one of the two subgroups branched out from the eleven-member boy band One Day, the other being
2AM.
They debuted with the song "10 out of 10" which showcased their mix of acrobatic and b-boy dance style. They achieved their first #1 song with "Again & Again".
MEMBERS:Jaebeom * Real Name: Jay Park (United States) (朴宰范)
* Korean Name: Park Jaebeom (박재범)
* Date of Birth: April 25, 1987 (1987-04-25) (age 22)
* Position: Leader, vocalist, lead dancer, rapper
* Religion: Christianity
* Notes: He was born in Seattle, Washington. He auditioned for JYP Entertainment in LA. He is known for his bboy skills.
Junsu * Real Name: Kim Junsu (김준수) (金俊秀)
* Date of Birth: January 15, 1988 (age 21)
* Position: Lead Vocalist
* Religion: Buddhism
* Notes: He is originally from Daegu, Korea. He originally auditioned for YG Entertainment, where he befriended G-Dragon and Tae Yang of Big Bang.
Nichkhun * Real Name: Nichkhun Buck Horvejkul (นิชคุณ หรเวชกุล)
* Stage Name: Nichkhun (닉쿤)
* Date of Birth: June 24, 1988 (age 21)
* Position: Vocalist
* Religion: Buddhism
* Notes: He was born in Rancho Cucamonga, California. He spent his childhood in Thailand and in California and studied abroad in New Zealand. He returned to the States for high school and was scouted by a JYP talent agent in Hollywood, California while he was attending the Korean Music Festival in Los Angeles.
Taecyeon * Full Name: Ok Taecyeon (옥택연) (玉泽演)
* Date of Birth: December 27, 1988 (age 20)
* Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist
* Religion: Christianity
* Notes: He was born in Seoul, South Korea but immigrated to Bedford, Massachusetts at a young age. He originally auditioned for JYP Entertainment in New York to become a model.
Wooyoung * Full Name: Jang Wooyoung (장우영) (张佑荣)
* Date of Birth: April 30, 1989 (age 20)
* Position: Main Vocalist
* Religion: Buddhism
* Notes: He is from Busan, Korea and was selected as a JYP trainee through MGoon's JYP auditions. He won first place in this audition.
Junho * Full Name: Lee Junho (이준호) (李俊昊)
* Date of Birth: January 25, 1990 (age 19)
* Position: Main Vocalist, lead dancer
* Religion: Christianity
* Notes: He joined One Day following a winning of a contract with JYP Entertainment after he won a contest in JYP's Superstar Survival in 2006.
Chansung * Full Name: Hwang Chansung (황찬성) (黄灿盛)
* Date of Birth: February 11, 1990 (age 19)
* Position: Vocalist, rapper
* Religion: Buddhism
* Notes: He starred in the highly rated Korean sitcom "Unstoppable High Kick" prior to his debut with 2PM. He is the youngest of the group.