Smiling face, nicknames calling him an angel, a prince, an idol star, and between them, a member of 2PM who pushes himself, the main role of a rumor, foreigner, 22 years old... Nichkhun was quiet and smiled often. However, he did not take any photos smiling.
Part. 1
The interview with Nichkhun was done through email, after he was done with his studio filming. On the day when 2PM won 1st place with 'Without You' on
When you took the pose with the female model, you looked experienced and polite. I remember when the woman suggested holding your ear, you smiling brightly.
Did I do that? I like taking pictures quite a lot. It's because I can be a different person, other than being on the stage or filming a music video. In truth, I was slightly confused about a part of the concept, but it was fun because you demonstrated it well for me. The fact that a girl model was with me was really good. Didn't the set become more brighter?
Although 2PM emphasizes a macho image, you don't go hand in hand with that image. What do you think of being called sexy?
I don't think that idol stars have to be cute or pretty. We want to show various sides of ourselves to the fans so they don't get sick of us. Also, isn't being called sexy a big compliment? Isn't it easier to be called cute or charismatic? I think being sexy is hard. However, if the fans become tired of calling us sexy, we're going to try a new thing.
In one internet site there was a poll for netizens, it asked whether 'Gentle Nichkhun' or 'Charisma Nichkhun' was better. Can you predict the results?
Wouldn't it be more to the gentle side? I don't look tough like Ok Taecyeon. So I don't think that looking somewhat charismatic will fit well with my image. However, as I said before, I want to show many other sides of me as well.
Your guess was correct. The ratio was actually had a lot of difference, 9:1. What do you think of your image? It would be mostly women's gazes.
I think they like calling me angel or Thai prince. Of course, I don't not like being called that. There's no reason to not like that. However, I'm not really like that. I have a lot of faults. I also become angry. I also sometimes become depressed, I'm just a normal man. I hope they don't become disappointed after they see the real me, after thinking of me like that.
Aren't you a character that specifically only targets women? Did you think about the men who look at you? Quite a number of men will look at these pictures too, and they don't seem to think almost nothing of you. How does this make you feel?
Honestly, I don't know. Just to the level of that I would like it if they liked me?
When do you feel like you've really turned into a man?
It's after I took some kind of responsibility after starting work. To speak, I mean that I felt that all things should be completed in time. I also thought that I should treat the people around me well.
When becoming an adult, how did you change? Or are you still the same?
I changed a lot. I became a man who has to take responsibility for his work and actions, from the little boy child I was. I also always think I'm an adult too.
You are an adult, but isn't dating banned for you? Park Jinyoung representative has said that "When you succeed in life later, then women follow you on their own."
I always heard that. He said that becoming famous means that everyone in this world recognizes who I am. Therefore, he said you must work hard and never be satisfied of the person you are now. He said that once you're satisfied once, you can't ever build on top of that. In all, I agree with that statement.
Oh dear, spring times (T/N: youthful times) and youth are bound to go someday. What do we do, because the question 'Do you watch porn?' applies to the adult you? I want to ask, since I mentioned it anyway.
Haha. Actually, I received the same question a few days back on the radio. At that time, I replied, "I'm a man". Despite this babylike face, the fact that I'm a man should imply that I have that much curiosity, too, shouldn't it?
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Part. 2
Did you ever watch it with a 2PM member before? Sorry, it sounds like questioning a student in the teacher office.
No, I won't ever watch it together with someone else. I think it'll be too awkward.
Do you seem quiet because your Korean's still rough?
Yes. My style is that I like to talk and sometimes be funny, but most of the time I think I might make a mistake so I keep quiet. But don't I slowly start talking more and more? I want to talk more from now on and increase my Korean skills.
How are the you in Thailand speaking Thai versus you in Korea, talking in Korean?
I become a way more free person (in Thailand). However, it doesn't mean I lie when I speak Korean, or pretend to be a different person.
Somehow you start working in Korea and become famous, isn't life really unpredictable? Before becoming a singer, you probably didn't care for Korea at all.
When I was young, our car was Hyundai's, but aside from Hyundai cars, I didn't know anything about Korea before I signed a contract with JYP. Anyway, after I came to Korea, I try to think and act like a Korean. That way, I'll be able to intake the language and culture. I think the most distinctive detail about Korean culture is passion. Koreans are really passionate about the work they do. Also, they have very high pride. These two things are the most distinctive, I think it's because of these that foreigners take interest in Korea.
What is the meaning of the group called 2PM to you?
It's like a family. I think all the members' answers would be the same.
Then what is the meaning of you to the group 2PM?
Shouldn't you ask the members about this?
How do you think of the 'Nichkhun Loner' rumor?
I know that it spread rapidly through the internet. I know that a lot of people misunderstood. If I was to say it curtly, it's just a rumor, and it's not at all real. All of 2PM's members love me as much as I love them. We're almost brothers. We're really close and treat each other well.
Family is always like something to lean on, but because of that it sometimes creates bigger wounds. Despite 2PM's great performance on the charts, it seems to always be in an unsteady, complicated state. What do you talk about with the members these days?
Whenever there's a problem, we talk only amongst ourselves. We point out each other's weak points and talk about the things we need to develop more in the personal and group-wise area. As we do that, I believe we become more closer.
All the while, what do fans mean to you?
Without them, we couldn't live. It's the same reason for people not being able to live without air.
Being busy could also mean losing and forgetting something. If you get free time, are you going to say you're going to sleep?
Really, yes. I want to sleep. Then, I want to go to delicious restaurants and eat. I want to go to the beach with my family. I want to travel and meet up with other cultures. Because there's always something to learn, anywhere.
What are the thoughts you think the most these days?
I always think about the future. I think that if I work hard when I have strength and energy, I'll be able to rest peacefully when I age and become weaker. Also, I'll be able to give my family, if I get one, a peaceful life. I always think about that.
What kind of man is Nichkhun?
An ordinary guy who's been given a wonderful chance and a wonderful life? I try to live life to the fullest, and try not to lie to myself, however hard I get damaged. I'm not a prince, nor am I an angel. I'm just a human. The point is, I'm just very lucky.
So, do you want to compliment yourself?
I'm happy in the place I'm in. I'm happy when I think about how far I got. However, I'm not satisfied. I'm always hungry, so I won't ever be satisfied. Until I become a greatly rich person and get married, I probably won't be, will I?
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