JYP’s lies and deception

The announcement by Park Jin-young or JYP, the head honcho of JYPE entertainment, that Jaebum may come back as member of 2PM should be taken with a grain of salt.

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2PM teaser videos: Another JYP ploy

JYP is known for melodramatics and hype so it’s not surprising to see the new 2PM teasers with clear references to the group being seven members.

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(2oneday): Jaebum-less 2PM attempts to conquer Asia

Male group 2PM will be entering the Chinese market without Jaebum.

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2PM fans’ baseless outrage over ‘Into Sunday Night’ segment

Fans have been condemning KBS for airing a segment of 2PM leader Jaebum’s life in Seattle on the program “Into Sunday Night”.

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Jae-beom and JYP on the mend?

It was confirmed that Park Jin-young, CEO of JYP Entertainment, and Jae-beom, former leader of idol group 2PM, have met in Seattle.

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K-Pop boom in Asia sheds light on Korea’s unique talent search

Approximately 23,000 aspiring singers from elementary school students to those in their early 20s flocked to the JYP Entertainment’s talent search held in Seoul last month.
Only four were picked as JYP trainees, scheduled to go through the years-long training program before making their debut.

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Don’t make it harder for 2PM, says Jaebum

Park Jae-beom, the former leader of boy band 2PM, has asked his fans to respect his decision to quit the group.
In a terse letter posted on an online fan club community, he also called for his fans to stop criticizing Park Jin-young, the chief of 2PM’s agency JYP Entertainment, for allowing him to quit the [...]

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(Seoul Report 1) ‘Soju and other inanities’ visits JYP office in Seoul

After arriving in Seoul last September 18 to watch the 6th Asia Song Festival, I immediately planned to go to the JYP Entertainment office in Seoul.
Since Jaebum left 2PM, fans have been flocking to the JYP office to stick Post-it notes on the wall, floor and anywhere.

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‘Nationalism forces (Jaebum’s) Exit’

Some bloggers went too far and their fanatic nationalism led pop idol Jae-beom to quit his boy band after failing to weather harsh criticism for negative comments he made four years ago on Korea and its people, political commentators said Tuesday.

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[PHOTOS and VIDEO] 2,000 2PM fans picket JYP office in Seoul

Around 2:00 pm on Sept 13, 2000 2PM fans from 2PM’s 64 websites have gathered in front of JYPE building for a silent protest. The number of fans were more than they expected, thus 100 police were put in to prepare for any emergency situation. Silent protest was powerful.

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Jaebum’s case shows lack of understanding on overseas Koreans

Pop idol Park Jae-bum, the leader of 2PM, put himself on an airplane heading to the United States as if he were ordered to leave Korea for this controversial remark, which some people perceived derogatory toward South Korea.
While the controversy is still unfolding, Hankyoreh Sinmun on Saturday ran a piece that pointed out the lack [...]

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2PM fans blast JYP over Jaebum’s departure

Fans of the idol group 2PM have been stepping up their protests against Jae-bum’s resignation as a group member. Jae-bum has quit 2PM because he has stirred up controversy for messages criticizing Korea that he had posted while preparing for his debut.

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JYP asks fans to honor Jae-bum’s decision

Park Jin-young, the head of JYP Entertainment, has asked fans of Jae-beom, the former leader of popular boy band 2PM who quit after controversial negative comments he made about Korea four years ago became public, to respect his decision.
The remarks came days after the lead singer flew to the United States and fans vented their [...]

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[VIDEO] Jaebum’s arrival at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

HERE’S A FAN ACCOUNT OF 2PM LEADER JAEBUM’S ARRIVAL AT SEATTLE-TACOMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON COMPLETE WITH A VIDEO WHICH SHE TOOK USING A PHONE:
First off, I have been following this story since it started, and then last night at 8pm pacific time.
The news of Jay leaving tore me apart. I cried my eyes [...]

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‘Wild Bunny’ production team supports Jaebum

Here’s the letter released by the production team of “Wild Bunny” supporting 2PM leader Jaebum:
Hello. We are the Wild Bunny Production team.
As you would all know through the news articles, we had to delay the airing of the 9/8 final episode of Wild Bunny indefinitely.

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[VIDEOS and PHOTOS] Jaebum’s last interview at Incheon Airport

Sportsseoul.com was able to interview 2PM leader Jaebum at the Incheon International. Here’s the English translation of the interview from Soompi.com.

Courtesy of Symbelmyns

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Jaebum quits 2PM; flies to the United States amid controversy

Embattled 2PM leader Jaebum has left South Korea and flew to the United States today amid the growing controversy of his racist remarks which he wrote on his MySpace account.
Hundreds of fans waited at the airport as Jaebum boarded a flight to Seattle, Washington, at Incheon International Airport. They tried but failed to prevent him from [...]

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Jaebum’s racist remarks are stupid

Well, 2PM’s Jaebum is getting severe headaches nowadays because of his racist remarks in his MySpace account against Koreans back in 2005 to 2007.
Some of these remarks are so rude. Having grown up in America, Jaebum thinks that Koreans are second-class citizens and that he should be treated differently.

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2PM leader Jae-beom’s past comments enrage Korean fans despite apology

Jae-beom, leader of popular boy band 2PM, is in hot water for remarks he made on Korea belatedly became public.
Jae-beom issued an apology Saturday when comments he made in 2005-2007 to an acquaintance in United States were revealed by fans. The singer wrote comments like “Korea is gay. I hate Koreans. I wanna come back” [...]

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Nichkhun talks to JYP like a pal

Nichkhun, of the popular idol group 2PM, showed off his sweet, naive personality on the Tuesday episode of the KBS2 “Roundtable Plus-Season 2.”

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