Controversies at Dream Concert – JYPE, 2PM and Jay Park

I thought the day I will talk about the departure of Jay Park from 2PM and the controversies surrounding the incident is far away. But alas, the day had come. A little bit unexpected, but I think I should have my say now. [Even if nobody is reading this. I just need a channel to rant. Excusez-moi.]

Okay. First thing first. I am a 2PM fan. A JYPE supporter. I supported every single artist under the label. From the former to the latter. You name it, god, Bi, Byul, Wonder Girls, 2AM, 2PM, JOO, Min, G-Soul, Im Jeong Hee, and several others and even the CEO himself, JYP. I might be biased writing this, but I’m being as natural as I can be.

Firstly, I’m not going around blaming Jay Park  for what had been happening to 2PM lately, but seriously, to those narrow-minded fans in Korea [oh, you know who you are], just leave that boy alone already!

Why are you chanting his name, for the love of GOD? Do you lot really need to do this?

1. IF you are not pleased by 2PM’s behaviour and attitude at that bloody conference…
2. IF you are not pleased by the rumour that JYPE bought $50,000 or more of 2PM CD’s so that they could win on Music Shows…
3. IF you are not pleased that Music Bank and Inkigayo changed their point system to determine the winner…
4. IF you think that they stole some other singer/band awards on music shows…
5. IF you think they did not have any right to perform anymore…

then, WHY, do you have to use Jay Park’s name in order to HURT the boys? The boy had been bravely accepting the damages he had done in the past, had tried to get on his feet again and were trying his best to move on with his life. Do you think he would love to see on the internet, people shouting his name to hurt those he once held dear in his heart?

Secondly, if you are expecting some kind of apology from 2PM because of their behaviour at the conference, then bash them. Don’t bash anyone else. When they got on any stage, just stay put and quiet. Silence is the new loud, you know? And as much as I wanted to say this, I think it’s useless for me to tell to them to put yourself in their shoes. It is useless, and will be forever useless to say this because these people care more about themselves. Demand an apology? HAH! Why do you even need an apology? Did they fucked up your life? No. Of course not.

Do you think the boys were not upset at all during the conference? Do you think nobody told them to watch out whatever they were going to say? Do you think the boys were not tired because of what had happened? Do you think the boys were happy for the fact that they were left with 6 members because Jay Park decided to quit?

Why do you think Jay Park quit in the first place? Why do you think the boys had to let him go?

For all of these questions, we DO NOT know the definite answers. Only God and them knew. When we didn’t know anything, the turmoil in their hearts, how can we judge them? How can we, a mere third-party on the sideline, decide that they were right or wrong? We are not GOD. We don’t have the right.

Thirdly, if it’s true that JYPE bought those CD, so what? Did he bought the CDs using your money? He used his own money, I bet. And yes, I know that’s morally wrong. But I am someone who believes in karma. If he did wrong, it won’t be long when he got his punishment. Oh, if you said this incident is the punishment for JYP for hoarding the CDs, then JYP really has luck by his side. He had been doing things that was worse, and the punishment was just a… very small price to pay?

But why would a smart CEO waste his time and money hoarding CDs in order to let the boys win on music shows? A theoretical question though, what if the rumour was spread by JYPE themselves? Bad publicity is still a publicity. [Sarcasm intended]

Fourthly, if you are not pleased Music Bank and Inkigayo changed their format, go in front of their building and stage a strike or a protest. Didn’t you all have lots of time to spare in your hands? Besides, MBC or SBS had the reputation to listen to their audience’s voice more than they did listen to the artists or company labels. They’ll sure convert the system back to the one they used the last time.

Fifthly, stealing is bad. But what to do? The MCs presented them the awards. Should they step aside and say ‘We can’t accept the awards because we stole it’ ? Oh, come on! That’s the way of life. Other people’s loss is somebody else’s gain. Geez, grow up already [even though I know these people won’t]. We did not live in world that is black and white. Everything is grey.

Next, if they don’t have the right to perform, then why on Earth there were people who turned up for their Guerilla Concert? The one where Taec shed his manly tears for the first time on stage. There were still people or fans who still like [if not LOVE] them, and as far as I am concerned, fans kept a band alive. Zero fans, and you are out of the industry. Like Nichkhun said,

We’re living coz we have you.

I felt sorry for both 2PM members and Jay Park for the ugly turns in their respective lives. But they were trying to move on.

Why can’t we?

2PM & Yoon Eun-hye for Cass Beer

I know I shouldn’t be doing this. XD [shite. It’s time to sleep.]

BUUUUTTTTT! I couldn’t help but to spazzz! OH. EM. GEE.

I just watched the MV for Cass Beer with Khun, Jun-su, Eun-hye, Boram (T-Ara), Taec-yeon, and Woo-young (in order of appearance ^^), and yes, I know, I am VERYYY late, but better late than never!

The MV was excellent! Two thumbs up! OMG, I don’t know what kind of words I should use to describe the feelings I’m experiencing now, but heck, for a beer ad, that was nicely done!

Maybe I’m over-reacting, but to be perfectly honest, I didn’t have any expectation before watching this. I was just like, it’s just an ad, just watch it and the deeds done. BUT who knows this made my day! XD

Yoon Eun Hye had just proven she’s a good actress with different types of facets yet to be explored. I can’t believe she’s the one. OMG. Boram, albeit just there for couple of scenes, she really did make me believe the culprit was her.

Nichkhun was his usual self, with a little sprinkle of a bad boy behaviour. His expression and body language were perfectly timed. Junsu is a natural. He delivered his limited lines brilliantly. Taec is too good-looking for a cop. [fans self] If I am a criminal, I wouldn’t mind to get my hand cuffed by him [don’t be getting any other ideas… ^o^] His expressions were spot on. The scenes where ‘he was trying to woo Eun-hye but in the end, he didn’t’ were acted well. The last scene with him was bombastic! About Woo-young, he really did provide some comic relief. The scene where he fell from the chair was so natural. As if he really fell, I mean in a unscripted way. Haha.

Seriously, 2PM can act. Boram is a good actress in the making [did anyone seen her in Hon?]. Yoon Eun-hye really prove that she might as well be one of the best actress [who can deny she was soooo gooood in Coffee Prince?]

Well. Let the MV speak for itselves (?).

Now, if only Chan-sung and Jun-ho were around for this CF. Sadly, they were still underage at that time. I do hope a chance like this will came out in the future. Would love to see all 6 beastly idols to share the screen. ^^

2PM is Without You? ^^

The 6 men don’t have to do anything more to make me love them. They worked hard and they played hard, what more can a fan ask from them?

With the release of their Don’t Stop Can’t Stop album, it marked the 2nd project they had successfully completed without Jay Park as a member of the team. And I think even they would agree that even if Jay wasn’t there physically, he is still there in their hearts. I do have a lot of comments regarding Jay leaving, but since in this post, I wasn’t supposed to rant about that particular incident, let’s put the matter behind for the time being, shall we?

Without You is no doubt one of the greatest productions of JYP (I salute you, man! You are amazing!). Although the sound of rain reminded me of Rain, but the piano melody really tugged your heart if you listen to it carefully throughout the song. The opening rap by Taec set the ‘hurting’ mood, but toned down by the music later on in a very nice way. Chansung did a good job in this song, way better than the way he sang in their previous songs before. Junsu and Junho excell in the chorus part with brilliant ad-lips here and there, Khun’s rap was GOOD! I always thought his gentle and soft voice wouldn’t suit powerful and angsty rap, boy, how I was wrong! Wooyoung’s part was kind of highlight of the song, and did he deliver!

And I know there are a lot of people complained about the choreography, but for me it’s perfect! Do you expect them to have a really powerful choroe like Heartbeat when the tone is definitely smoother and calmer compared to their previous title hit? No, I don’t think so. Maybe there were some points that can be done better, for me the dance worked.

Just look at this one!

[by the way, Junsu, get well soon!]

Now, you still think the choreo lacked? Please!

2PM Explosive Comeback…

It’s their time to shine! IT’s 2 PM!

*major nosebleed*

Did they do well? You decide.

Again and Again… 2:00PM, Time For Change

Ah, I had lost my heart again. Care to hand it back, Lee Jun Ho?

The MV is a nice change… since they did look manlier, compared to their last venture, 10 out of 10. Chan Sung finally look decent with short hair, Junsu looked considerably better with half-swept hair (rather than the bowl cut he sported during Only You activities), whilst the other look just like usual.

Even so! Nichkhun’s hairstyle is really not that good, and I disliked how some of them wore ‘half-completed’ pants (what’s wrong with ankle length pants anyway?)

One thing that I noticed, with Jun Ho looking every bit like Bi (except without those highlights), it reminds me of Bi’s In My Bed… so I don’t know.*sigh*

Anyway~ the boys looked mighty fine, and the song is SUPER nice, so I think I can overlook the flaws. 😛 Anyone interested, here’s Bi – In My Bed.