I decided to look around for 2pm news today and saw they’ve already released their new album called 1:59pm with the comeback song “Heartbeat.” Only 6 of the members are in it. I think the album is a reference to the absence of their leader, Jaebeom. This is 2pm’s first full-length album and I’m a little sad their leader isn’t on it.
I did read on 2pm-online.com that JYP, CEO of 2pm’s company, made a statement regarding Jae on Korean show, Golden Fishery. He said that Jae needs time and that he (JYP) supports him by keeping up his standard as an artist through dance and singing lessons in the US. If he returns (I don’t know if the usage of “IF” and not “WHEN” is a consequence of translation), he will return as a 2pm member and leader, not as a solo artist. His statement is quite lengthy and a good read so I invite you to visit http://www.2pm-online.com/eng.php
Another JYP representative also said they’re not picking a new leader and that all members are sharing the tasks of a leader. So… big chance that Jae is coming back, right? Right? I certainly hope so.
The song is actually pretty interesting… I don’t know if I like it yet. It’s not one of those songs that grabbed me at the first listen but it might be because I’m looking for Jae…
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