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2AM is a South Korean four-member ballad boy band under JYP Entertainment. The members are Jinwoon, Jo Kwon, Seulong, and Changmin. 2AM is one of the two subgroups branched out from the eleven-member (before Jaebeom's departure) boy band One Day, the other being 2PM. They officially debuted on July 11, 2008 on KBS's Music Bank, performing their debut song "This Song". They won their first Mutizen at Inkigayo on February 7, 2010 with "Can't Let You Go Even If I Die".
Predebut
Along with the members of 2PM, 2PM appeared on the documentary Hot Blood that was aired on Mnet, documented their rigorous training program of their pre-debut days. Changmin was the only member of One Day to not appear in the documentary because he was serving in the military at that time. Initially, Jinwoon was eliminated on Hot Blood, but he ended up in 2AM due to Daehun's withdrawal from JYPE. JoKwon trained for 2567 days, 10 days past 7 years after joining JYPE.
Members
Changmin
Full Name: Lee Chang Min (이창민)
Birthdate: May 1, 1986 (age 24)
Position: Lead Vocalist, Rapper, Dancer
Born in Busan, South Korea and raised as a child in Canada, Changmin finished his mandatory army service before debut, being the only idol to have entered the entertainment scene with a completed army service. In December 12, 2008, he featured in Mario's digital single "Superman". On February 5, 2009, he and Jo Kwon released a digital single titled "졸업" ("Graduation"). In December 2009, he contributed to the original soundtrack of drama series "돌멩이의 꿈" (" A Dream Comes True") with a solo single "삼키지마" ("Don't Swallow"). He was a regular DJ for "Starry Night Radio" with Girls' Generation's Sooyoung.
He and Jinwoon featured on 8eight's 2010 mini-album This Bridge in the track "Star".
Seulong
Full Name: Im Seulong (임슬옹)
Birthdate: May 11, 1987 (age 23)
Position: Vocalist, Rapper, Dancer
He was part of "Dirty Eyed Girls" on an episode of 2PM's reality show "Wild Bunny", performing a parody of popular Brown Eyed Girls song "Abracadabra" with Jo Kwon(2am's leader)and members from 2pm like Taecyeon,Chansung and Wooyoung. The music video became extremely popular. Seulong and Jinwoon make regular appearances as commentators for We Got Married Season II. He debuted as an actor in drama series "Personal Preference", the first episode airing March 31, 2010. In June 2010, Seulong collaborated with IU for the song "잔소리" (Nagging), which reached No.1 on several online music charts.
Jo Kwon
Full Name: Jo Kwon (조권)
Birthdate: August 28, 1989 (age 20)
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist, Main Dancer
The leader of the group, Jo Kwon is the longest-serving trainee in JYP Entertainment. He was chosen as last members of Park Jin Young's 99% Challenge project along with Sunye of Wonder Girls.
He was part of "Dirty Eyed Girls" on an episode of 2PM's reality show "Wild Bunny", performing a parody of popular Brown Eyed Girls song "Abracadabra" with Seulong. He joined the cast of We Got Married 2 on October 3, 2009, coupled up with Brown Eyed Girls member Ga-in. Although they were initially only supposed to feature for the Chuseok special, their appearance brought in the highest ratings yet for Season II, and they were announced a permanent couple. In 2010, he became a permanent member of Family Outing Season 2.
Jinwoon
Full Name: Jung Jinwoon (정진운)
Birthdate: May 2, 1991 (age 19)
Position: Vocalist, Main Rapper, Dancer
In January, 2009, Jinwoon was cast in MBC's reality show "Family Needed" Season III, also featuring NRG member Lee Sung-Jin and actors Choi Yangrak and Ricky Kim.
He starred in 8eight's music video "잘가요 내사랑" ("Goodbye My Love") with Kim So Eun and Jung Gyeo-Woon, as well as singing in May Doni's song "몰라-ing" ("Don't Know-ing") with Jo Kwon on January 15, 2009. Seulong and Jinwoon make regular appearances as commentators for We Got Married Season II.
In January 2010, Jinwoon was diagnosed with an early case of H1N1, but recovered quickly before the illness took effect.
Singles
1st Single Album
Title: Debut Single - 이 노래
Format: CD
Release Date: July 21, 2008
Language: Korean
Record Label: Cube Entertainment
Track list:
이 노래 (This Song)
아니라기에 (Not Because)
어떡하죠 (What Do I Do)
이 노래 (This Song) (instrumental)
아니라기에 (Not Because) (instrumental)
2nd Single Album
Title: Time For Confession
Format: CD
Release Date: March 23, 2009
Language: Korean
Record Label: JYP Entertainment
Track list:
친구의 고백 (A Friend's Confession)
Lost
일단 돌아서지만 (Although You've Turned Around Now)
친구의 고백 (A Friend's Confession) (instrumental)
Lost (instrumental)
일단 돌아서지만 (Although You've Turned Around Now) (instrumental)
Mini Albums
1st Mini Album
Title: 2AM : 죽어도 못 보내
Format: CD
Release Date: January 21, 2010
Language: Korean
Record Label: Big Hit Entertainment
Track list:
Intro
죽어도 못 보내 (Can't Let You Go Even If I Die)
웃어 줄 수가 없어서 미안하다 (I’m Sorry I Can’t Laugh For You)
I Love You (feat. Baek Chan, Joo Hee of 8eight)
그녀에게 (To Her) (feat. Chansung of 2PM)
웃는다 (Laugh) (Outro)
1st Mini Album (Repackaged)
Title: 잘못했어
Format: CD, DVD
Release Date: March 18, 2010
Language: Korean
Record Label: Big Hit Entertainment
Track list:
Prologue
잘못했어 (I Did Wrong)
어떡하죠 (What Do I Do)
아니라기에 (Not Because)
일단 돌아서지만 (Although You've Turned Around Now)
Lost
죽어도 못 보내 (Can't Let You Go Even If I Die)
웃어 줄 수 없어서 미안하다 (I’m Sorry I Can’t Laugh For You)
I Love You (feat. Baek Chan, Joo Hee of 8eight)
그녀에게 (To Her) (feat. Chansung of 2PM)
Epilogue (웃는다) (Laugh)
2AM is a South Korean four-member ballad boy band under JYP Entertainment. The members are Jinwoon, Jo Kwon, Seulong, and Changmin. 2AM is one of the two subgroups branched out from the eleven-member (before Jaebeom's departure) boy band One Day, the other being 2PM. They officially debuted on July 11, 2008 on KBS's Music Bank, performing their debut song "This Song". They won their first Mutizen at Inkigayo on February 7, 2010 with "Can't Let You Go Even If I Die".
Predebut
Along with the members of 2PM, 2PM appeared on the documentary Hot Blood that was aired on Mnet, documented their rigorous training program of their pre-debut days. Changmin was the only member of One Day to not appear in the documentary because he was serving in the military at that time. Initially, Jinwoon was eliminated on Hot Blood, but he ended up in 2AM due to Daehun's withdrawal from JYPE. JoKwon trained for 2567 days, 10 days past 7 years after joining JYPE.
Members
Changmin
Full Name: Lee Chang Min (이창민)
Birthdate: May 1, 1986 (age 24)
Position: Lead Vocalist, Rapper, Dancer
Born in Busan, South Korea and raised as a child in Canada, Changmin finished his mandatory army service before debut, being the only idol to have entered the entertainment scene with a completed army service. In December 12, 2008, he featured in Mario's digital single "Superman". On February 5, 2009, he and Jo Kwon released a digital single titled "졸업" ("Graduation"). In December 2009, he contributed to the original soundtrack of drama series "돌멩이의 꿈" (" A Dream Comes True") with a solo single "삼키지마" ("Don't Swallow"). He was a regular DJ for "Starry Night Radio" with Girls' Generation's Sooyoung.
He and Jinwoon featured on 8eight's 2010 mini-album This Bridge in the track "Star".
Seulong
Full Name: Im Seulong (임슬옹)
Birthdate: May 11, 1987 (age 23)
Position: Vocalist, Rapper, Dancer
He was part of "Dirty Eyed Girls" on an episode of 2PM's reality show "Wild Bunny", performing a parody of popular Brown Eyed Girls song "Abracadabra" with Jo Kwon(2am's leader)and members from 2pm like Taecyeon,Chansung and Wooyoung. The music video became extremely popular. Seulong and Jinwoon make regular appearances as commentators for We Got Married Season II. He debuted as an actor in drama series "Personal Preference", the first episode airing March 31, 2010. In June 2010, Seulong collaborated with IU for the song "잔소리" (Nagging), which reached No.1 on several online music charts.
Jo Kwon
Full Name: Jo Kwon (조권)
Birthdate: August 28, 1989 (age 20)
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist, Main Dancer
The leader of the group, Jo Kwon is the longest-serving trainee in JYP Entertainment. He was chosen as last members of Park Jin Young's 99% Challenge project along with Sunye of Wonder Girls.
He was part of "Dirty Eyed Girls" on an episode of 2PM's reality show "Wild Bunny", performing a parody of popular Brown Eyed Girls song "Abracadabra" with Seulong. He joined the cast of We Got Married 2 on October 3, 2009, coupled up with Brown Eyed Girls member Ga-in. Although they were initially only supposed to feature for the Chuseok special, their appearance brought in the highest ratings yet for Season II, and they were announced a permanent couple. In 2010, he became a permanent member of Family Outing Season 2.
Jinwoon
Full Name: Jung Jinwoon (정진운)
Birthdate: May 2, 1991 (age 19)
Position: Vocalist, Main Rapper, Dancer
In January, 2009, Jinwoon was cast in MBC's reality show "Family Needed" Season III, also featuring NRG member Lee Sung-Jin and actors Choi Yangrak and Ricky Kim.
He starred in 8eight's music video "잘가요 내사랑" ("Goodbye My Love") with Kim So Eun and Jung Gyeo-Woon, as well as singing in May Doni's song "몰라-ing" ("Don't Know-ing") with Jo Kwon on January 15, 2009. Seulong and Jinwoon make regular appearances as commentators for We Got Married Season II.
In January 2010, Jinwoon was diagnosed with an early case of H1N1, but recovered quickly before the illness took effect.
Singles
1st Single Album
Title: Debut Single - 이 노래
Format: CD
Release Date: July 21, 2008
Language: Korean
Record Label: Cube Entertainment
Track list:
이 노래 (This Song)
아니라기에 (Not Because)
어떡하죠 (What Do I Do)
이 노래 (This Song) (instrumental)
아니라기에 (Not Because) (instrumental)
2nd Single Album
Title: Time For Confession
Format: CD
Release Date: March 23, 2009
Language: Korean
Record Label: JYP Entertainment
Track list:
친구의 고백 (A Friend's Confession)
Lost
일단 돌아서지만 (Although You've Turned Around Now)
친구의 고백 (A Friend's Confession) (instrumental)
Lost (instrumental)
일단 돌아서지만 (Although You've Turned Around Now) (instrumental)
Mini Albums
1st Mini Album
Title: 2AM : 죽어도 못 보내
Format: CD
Release Date: January 21, 2010
Language: Korean
Record Label: Big Hit Entertainment
Track list:
Intro
죽어도 못 보내 (Can't Let You Go Even If I Die)
웃어 줄 수가 없어서 미안하다 (I’m Sorry I Can’t Laugh For You)
I Love You (feat. Baek Chan, Joo Hee of 8eight)
그녀에게 (To Her) (feat. Chansung of 2PM)
웃는다 (Laugh) (Outro)
1st Mini Album (Repackaged)
Title: 잘못했어
Format: CD, DVD
Release Date: March 18, 2010
Language: Korean
Record Label: Big Hit Entertainment
Track list:
Prologue
잘못했어 (I Did Wrong)
어떡하죠 (What Do I Do)
아니라기에 (Not Because)
일단 돌아서지만 (Although You've Turned Around Now)
Lost
죽어도 못 보내 (Can't Let You Go Even If I Die)
웃어 줄 수 없어서 미안하다 (I’m Sorry I Can’t Laugh For You)
I Love You (feat. Baek Chan, Joo Hee of 8eight)
그녀에게 (To Her) (feat. Chansung of 2PM)
Epilogue (웃는다) (Laugh)
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