‘Jaebum’s empty space’ was big
2PM’s first stage in 35 days ‘silence + nervousness’ continuation
Insecure vocals • choreography error… purposeful movements awkward
2PM’s first stage in 35 days ‘silence + nervousness’ continuation
Insecure vocals • choreography error… purposeful movements awkward
Before they stood on stage the 6 members put their hands in one place and as if they were emphasizing their resolve they looked into each others eyes. Though they smiled with great effort, their faces became stiff quickly. As much as it was an eagerly awaited stage, it seems that the news was received that fans rejected it. And so 2PM, with Jaebum’s leave, stood on stage after 35 days. Within the anxiety and anticipation, on the 10th, through the <2009> 2PM made a comeback(?) stage, and we tried to capture the atmosphere of the backstage.
# ‘Filled’ space and ‘Empty’ space
Their faces moments before they went on stage were tragic. They were not able to easily hide their nervous faces. It even seemed like newcomers preparing for their first stage.
Their order was the last stage of the first part. The members getting their mics ready, waiting with ‘silence’ for their turns. Wooyoung and Junho kept taking deep breaths. Taecyeon in the least looked leisurely (relaxed) as he, with every detail, stood (have been standing) on stage with Baek Jiyoung in rap featurings. As they moved their heavy steps, one staff shouted a cheer towards them. As this staff was about to yell something, they suddenly put on a depressed expression. It was the shape that nothing particular came to mind to say. He (the staff) awkwardly clapped loudly.
The music of
# ‘Forbidden word’ Park Jaebum
The 2PM members we met in front of the waiting room seemed bright than we thought. They shared their regards with the people and colleague singers that they had not seen in a long time. Sometimes they also posed with some fans who wanted to take pictures. And some members also said their hellos first to the reporters. The members’ expressions were bright but their words were careful. No long conversations were held.
Soon an awkward silence flowed as they headed for the waiting room. It seemed the members were saving the things they wanted to say. And liked those who listened, the staff on stage, there was nothing to say to them. In the short conversations, not talking about (that) one person was a common rule. The members and their acquaintances did not say the word of ‘Park Jaebum’ out loud to each other. And as if they were being restricted, they only exchanged regards carefully. Even though a month has passed, it was a moment where the sensitivity of the ‘Jaebum situation’ was reconfirmed.
This was continued on stage. During the song, Jaebum's name came out once. It was from Taecyeon who was in charge of rapping as in the end, he shouted Jaebum's name. The staff who were back stage all met eyes in that instant. It seemed that a staff overlapped their arms in a ‘x’ shape to another staff to reassure them (each other). Their mouth shape was saying ‘not broadcasting’. Whether they knew of the situation backstage or not, the repeated cries of ‘Park Jaebum’ from the guest seats echoed into the autumn night sky and was spreading.
# In another different stage….
The expressions of the members coming down from the stage were bright. It was a reassuring image as if their wounded digestion went down. As soon as they came down from stage Junsu released a smile he had been holding in towards the company camcorder. Even so it seemed the members’ thoughts were complicated, and it showed on their faces. It was because of the circumstance that they could not be satisfied that they had completed a stage safely in a long time. The worry of whether they would be able to stand on another stage skimmed their faces.
There were colleagues waiting for them outside in the waiting room hallway. The most warmly received was their ‘brother group’ 2AM. They spent some time for a short celebration(?) and exchange of regards. But the members who just came down from the stage, as if their nervousness was suddenly releasing their faces, were filled with fatigue. And they changed their clothes and as if they were running away from the event they slipped out. Without much of a goodbye, they left desolated.
There is friction between the fandom and the company about their alternate thoughts laid down about the promotion plans. Both parties are correlating if it is for Jaebum and the 6 members. This was the day when the loudness was at its highest peak. In the real performance the main characters, the members were in a situation where they could only upkeep the ‘silence’ being forced on by both sides. 2PM who stood on stage in 35 days, leaving behind another piece of homework, they promise another stage with an unknown time.
Source :
CREDITS: G-race @ 2ONEDAY (TRANS)
2PM boys fighting!
keep your heads up and lets hope for the best!
2PM is an amazing top boy group of korea!
you guys can overcome this!
Jay will be back soon!
Jay we are all waiting for you! come back soon!
we miss you and we love you so much!
2PM isn't 2PM without you.
your boys need you and miss you!
we need you and miss you! come back leadja!
come back to where you belong!
Watch the video here where Taecyeon shouted JaeBeom: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jansG9ig_wI&feature=player_embedded
:( :(
SAD
Jay please come back to where you
belong. we miss you and we love
you so much. dont let anyone or
anything bring you down or stop
you from getting where you strive
to be. we will support you and help
you all the way. we're waiting for
you, Jay. come back soon! 2PM won't
ever be 2PM without you. no matter
what anyone says, I think you are a
great person and amazing role model.
I wish you'd come back. keep your
head up and be strong! don't ever
forget that we are waiting for you.
ALWAYS. hottest fighting!
Jay take your time. come back when you are ready!
but don't forget that we will always be waiting for you! always.
we miss you and we love you so much!
2pm is nothing without you!
you're a great leader and you're the only 2pm leader.
no one can replace you, and 2PM can never be 2PM without
all 7 members!
Jay should be forgiven and able to move on
because he isn't the person he was before.
Jay shouldn't even have to go through this!
Nonetheless he apologized for what he said
to the public! This has been blown way out
of proportion! 2PM has become an amazing
group, especially under their leader, Jay!
We need Jay, and 2PM needs Jay!
Most importantly, Jay needs us!!
LETS SHOW OUR SUPPORT FOR 2PM AND JAY!
BRING JAY BACK!!!!
Jay we'll support you to the end!
HOTTESTS FOREVER FIGHTING!!
HOTTEST FIGHTING!
2PM FIGHTING!
JAY FIGHTING!
COME BACK SOON JAY!
WE'RE WAITING FOR YOU!
really heartbreaking!!!
wow.....this was a great report....very impressive.....makin my heartbeat louder and louder everytime i read it...seems like i was there with them the whole time--watchin them every move....wishing and thinking jaebum was thur with them the whole time. it would be amazing seeing smiles on these boys again!!!!!!
although with or without jaebum i'll support 2PM all the way!!:DDX_X
Jay please come back to where you belong.
we miss you and we love you so much.
dont let anyone or anything bring you down
or stop you from getting where you strive
to be. we will support you and help you all
the way. we're waiting for you, Jay.
come back soon! 2PM won't ever be 2PM without
you. no matter what anyone says, I think you
are a great person and amazing role model.
I wish you'd come back. keep your head up and
be strong! don't ever forget that we are
waiting for you. ALWAYS. hottest fighting!
bring jay back, jyp
IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR 2PM TO FILL JAEBUM'S VOID!
THE COMPANY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR JAEBUM'S LEAVE
OF THE GROUP OVER PERSONAL ISSUES DEALT OVER
4 YEARS AGO!
2pm boys fighting!
jay come back soon!
your boys need you and we need you!
we love you and we miss you so much!
come back soon!
2pm boys stay strong and hope for the best!
we support you but we just want jay back
with you guys! 2PM is only 2PM with all 7
members! 2PM=7 members FIGHTING!
Wow, this was really written. I'm impressed with the depth of emotions you were able to describe. I love Taecyeon 's fierceness at the end of his performance of "again and again." Fight for what is rightfully yours 2PM!! Don't let anyone take away your dreams!!!