2PM World: Shukan Josei Interview [Nichkhun-Taecyeon]

Rabu, 21 November 2012

Shukan Josei Interview [Nichkhun-Taecyeon]

Shukan Josei Interview

Nichkhun, as always exposed a heart-warming smile and Taecyeon, who’s become slightly more tanned yet still shows a powerful and tough image; we focused on the topic of “the girl you would want to take away” and questioned the two members.

Nichkhun: My ideal type is someone with a dazzling smile. As if, once she smiles the surroundings becomes brighter in a flash.

After hearing what Nichkhun said, Taecyeon went on to say; “I’ve met a dazzling girl like that before, just once!”

Taecyeon: During high school I passed a girl who just transferred to my school. It seemed like she was under the spotlight and shining brightly, but ultimately it was just my one-sided love.

Q: When asked about what people most care about – marriage – both members immediately answered “I want to get married!” without a second of doubt.

Nichkhun: But right now is not the right time, I must accumulate a lot more varied experiences first. If I have gathered enough experience, then I definitely will (get married)!

Taecyeon: From a long time ago I was determined to get married when I turn 27 years old. But now I’ve become aware that I’m already 25 years old (according to his Korean age). So I started to think, I still have 2 years to encounter that perfect woman, isn’t that a little challenging? (Laughs)

Q: According to news reports, a few days ago the two members went to Tanzania to participate in volunteering activities. As they were there, the experience provided them with an opportunity to think about the ‘values of happiness’.

Nichkhun: I felt; “the things really necessary in life are not much at all. As long as you have the minimum items with you, couldn’t we just live on with a peaceful mind and heart?” This thought floated to my mind as I saw the locals in Tanzania smile blissfully.

Taecyeon: In Korea we’re always constantly busy, our lives getting chased by the busy workload, however I still feel very content. But the people in Tanzania are very relaxed, they look really happy. I realized that my values and ideologies of happiness have expanded.

Q: Actually, what activities have you two participated in?

Nichkhun: In short, it was physical labour work.

Taecyeon: Also, when I arrived in Tanzania, I found Nichkhun, who had begun working one step ahead of me. I ran towards him but as a result he said; “Hurry, get together and work!” I was suddenly forced to help on the spot… I hadn’t even unpacked my luggage yet! (Laughs)

Nichkhun: Afterwards I realised and said to him; “Ah ~ sorry, sorry!” (Laughs)

Q: In addition, when it comes to the two men’s common areas, (it has to be) “ability to learn languages”. As we talk about the issue of foreign languages, we questioned Taecyeon, who achieved full marks in his TOEIC examination and Nichkhun, who is able to communicate fluently in 4 different languages.

Taecyeon: I didn’t do any special preparation for the TOEIC exam. But because I began living in America since I was 12 years old, there were two or three years where we had to recite 150 words every day from memory in class.

Nichkhun: I also started to learn from memorizing words and phrases. But I never memorized them as strong as Taecyeon did (laughs). I learn through conversations and going out to experience things in various situations.