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Before BTS, Stray Kids and NCT, there was an era when Korean entertainment media was ruled by “kkonminam” stars — literally, “handsome flower boys.” Long before the word K-pop became a global shorthand, these soft-featured, camera-ready celebrities carried the kind of visual appeal and star power now associated with today’s idols. Years have passed since then. For fans who still remember their heyday, there is an inevitable question: Where are they now? And perhaps a more honest, slightly appearance-obsessed one: How do they look now? A recent wave of public appearances by stars from that era has given curious fans their answer. One of the biggest names to earn the “kkonminam” label was Nichkhun of 2PM. From the moment he debuted, Nichkhun stood out for his striking looks, quickly earning the nickname “Thai Prince.” His polished image helped raise 2PM’s profile and made him one of the defining faces of the era. So when Nichkhun appeared in a recent YouTube video centered on 2PM, fans did a double take — not only because it was a relatively rare appearance, but also

2PM member Nichkhun is drawing attention online after fans noticed a noticeably different look in a newly released group video. A recent video uploaded to 2PM’s YouTube channel, titled “Three 2PM members living together under one roof,” followed members Nichkhun, Jang Wooyoung and Jun. K during a three-day group stay reminiscent of their trainee and dormitory days. The three idols shared a room with bunk beds, cooked meals together and spent time walking along the Han River, giving fans a glimpse into their offstage chemistry and longtime friendship. The casual reality-style content quickly gained attention among fans nostalgic for second-generation K-pop groups, but much of the online discussion centered on Nichkhun’s appearance. Nichkhun, a Thai American singer who debuted with 2PM in 2008, became one of the most recognizable foreign K-pop idols of his generation thanks to his polished visuals and carefully maintained image. At the height of 2PM’s popularity, he was widely nicknamed the “Thai Prince” by fans and Korean media. In the newly released video, Nichkhun appeared

K-pop boy group 2PM will hold a series of full-group concerts in South Korea for the first time in three years, the group's agency said Monday. The six-member act is set to perform on Aug. 8-9 at Inspire Arena in Incheon, about 30 kilometers west of Seoul, in a show titled "The Return," according to JYP Entertainment. The plan was unveiled during the group's 15th anniversary concert at Tokyo Dome over the weekend, where it appeared on the venue's giant LED screen. 2PM performed a string of hits, including "Heartbeat," "Hands Up" and "My House," during the Tokyo shows on May 9-10, marking its first appearance at the iconic Japanese venue in a decade. The upcoming Incheon concerts will be the group's first full-group domestic performances since "It's 2PM" in September 2023. Debuting in 2008 with "10 Out of 10," 2PM rose to prominence across Asia with hit tracks, such as "Again & Again," "Heartbeat" and "Without You," earning a reputation for its powerful choreography and masculine image.

2PM will hold two solo concerts in South Korea in August, the first full-group show in Korea in three years. The announcement came after the group wrapped up two concerts at Tokyo Dome on Saturday and Sunday. Following the second night, the group revealed plans for the Korea dates via an LED screen announcement at the venue. The shows are scheduled for Aug. 8-9 at Inspire Arena in Incheon — 2PM's first in Korea since "It's 2PM," held in September 2023 to mark its 15th debut anniversary. The Toky

A new K-pop update covers 2PM to stage 1st full-group concerts in S. Korea in 3 years. SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group 2PM will hold a series of full-group c