Jaebeom’s subliminal message to 2PM?

While 6-member 2PM performed at the MBC Star Dance Battle alongside other Korean artists on the 14th, Jaebeom has been battling it out on the dance floor long before the Lunar New Year celebration. Fans have been able to follow his activities through a handful of videos circulating on YouTube that captured him b-boying with his dance crew Art of Movement in various competitions. They even came out on top to win first place in one of them.

At University of Washington, Jaebeom participated in a recent gathering of “Wild ‘N Out,” held by the Hip Hop Student Association (HHSA). Unlike the other videos we have seen of him online, Jaebeom battled by himself, allowing his individual talent to be showcased. As expected, he breezed past the first two rounds, wowing the audience with his powerful yet fluid dancing. Although he may not have initially had the crowd’s support, Jaebeom eventually gained it, as demonstrated by the progressively loud cheering throughout the video.

Additionally, Jaebeom spiced things up with a bit of Chris Brown’s signature body wave on the floor, a choreography from the latter’s song Take You Down. Coincidentally, 2PM used the same song and dance during their performance on MBC Star Dance Battle. His front flip (seen @5:35) has also been used as part of the choreography for 2PM’s 10 out of 10. Doesn’t it just bring back fond memories?

Whether Jaebeom really intended to reach out to 2PM or not, the very possibility of it is getting me all giddy. Jaebeom needs to come back soon so 2PM (and not 1:59PM) can kick butt at next year’s MBC Star Dance Battle. After all, no one stands a chance in a dance battle when 7 beastly idols come to tear up the stage.