GQ Annual Men of the Year Issue, December

Review on their first official album:

Following their hits of '10 Points Out of 10,' 'Again & Again,' and 'I Hate You,' the beastly idols are back. It might have been a concept already decided before Jaebum's leave but the image of 2PM seems more strategic and comfortable. The concept of their title song 'Heartbeat' is a zombie-like image. Moves such as lifting one's arm or the marionette dance is reminiscent of George Romero's ... Soon, it is expected for many to parody this dance. 2PM is definitely giving their best and all on stage. The song 'Heartbeat' gives a feel of deja vu rather than the feeling of someting new. Why do we see Yoon Kyesang in Taecyeon's rap? Their songs 'Tired of Waiting' and 'I was crazy about you' also continue the JYP feel. It is not until you reach their 7th track, 'All Night Long,' that you feel it ends, produced by the man that made Wonder Girls' 'This Time.' Why is it that the remixed songs after the 8th track seem more easy to the ears? The shock eventually comes from the performance. The performance itself is safe but the pleasure is still there. It is an album that identifies 2PM as Korea's idol with nothing to lose.

Album Rating: 3.5/5
Editor/ Jung Woosung

2009 GQ Awards:

The year's sensation - 2PM.
This year is definitely 2PM's years. With their song and charismatic performance, the men have been pulling their image of 'beastly idols' one bigger step. They are beasts that seem like stray dogs but also have the image of a sexy idol that 'plays well as they want.' The audience were able to see 2PM's free spirit through real variety shows such as .. and ..

Jaebum might have briefly left but 2PM's existance has only gotten stronger.

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Our annual men of the year issue:

When 2PM first debuted last year, the first thing to notice was the extensive preparation put into their stage through moves such as tumbling and acrobatics. The 7 members danced as if their youth could very well explode. Their level of performance reached its height with the songs 'Again & Again' and 'I Hate You.' Taecyeon's roaring rap made the kpop scene turn its head and watch one more time. 2PM became perfect in front of the camera, showing powerful dance moves that were hard to categorize and unable to see on cable television. Through .. and .., Jaebum and NicKhun displayed their cute awkwardness while Wooyoung expressed his variety skills amidst laughing Chansung. They freely showed their childish sides. Their popularity had no way but up with their charms. And on November, their first album was released. With their great songs, the boys continued their lyrics that long for a girl, a trend they had started from their first single.

But their longing only continues. If only Jaebum could stand in the middle with his baby wolf like eyes...