He's a bad boy I know, but here I go again OH NO!..

I can't believe i've been provoked into yet another kpop haircut upset rant, i'll most likely regret it, but here goes.....

2PM's "beastly rapper" OK Taecyeon, 6 foot of muscle and (for lack of a better word) "adorkableness" all rolled into one.  I have made it pretty clear to most people that Taec holds a special place in my heart, I'm not sure if its his endearingly giant ears or his huge dazzling teeth but this guy made it into that higher level cut of crushes, where usually the basic concensus is that they can do no wrong, dating scandal, bad career move, wardrobe disasters, all is forgiven for the lucky few who have delighted me enough to receive my unwavering crushing love, for those less fortunate they have to walk the treacherous tightrope of my fickle adoration and risk me cutting all ties as the slightest sign of disappointment (see Eli and my disgust as his previous hair terror,  ironically, Eli has cemented himself back in my good books this week, he's come a long way since then...).  So Taecyeon, he would have to do something really really awful to earn my scathing wrath of disgust...

Look at this handsome man, this picture uploaded on his personal twitter, looks to be at the hair salon perhaps, maybe they've just finished a nice trim of that BEAUTIFUL FRINGE OF PERFECTION, that's what I thought ...

A few days pass by and then... it happened, I am met with this. Pay attention to the tall man in a beanie hat who double backflips across the stage, and oh! his hat falls off midway!! and OH!!!! OH!!!.....

WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS?

cropped, army crew cut buzz cut razored CROPPED and BLONDE, cheap bleach job, ugly blonde.

WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?

WHAT THE HELL IS THIS? I don't understand it. there must be a reason? an acceptable excuse? and I don't understand how I feel? My heart sank. I'm looking at Ok Taecyeon and my heart sank.  THIS IS A CRUEL WORLD.

I have never had a problem with anything before this, I love the bobble hat and harry potter glasses combo, I love the bed hair and pink mickey mouse shorts combo, I even love "fashion terrorist Taec" in his red baseball cap, yellow t-shirt and orange trousers.  I didn't mind that they shaved ridiculous lines into your eyebrows that time, I can look back fondly on your debut days with a sporty teenager ski life shaved sides do, I even like all those hilarious pre debut pics of you in your NON HORNRIM specs, really you could do no wrong! and Super short with spock fringe is a great look! but to be so short, with NO FRINGE and then that revolting home dye job blonde. I don't know what to feel anymore.

FURIOUS?

to sum it up, and I direct this to whoever is responsible for this HAIR TERROR, I will quote from 2PM - I HATE YOU:

"i hate you so much i could die, i hate you, i hate myself so much i could go crazy, i hate myself, i hate myself for being like this"

well maybe that's a slight over reaction, but ... maybe not.

What have you got to say for yourself?  hold a press conference, tweet about it, give me an answer! was this your decision??? was it stylist noona's fault? because give me that bitch's number because I need to give that lady a piece of my mind. What have you got to say for yourself???

That is it.  you are officially on probation.

You've got a week to come up with an explanation, or some kind of mind blowing radiant hotness that will make me forgive everything in a split second.  Totally willing to forgive and forget, it's Taecyeon after all...

- BUNNY 

"one more time, look at me now I’m crying"

It's not as if I needed another reason to love OK Taecyeon, but I got one....

At a 2PM 'guerrilla' street concert in Hongdae on Saturday, the man famous for his beastly, manly image became overcome by emotions and burst into tears whilst they thanked the fans, much to the surprise of the rest of the boys. The speculation is that he was so moved by how many fans came out to support them despite their recent bad luck / controversies / injuries and despite the efforts of their arch nemesis anti fans, add in a stressful schedule and probably some lack of sleep and that excuses his public bawling. Not that he needs an excuse, I'd find it endearing if he cried at Disney movies so really, he is more than justified in this scenario (but the fact that he doesn't really strike me as a big crier usually just makes this even more attractive...), and more than welcome to sob on my shoulder any time....

Endless thanks to whoever captured that on film. Note how at 0.13 he gives a little warning nudge to Changsung as his lip starts to tremble, Chan looks confused at first but as soon as he sees the tears falling that boy is in their with a hug, ASAP. (audible sobbing heard from 0.29 almost sets me off) and then Nickhun witnessing the hug in action gives the amazing "what the fuck?" hands with a charming smile and joins in the hugs making a beautiful Taec sandwich. The last time I saw such genuine interband cuteness and affection (to the point of my chest hurting) was that fancam of Minho and Taemin spinning round in celebration, but this tops that, no question, because there's full on man crying, and its Taec and Chan. PERFECTION.

It's not like a needed another reason to love 2PM either, but dammit these boys deliver!

This photo is both heartbreaking and dream-making at the same time.

After they had mopped up his tears and he'd straightened himself out, they went right back into the action with a full on lovefest rendition of "10 out of 10" with the usual acrobatics, ass touching and sensual dancing plus an extra side of ass touching, sensual dancing, and making fun of Junsu's leg cast. Witness the fun here (fan cam so you'll have to put up with some shaking, if you're not shaking already).

I love them so much that i'm not even going to give them a hard time about the fact that their Without U comeback image has meant I consistently wonder why they are all dressed like they're Junior Stylists at Toni&Guy circa 2003...

And I just have to include this picture of Junho:

Shame he wasn't in the hug sandwich, but he delivered in his own way.

- BUNNY 

Can every morning be just like this, please.

How did this get mislaid? Junho, Taec, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry (and yes I'm rubbing my hands, left to right)

My oh my has it been too long since my repetitive viewing of this bonus material gem apparently concluded itself, unnoticed(!) Thank god it sprang to mind in a moment of K-pop submersion and b-lined it's way straight back into my daily routine.

When they film a CF advert or do a photo shoot in the K-pop world not only do you get to enjoy the final masterpiece, no, no, you get the behind the scenes stills and often whole mini films too. Here is one of my most treasured examples of such generosity - the Taec/Junho (2PM) section from the Coke CF behind the scenes talent display. Lets take a look at what exactly we are dealing with here.

First up, Taec's dancing. I guess this special talent is something we see a lot of in 2PM, but what we don't see so much is the dancing we are bestowed in this 45second clip. Presenting, the inflatable doll-soon-to-morph-to pumping 90s robot dance?! I don't know really if there is any way to express it effectively with the English language. Even a split screen still does it no justice:

At least you can see the rapid motion I guess - doll to the left, robotic arms on the right.

My primary reason for loving this clip, possibly too much, is really down to Junho though to be honest. Truly meaning what I said before, here, Junho, you will ALWAYS have the screen time you so deserve.

Yes, Junho's special talent on display today is the skill of handstand from seated. But before we gawp at this more closely, please note his get-up. What is this you see, would it be a polo shirt buttoned to the top? Complemented by a tie? And a handkerchief in pocket? Oh, AND colour co-ordinated braces? Surely not some high tops too? So right on so many levels.

What is also so right is the truly endearing position of cross leggedness from which he explains the soon-to-be performed stunt from. Why is it, I wonder, that merely sitting cross legged can make someone ten times more adorable than they would be otherwise - and I mean this in terms of both genders.
So, anyway, cross leggedness combined with full explanatory forecast and wonderfully expressive hand gestures (specially for those of us who are not yet fluent in Korean, I like to think); fully splayed fingers and animated points, thank you Junho:

Indicating to the heavens whence he surely came from, and to where he will soon raise his whole body to from seated, with the use of arm strength alone.

I'd safely say the moment of proof, the hop down and the final bow (with trousers still bunched around the thigh) can be rightfully referred to as the cherry on top. Well done, Junho. You did good.


"My eyes dont look away,
This really makes no sense,
This is flashier than a flashy animated cartoon."

Taec me on

I'm sorry to tell you Bunny, but I just read about how part of Taecyeon's past prowess was revealed on KBS Happy together (third season). After releasing the name of one lucky girl, Amy, he shot himself in the foot(by saying that this girlfriend was not white, but another was) and inadvertently admitted to another girl he saw whilst living in the U.S. And here is where it becomes exciting---apparently, after a little hesitation, the name that then passed his lips was "Jessi... Jessi... Jessica"!!

("Is your mom a robot"?! These would not have been my words of choice..)

On the plus side, you can see this bright past of Taec's as a little pay back for Mir's committed love and sincere devotion of someone I believe looks very much like you. See MBLAQ Idol Army episode 11, as is part accessible below.


(What I refer to is evidenced from around 4:25 onwards, and the general theme also continues throughout the episode too.)

On the subject of this episode, and specifically on the supplied clip, let's reflect a little.

Note the brilliance of the MBLAQ collective. The entirely obvious sunflower slaps from Mir as the embarrassing revelation scene starts out, followed by the wagging of a silencing finger, foetal position and balloon masking. When it starts to look up for him for the first time since the Mr. J clue, as Jooyeon reveals she'd most like to be with someone who likes her, the delighted and rather vigorous pawing of the balloons by Mir is none other than the act of a playful kitten. This is another one of those times when I am gently reminded of the age gaps (that refuse to close up) between me and some of my dearest. The screams and general shrieks he emanates can also be an occasional giveaway. These things are probably why he is oh so endearing though, so I will hardly make them out to be negatives.

As for the rest of the members, we have the morally upstanding G.O. (who would have thought it) giving his donseng a chance in love, truly earning his hyung title. On the flipside we have Joon's "Then what am I?" and charmingly pathetic attempt at a defence of being a terrible hyung. Also, when he mishears who her ideal Mr. J really was and believes it is G.O. that she likes, he bears his lower teeth. Really, Joon. Finally, his repetition of then wanting her to confirm that in actuality he is her ideal type once he has gone figured, while Mir sits angelically cross legged on the floor - what a little tyke!

To follow, Seungho is the protagonist for part two of Mir's love thwarting saga. The one handed swipe of the confirmation teddy, by the boy with the broken rib of all people!! And as if his actions are not enough, his face to match is that of an absolute terror. Mir's only capable reaction is to bark "AHHHK!"
Nevertheless, just as you want to start hating Seungho a little, or a lot, it all comes out - Mir, who just wanted to be a real grown-up man, instructed him to do it properly. Phew. And then there's the re-match, such kind Nuna MC's, and the rightful pairing. What an emotional roller coaster, though I guess all the best K-pop tit bits are. All is well that ends well. The lack of Cheondung in this section is made up for by his doll transformation at the end, I feel, and by his general bad ass attempt throughout the whole episode.