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The new normal: K-Pop star Nichkhun’s take on Filipino style


 


By Cai Subijano (The Philippine Star) Updated November 22, 2013 - 12:00am


 


MANILA, Philippines - The 2PM star lets his guard down and talks about wearing the world-class Pinoy brand, typhoons, and living a ‘normal’ life.


One of the burdens of being a K-Pop star — if you could call it that — is that whatever you’re seen wearing in public sells out immediately. It’s like the Kate Middleton Effect, but magnified. Case in point: After a few K-Pop stars were spotted carrying backpacks by a little-known German leather company called MCM, they began selling out like crazy. Keep in mind that they aren’t cheap — the price of a limited-edition piece by MCM is comparable to Louis Vuitton. 2PM’s Nichkhun Horvejkul admits it’s the kind of thing that makes him uneasy. “I wouldn’t say it’s strange because they love us. They wanna buy everything that we love too and what we like,†he explains sheepishly. “But I don’t know, I don’t want them to actually waste their money on us. I know a lot of them aren’t, like, rich, so sometimes I feel bad because sometimes they would buy really expensive things. And I’d be, like, ‘Ah, I hope I can accept this.’â€


It was surreal, getting the opportunity to pick the brains of somebody with throngs of screaming fans. Earlier this year, I met Nichkhun in his native Thailand (yes, this K-Pop star is actually Thai) while he was shooting his first campaign for Bench. At the time, it was his first encounter with the brand, but already, he seemed comfortable wearing it. According to his stylist, it was the type of clothing he wore regularly, especially during his off-days. That Bench is a brand that built its name on affordable basics makes him feel better, a sentiment that he reinforced during his most recent visit to the Philippines for his Global Benchsetter Fun Meet last Nov. 9: “Bench is not flashy. Bench is something that normal people can wear, not just people who want to be on-camera, so that’s why I’m so grateful to be a part of Bench because it is really me and it is what I would really wear in my normal life.â€


Surprisingly, Nichkhun’s “normal life†is as normal as yours and mine gets because the guy never wanted to be an entertainer in the first place. When he was scouted in 2006, at the age of 18, he had to learn everything from the ground up: singing, rapping, dancing, acting, even how to speak Korean. So during the rare moments when he gets to be himself, he regresses into a shy Thai boy who was just a regular kid in Rancho Cucamonga, California. “When I have my off-days, I usually just go lazy,†he admits. “You know, just wash my hair and let it be. My personal style is simple, clean, appropriate to the occasion.â€


It’s also worth noting that Nichkhun flew into the Philippines on the day that Typhoon Yolanda hit, a gesture that must have meant a lot to his fans. Prior to hearing about the typhoon, he was also aware of the earthquake that hit Bohol. “When I first heard about the earthquake, I already had plans to come here. A part of me was already in the Philippines, so when I heard about the earthquake, it really shook me. I really want this event to be meaningful to the Filipinos and I want to make some donations to the victims,†he says. Though saying something like that is kind of expected, you should know that the first time Nichkhun visited the Philippines was to interact with the children of Payatas for the Korean show, Sunday Sunday Night Danbi.


The K-Pop star is also a Friend of UNICEF for Thailand, bringing light to issues affecting Thai children. During our meeting in Bangkok, he explained that he gets his charitable streak from his religion and his parents. “I’ve been a Buddhist ever since I was born because most Thai people are Buddhist. But I think I got a lot of that charity stuff from my parents because they’re always doing charitable stuff, like giving money, clothes, food to anyone who needs it,†he explained. At the press conference, just a day before the havoc caused by Typhoon Yolanda made news worldwide, he expressed disbelief at the thought of Filipinos were being hit with another calamity, so soon after the earthquake. “It’s just heartbreaking to be a victim of something like this. Those who are victims, I hope you guys stay strong and keep your hopes up. Never give up.â€

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 Nickhungshi is best ♡ RT @Khunnie0624 I enjoyed Jack The Ripper the Musical @Jun2daKAY was awesome, I was really touched~ The final performance is on the 25th, please check it out~ Fighting!♥ 


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Reports from JHottest *Jack the Ripper*
  • Jun.K went down the stairs in front of the stage when it was curtain call. (They usually don’t do this) So it was such a surprise. Maybe because Khun was there. 
  • Khun went in after the light went dark but because of the spot light on the stage & the securities flash light the hottest was able to see khun more obviously.kkk
  • Khun was at the first floor
  • Khun was with Shannen Song

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[Fanacc] Yesterday at a cafe where a fan's friend's older sister works, she was wiping a spilled coffee left by a man, suddenly another tall man brought a cloth and said in a bit broken Japanese "I'll wipe it" and he did so. Turned out it was Nichkhun. Such a gentleman ã… ã… 


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where can we find such an angel like him   :stare:   :cry:


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2PM warm hearts as they come together for the 'Angels' Letter' project

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2PM are the next celebrities to join in on the good cause, the 'Angels' Letter' project!
Following Nichkhun in 2012, all of the 2PM members came together this time around to participate in the 2013 edition. The 'Angels' Letter' project was started by photographer Jo Se Hyun back in 2003 as part of a campaign to bring awareness to adoption by taking the 100th day photos of orphans with celebrities. 2PM looked like one big happy family with the baby as they showed their fatherly instincts and smiles.

 

The boys shared, "We are joyful that we can take part in a meaningful event together and this means a lot to all of the members. We hope that this becomes an opportunity to give love to babies and increase positive interest in adoption."

 

The 'Angels' Letter' project exhibition will open at Insa Art Center and will be available for viewing pleasure on magazines 'ELLE' and 'Ladies Joongang' on December 18.

 

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Cute and funny fan accounts from today's event.  :lol:

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Junho's ideal Christmas is.. While it's snowing outside, drink something hot, listen to music, read a book alone at home. And also think of the fans and write some lyrics. Everyone: “ehhâ€. Chansung's starting off was also.. It's snowing outside.. (Junho immediately stopped him and said that's my line. Don't follow me.) Then go to the beach and feel the atmosphere. Junho said, “I am alone. You are also alone. Let's go together~†In the end, this became a promise between CNN xD (Credit: Lovechanny) 
 
1. Khun said that he wants to come to USJ with his family to play during Christmas.
2. Khun saw Junho's hair got messed up and wanted to help him with it. Junho gave him the cold shoulder and didn't let Khun touch him. Khun didn't give up. At the end, Junho quietly accepted it. Hahaha (Credit: -29sYAYA-)

 
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JUNBRO arguing about the date when they came before. JH: 27 right? (slung Jap) JK: 23! JH: Its after birthday! (his bday) so 27! (slung Jap) Still arguing like little kids. CS: Ahh-- alraaaight alraaaight

When Back to square one, JUNBROS started to argue how to dance at the corner. lol "like this!" "No no, like this!" "No, you should do more like this!" I couldn't help but laugh at that moment. lol

Ideal Xmas. CS: Im going to the beach.... JH: Who? (with who?) Junho asking Chansung persistently and jokingly grabbed CS's arm and said Who? CS: I AM A LONELY MAN SO IM GOING TO SPEND THE TIME ALONE! said loudly and shook off Junho

At the end of MC, other members were still talking but Taec was dancing alone. He was so hyper and excited. Hyung wanted to calm taec, so he gave him a drink.

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Today, CNN kept teasing and touching around >< (Credit: kana眯眼控)
 
Khun was helping Junho fix his hair. Chan was standing there looking at them for a while but after started reaching out his hand to play with Khun's hair. At this time, Junho hit Chan on the back of his head, stop it! After when MC Chan was talking, Junho walked up and help fix his headset. (Credit: Lovechanny)
 
Today when performing Beautiful while they were putting the chairs in place, the audience that were facing khun saw him looking towards wooyoung and smiling at him. On the opposite side, the audience that were facing Wooyoung saw him smiling shyly back > < However, after finish performing I'll Be Ok, Khun ask Wooyoung: "I'll be ok?" Wooyoung just ignored him OTL (via kara)
 
during MC time, Taec who was standing next to Woo kept walking back and forth and can't stand still. Woo kept saying hyung~~ hyung~~. Taec obediently went back to his position â¤
 
hahah Jun. K's pants ripped during I'm Your Man and people below stage had to inform him cause he couldn't see it from his angle. He turned around to check and took out a bit of his tucked in shirt to cover up *ahem* he continued singing 2 more songs and went to change later (Credit: Lovechanny)
 
WY: the rides are really yummy (instead of saying really fun he mistaken and said really yummy) PM: then have you eaten it already? (teasing him xD) WY: I meant really fun!
 
Except for KY, all of the other members came down from the stage to interact with the audience
 
that bear Channie was holding. Junho kept pointing at it and said "That's mine!" and Chan side-eyed him lol (¬_¬) (Credit: Lovechanny)
 
At the end, when Taec said the event is about to end, the audience all whined and sighed. At this time Minjun with full aeygo said: "Mi~~Na~~San Mi~~Na~~San". Then Junho complained and ask Minjun how old is he. Chan butted in and said: You're our hyung, act like a hyung! Minjun then immediately said "Mina san" in a deep and low voice (Credit: Lovechanny)
 
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