2PM

2PM is a South Korean boy band formed by JYP Entertainment and officially debuted on September 4, 2008. As a group, 2PM is associated with dance-pop and K-pop, and its lineup has included Nichkhun, Jun. K, Ok Taec-yeon, Jang Wooyoung, Lee Jun-ho, Hwang Chansung, and Jay Park. From the beginning, the group built its identity around powerful performance, athletic choreography, and polished pop production, helping define the image of the hard-hitting second-generation idol group. 2PM also expanded its reach beyond Korea with Japanese-language releases and a catalog that balances high-energy singles with smoother, more melodic tracks. That mix of intensity and melody, along with its long-running presence under JYP Entertainment, has kept the group relevant in discussions of K-pop history, idol performance, and cross-border pop success. For listeners following anime and Asian pop music, 2PM remains a recognizable example of a boy band that combined strong visuals, performance skill, and mainstream appeal.