2PM feel greatly moved by Japanese fans

The K-pop group 2PM perform during the “LEGEND of 2PM” concert at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, Sunday. / Yonhap

By Park Jin-hai

The six-member K-pop boy band 2PM shed tears following their final performance Sunday in front of 55,000 Japanese fans at the Tokyo Dome.

During the second of two concerts titled “Legend of 2PM,” they sang 33 songs including hits “Breakthrough” and “Give Me Love” before their cheering supporters.

On the final day all members seemed unable to contain their emotions ― the teary-eyed Taec-yeon thanked fellow band members who have overcome difficulties as well as supportive fans for always being there for them.

Nichkhun, who was involved in a drunk-driving incident, also gave his thanks holding back tears. “There was a hard time (for our group) because of me. But I would like to thank fans who trusted me. I am deeply sorry for what I caused to other members, the agency and most of all our fans,” he said.

Jun-ho, Yoo-young, Chan-sung and Jun. K all expressed what it meant to perform for their fans in Japan two years after their debut.

Their performances in the Tokyo Dome showed that their popularity in Japan is on a par with top-ranking world stars regularly booked to play there.

Among Koreans, actor Lee Byung-hun first met his fans in the dome in 2006, followed by Ryu Si-won in 2008, Bae Yong-joon in 2010 and Jang Geun-suk in 2011.

Another K-pop group Super Junior is slated to perform there in July for the second time following their first in May, 2012.

2PM is preparing to launch their 3rd album in mid-May.