Taecyeon's reason for going to graduate school + Nichkhun's thoughts on his hiatus

Article: The real reason why Ok Taecyeon chose to get his Masters at Korea University

Source: Newsen via Nate

MC: "Why did you choose to get your masters in international studies?"

Taecyeon: "I wanted to return the influence I have as a member of 2PM to society and put out a positive influence internationally. I'm not specifically aiming to become a scholar but it's a challenge I've always wanted to take. I could become a messenger of peace. I will work hard."

1. [+257, -74] To put off his military service

2. [+226, -68] Studying + legal method of delaying military service

3. [+118, -38] "I wanted to return the influence I have as a member of 2PM to society and put out a positive influence internationally" I'm really curious, what does his area of major have anything to do with this?

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Article: Nichkhun "After my drunk driving accident, I did charity service because I thought I would go crazy"

Source: Newsen via Nate

"I was in my dorm for a month and a half and I realized that I was going to go crazy at that rate. I told my manager hyung that I wanted to do something and set out to find something. I eventually visited a disabled home. It was hard to face people at first because it seemed like everyone was saying I did wrong. I was so happy, though. I was happy for every moment. The children gave me hope. They were disabled but they didn't let it bother them. They played and shouted like normal kids and that gave me strength. It was a great experience.

Ever since I joined 2PM, I've only been running forward. I wanted to do everything I could because you never know when you'll lose popularity. Even if I was tired, I'd get greedy and always ask for more. I think what happened was a warning for me to start living slowly. Because I ran ahead so fast, I could only see ahead of me. It gave me an opportunity to slow down and look around me."

1. [+286, -33] "Nichkhun forgave himself through charity work (TN: a caption used by the show)" What do you mean by this..??

2. [+281, -42] As if it being only Wednesday isn't pissing me off enough, what is he running his mouth about?

3. [+279, -48] In Korea, saying stuff like this will only get you more hate... Selling your emotions for sympathy does not work here.

4. [+29, -9] "Sorry, I'm not that good at Korean"

5. [+15, -6] Gulp gulp the drink

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