The popularity of idol group 2PM has skyrocketed since their debut on September 2008, thanks to hit songs like "10 Out of 10" and "Again & Again", as well as appearances on variety shows, where they openly displayed their dorky yet lovable personalities. Mnet's first episode of Wild Bunny led to an overwhelming response from viewers and off the chart ratings. People just can't seem to get enough of these seven cuties, and that includes even celebrities. See what stars like Lee Hyori, Solbi, and Chaeyeon have been saying about the current darlings of k-pop: “2PM is the general trend now. I am obsessed with them these days.” -Singer Lee Hyori on MBC Come to Play “Before HaHa, who’s in the army right now, comes back, I want to go on a secret date with 2PM’s Jaebeom.” -Broadcaster Ahn Hye Kyung on MBC Come to Play “Singer Lee Soo Young is currently obsessed with 2PM, so whenever they come on TV, she goes up and touches the screen.” -Comedian Park Kyung Lim on KBS Happy Together “Whenever I see 2PM these days, my heart momentarily shakes.” -Singer Chaeyeon on KBS Star Golden Bell “When I think about their looks, I like 2PM’s Nichkhun.” -Singer Yoona of Girls' Generation/SNSD on KBS Champagne “2PM’s Nichkhun is the first celebrity I went up to first and begged to take a picture together.” -Singer Solbi on Mnet Ice Princess “If 2PM’s Nichkhun asks me to marry him, I would say yes right away.” -Announcer Park Eun Young on KBS Yuhyoomanman When asked what they attribute their popularity to, leader Jaebeom answered, "We have no typical style like other idol groups, and I think we appeal to fans by not worrying about our individual images and just playing, talking, and dancing as we feel like it on stage. It seems like our fans call us ‘animal idols’ because of our barbaric personalities." Fellow member Junsu replied, "I think there are a lot of fans who like us for directly saying things and just saying everything we want to say on shows." Thailand-American member Nichkhun added, "I feel like that’s why the fans think we're sexier." And sexy they most certainly are. Out of the celebrity comments, I definitely relate to Chaeyeon's comment the most. Oh, 2PM...you make our hearts sh-sh-shake. Source: choen.chosun, 2oneday + allkpop
