2PM

The members of 2PM all auditioned to join JYP Entertainment, with the exception of Thai-American member Nichkhun, who was scouted as a high school senior in the United States and became the company's first non-ethnic Korean trainee.{{cite web|title=Riding the Korean Wave|url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/leisure/leisurescoop/20260/riding-the-korean-wave|publisher=Bangkok Post|access-date=July 20, 2009|date=July 15, 2009}} Jun. K, Wooyoung and Jaebeom were chosen from auditions. Taecyeon, Junho and Chansung had participated in JYP Entertainment's audition program SuperStar Survival; Junho finished as the winner while Taecyeon and Chansung were given trainee contracts despite being eliminated.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq1bHqKAkaU|title=[PREDEBUT] 060318 Superstar Survival Ep. 01|last=Secret Four Youtube|date=October 8, 2013|access-date=September 26, 2017|via=YouTube|archive-date=February 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190220074425/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq1bHqKAkaU&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}} Some of the members had previously lived in the United States: former leader Jaebeom in the Seattle area, Nichkhun in Southern California, while Taecyeon attended middle and high school in Massachusetts before returning to Korea.{{cite news|title=2PM "박진영이 10점 만점에 5점 주더라"|url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20080916188100005|work=Yonhap News Agency|date=September 16, 2008|language=ko}}

Originally, the members of 2PM were part of a larger group known as One Day. A documentary called Hot Blood Men captured the group's training days. In this documentary, former member Jaebeom finished at the top spot and received the most fan votes. It also featured the elimination of three trainees from the group: Lee Swichi, Jeong Jin-woon, and Yoon Doo-joon were all cut. However, Jinwoon replaced Im Daehun upon the latter's withdrawal. By the end of the training process, One Day had been reduced to an eleven-member group. The band was then split into four-member ballad group 2AM and seven-member hip-hop dance-focused group 2PM.{{cite web|url=http://iamkoream.com/cover-story-2pm/ |title=Cover Story - 2PM|access-date=January 8, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110205025918/http://iamkoream.com/cover-story-2pm/ |work=KoreAm|date=August 5, 2010|archive-date= February 5, 2011 }}

File:2 PM Korean band.jpg

{{See also|01:59PM}}

While most Korean boy bands at the time adopted a "pretty boy" or kkonminam image, 2PM constructed a tough and macho beast-like image when they made their debut.{{cite book|last=Jung|first=Sun|title=Korean masculinities and transcultural consumption : Yonsama, Rain, Oldboy, K-Pop idols|date=2011|publisher=Hong Kong University Press|location=Hong Kong|isbn=978-988-8028-66-5}} By emphasizing their masculinity, 2PM is known for creating the "jimseung-dol" (which translates to beast/animal idol in Korean) phenomenon in 2008. Jaebeom was chosen to serve as the group's leader, as he was the oldest member and also the one who all the members acknowledged as the most talented one. He played key roles in several of the band's early singles and associated music videos.

2PM debuted with their single album Hottest Time of the Day on August 29, 2008. The album consisted a total of 6 tracks, including its lead single "10 Out of 10" ({{lang|ko|10점 만점에 10점}}).{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|script-title=ko:박진영 '내 자존심' 2PM 첫번째 싱글 공개|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200808291006401002|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=Newsen|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183125/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200808291006401002|url-status=live}} The group made their debut live performance with a performance of "10 Out of 10" on M Countdown on September 4, 2008.{{Cite web|date=September 4, 2008|title='10점 만점에 10점' 2PM '엠카운트다운'으로 가요계 신고식|url=https://www.hankyung.com/life/article/2008090402487|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=The Korea Economic Daily|language=ko|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183123/https://www.hankyung.com/life/article/2008090402487|url-status=live}} The following month, the group released a winter special version of their song "Only You", a B-side from their debut mini album. Concurrently, 2PM hosted the third season of Korean variety show Idol Army.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:박필승 NEW SONG|url=http://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=43866|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=Melon|language=ko|archive-date=March 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220328150812/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=43866|url-status=live}}

On April 16, 2009, the group released their second mini album, 2:00PM Time For Change, which they began promoting that month with the lead single "Again and Again". This comeback was met with commercial success, with "Again and Again" placing at number one on various music charts including Cyworld, Hanteo, Melon, Mnet, and Muse.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=2PM, 컴백 1주일만에 음원차트 1위 기염|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200904301030131002|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=Newsen|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183123/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200904301030131002|url-status=live}} The following month, they won their first Mutizen Song award on M Countdown, followed by two more and a Music Bank award.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=May 29, 2009|title=090510 SBS Inkigayo - 2PM Winning First Mutizen Award|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgoUP2yztok|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=Youtube|archive-date=July 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703090131/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgoUP2yztok|url-status=live}} On June 11, 2PM began promotions for their song "Niga Mipda" ({{lang|ko|니가 밉다}}, lit. I Hate You) on M Countdown.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|script-title=ko:[포토엔]화려한 무대매너 2PM, '니가 밉다' 열창|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200906182055061002|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=Newsen|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183123/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200906182055061002|url-status=live}} 2PM then achieved first place on the M Countdown and Music Bank charts with "Niga Mipda" later in July and on July 30, the group won the 'Only One Song' award on M Countdown. At this time, 2PM also starred in the popular Korean variety show Wild Bunny.{{Cite web|title=[Eng Sub] 2PM VVild 8unny Ep1 2/5 - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvx56WKqbPI&list=PL3389E93674428AD5&index=1|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=www.youtube.com| date=April 24, 2010 |archive-date=August 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808072024/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvx56WKqbPI&list=PL3389E93674428AD5&index=1|url-status=live}}

A controversy regarding Jaebeom emerged when on September 4, 2009, articles surfaced on the internet regarding his posts from 2005 made on his personal Myspace account, in which he expressed his dislike for Korea while he was still a trainee for JYP Entertainment. These posts, leaked by a netizen who hacked his Myspace account, were taken out of context and severely misinterpreted by the Korean media.{{cite web|script-title=ko:재범 2PM 자진탈퇴, 마녀사냥 논란 분분 후폭풍 예고 (Park Jaebeom voluntarily withdraws from 2PM, consequence of witch hunting) |author=Park, Se-Yeon |publisher=Newsen via JoinsMSN |date=September 9, 2009 |url=http://news.joins.com/article/522/3765522.html?ctg=1503 |access-date=April 30, 2012 |language=ko |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090923011207/http://news.joins.com/article/522/3765522.html?ctg=1503 |archive-date=September 23, 2009 }} Jaebeom issued an apology regarding this matter.{{in lang|ko}} Lee, Mi-hye. [http://news.joins.com/article/263/3761263.html?ctg=15 JYP, 2PM 재범 한국비하 공식 사과문 "머리숙여 사과드립니다" (JYP, 2PM's Jaebeom Issues Apology on Korea Comments, "With His Head Hung in Shame")] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090912075649/http://news.joins.com/article/263/3761263.html?ctg=15 |date=September 12, 2009 }}. Joins.com/Newsen. September 5, 2009. Retrieved September 5, 2009. Although some netizens demanded that Jaebeom should be forced out of 2PM, JYP Entertainment CEO Park Jin-young stated on September 7 that he lent the singer a vote of confidence, suggesting that Jaebeom would remain in the group.{{in lang|ko}} Lee, Eon-hyeok. [http://news.joins.com/article/493/3764493.html?ctg=15 박진영 "재범, 2PM 탈퇴는 없다" 공식입장 (Park Jin-young: "Jaebeom Will Not Leave 2PM")] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090913100508/http://news.joins.com/article/493/3764493.html?ctg=15 |date=September 13, 2009 }}. Joins.com/Newsen. September 7, 2009. Retrieved September 7, 2009. However, on the following day, Jaebeom announced on his official Fancafé that he would leave the group and return to the United States for a while to calm the situation. He planned to return to school and improve his understanding of music. At the same time, he apologized to his fellow band members for not being a good leader and older brother for them. He also promised to come back as a better person.{{in lang|ko}} Park, Se-yeon. [http://news.joins.com/article/522/3765522.html?ctg=1503 재범 2PM 자진탈퇴, 마녀사냥 논란 분분 후폭풍 예고 (Jaebeom Announces that He's Leaving 2PM Amidst Surprising and Tumultuous Witch-hunt)] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090923011207/http://news.joins.com/article/522/3765522.html?ctg=1503 |date=September 23, 2009 }}. Joins.com/Newsen. September 8, 2009. Retrieved September 8, 2009. Park Jin-young confirmed that 2PM would continue on as a six-member group.Cho, Jae-hyon. [https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2009/09/178_52113.html '2PM to Take Stage Without Jae-beom'] . The Korea Times. September 18, 2009. Retrieved September 18, 2009.Han, Sang-hee. [http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2009/09/201_52095.html Will Fallen Idol Star Make Comeback?] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120513051827/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2009/09/201_52095.html |date=May 13, 2012 }}. The Korea Times. September 18, 2009. Retrieved September 18, 2009. Due to the sensitive topic of Jaebeom's departure, 2PM withdrew for several weeks from their appearances on variety shows.[http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200911151001021002# 2PM 예능 출연 자제 왜? "팬들에 대한 예의 차원"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304061439/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200911151001021002 |date=March 4, 2012 }}. Newsen. November 15, 2009.

Despite the controversy, the group went ahead with the release of their first studio album. Known as 01:59PM, the album was released on November 10, 2009.{{in lang|ko}} [https://archive.today/20120718094311/http://news.mk.co.kr/outside/view.php?year=2009&no=581705 2PM `하트비트` 노래-마케팅-재범 `대박공식`]. MK News. November 10, 2009. Retrieved November 14, 2009. In response to lingering questions regarding Jaebeom's future, Park Jin-young announced on the day after the release of 01:59PM that Jaebeom could return to 2PM if he wished to make a comeback, although the singer's return was not imminent.{{cite web|date=November 12, 2009|title=JYP Hints at Return of Jae-beom to 2PM|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2009/11/178_55396.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091116182419/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2009/11/178_55396.html|archive-date=November 16, 2009|access-date=November 14, 2009|work=The Korea Times}}{{cite web|author=Kim Hyun-rok|date=November 11, 2009|script-title=ko:박진영 "재범 2PM으로 복귀할 것" 최초발언|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2009111123424742468|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091123060530/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2009111123424742468|archive-date=November 23, 2009|access-date=November 12, 2009|work=Starnews|language=ko}} In support of Jaebeom, the six remaining 2PM members decided to equally split their income from their first album with him.[http://news.hankooki.com/lpage/culture/200912/h20091221062536111780.htm# 2PM "재범은 영원한 리더"... 재범과 수익분배] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222004330/http://news.hankooki.com/lpage/culture/200912/h20091221062536111780.htm |date=February 22, 2012 }}. Hankook. December 21, 2009. The album included tracks voiced by Jaebeom, although his face was excluded from the cover.[http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200911020721291002 남성 그룹 2PM이 재범(박재범) 없이 6인조로 극비리에 최근 뮤직비디오 (2PM 'Without Jaebeom, returns on the 2nd, Fans wonder about tracks)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304061506/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200911020721291002 |date=March 4, 2012 }} Newsen. November 2, 2009. The group finished re-filming their music video for the album's lead single "Heartbeat", without Jaebeom in October 2009. The group then began promotional activities for the album on a variety of music shows, including Mnet's O Good Concert, KBS' Music Bank, MBC's Music Core and SBS' Inkigayo in November 2009.{{in lang|ko}} [http://spn.edaily.co.kr/entertain/newsRead.asp?sub_cd=EA21&newsid=01164406589884736&DirCode=0010201 '6인조' 2PM, 수능날 Mnet '오 굿 콘서트'로 컴백] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091116023139/http://spn.edaily.co.kr/entertain/newsRead.asp?sub_cd=EA21&newsid=01164406589884736&DirCode=0010201|date=November 16, 2009}}. E-Daily. November 11, 2009. Retrieved November 14, 2009.

A week and a half after the album's release, 2PM performed at the Mnet Asian Music Awards on November 21, 2009, and took home the awards for Best Male Group and Artist of the Year, the latter being one of the three most prestigious awards of the show.{{in lang|ko}} [http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200911211700001002 2PM MAMA 대상 올해의 가수상 눈물펑펑 "재범과 영광 함께할터"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304061757/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200911211700001002 |date=March 4, 2012 }}. Newsen News. November 21, 2009. Retrieved November 27, 2009. The group paid homage to Jaebeom during their performance of "Again & Again". During the performance, a spotlight shone over Jaebeom's usual position in the dance formation, and his vocals played over the speakers without being replaced.{{in lang|ko}} [http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200911211356031002 2PM, MAMA 재범 위한 특별 퍼포먼스 뜬다] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304061810/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200911211356031002 |date=March 4, 2012 }}. Newsen News. November 21, 2009. Retrieved November 27, 2009.

In late November 2009, after two weeks of promotional activities for 1:59PM, 2PM earned their first #1 on a TV music show (KBS Music Bank's "K-Chart") since the album's release, with their single "Heartbeat", which went on to take #1 on the K-Chart for three more weeks.{{in lang|ko}} [http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200911270919321002 재범없는 2PM, 뮤뱅 K차트 1위 방송 첫 정상 등극 기염] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304061822/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200911270919321002 |date=March 4, 2012 }}. Newsen News. November 27, 2009. Retrieved November 27, 2009. In addition, "Heartbeat" achieved the Mutizen Triple Crown song award on SBS' Inkigayo by being the #1 song on the program's "Take 7" chart for three weeks, the maximum amount of time for which a nominated song is eligible to win. On December 30, 2009, at Korean Broadcasting System (KBS)'s end of the year Music Festival, "Again & Again" was recognized as "Song of the Year", winning with 57,060 votes.{{in lang|ko}} [http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200912302153531001 2PM '어겐앤어겐' 시청자 뽑은 최고가요상] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304061853/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200912302153531001 |date=March 4, 2012 }}. Newsen News. December 31, 2009. Retrieved January 9, 2010.

2PM's second single from 01:59PM was "Tired of Waiting". The song was performed live for the first time at the SBS Music Festival in December 2009. 2PM's promotion for the album ended with their performance on SBS' Inkigayo in January 2010. In February 2010, JYP Entertainment announced that Jaebeom would not return to 2PM, as his contract with the company had been permanently terminated, with the agreement of all 6 members.{{in lang|ko}} [http://newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201002252102231002 JYP "재범 한국비하보다 더 심각한 문제로 계약해지. 소속연예인 적합치 않다"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220023242/http://newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201002252102231002 |date=February 20, 2012 }}. Newsen News. February 25, 2010. Retrieved February 25, 2010. A combined fan meeting and press conference was held two days later with the six remaining members of 2PM and JYP Entertainment CEO Choi Jungwook in attendance. Various 2PM fan sites were shut down immediately after the conference as a protest of Jaebeom's termination. The record label then announced that although 2PM would move forward with six members, a new leader would not be chosen to replace Jaebeom. In April 2010, the band released Don't Stop Can't Stop, a mini-album consisting of six tracks. The group intended for the release to illustrate a stronger side of themselves than what was seen in their previous releases. The album was met with much success, with its lead song "Without U" ranking atop multiple Korean music charts.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=2PM '위드아웃 유' 실시간 차트 1위 '기염'|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201004191430401001|access-date=April 19, 2010|website=Newsen|archive-date=June 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210623134254/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201004191430401001|url-status=live}} The group made their television performance comeback on Mnet's music program M Countdown in April 2010.{{in lang|ko}} [http://news.nate.com/view/20100409n04424 2PM, 뮤비촬영 완료...'짐승'출격 시동] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727190647/https://news.nate.com/view/20100409n04424 |date=July 27, 2023 }}. Nate News. April 9, 2010. Retrieved April 23, 2010. In the same month, 2PM served as the opening act for nine Wonder Girls summer shows in the United States.[http://wondergirlsworld.com/blog_mu/2010/04/05/wonder-world-tour-2010/ WONDER GIRLS WORLD TOUR 2010] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100812054601/http://wondergirlsworld.com/blog_mu/2010/04/05/wonder-world-tour-2010/ |date=August 12, 2010 }}. Wonder Girls official website. April 5, 2010. Retrieved April 23, 2010.File:KoreAm 2010-08 Cover.jpg, August 2010|266x266px]]In May 2010, 2PM also performed at the eighth annual Korea Times Music Festival in Los Angeles, California, and at the Dream Concert which was held in Seoul.{{in lang|ko}} [http://www.facebook.com/koreatimesmusicfestival Korea Times Music Festival Official Facebook Profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140712130244/https://www.facebook.com/koreatimesmusicfestival |date=July 12, 2014 }}. April 16, 2010. Retrieved April 23, 2010.[http://event.gmarket.co.kr/html/201004/100415_dreamconcert/100415_dreamconcert.asp] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413144657/http://event.gmarket.co.kr/html/201004/100415_dreamconcert/100415_dreamconcert.asp|date=April 13, 2014}} G-Market Dream Concert Line-up Announcement. Retrieved April 23, 2010. In the same month, 2PM released the song "What's Your Celebration?", which is sampled from K'Naan's "Wavin' Flag", for the FIFA 2010 World Cup. It was announced that all proceeds from the sales of the song will go to the donation support headed by FIFA World Cup in South Africa.[http://www.spcnet.tv/news/2010/05/24/2pm-releases-world-cup-song-%E2%80%98what%E2%80%99s-your-celebration%E2%80%99/ 2PM releases world cup song.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413142113/http://www.spcnet.tv/news/2010/05/24/2pm-releases-world-cup-song-%E2%80%98what%E2%80%99s-your-celebration%E2%80%99/ |date=April 13, 2014 }} Retrieved December 22, 2010. On July 31, 2010, 2PM held their first solo concert "Don't Stop Can't Stop" at the Seoul Olympic Park Arena, with their labelmates 2AM and Miss A making guest appearances at the concert.{{Cite web|title=2PM 콘서트, 해외 팬 대거 운집|url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/news_o2.htm?name=/news/entertainment/201008/20100801/a8a77118.htm|date=July 31, 2010|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=Sports Chosun|language=ko|archive-date=July 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727190646/https://sports.chosun.com/news/news_o2.htm?name=/news/entertainment/201008/20100801/a8a77118.htm|url-status=live}} The group held another concert date in Seoul on August 1, before moving to Busan from August 7 to 8, and holding two more encore concerts in Seoul from September 4 to 5 in line with the celebration of their second debut anniversary. It was reported that more than 12,000 fans attended 2PM's first concerts in Seoul."[https://www.facebook.com/2pm.jype/posts/114575838592196 2PM Don't Stop Can't Stop Concert]". Retrieved January 21, 2021. In October 2010, 2PM released their fourth EP, Still 2:00PM,{{cite news|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010041913460045716|script-title=ko:'컴백' 2PM, 온라인 음악사이트 석권..수록곡도 '인기'|date=April 19, 2010|work=Asia Economy|access-date=April 20, 2010|language=ko|archive-date=August 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813183905/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010041913460045716|url-status=live}} with the lead single "I'll Be Back" staying at number one for two consecutive weeks on KBS' Music Bank.[http://www.kbs.co.kr/2tv/enter/musicbank/chart K-chart list K-Chart List.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140319081949/http://www.kbs.co.kr/2tv/enter/musicbank/chart |date=March 19, 2014 }}www.kbs.co.kr. Retrieved December 23, 2010. On the following month, it was reported that Still 2:00PM debuted unexpectedly on the 13th spot of the Billboard's World Album-Chart even though no album promotions were made in the United States.[https://www.billboard.com/#/charts/world-albums?chartDate=2010-11-01&order=gainer Billboard Charts World Albums Gainer.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100913150859/http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/world-albums?chartDate=2010-11-01&order=gainer |date=September 13, 2010 }} Retrieved November 29, 2010. On October 18, 2PM won the "Most Popular Asian Singer" award at the 10th Annual Mandarin Music Honors held at the Wukesong Arena in China. They became the first Korean artist to be granted with the award, with the group performing their songs "Heartbeat" and "I'll Be Back" at the event.[http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201010181343561002&search=title&searchstring=2pm MMH 2010 Award.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141222072903/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201010181343561002&search=title&searchstring=2pm |date=December 22, 2014 }} Retrieved on November 26, 2011.

File:2PM at the 싸이월드 페스티벌 125.jpg

{{See also|Hands Up (album)|Republic of 2PM}}

2PM officially made their Japanese debut in December 2010 with their first live platinum showcase titled "2PM 1st Contact in JAPAN LIVE" in Japan at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Gymnasium, a place well known for sumo games.{{cite web|title=jtn.co.kr|url=http://jtn.co.kr/v2/sub_view.asp?idx=12003&gubun3|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231051617/http://jtn.co.kr/v2/sub_view.asp?idx=12003&gubun3|archive-date=December 31, 2014|access-date=December 31, 2014}}

On March 9, 2011, 2PM released their first compilation album, All About 2PM, comprising tracks from the group's previously released albums Hottest Time of the Day, 2:00PM Time for Change, 01:59PM, Don't Stop Can't Stop, and Still 2:00PM. It was released for the Japanese market as a box set. The album debuted at number 26 on the Oricon Albums Chart, selling 4,502 copies in its first week.{{Cite web|title=ALL ABOUT 2PM {{!}} 2PM|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/products/901637/1/|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=ORICON NEWS|archive-date=January 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128085729/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/products/901637/1/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=2PMの作品|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/products/|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=ORICON NEWS|archive-date=February 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201074434/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/products/|url-status=live}} In May 2011, 2PM released their debut Japanese single, "Take Off," which was featured as an ending song in the Blue Exorcist anime series.[http://en.korea.com/blog/enter/k-pop/info-110305-2pms-new-japanese-single-take-off/ 2PM's new Japanese Single "Take Off".] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111202001716/http://en.korea.com/blog/enter/k-pop/info-110305-2pms-new-japanese-single-take-off/ |date=December 2, 2011 }} Retrieved on April 21, 2011. Afterwards, the group held their first Japanese concert tour, known as the "2PM 1st Japan Tour 2011 Take Off," which began in Sapporo on May 6 and ended a week later in Tokyo.[http://kr.news.yahoo.com/service/news/shellview.htm?articleid=2011051313500091482&linkid=4&newssetid=1352 2PM 첫 일본투어 성황리 개최!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415034151/http://kr.news.yahoo.com/service/news/shellview.htm?articleid=2011051313500091482&linkid=4&newssetid=1352 |date=April 15, 2012 }}. Retrieved 2011.05.13 On June 15, 2011, JYP Entertainment released the first teaser of 2PM's upcoming second studio album, which would be known as Hands Up.{{Cite web|title=[TEASER] 2PM 2nd Album 'HANDS UP' - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4p5VOpyhJ0|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=www.youtube.com| date=June 14, 2011 |archive-date=August 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808233644/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4p5VOpyhJ0|url-status=live}} The album was released later that month on June 20.[http://mtvk.com/2011/06/13/comeback-alert-put-your-hands-up-for-2pm/ Comeback Alert: Put Your Hands Up for 2PM.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110617071333/http://mtvk.com/2011/06/13/comeback-alert-put-your-hands-up-for-2pm/ |date=June 17, 2011 }} mtvk.com. Retrieved June 17, 2011. For the first time since the group's debut, the album featured two songs composed by 2PM members: "HOT" by Jun. K and "Give it to Me" by Junho. Promotions for the album was short and ended just one month after its release, allowing the group to further prepare for their future Japanese promotions and their upcoming "Hands Up Asia Tour."[http://news.nate.com/view/20110719n20954 '핸즈업' 2PM 이번주 끝으로 한달 한국 활동 마무리] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151125131251/http://news.nate.com/view/20110719n20954 |date=November 25, 2015 }}. Retrieved December 10, 2011 The following month, the 2PM Show began broadcasting in July 2011 on SBS's E!TV cable channel and featured all six members. It was the first time 2PM would emcee a program with their name on it.[http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype2.htm?id=201106150100136990011106&ServiceDate=20110615 2PM 이름 건 '2PM SHOW' 방송한다.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150421115628/http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype2.htm?id=201106150100136990011106&ServiceDate=20110615 |date=April 21, 2015 }}. Retrieved 2011.06.15 In support of their album Hands Up, 2PM held the "Hands Up Asia Tour" beginning with two dates from September 2 to 3, 2011 at the Seoul Jamsil Gymnasium with over 15,000 fans in attendance. The concert tour continued with the group performing in different arenas in seven cities: Taipei, Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Nanjing, and Hong Kong. When the group concluded the tour at the AsiaWorld Expo-Arena in Hong Kong, they had recorded a cumulative number of 160,000 fans who attended their concerts.{{Cite web|title=2PM kicks off Asian tour|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2011/09/04/etc/2PM-kicks-off-Asian-tour/2941103.html|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=September 4, 2011|language=en|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183123/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2011/09/04/etc/2PM-kicks-off-Asian-tour/2941103.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=2PM wraps up "Hands Up" tour in Hong Kong|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2012/03/13/etc/2PM-wraps-up-Hands-Up-tour-in-Hong-Kong/2949825.html|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=March 13, 2012|language=en|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183125/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2012/03/13/etc/2PM-wraps-up-Hands-Up-tour-in-Hong-Kong/2949825.html|url-status=live}} On November 30, 2011, 2PM released their first Japanese-language studio album, Republic of 2PM, which contained all of the group's previously-released Japanese singles and the Japanese version of their Korean single "Hands Up". In addition, the album consisted of five new songs including a track composed by Jun. K called "Hanarete Itemo" (離れていても, Even When We're Apart) which was dedicated for the group's Japanese fans. The album debuted at number 4 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart, reporting over 50,265 copies sold in its first week.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title="2011年11月28日～2011年12月04日のCDアルバム週間ランキング (Oricon's Album Weekly Chart for December 12th)"|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2011-12-12/|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=|archive-date=April 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404150456/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2011-12-12/|url-status=live}} From December 5 until 25, 2011, the group embarked on their "REPUBLIC OF 2PM" Japan Arena Tour, but with all 100,000 tickets being sold out in just one minute, JYP Entertainment announced an additional concert date to be held at Fukuoka. In conjunction with their arena tour, the group also held the "2PM Japan Debut 1st Anniversary Event" to an audience of 25,000 fans at Ryokoku in commemoration of their one-year anniversary since debuting in Japan.{{Cite web|title=2PM, 日 아레나 투어 티켓 1분만에 10만장 매진|url=https://www.tvreport.co.kr/169098|access-date=January 21, 2021|website=TV리포트|date=November 8, 2011|archive-date=January 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128154545/https://www.tvreport.co.kr/169098|url-status=dead}} In its annual sales report for the year 2011, Oricon announced that 2PM was the second best-selling new artist in Japan, being the highest-ranking Korean act beating out SHINee, and ranking just behind the Johnny & Associates group Kis-My-FT2. According to the report, 2PM reported revenue of over 990 million yen ($12.68 million) in singles, albums, and DVD sales.[http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/2004835/full/ 【オリコン年間】キスマイ、ジャニーズ5年ぶりの新人1位] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130123075538/http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/2004835/full/ |date=January 23, 2013 }}. Retrieved December 16, 2011

On March 14, 2012, 2PM released their second compilation album, 2PM Best (2008–2011 in Korea), which consisted of 17 songs including the bonus tracks "Alive" and "Move On". The album reached its peak position of number 5 on the Oricon Album Chart, before staying in the chart for 14 weeks.{{Cite web|title=2PM ベスト ～2008-2011 in コリア～(初回生産限定盤B) {{!}} 2PM|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/products/952035/1/|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=ORICON NEWS|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183124/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/products/952035/1/|url-status=live}} On May 22, 2012, 2PM released their third compilation album, 2PM Member's Selection, for the Korean market. The album reached a peak position atop the Gaon Album Chart, and sold 21,893 copies by the end of the year.{{Cite web|title=국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=Gaon Chart|archive-date=June 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190606081701/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/|url-status=live}} On May 24–25 and May 28–31, 2012, 2PM held their "Six Beautiful Days" concert at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, becoming the first Korean group to perform at the Budokan for six consecutive shows. This was then followed with the group releasing their fourth Japanese single "Beautiful" and a live concert DVD entitled "Arena Tour 2011 — Republic Of 2PM" on June 6. The single sold more than 73,529 copies on the day of its launch and managed to come in at second on Oricon's Daily Singles Chart, while the DVD charted atop in the music DVD segment of Oricon's Daily Chart and at number 2 in the Combined DVD Chart. In support of the release of "Beautiful," 2PM held a "Hi-Touch" event in Osaka on June 9 and then again in Tokyo on June 16. The group then made a performance at the MTV Music Awards Japan 2012 on June 23.{{Cite web|title=2PM takes over three Oricon charts|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2012/06/07/etc/2PM-takes-over-three-Oricon-charts/2954060.html|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=June 7, 2012|language=en|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183123/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2012/06/07/etc/2PM-takes-over-three-Oricon-charts/2954060.html|url-status=live}} In April 2012, 2PM announced plans to release a documentary film with 2AM, to be known as Beyond The One Day, in Japan. The trailer for the film was released on April 13, with the film itself first being premiered on June 30, 2012.{{Cite web|title=映画『Beyond the ONEDAY ～Story of 2PM&2AM～』特報映像【公式】 6.30公開 - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZTpNFnHCcw|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=www.youtube.com| date=April 13, 2012 |archive-date=August 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808201507/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZTpNFnHCcw|url-status=live}} 2PM then held their second Asia-wide concert tour series, "What Time Is It?" beginning at the Mercedes Benz Arena in Shanghai on November 17, 2012, and going on to cover six cities: Jakarta, Taipei, Macau, Manila, Guangzhou, and Bangkok, before concluding with two concert dates held at the Jamsil Arena in Seoul on June 21–22, 2013."[https://www.facebook.com/2pm.jype/photos/a.10151184416633196/10151184417168196/ 2PM What Time Is It? - Shanghai] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727190658/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F2pm.jype%2Fphotos%2Fa.10151184416633196%2F10151184417168196%2F |date=July 27, 2023 }}". Retrieved January 21, 2021.

"[https://www.facebook.com/2pm.jype/photos/a.10151211307898196/10151211308268196 2PM What Time Is It? - Jakarta] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727190658/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F2pm.jype%2Fphotos%2Fa.10151211307898196%2F10151211308268196 |date=July 27, 2023 }}". Retrieved January 21, 2021.

"[https://www.facebook.com/2pm.jype/photos/a.10151221153653196/10151221153798196 2PM What Time Is It? - Taipei] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727191202/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F2pm.jype%2Fphotos%2Fa.10151221153653196%2F10151221153798196 |date=July 27, 2023 }}". Retrieved January 21, 2021.

"[https://www.facebook.com/2pm.jype/photos/a.10151233168028196/10151233168238196 2PM What Time Is It? - Macau] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727201152/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F2pm.jype%2Fphotos%2Fa.10151233168028196%2F10151233168238196 |date=July 27, 2023 }}". Retrieved January 21, 2021.

"[https://www.facebook.com/2pm.jype/posts/504015802978721 2PM What Time Is It? - Manila] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727191341/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F2pm.jype%2Fposts%2F504015802978721 |date=July 27, 2023 }}". Retrieved January 21, 2021.

"[https://www.facebook.com/2pm.jype/posts/129889097194861 2PM What Time Is It? - Guangzhou] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727191258/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F2pm.jype%2Fposts%2F129889097194861 |date=July 27, 2023 }}". Retrieved January 21, 2021.

"[https://www.facebook.com/2pm.jype/posts/185878108226476 2PM What Time Is It? - Bangkok] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727191258/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F2pm.jype%2Fposts%2F185878108226476 |date=July 27, 2023 }}". Retrieved January 21, 2021.

"[https://www.facebook.com/2pm.jype/posts/10151545111833196 2PM What Time Is It? - Seoul"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727191336/https://www.facebook.com/2pm.jype/posts/10151545111833196 |date=July 27, 2023 }}. Retrieved January 21, 2021.

File:2PM during Go Crazy Tour In USA, 2014.jpg

{{See also|Grown (album)|Go Crazy!}}

On February 13, 2013, the group released their second Japanese studio album, Legend of 2PM. The album consisted of 9 tracks including the previously-released singles "Beautiful" and "Masquerade". The singles "This Is Love" and "So Bad" were released digitally on iTunes from February 18 to 19 as a promotional single from the album. The album debuted atop the Oricon Albums Chart, selling 64,291 copies in its first week, and remained on the chart for nine weeks.{{Cite web|title=LEGEND OF 2PM(初回生産限定盤A) {{!}} 2PM|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/products/1001714/1/|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=ORICON NEWS|archive-date=April 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409115517/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/products/1001714/1/|url-status=live}} 2PM then embarked on their "LEGEND OF 2PM" Japan Arena Tour from January 13 until February 24, 2013, covering the cities of Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo, and Sapporo. This was soon followed up with a performance at the Tokyo Dome to a recorded attendance of over 110,000 people on April 20 to 21.{{Cite web|date=January 13, 2013|title=2PM, 'LEGEND OF 2PM' 日 후쿠오카서 스타트|url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201301140100075310006151&servicedate=20130113|access-date=January 21, 2021|website=Sports Chosun|language=ko|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183123/https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201301140100075310006151&servicedate=20130113|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=April 22, 2013|title='日도쿄돔 입성' 2PM "지금도 꿈꾸는 기분, 가슴벅차다"|url=http://enews24.tving.com/news/article?nsID=150112|access-date=January 21, 2021|website=Enews|language=ko|archive-date=January 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128054713/http://enews24.tving.com/news/article?nsID=150112|url-status=dead}} After more than a year, 2PM made their Korean comeback in May 2013 with their third Korean-language studio album, Grown. The group first revealed the music video teaser for the album's lead single, "Comeback When You Hear This Song", on May 2, 2013 through their official YouTube account.{{Cite web |date=2013-05-06 |title=2PM '이 노래를 듣고 돌아와' 공개, 성숙미와 계단 댄스 '눈길' |url=https://ent.sbs.co.kr/news/article.do?article_id=E10003310031 |access-date=2023-06-16 |website=SBS연예뉴스 |language=ko|archive-date=June 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616070607/https://ent.sbs.co.kr/news/article.do?article_id=E10003310031 |url-status=live }} "Comeback When You Hear This Song" was then fully released on May 6, along with 10 other songs from the album.{{cite web|date=May 5, 2013|title=2PM pre-release "Come Back When You Hear This Song" + 10 songs from 'GROWN'|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2013/05/2pm-pre-release-come-back-when-you-hear-this-song|access-date=May 7, 2013|publisher=Allkpop|archive-date=May 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508071918/http://www.allkpop.com/2013/05/2pm-pre-release-come-back-when-you-hear-this-song|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See unreliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=November 2024}} The album topped the Japan Tower Records pre-release chart upon release, overtaking the group's own Japanese single "Give Me Love" on May 5.{{Cite web|title=2PM's 'Grown' tops chart in Japan|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2013/05/05/etc/2PMs-Grown-tops-chart-in-Japan/2971084.html|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=May 5, 2013|language=en|archive-date=January 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128094517/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2013/05/05/etc/2PMs-Grown-tops-chart-in-Japan/2971084.html|url-status=live}} Grown then became the group's second entry on the Billboard World Albums Chart, becoming their first Top 10 entry peaking at number 6, and remaining on the chart for three weeks.{{Cite magazine|last=|first=|date=|title=Grown - 2PM|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/2pm/chart-history/wlp/|access-date=January 21, 2021|magazine=Billboard}} A second title track named "A.D.T.O.Y" was released on May 11, 2013, which was later recognized by Billboard magazine, ranking at number 13 in its "20 Best K-pop Songs of 2013: K-Town Picks" list.{{Cite web|title=2PM "A.D.T.O.Y.(하.니.뿐.)" M/V - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFnV7Y6iwrA|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=www.youtube.com| date=May 11, 2013 |archive-date=September 15, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915183631/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFnV7Y6iwrA|url-status=live}}{{Cite magazine|title=20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2013: K-Town Picks|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/list/5840365/20-best-k-pop-songs-of-2013-k-town-picks|access-date=January 21, 2021|magazine=Billboard|language=en}} In order to promote Grown, the group took part in the "2PM G+Star Zone" exhibition held at the Apgujeongrodeo Station from May 2 to July 31, 2013, as part of the "G+Dream Project" launched by the Gangnam-gu Office in order to support disadvantaged youth.{{cite news|date=May 2, 2013|title=2PM opens 2PM Zone at Apgujeong Rodeo Station|newspaper=Star News|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stviewEng.php?type=3&no=2013050208122299562|url-status=dead|access-date=May 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808055345/http://star.mt.co.kr/stviewEng.php?type=3&no=2013050208122299562|archive-date=August 8, 2014}} They also made a promotional appearance on M Countdown on May 16 wherein they performed the two lead singles of their album.{{cite news|last=Choi|first=EunHwa|date=May 16, 2013|title=Shinhwa, 2PM and Seo In Young to Make Comebacks in This Week′s M Countdown|work=enewsWorld|publisher=CJ E&M|url=http://enewsworld.interest.me/enews/contents.asp?idx=36395|access-date=May 21, 2013}}{{Dead link|date=June 2020|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}} On October 16, 2013, 2PM released their eighth Japanese single "Winter Games", which became the group's first chart-topper on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 on its issue dated November 2, 2013.{{Cite magazine|title=Japan Hot 100 Chart|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/japan-hot-100/2013-11-02|access-date=January 21, 2021|magazine=Billboard|date=January 2, 2013}}

On January 29, 2014, 2PM released their third Japanese studio album, Genesis of 2PM, consisting of 9 new songs and including the previously-released singles "Give Me Love" and "Winter Games". The album debuted atop the Oricon Albums Chart, selling 63,212 copies in its first week, and remained on the chart for seven weeks.{{Cite web|title=GENESIS OF 2PM(初回生産限定盤B) {{!}} 2PM|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/products/1058338/1/|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=ORICON NEWS|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183125/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/products/1058338/1/|url-status=live}} In support of the album, the group embarked on their "GENESIS OF 2PM" Japan Arena Tour held from January 27 until March 27, 2014, performing in 14 cities in Japan with a recorded attendance of over 150,000 people. At the conclusion of their concert tour in Tokyo, the group announced their Korean comeback.{{Cite web|last=tenasia.hankyung.com|first=Digital|date=March 27, 2014|title=2PM, 일본 15만 콘서트 투어 종료 … 내달 국내 컴백|url=https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2014032744444|access-date=January 21, 2021|website=텐아시아 연예뉴스|language=ko|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183123/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2014032744444|url-status=live}}

During the filming of the music video of the group's upcoming comeback in April, a fire broke out on the set of the music video. Authorities stated that the fire was relatively small and had been controlled by the time that the first responders had arrived. All the members and their staff were confirmed to be unharmed.{{cite web|last=|first=|date=March 16, 2014|title=A fire starts during 2PM's new MV filming|url=https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/1204283|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=No Cut News|archive-date=June 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621174809/https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/1204283|url-status=live}} As a result, the group's comeback was postponed. Following the incident, the group first released teaser photos and other individual teasers which hinted on their comeback beginning August 31, and on September 10, 2PM released the music video of their single "Go Crazy!", the title track of their fourth Korean studio album of the same name.{{cite web|title=jypentertainment|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/jypentertainment|access-date=September 26, 2017|website=YouTube|archive-date=October 30, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151030055040/https://www.youtube.com/user/jypentertainment|url-status=live}} The album itself was then released in both physical and digital format on September 15, which was followed with the group's promotional performances on Club Octagon in Gangnam District, Seoul and their appearance on M Countdown.{{Cite web|date=September 10, 2014|title=Fans go crazy over 2PM's 'Go Crazy' M/V|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140910000232|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=The Korea Herald|language=en|archive-date=September 21, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140921145246/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140910000232|url-status=live}} Go Crazy marked 2PM's third appearance on the Billboard World Albums Chart, peaking at number 7 on its chart issue dated October 4, 2014.{{Cite magazine|last=|first=|date=|title=Go Crazy! - 2PM|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/2pm/chart-history/wlp/|access-date=January 21, 2021|magazine=Billboard}} On its chart issue dated on the same day, Billboard reported that 2PM also landed their second Japan Hot 100 chart topper with their Japanese single "Midaretemina".{{Cite magazine|last=|first=|date=January 2, 2013|title=2PM "Midaretemina" - Japan Hot 100 Chart|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/japan-hot-100/2014-10-04|access-date=January 21, 2021|magazine=Billboard}}

In support of their latest album, 2PM then began their world tour, "Go Crazy! 2PM World Tour", with a concert to a sold-out Jamsil Arena in Seoul on October 3, 2014. The concert tour covered 12 cities in 5 countries: Seoul, Bangkok, Beijing, Newark, Rosemont, Grand Prairie, Los Angeles, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, and then concluding at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai. With performances on major venues such as the Prudential Center, Rosemont Theatre, Verizon Theatre, and the Shrine Auditorium, the "Go Crazy" concert series marked the group's first solo performances in the United States, following their performances as opening acts for their labelmates Wonder Girls earlier in 2010.{{Cite web|title=2PM의 '크레이지' 파티..7년 성장담은 월드투어 포문[종합]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0002895369|access-date=January 21, 2021|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=January 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129083733/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0002895369|url-status=live}}

"[https://www.facebook.com/2pm.jype/posts/10152547541883196 2PM Go Crazy World Tour - Rosemont] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727191746/https://www.facebook.com/2pm.jype/posts/10152547541883196 |date=July 27, 2023 }}". Retrieved January 21, 2021.

"[https://www.facebook.com/2pm.jype/posts/10152551282183196 2PM Go Crazy World Tour - Dallas]". Retrieved January 21, 2021.

"[https://www.facebook.com/2pm.jype/posts/10152485492468196 2PM Go Crazy World Tour - USA] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160929175617/https://www.facebook.com/2pm.jype/posts/10152485492468196 |date=September 29, 2016 }}". Retrieved January 21, 2021

"[https://www.facebook.com/2pm.jype/posts/10152746397813196 2PM Go Crazy World Tour - Hong Kong] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727191708/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F2pm.jype%2Fposts%2F10152746397813196 |date=July 27, 2023 }}". Retrieved January 21, 2021.

"[https://www.facebook.com/2pm.jype/posts/10152849579653196 2PM Go Crazy World Tour - Shanghai] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727191709/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F2pm.jype%2Fposts%2F10152849579653196 |date=July 27, 2023 }}". Retrieved January 21, 2021.

"[https://www.facebook.com/2pm.jype/posts/10152583415063196 2PM Go Crazy World Tour - Nanjing] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727191708/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F2pm.jype%2Fposts%2F10152583415063196 |date=July 27, 2023 }}". Retrieved January 21, 2021.

"[https://www.facebook.com/2pm.jype/posts/10152832354013196 2PM Go Crazy World Tour - Jakarta]". Retrieved January 21, 2021.

File:2PM at Korea Sale Festa, 30 September 2016 02.png

{{See also|No.5 (2PM album)|Gentlemen's Game}}

The group released their fourth Japanese studio album, 2PM of 2PM, on April 15, 2015. The album features 13 new songs as well as tracks from the group's single "Guilty Love". The album debuted atop the Oricon Albums Chart, selling over 62,705 copies in its first week, and remained on the chart for 10 weeks.{{Cite web|title=2PM OF 2PM(初回生産限定盤A) {{!}} 2PM|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/products/1124353/1/|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=ORICON NEWS|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183123/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/products/1124353/1/|url-status=live}} From April 7 until May 31, 2014, 2PM embarked on their "2PM OF 2PM" Japan Arena Tour in support of their album, covering the cities of Osaka, Nagoya, Yokohama, and Tokyo and recording a total of over 150,000 people in attendance. An additional 13,000 people also attended the live concert viewing held in 50 movie theaters in 34 regions throughout Japan. At the conclusion of their arena tour, the group announced that they were preparing for a Korean comeback.{{Cite web|date=June 1, 2015|title=2PM, 日 6개 도시 아레나투어 15만명 동원하며 성공적 마무리|url=http://www.segye.com/newsView/20150601003393|access-date=January 21, 2021|website=Segye Ilbo|language=ko|archive-date=January 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129023419/http://www.segye.com/newsView/20150601003393|url-status=live}} On June 15, 2015, 2PM released their fifth studio album, No.5. Nine of the twelve songs on the album were written by the members, with the title song "My House" written by Jun K.{{Cite web | title = 2PM's 'My House' launches with music video | author = Lim Jeong-yeo | work = K-Pop Herald | date = June 15, 2015 | access-date = June 23, 2015 | url = http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201506151445509257411_2 | archive-date = August 12, 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180812150730/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201506151445509257411_2 | url-status = live }} The album performed well commercially, debuting atop the Gaon Album Chart, at number 14 on the Oricon Album Chart, and at number three on the Billboard World Albums Chart.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|script-title=ko:국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=26&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=Gaon Chart|archive-date=June 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150625030032/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=26&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」 －CD・ブルーレイ・DVD・書籍・コミック－|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/youtaiju/|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=ORICON NEWS|archive-date=August 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170826213112/http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2014-08-04/|url-status=live}}{{Cite magazine|title=World Albums Chart|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-albums/2015-07-04|access-date=January 20, 2021|magazine=Billboard|date=January 2, 2013}} By the end of 2015, it was reported that No.5 sold 62,618 copies in South Korea.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|script-title=ko:국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2015&hitYear=2015&termGbn=year|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=Gaon Chart|archive-date=January 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160111080741/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2015&hitYear=2015&termGbn=year|url-status=live}}

On April 27, 2016, the group released their fifth Japanese studio album, Galaxy of 2PM, which debuted atop the Oricon Album Chart and remained on the said chart for seven weeks.{{Cite web|title=GALAXY OF 2PM(初回生産限定盤B/JUN.K×TAECYEON盤) {{!}} 2PM|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/products/1175461/1/|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=ORICON NEWS|archive-date=April 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409115513/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/products/1175461/1/|url-status=live}} By the end of the year, the album had sold over 122,685 copies on Oricon.{{Cite web|title=2016年度 オリコン年間 アルバムランキング 31～40位|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/y/2016/p/4/|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=ORICON NEWS|archive-date=June 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621174407/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/y/2016/p/4/|url-status=live}} In support of the album, 2PM embarked on their "2PM ARENA TOUR 2016': GALAXY OF 2PM" which was held from April 13 to June 18, 2016, covering the cities of Nagoya, Fukuoka, Hokkaido, Tokyo and Osaka. All 15 concert dates were sold out, and at the conclusion of the tour, the group had recorded an attendance of 160,000 people with an additional 36,000 fans who attended the live viewing of the concert held in 134 movie theaters throughout Japan. The group then followed up with two concert dates held at the Tokyo Dome on October 26 to 27.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=June 19, 2016|title=2PM, 日 5개 도시 아레나 투어…16만 관객 동원|url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20160619/78742939/2|access-date=January 21, 2021|website=The Dong-A Ilbo|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183123/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20160619/78742939/2|url-status=live}} On September 3, 2016, member Junho posted the group's schedule for the coming week on his Instagram profile hinting at a comeback.{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ5hqdwD8Yo/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/le2jh/1331243218562434600 |archive-date=2021-12-23 |url-access=subscription|title=Instagram post by REAL JUNHO LEE • Sep 3, 2016 at 3:29pm UTC|website=Instagram|access-date=September 26, 2017}}{{cbignore}} The following day, the group celebrated their eight-year anniversary together, consequently teasing their next comeback by posting individual photos of each member on their official social media accounts. Their sixth studio album was released on September 13, titled Gentlemen's Game along with its lead single "Promise (I'll Be)".{{cite web|url=http://www.soompi.com/2016/09/08/watch-2pm-teases-comeback-dashing-gentlemen-teaser-video-promise/|title=Update: 2PM Drops Album Spoiler For "Gentlemen's Game"|website=Soompi|date=September 8, 2016|access-date=September 26, 2017|archive-date=September 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927111808/https://www.soompi.com/2016/09/08/watch-2pm-teases-comeback-dashing-gentlemen-teaser-video-promise/|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See unreliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=November 2024}} The album entered the Billboard World Albums Chart, peaking at number 11 and remaining on the chart for 2 weeks.{{Cite magazine|last=|first=|date=|title=2PM "Gentlemen's Game" - Billboard World Albums|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/2pm/chart-history/wlp/|access-date=January 21, 2021|magazine=Billboard}} Gentlemen's Game was the group's last album before the members began their mandatory military enlistment.{{cite web|url=http://www.soompi.com/2016/09/29/2pm-shares-theyd-like-together-enlisting/|title=2PM Shares What They'd Like To Do Together Before Enlisting|website=Soompi|date=September 29, 2016|access-date=September 26, 2017|archive-date=September 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927112018/https://www.soompi.com/2016/09/29/2pm-shares-theyd-like-together-enlisting/|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See unreliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=November 2024}} 2PM then held a concert titled "6Nights" at the SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium from February 24 to 26, 2017 which was followed with a second set of concert dates from March 3 to 5 as the group's final concert series before its members began enlisting for their military service.{{Cite web|title=2PM announces pre-military concert series|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2017/01/05/etc/2PM-announces-premilitary-concert-series/3028284.html|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=January 5, 2017|language=en|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183127/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2017/01/05/etc/2PM-announces-premilitary-concert-series/3028284.html|url-status=live}}

On January 31, 2018, five of the six members of 2PM signed their renewal to JYP Entertainment with Taecyeon's renewal to be discussed after serving his military service.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=2PM Members Re-Sign With JYP Entertainment|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003209173|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=Naver|language=ko|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183125/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003209173|url-status=live}} The following day, JYP Entertainment appointed the members of 2PM as directors of external affairs as they were the most senior group in the company.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=2PM Members Appointed As Directors Of JYP Entertainment|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0009851336|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=Naver|language=ko|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183126/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0009851336|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:반 기 보 고 서 (제 29 기 반기) — VIII. 임원 및 직원 등에 관한 사항|url=https://dart.fss.or.kr/dsaf001/main.do?rcpNo=20230811001538|publisher=Financial Supervisory Service (South Korea)|date=August 11, 2023|language=ko}}

Jun. K also entered the military on May 8.{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000853472|title=2PM 준케이, 강원도 양구 '노도신병교육대'서 훈련中|work=Naver|access-date=January 2, 2020|archive-date=September 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200917041524/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000853472|url-status=live}} Wooyoung enlisted on July 8, serving active duty.{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/culturesports/2018/07/09/0701000000AEN20180709008500315.html|title=2PM's Wooyoung joins military|date=July 9, 2018|website=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=January 2, 2020|archive-date=July 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727192236/https://en.yna.co.kr/|url-status=live}} On July 25, it was announced that Taecyeon decided not to re-sign with JYP Entertainment, instead signing with 51K. However, he stated that he will continue promoting with 2PM.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Taecyeon Signs With New Agency, JYP Reassures 2PM Will Continue Promoting As 6|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0003829933|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=Naver|language=ko|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183123/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0003829933|url-status=live}} Taecyeon completed his military service and was discharged on May 16, 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20190516005300315|title=2PM's Ok Taecyeon set for return to show biz after finishing military service|last=박 |first=보람|date=May 16, 2019|website=Yonhap News Agency|language=en|access-date=May 17, 2019|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408184626/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20190516005300315|url-status=live}} Junho began his military service on May 30, 2019, as a public service worker,{{cite web |url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=241&aid=0002919751 |title=[단독]2PM 준호, 30일부터 대체 복무 시작 |language=ko |trans-title=2PM's Junho Starts Alternative Service on May 30th |date=January 2, 2020 |website=Naver |access-date=January 2, 2020 |archive-date=December 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209095621/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=241&aid=0002919751 |url-status=live }} while Chansung enlisted on June 11, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.hellokpop.com/news/2pm-members-taecyeon-jun-k-nickhun-send-off-chansung-to-the-military/|title=2PM Members Send Off Chansung to the Military|date=June 12, 2019|website=Hello Kpop News Agency|access-date=January 2, 2020|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183125/https://www.hellokpop.com/news/2pm-members-taecyeon-jun-k-nickhun-send-off-chansung-to-the-military/|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source?|date=September 2022}}

During the group's period of fulfilling their military service, JYP Entertainment and Epic Records Japan released two compilation albums in Japan. On September 18, 2019, the compilation album 2PM Best in Korea 2 ～2012–2017～, was released, consisting of 15 songs previously released in Korea from 2012 to 2017. The album peaked at number 7 on the Oricon Albums Chart and remained on the chart for three weeks.{{Cite web|title=2PM BEST in Korea 2 ～2012-2017～ {{!}} 2PM|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/products/1332234/1/|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=ORICON NEWS|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183126/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/products/1332234/1/|url-status=live}} Then on March 13, 2020, the Japanese-language compilation album The Best of 2PM in Japan 2011–2016 was released, consisting of two CDs containing a total of 38 songs recorded between 2011 and 2016 previously released in Japan. Taking pre-order sales into consideration, the album topped the Oricon Albums Chart and Tower Records Daily Sales Chart upon release.{{Cite web|title=THE BEST OF 2PM in Japan 2011-2016 {{!}} 2PM|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/products/1347506/1/|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=ORICON NEWS|archive-date=April 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409115515/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/products/1347506/1/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=2PM tops charts in Japan, while Korean fans call for group's return|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2020/03/15/etc/2PM-tops-charts-in-Japan-while-Korean-fans-call-for-groups-return/3074932.html|access-date=January 20, 2021|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=March 15, 2020|language=en|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183123/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2020/03/15/etc/2PM-tops-charts-in-Japan-while-Korean-fans-call-for-groups-return/3074932.html|url-status=live}}

{{See also|Must (album)|With Me Again}}

Jun. K completed his military service and was discharged on January 2, 2020.{{cite web |url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=469&aid=0000453778 |title='2PM 두 번째' 준케이, 오늘(2일) 닉쿤·팬들 환영 속 제대 |language=ko |trans-title=2PM's Jun. K is second member to be discharged, Nickhun and fans welcome him at his discharge |date=January 2, 2020 |website=Naver |access-date=January 2, 2020 |archive-date=April 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183125/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=469&aid=0000453778 |url-status=live }} Wooyoung was also discharged on February 25.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000658237|title=2PM 우영, 말년 휴가 중 복귀 없이 조기 전역…코로나19 여파|language=ko|date=February 25, 2020|website=Sports Kyunghyang|access-date=February 25, 2020|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408184544/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000658237|url-status=live}} Chansung was discharged on January 5, 2021.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/144/0000709622|script-title=ko:황찬성, 오늘(5일) 미복귀 전역|language=ko|date=January 5, 2021|website=Sports Kyunghyang|access-date=January 5, 2021|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183123/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/144/0000709622|url-status=live}} It was announced in January 2021 that 2PM would make a full group comeback later in the year after Junho has completed his military service.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/112/0003388751|title=2PM, 올해 6人 완전체 컴백 기대감 최고조..'우리집' 열풍 드디어 재현하나|language=ko|date=January 14, 2021|website=Herald POP|access-date=January 14, 2021|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183123/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/112/0003388751|url-status=live}} Junho was discharged on March 20, completing 2PM's military services.{{cite web |url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210320000080 |title=2PM's Junho discharged from military |last= |first= |date=March 20, 2021 |website=The Korea Herald |publisher= |access-date=March 21, 2021 |archive-date=March 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321001753/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210320000080 |url-status=live }} JYP Entertainment later announced that they would return with a new album sometime in the end of June.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=052&aid=0001589483|title=2PM 완전체 컴백..."6월말 활동 목표" (공식)|language=ko|date=May 18, 2021|website=YTN|access-date=May 18, 2021|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183123/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=052&aid=0001589483|url-status=live}}

On June 7, 2021, it was revealed that 2PM would be coming back with their seventh studio album Must. The album marked four years since their hiatus, and five years since the release of Gentleman's Game.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/144/0000741454|title=2PM, 28일 'MUST' 발매…5년 만 완전체 컴백 [공식]|language=ko|date=June 7, 2021|website=Sports Kyunghyang|access-date=June 7, 2021|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183124/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/144/0000741454|url-status=live}} Must was released on June 28 alongside its lead single "Make It," which was co-written by member Wooyoung. The album's ten tracks borrowed elements from jazz and pop while maintaining 2PM's signature sweltering electronic sound. "The Cafe", on the other hand, utilizes pulsating 808 drumming for a familiar R&B inflection.{{Cite web|author=MTV News Staff|title=2PM's Comeback Was Never A Maybe — It Was A Must|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/3178703/2pm-must-album-interview/|access-date=July 1, 2021|website=MTV News|language=en|archive-date=June 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210630152730/http://www.mtv.com/news/3178703/2pm-must-album-interview/|url-status=dead}} On September 29, 2021, 2PM released their Japanese EP With Me Again.{{Cite web|url=https://www.2pmjapan.com/info/archive/?531323|script-title=ja:2PM is BACK! 待望の日本オリジナルミニアルバム『WITH ME AGAIN』2021年9月29日(水)発売！各種購入特典も決定！特設サイトもオープン！|website=2PM Japan Official|language=ja|access-date=July 18, 2021|archive-date=April 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408183125/https://www.2pmjapan.com/info/archive/?531323|url-status=live}}

On July 27, 2023, it was announced that they will have solo concerts in occasion of their 15th anniversary, in Seoul from September 9 to 10 and in Tokyo from October 7 to 8.{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Jeong-yeon|title='15주년' 2PM, 6년 만에 단독 콘서트 열어 [연예뉴스 HOT]|url=https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20230727/120450775/1|date=July 28, 2023|access-date=July 27, 2023|website=Sports Donga|language=ko|archive-date=July 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727192205/https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20230727/120450775/1|url-status=live}}

In December 2008, 2PM began to host the third season of MBC's Idol Show ({{Korean|hangul=아이돌군단의 떴다!그녀|labels=no}}).{{cite web|title=2PM 데뷔 3개월만에 버라이어티 MC 발탁|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?news_uid=279738|publisher=Newsen|date=December 2, 2008|access-date=August 16, 2009|language=ko|archive-date=March 4, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304061908/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?news_uid=279738|url-status=live}} The segment ran from December 4, 2008, to March 26, 2009, with a total of seventeen episodes.

The group also starred in a reality show on Mnet titled Wild Bunny, in which the members escaped the pressures of stardom by performing ten forbidden activities of idols. The show ran from July 21 until September 1, 2009, with seven episodes aired. The airing of the final episode, which coincidentally featured the members engaged in a "Leader Olympics" game to select a new leader, was postponed indefinitely due to Jaebeom's internet controversy and his subsequent departure from the group.{{cite web|title=2PM's Jaebeom disgraced Korea; program delayed indefinitely|url=http://korea.sohu.com/20090909/n266586682.shtml|publisher=Sohu|date=September 11, 2009|access-date=October 1, 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20091113033815/http://korea.sohu.com/20090909/n266586682.shtml| archive-date= November 13, 2009 | url-status= live|language=zh}}

In addition, Taecyeon and Wooyoung have been hosting SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System)'s weekly music show Inkigayo, while Jaebeom and Chansung have also made regular appearances on 'Introducing Star Friends'. Since Jaebeom was voted off, Nichkhun replaced his position as the guest. Nichkhun and Wooyoung were also frequent guests on SBS's variety talent show Star King between April and October 2009, with the other 2PM members occasionally joining them.

In March 2009, 2PM was selected to model for EXR, a clothing company in Korea.{{cite web|title=2PM 팬사인회 22일 개최 '명동에서 만나요!'|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?news_uid=300592|publisher=Newsen|date=February 8, 2009|access-date=August 16, 2009|language=ko|archive-date=March 4, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304061933/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?news_uid=300592|url-status=live}} In July 2009, the members of 2PM were selected as the representatives of foreign artists by the Thai government-led tourism campaign, I Love Thailand.{{cite web|title=2PM meets Thai prime minister|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2009/07/173_48023.html|work=The Korea Times|access-date=July 13, 2009|date=July 6, 2009|archive-date=September 10, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120910205504/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2009/07/173_48023.html|url-status=live}} Member Nichkhun has also been selected by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) as the face of their newest campaign, "Come to Thailand; Let's Take a Break!"{{cite web|title=Thai Tourism has a New Face|url=http://www.eturbonews.com/10747/thai-tourism-has-new-face|work=eTurbonews|date=August 2, 2009|access-date=August 16, 2009|archive-date=August 3, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120803094550/http://www.eturbonews.com/10747/thai-tourism-has-new-face|url-status=dead}}

In August 2009, 2PM collaborated with the Body Shop in 'Soft Hands, Kind Heart', a worldwide campaign that calls for the protection of children and teenagers against sex trafficking. The members will act as Korea's spokespeople for the campaign.{{cite web|title=2PM, 60개국 아동인권보호 캠페인 국내 홍보대사|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?sec=ent99&idxno=2009080510271858476|work=Asiae|date=August 5, 2009|access-date=August 16, 2009|language=ko|archive-date=November 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191124214127/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?sec=ent99|url-status=live}}

In late October 2009, a commercial film (CF) of 2PM promoting Hanami (a Thai snack company) was released, which also included Jaebeom; the commercial was said to be filmed prior to his departure in September.{{citation needed|date=November 2022}}

November 2009 saw multiple new endorsement deals for the group,{{in lang|ko}} [http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200911261357251001 김태희-2PM CF 동반출연 네티즌 반색 "선남선녀 환상의 조화"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304061945/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200911261357251001 |date=March 4, 2012 }} Newsen News. November 25, 2009. Retrieved November 27, 2009. the first of which being a commercial and print campaign for Market O's "Real Brownie" pastry. Shortly thereafter, the group endorsed the Samsung Corby mobile phone, one of the newest mobile devices in Samsung's popular "Anycall" series, both on television and on the Samsung website.{{in lang|ko}}[http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200911261246331002 2PM 애니콜 신규모델 발탁 '연하남+짐승돌' 상반 매력 발산] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091130060726/http://newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200911261246331002 |date=November 30, 2009 }}. Newsen News. November 26, 2009. Retrieved November 27, 2009. 2PM is also currently endorsing Paris-Croissant Food Company's Paris Baguette bakery franchise, for which the group recorded a special Christmas song and are featured in a series of commercials with popular Korean actress Kim Tae-hee.{{in lang|ko}} [http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200911251707091001 김태희-2PM CF 동반출연 네티즌 반색 "선남선녀 환상의 조화"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100106213112/http://newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200911251707091001 |date=January 6, 2010 }}. Newsen News. November 25, 2009. Retrieved November 27, 2009.

In 2010, 2PM has signed on to endorse Coca-Cola[http://iamkoream.com/cover-story-2pm/ Cover story: 2PM.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110205025918/http://iamkoream.com/cover-story-2pm/ |date= February 5, 2011 }} iamkoream.com. Retrieved January 8, 2011. as well as the clothing company SPRIS (also known as PONY).{{in lang|ko}} [http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201001041833451001 2PM 광고계 접수..휴대폰·식음료 이어 '스프리스' 의류 모델 발탁] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100116071432/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201001041833451001 |date=January 16, 2010 }} Newsen News. January 4, 2010. Retrieved January 9, 2010. Members Nichkhun, Taecyeon, Jun. K and Wooyoung endorse Cass Beer, and Nichkhun has continued advertising for the Suzuki Jelato motorcycle in Thailand. In addition, 2PM now endorses Calvin Klein South Korea, as well as, most recently, It's Skin, a South Korean cosmetics and skin care brand.{{citation needed|date=April 2023}} In mid-2010, 2PM were chosen along with Girls' Generation to be the spokesperson for Caribbean Bay.{{cite web|last1=Kim|first1=Ji-yun|script-title=ko:섹시 소녀시대+짐승 2PM, 파격 몸매 노출 CF '눈길'|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201005070954111001|website=Newsen|access-date=February 22, 2020|language=ko|date=May 7, 2010|archive-date=September 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200914183137/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201005070954111001|url-status=live}} Shortly after, the members of 2PM (except for Nichkhun) were chosen to sing the song "Fly to Seoul (Boom Boom Boom)" to support tourism in Korea.[http://www.kpoplive.com/2010/08/23/nichkhun-missing-from-2pms-new-single-fly-to-seoul/ Nickkhun missing from 2PM's new single "Fly to Seoul".] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101123171931/http://www.kpoplive.com/2010/08/23/nichkhun-missing-from-2pms-new-single-fly-to-seoul |date=November 23, 2010 }} Retrieved on December 22, 2010. Due to renewal of their endorsement deal with Samsung, 2PM recorded the song "Nori For U" for Samsung Anycall NORi.[http://www.allkpop.com/2010/09/2pms-nori-anycall-mv-revealed 2PM's Nori Anycall-MV revealed.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101114122750/http://www.allkpop.com/2010/09/2pms-nori-anycall-mv-revealed |date=November 14, 2010 }} Retrieved December 22, 2010.

In April 2021, following the group's return from their hiatus, 2PM became endorsers for sportswear brand Xexymix.{{Cite web|last=Choi|first=Jinkyung|date=April 26, 2021|script-title=ko:투피엠, '젝시믹스' 모델 발탁|trans-title=2PM selected as XEXYMIX models|url=https://newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20210426_0001420287&cid=10601|access-date=July 4, 2021|website=Newsis|language=ko|archive-date=July 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709185108/https://newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20210426_0001420287&cid=10601|url-status=live}}

2PM have been credited with originating the term jimseungdol ({{Korean|hangul=짐승돌|labels=no}}), a portmanteau of the words jimseung ("beast" or "wild animal") and idol.{{cite news|title=Sexiness gone too far?|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/opinion/2024/04/137_150284.html|work=The Korea Times|date=January 22, 2014|author= Kim Ji-soo}}{{cite news|script-title=ko:'짐승돌' 2PM 택연…누나들은 왜 그에게 꽂혔나|url=https://www.donga.com/news/Culture/article/all/20090818/8768432/1|work=The Dong-A Ilbo|date=August 8, 2009|language=ko}} They opted against the trending youthful kkonminam ("flower boy") image, debuting with a more mature "wild" and "beast-like" image that matched their heights and large physiques.{{cite news|script-title=ko:남자 아이돌 그룹, '369±1'의 법칙|url=https://h21.hani.co.kr/arti/culture/culture_general/29002.html|work=The Hankyoreh|date=February 11, 2011|language=ko}}{{cite news|title=2PM "올해를 빛낼 새 스타 될 것"|url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20090510029800005|work=Yonhap News Agency|date=May 10, 2009|language=ko}} The moniker was further solidified due to their intense performances, mainly main rapper Taecyeon's unique "tough guy" rapping style during their earlier releases and his practice of tearing his shirt off at the end during performances of the hit "Heartbeat". During their earlier years, they were primarily known for sex appeal, intense performances and stages that often featured at least one member taking off his shirt, which was unheard of among idol groups at that time.{{cite web|title=How Sexy is Too Sexy?|url=https://seoulbeats.com/2012/03/how-sexy-is-too-sexy/|publisher=seoulbeats.com|date=March 8, 2012}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See unreliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=November 2024}} Although not the first K-pop group to utilize acrobatics in their performances,{{cite news|script-title=ko:[연예수첩] 원조 아이돌 그룹의 귀환…NRG를 만나다|url=https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do?ncd=3625474|publisher=KBS|date=March 28, 2018|language=ko}} they were the first group to regularly incorporate acrobatics-inspired moves into their live performances and choreography, with representative examples being "10 Out of 10" (10점 만점에 10점) and "Heartbeat".{{cite news|title=2PM, 새 콘셉트는 터미네이터? '위잉-철컥' 티저 공개|url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/10/07/2010100700704.html|work=The Chosun Ilbo|date=October 7, 2010|language=ko}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:짐승돌 투피엠 연대기|url=https://www.gqkorea.co.kr/2021/07/16/%EC%A7%90%EC%8A%B9%EB%8F%8C-%ED%88%AC%ED%94%BC%EC%97%A0-%EC%97%B0%EB%8C%80%EA%B8%B0/|work=GQ Korea|date=July 16, 2021|language=ko}} NME noted, "The group stood out, thanks to their dynamic, acrobatic choreography and hyper masculine image, which cemented them as K-pop's OG 'beast idols'."{{cite news|title=2PM – 'Must' review: a classy, carefree comeback from one of K-pop's most beloved veterans|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/2pm-must-review-make-it-2983857|work=NME|date=July 2, 2021|author=Sofiana Ramli}}

By 2013, the group stopped incorporating acrobatics into their choreography due to injury risks as members entered their mid-twenties. The album Grown has been described as a turning point as for their transition from the unrestrained "wild, beast-like" image they debuted with into a more sophisticated and "discreetly sexy" image;{{cite news|script-title=ko:이젠 예비역, 2PM 다시 뭉쳤다|url=https://www.joongang.co.kr/article/24093226#home|work=JoongAng Ilbo|date=June 28, 2021|language=ko}} the choreographies for the album's promoted singles "A.D.T.O.Y" (하.니.뿐) and "Come Back When You Hear This Song" (이 노래를 듣고 돌아와) were more minimalistic yet "complex and effusive".{{cite web|title=2PM Hasn't Been MIA, They've Been "A.D.T.O.Y." (And Need You To Come Back)|url=https://seoulbeats.com/2013/05/2pm-hasnt-been-mia-theyve-been-a-d-t-o-y-and-need-you-to-come-back/|website=seoulbeats.com|date=May 14, 2013}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See unreliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=November 2024}}{{cite news|script-title=ko:'뮤뱅' 2PM, 셀프 스킨십+근육 몸매 '짐승돌이 돌아왔다'|url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2013/05/17/2013051701416.html|work=The Chosun Ilbo|date=May 17, 2013|language=ko}}

While their discography features diverse genres, 2PM's overall musical style has generally been described as being musically rooted in the R&B genre, often combined with electronic influences.{{cite book|title=Soul in Seoul: African American Popular Music and K-Pop|publisher=University Press of Mississippi|first=Crystal S.|last=Anderson|year=2020|isbn=9781496830098}} Academic Crystal S. Anderson opined that their later discography strongly leaned towards the R&B genre of "quiet storm" as the group transitioned into a sophisticated and mature masculine concept, beginning with the 2013 album Grown.{{cite web|title=Not Just Pretty Faces: K-pop Idols and Quiet Storm Masculinity|url=https://csaphd.com/2016/08/07/k-pop-idols-quiet-storm-masculinity/|publisher=|author=Crystal S. Anderson|date=August 7, 2016}} They have occasionally experimented with genres; for example, "Go Crazy" (미친거 아니야?), the promoted single of the eponymously named 2014 album, was described as "[straddling] the line" between funk and EDM.{{cite magazine|title=2PM 'Go Crazy' & Have Fun on Funky New Album|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/2pm-go-crazy-new-album-mv-6251482/|magazine=Billboard|date=September 18, 2014|author=Jeff Benjamin}}

The songs in their discography range from pop ballads about breaking up such as "At Times" ({{Korean|hangul=문득|labels=no}}) to party anthems such as "Hands Up". Some of their songs garnered attention due to the overtly sensual nature of the lyrics. The self-composed "Make Love" from Gentlemen's Game was notably banned by the Korean Broadcasting System due to its lyrics describing one's desire to make love with a lover.{{cite news|title=2PM 신곡 '메이크 러브' KBS 심의 부적격 판정|url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2016/09/21/2016092100986.html|work=The Chosun Ilbo|date=September 21, 2016|language=ko}}

MTV Asia stated, "[They] rose to prominence as their catchy lyrics and easy-to-follow dance moves exploded in the early days of YouTube, long predating today's viral TikTok challenges. They were also the first group to embody the jimseung-dol, or beast-like idol, a charismatic and sensual archetype that has influenced the presentation of newer acts like Monsta X." 2PM has been noted for successfully transitioning into a "manband" without overly relying on sex appeal gimmicks such as taking off their shirts, with Melon Music's e-magazine dubbing them "classic K-sexy" during their 2021 comeback from hiatus.{{cite web|script-title=ko:약 5년 만에 완전체로 돌아온 K-섹시의 정석! 2PM [MUST]|url=https://www.melon.com/musicstory/detail.htm?mstorySeq=11455|work=Melon Magazine|date=June 28, 2021|language=ko}} The members of Monsta X themselves, as well as of newer idol groups such as Seventeen, SF9 and labelmates Stray Kids have cited 2PM as "role models" for their stage presence and charisma during live performances.{{cite news|script-title=ko:조슈아 "캐럿분들에겐 늘 더 좋은 선물을 드리고 싶어요"|url=https://magazine.weverse.io/article/view/198?lang=ko&artist=SEVENTEEN|work=Weverse Magazine|publisher=Weverse|date=July 3, 2021|language=ko}}{{cite news|script-title=ko:'아돌라스쿨' 이기광-준케이, SF9 폭풍 칭찬→포옹…"차세대 짐승돌"|url=https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=442681#_PA|publisher=SPOTVNews|date=September 15, 2021|language=ko}}{{cite news|title=Shownu X Hyungwon on their laidback remake of 2PM's 'I Hate You' for Spotify Singles: "It's a reminder of our past and present"|url=https://www.nme.com/features/music-interviews/shownu-hyungwon-monsta-x-remake-2pm-i-hate-you-spotify-singles-3594652|work=NME|date=February 29, 2024|author=Tamar Herman}}

{{Main|2PM discography}}

{{col-begin}}

{{col-2}}

Korean albums

• 01:59PM (2009)
• Hands Up (2011)
• Grown (2013)
• Go Crazy! (2014)
• No.5 (2015)
• Gentlemen's Game (2016)
• Must (2021)

{{col-2}}

Japanese albums

• Republic of 2PM (2011)
• Legend of 2PM (2013)
• Genesis of 2PM (2014)
• 2PM of 2PM (2015)
• Galaxy of 2PM (2016)

{{col-end}}

{{Main|2PM videography}}

{{main|List of 2PM concert tours}}

{{col-begin}}

{{col-3}}

;World tours

• Go Crazy World Tour (2014)

{{col-3}}

;Korea/Asia tours

• Don't Stop Can't Stop (2010)
• Hands Up Asia Tour (2011–2012)
• "What Time Is It?" Asia Tour (2012–2013)
• 2PM Concert "House Party" (2015–2016)
• 2PM Concert "6nights" (2017)
• It's 2PM - 15th Anniversary Concert (2023)

{{col-3}}

;Japan tours

• First Japan Tour: Take Off (2011)
• Republic of 2PM Tour (2011)
• Six Beautiful Days Tour (2012)
• Legend of 2PM (2013)
• Genesis of 2PM (2014)
• 2PM of 2PM Tour (2015)
• 2PM Six "Higher" Days Tour (2016)
• Galaxy of 2PM Tour (2016)
• The 2PM (2016)
• It's 2PM - 15th Anniversary Concert (2023)

{{col-end}}

{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by 2PM}}

{{Reflist|30em}}

{{Commons category}}

• {{Official website|2pm.jype.com}} {{in lang|ko}}
• [http://2pmjapan.com/ 2PM Official Japan] {{in lang|ja}}

{{2PM}}

{{JYP Entertainment}}

{{Navboxes

| title = Awards won by 2PM

| list =

{{MAMA Award for Artist of the Year}}

{{MAMA Award for Best Male Group}}

{{Melon Music Award for Top 10 Artists}}

}}

{{Authority control}}

Category:Articles which contain graphical timelines

Category:JYP Entertainment artists

Category:K-pop music groups

Category:Melon Music Award winners

Category:MAMA Award winners

Category:Musical groups established in 2008

Category:Musical groups from Seoul

Category:Ariola Japan artists

Category:Epic Records Japan artists

Category:South Korean boy bands

Category:South Korean dance music groups

Category:2008 establishments in South Korea