Nichkhun
Overview
Nichkhun (full name: Nichkhun Buck Horvejkul, born June 24, 1988) is a Thai-Canadian singer, actor, and model, and a member of the South Korean boy group 2PM. With his outstanding looks, multilingual abilities, and friendly personality, he established himself as a representative global K-pop idol, serving as the sub-vocalist and visual of 2PM. He gained immense popularity across Asia, moving between Thailand, the United States, and Korea for his activities.
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Early Life and Debut
Nichkhun was born on June 24, 1988, in Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA. His father is Thai, and his mother is of Chinese-Thai descent; his family moved between Thailand and the United States. He studied abroad in New Zealand as a child and attended high school in Ontario, Canada. In 2005, he was scouted by JYP Entertainment in Los Angeles and moved to South Korea to begin his trainee life. He debuted as a member of 2PM in September 2008, gaining attention with their debut song "10 Points Out of 10."
2PM Activities
2PM gained popularity from their early days with intense performances and masculine appeal. Nichkhun was responsible for the group's visual and variety show sense, appearing on various entertainment programs to boost his public recognition. He notably appeared on KBS2's 'Happy Together' and SBS's 'Good Sunday - Family Outing.' 2PM released numerous hit songs such as "Again & Again," "Heartbeat," and "Hands Up," and also had successful activities in Japan and across Asia. Nichkhun is fluent in five languages—Thai, English, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese—giving him a strength in communicating with global fans.
Solo Activities and Acting
Beyond 2PM activities, Nichkhun expanded into various fields. In 2010, he appeared in the Thai film 'Bangkok Love Story,' and in 2011, he starred in the Chinese film 'Seven Days.' He gained significant attention as a virtual husband to Victoria (f(x)) on the Korean variety show 'We Got Married' (2010-2011). In 2012, he appeared in the KBS2 drama 'Iris 2,' and in 2014, he starred in the Chinese drama 'One and Only.' In 2018, he played a leading role in the Thai drama 'The Crown Princess.' He also worked as a model for various advertisements, enhancing brand value.
Personal Life and Controversies
In 2012, Nichkhun caused controversy due to a drunk driving accident, leading him to take a break from activities for a while. He later publicly dated actress Tiffany Hwang (Girls' Generation) from 2014, but they broke up in 2015. In 2018, he was rumored to be dating Thai actress Junjira, but he denied it. In 2022, reports emerged that he had married Thai model and actress Patty, but his agency did not release an official statement.
Military Service
Nichkhun holds Thai nationality and did not enlist in the South Korean military. Instead, he completed his military service in Thailand in 2018, serving in the Air Force. He was discharged in 2020.
Latest Trends
As of 2024, Nichkhun is balancing group activities with 2PM and solo endeavors. In 2023, 2PM released their 7th full-length album 'MUST' and held concerts. Nichkhun continues various activities, including variety shows, acting, and pictorial shoots, moving between Thailand and Korea. In 2024, he appeared in the Thai drama 'The Paradise' and communicates with fans through his YouTube channel. He is also expanding his influence as an influencer through collaborations with fashion brands. Recently, he was appointed as a tourism ambassador for Thailand, working to promote Thai culture.
Related Topics
- [[2PM]]
- [[JYP Entertainment]]
- [[Thai-Canadian]]
- [[K-pop Idol]]
- [[Jun. K]]
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