2PM members deny Nichkhun bullying rumors, recall airport incident

K-pop group 2PM has clarified persistent rumors that member Nichkhun was bullied by his bandmates. The group recounted an incident at an airport that sparked the unfounded speculation.

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The Korean members are bullying the Thai member, there's a weird rumor.

According to the members, a strange rumor circulated that the Korean members were bullying the Thai member. They dismissed it as nonsensical. The situation escalated when, after individual errands, the members agreed to meet at a lounge. Nichkhun arrived first and called out to the others, but they, wearing headphones, did not hear him and walked past. This left Nichkhun alone, and the timing coincided with the strange rumors, causing them to spread.

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Nichkhun called out to us, but we didn't see him and just passed by.

Taecyeon explained that everyone was wearing headphones, making them unable to hear Nichkhun's calls. When Nichkhun eventually appeared, the members exclaimed, "This is why the bullying rumors started!" Hearing this, Nichkhun cursed at them, saying, "You all ignored me." Junho reenacted Nichkhun's reaction, drawing laughter. Jun. K praised Nichkhun for confidently cursing in Korean in a public place, calling it admirable. Junho added that it remains the most memorable incident from their time promoting as 2PM.

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Everyone was wearing good headphones at the time, so they couldn't hear.