2PM
2PM (; romanized; ''Tupiem'') is a South Korean boy band formed by JYP Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Jun. K (formerly known as Junsu), Nichkhun, Taecyeon, Wooyoung, Junho and Chansung. Originally a seven-piece group, fo ...
has released twelve
studio album
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s, three
compilation album
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single
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s (including eleven promotional singles and one collaboration single).
2PM debuted with the single "
10 Out of 10
"10 Out of 10" () is the debut single by South Korean boy band 2PM. It premiered digitally on August 29, 2008, and was released as an CD single in South Korea, titled "Hottest Time of the Day", on September 4, 2008, via JYP Entertainment. The re ...
" in 2008, but it was their single "Again & Again" that propelled them into super-stardom in mid-2009. After the controversial departure of former leader Jaebeom, the group's remaining members were withdrawn almost two months from their usual appearances in variety shows. In November 2009, 2PM made their comeback as a six-member group with the promotional single "
Heartbeat
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" and their first full-length album '' 01:59PM''. The comeback helped them rise to prominence, with both the album and the title track rising to the number one position on multiple charts and earning them the Artist of the Year award at the
2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards
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Newcomer girl group 2NE1 lead the nominations with 4 counts, followed ...
. The following year, 2PM released another single and an extended play, "
Don't Stop Can't Stop
"Don't Stop Can't Stop" is song by South Korean boy band, 2PM
2PM (; romanized; ''Tupiem'') is a South Korean boy band formed by JYP Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Jun. K (formerly known as Junsu), Nichkhun, Taecyeon, ...
" and '' Still 2:00PM'', both of which reached the top spot on the
Gaon Chart
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. On November 1, 2010, the latter debuted unexpectedly at number 13 on the ''Billboard'' World Albums Chart, though no specific promotion for the album occurred in the United States.
In 2011, 2PM debuted in Japan with the single " Take Off", which peaked at number four on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart. Soon after, they released their second Korean album, '' Hands Up'', which reached the number one spot on the Gaon Chart along with the title track. Both of the group's follow-up Japanese singles, " I'm Your Man" and "
Ultra Lover
"Ultra Lover" is the third Japanese single by South Korean boy band 2PM. It was released on November 2, 2011
", also peaked at number four, while the latter became their first certified release in the country. All three singles were included in their first Japanese album ''
Republic of 2PM
''Republic of 2PM'' is the first Japanese studio album (third album overall) by South Korean boy band 2PM. It was released on November 30, 2011 in three editions: two CD+DVD editions and a regular edition.
'' (2011).
In 2012, 2PM released three more singles in Japan: " Beautiful"; " One Day", a collaboration with 2AM; and "
Masquerade
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". "Beautiful" and "Masquerade" peaked at number two and were included in the group's second Japanese album, ''
Legend of 2PM
''Legend of 2PM'' is the second Japanese studio album (fourth album overall) by South Korean boy band 2PM. It was released on February 13, 2013, in three editions:
'' (2013), which reached the top of the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart. '' Grown'', their third Korean album, peaked at number ten on the same chart, ranked sixth on the ''Billboard'' World Albums Chart—their highest entry at the time—and was their third consecutive number-one in South Korea.
2PM then released two more singles in Japan, " Give Me Love" and " Winter Games". The latter gave the group their first chart topper in the country. Both singles were included in their third Japanese album ''
Genesis of 2PM
''Genesis of 2PM'' is the third Japanese studio album (sixth album overall) by South Korean boy band 2PM. It was released on January 29, 2014 as their first album release under Sony Music Japan sublabel Epic Records Japan in three editions:
'' (2014). 2PM's fourth Korean album, '' Go Crazy!'', was their first album not to reach the top spot in the country, peaking at number three. The Japanese version of the title track reached number two on the Oricon charts.
2PM reached the top spot on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for the second time in 2015 with " Guilty Love", which was included in their fourth Japanese album, ''
2PM of 2PM
''2PM of 2PM'' is the fourth Japanese studio album (eighth-overall) by South Korean boy band 2PM. It was released on April 15, 2015, as their second album release under Sony Music Japan sublabel Epic Records Japan in three editions:No.5'', was another Gaon chart topper and peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' World Albums Chart—their highest rank to date. They released another Japanese single, "Higher", which was followed by their fifth Japanese album, '' Galaxy of 2PM'' (2016), their first to receive Gold certification status from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). 2PM topped the Gaon chart again with their sixth Korean album ''
Gentlemen's Game
''Gentlemen's Game'' is the sixth Korean studio album (eleven overall) by South Korean boy band 2PM. The album was released on September 13, 2016, by JYP Entertainment as a celebration of their eight-year anniversary together. It was the final rel ...
'', which spawned the promotional single "Promise (I'll Be)". The Japanese version of the song was then released as a single, peaking at number two on the Oricon chart.