‘Countdown to Jaebum’s return?’

It seems as though the return of Jaebum, who left 2PM, will turn into reality. This idea was brought up as a high-rank associate of JYPE left on the 29th to go to America. One associate said ‘Seattle was included in the plans of this high-rank JYPE associate’s business trip to America. It is said that they will discuss various opinions about Jaebum’s future plans. It is estimated that it will be a place to tune both sides’ opinions about his comeback.’

The associate concerned added a visit to Seattle, where Jaebum is, to their business trip schedule involving JYP’s international business, which includes going to various important cities of the US. It was a decision made to go see him. It has been known that this associate with meet not just Jaebum but his family, as well as share opinions about various subjects including his recent condition. Just in time, Jaebum had competed in B-boy competitions and won following his seclusion, and since he has finished warming up for his return, much interest falls on this meeting.

After both sides’ underwater activity (T/N: When things are happening ‘underground’, below official knowledge) was known of, it is expected that his return project will flood over uncontrollably. From the first album, which proceeded sans Jaebum, 2PM’s activities placed them at the top of the scene of pop. The group showed its sturdiness at various awards ceremonies by receiving many important awards. If Jaebum’s return becomes reality through this meeting, it is estimated that 2PM will have the power to easily overtake any competition in the business.
It seems as though in the background of this meeting, the fact that JYPE has realised that the direction of the public’s opinion is swaying rather seriously has been taken into account. JYPE has consistently reported thus far that ‘Jaebum’s return will be to 2PM’. Even so, fans have been sensitive to the course of action regarding Jaebum, due to various groundless rumours. Recently a ‘complete seclusion’ story has been brought up, increasing fans’ worries. Additionally was the news that Wonder Girls’ Sunmi is to stop activities, affecting the hearts and minds of fans around JYP in a negative light.

It is predicted that the decision to visit Seattle was made by JYPE, bearing in mind the confutation of the public they must face if Jaebum’s return does not happen. Fans and people of the business world alike are intently showing interest in both sides’ discreet meeting, and whether it will create a dramatic turn of events.
Source: 2PM-online Original: hankooki.com, Kor-Eng translation by Janne@2PM-online.com, Coordinator: Cassina@2PM-online.com