Predebut:
Nichkhun was born in Rancho Cucamonga, California to Thai and Chinese parents. His father is of Thai origin while his mother is a fourth generation Thai Chinese. Nichkhun has one older brother Nichan and two younger sisters, Yanin and Sherleen. At the age of two, he moved to Thailand with his family and studied at Dhepkanjana school and Tangpiroondham school. At the age of twelve, he studied in New Zealand for a year and a half and moved back to the United States to finish his schooling at Los Osos High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California. There, he was scouted by Park Jin-young, a K-pop singer and the producer of JYP Entertainment, at the Los Angeles Korean Music Festival.
After passing the audition hosted by JYP Entertainment, he signed a ten-year contract with the company but later resigned for an eight-year contract, not including training, and was brought to South Korea as a trainee, being put into a class of 24 other students. Park Jin-young informed him that he was required to learn Mandarin Chinese and Korean to also work out regularly and learn how to dance. First appeared through MNET's Hot Blood, a program that showed the intense physical training that 13 male trainees had to go through for the opportunity to debut in either 4-member ballad group 2AM or 7-member dance group 2PM under JYP Entertainment.
Nichkhun participated in JYP's talent competition, Superstar Survival, where he took the role of the host.
Debut:
Main article: 2PM
On 4 September, 2008, Nichkhun debuted as a 2PM member with their first single "10점 만점에 10점" ("10 Points out of 10 Points") from their single album "Hottest Time of the Day".
Television:
After 2PM's debut in 2008, Nichkhun became a popular choice for Thai endorsements, and was selected by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) as the face of their newest campaign, "Come to Thailand; Let's Take a Break!" Nichkhun has also done a wide variety of runway modeling, including for Pony, and Andre Kim's fashion show in 2008 with 2AM member Seulong. On January 7, 2010, photographs surfaced of Nichkhun and Taecyeon with actress Yoon Eunhye for Cass Beer, in which 2PM were chosen to endorse with special promotion single "Tik Tok". Nichkhun played a main character in the 12-minute music video drama, released on February 8, 2010.
Nichkhun was originally planned to appear on We Got Married as Brown Eyed Girls member Ga-in's (가인) partner, but due to Jaebeom's MySpace controversy he was replaced at last minute by 2AM member Jokwon. On March 4th, 2010, new rumors of his casting surfaced through several newsites, even naming T-ara member Eunjung as his partner. However, JYPE stated that they were forced to decline the offer due to schedule clashes. On February 26, 2010, it was announced that Nichkhun and 7 other male idols from 2PM, 2AM, MBLAQ and C.N.Blue would rotate as MCs for Mnet M!Countdown after it went off-air for 3 months. In December 2009, he had been confirmed to star in 2010 film "The Shining Diploma", but due to scheduling conflicts with the filming delays, he dropped out of the project in March.
In May 2010, he featured in a commercial for Everland's Caribbean Bay water theme park along with 2PM Taecyeon & Chansung and Girls' Generation members Yoona, Seohyun & Yuri.
On June 1, 2010, he was announced to be an additional cast member to We Got Married, pairing up with Victoria of f(x).
Volunteer Work:
On March 21, 2010, Nichkhun and actress Song Ji-hyo participated in MBC's "Sunday Sunday Night" program "Danbi" where they went to the Philippines to visit a trash town in order to help with volunteer work. Being the only cast member fluent in English, he was able to directly interact with the children. In the midst of Jaebeom's contract termination controversy that caused 2PM to be received very negatively, Nichkhun gained much praise and support from his fans and the general public.
Featured Music Videos:
* "Irony" - Wonder Girls, 2007 (Uncredited cameo)
* "Let's Take A Break!", 2009
* "이별이 온다" ("Farewell is Coming") - 8Eight, 2010
Awards:
Years Awards
2009
* 2009 MNet 20s Choice Awards : Hot Mr Beauty Award
Mars
Nichkhun Lyrics
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I know they're so far
Wanna be there with you
In time I'll take you there
'Cause you can make me fly
With me I'll take you high
Bathing in stars
Our own private show
And nobody needs to know what we're doing
If you let me guide you
Say you want me to
Please let me in let me in
I'll take you to planets
You've never been to
I'll take you there take you there
'Cause you you take me higher
With me I'll make you fly
And nobody will ever stop us
We're going far from here
We'll be on Mars
Bathing in stars
Our own private show
And nobody nobody needs to know
What we're doing
What we're doing
What we're doing
What we're doing
If you let me guide you
Say you want me to
Please let me in let me in
I'll take you to planets
You've never been to
I'll take you there take you there
If you let me guide you (Baby If you)
Say you want me to
Please let me in let me in (let me in)
I'll take you to planets (you and me)
You've never been to (we will be)
I'll take you there take you there (together, forever)
We'll be on Mars
Bathing in stars
Our own private show
And nobody needs to know what we're doing
The song "Mars" by Nichkhun is about a desire to be with someone in a private and intimate way, away from the prying eyes of the world. The lyrics speak of looking up at the stars and wanting to be with the person in their own private show. The singer promises to take the person to new and exciting places, and to make them fly high. The chorus repeats the idea of being together on Mars, bathing in stars and sharing their own private world, where nobody needs to know what they're doing.
The song is essentially about feeling a deep connection with someone and wanting to escape with them to a secret place where they can be together without any societal pressure or judgment. The lyrics use the idea of space travel and being on Mars as a metaphor for this kind of escapism. The singer has a desire to take their loved one to new and unexplored places, places they have never been to before, and to share that experience together.
The song has a dreamy and romantic feel to it, with a focus on the beauty and wonder of the universe. It speaks to the idea of finding someone who makes you feel like you can reach for the stars, and who wants to go on that journey with you.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking up at those stars
Nichkhun is gazing up at the stars in the sky.
I know they're so far
Nichkhun realizes that the stars are millions of miles away from Earth.
Wanna be there with you
Nichkhun wants to be with his loved one under the stars.
In time I'll take you there
Nichkhun is patient and believes he will eventually be able to take his loved one to the stars.
'Cause you can make me fly
Nichkhun believes that his loved one has the power to make him feel like he's flying.
With me I'll take you high
Nichkhun promises that if his loved one is with him, he will take them to new heights.
We'll be on Mars
Nichkhun imagines being on the planet Mars with his loved one.
Bathing in stars
Nichkhun and his loved one will be surrounded by twinkling stars.
Our own private show
Nichkhun and his loved one will have a private experience, just between them and the stars.
And nobody needs to know what we're doing
Nichkhun wants their experience to be just between him and his loved one.
If you let me guide you
Nichkhun is offering to be his loved one's guide and protector.
Say you want me to
Nichkhun wants to make sure his loved one consents to his offer before proceeding.
Please let me in let me in
Nichkhun wants his loved one to open up to him and put their trust in him.
I'll take you to planets
Nichkhun promises to take his loved one on an unforgettable journey to new planets.
You've never been to
Nichkhun hopes to introduce his loved one to places and experiences that they have never encountered before.
We're going far from here
Nichkhun envisions himself and his loved one traveling far away from Earth together.
If you let me guide you (Baby If you)
Nichkhun is reassuring his loved one that he will lead them down a safe and beautiful path.
Say you want me to
Nichkhun wants to make sure his loved one truly desires to go on this journey with him.
Please let me in let me in (let me in)
Nichkhun asks his loved one to let him into their life and grant him their trust.
We'll be on Mars
Nichkhun imagines being on the planet Mars with his loved one.
Bathing in stars
Nichkhun and his loved one will be surrounded by twinkling stars.
Our own private show
Nichkhun and his loved one will have a private experience, just between them and the stars.
And nobody nobody needs to know
Nichkhun is emphasizing that this journey is solely for him and his loved one.
What we're doing
Nichkhun wants this experience to be just between him and his loved one.
What we're doing
Nichkhun wants this experience to be just between him and his loved one.
What we're doing
Nichkhun wants this experience to be just between him and his loved one.
What we're doing
Nichkhun wants this experience to be just between him and his loved one.
I'll take you to planets (you and me)
Nichkhun emphasizes that this journey is meant for him and his loved one to embark on together.
You've never been to (we will be)
Nichkhun believes that this journey will introduce his loved one to experiences they have never had before.
I'll take you there take you there (together, forever)
Nichkhun promises to take his loved one to different planets and experiences, united forever.
Writer(s): JI SANG HONG, HORVEJKUL NUCHKHUN BUCK
Contributed by John N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.