"Thai Prince" 2PM Nichkhun turned 34 today! Because it's a joyous day for him and the fans, we listed some fun facts about him to highlight the birthday boy further.
5 Fun Facts About South Korea's 'Thai Prince' 2PM Nichkhun
1. Why Is 2PM Nichkhun Called the 'Thai Prince' in South Korea?
2PM Nichkhun was given the nickname "Thai Prince" mainly because of his wealthy family. His mother is the chief executive officer (CEO) of a pharmaceutical company in Thailand, called Union Medical. Established in 1976, Union Medical is one of the top pharmaceutical importers and distributors in Thailand.
Besides his family background, Nichkhun earned the moniker thanks to his handsome face, well-built body, and manly aura.
2. How Was 2PM Nichkhun Scouted by JYP Entertainment?
2PM Nichkhun was born in Rancho Cucamonga, California, to Thai-Chinese parents. His father is of Thai/Chinese descent, while her mother is of Chinese descent. When he was five, his family moved to Thailand, where he resided until he relocated to New Zealand at 12 years old to study. They then returned to California, where a JYP Entertainment agent scouted him.
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One day, Nichkhun attended a Korean music festival with his friends. While he was enjoying the show, someone approached him and told him in Korean that she was from JYP Entertainment. She then told him to follow her back to the hotel to tape an audition.
Because Nichkhun found it creepy, he rejected the offer, but he did give the employee his phone number.
Since then, Nichkhun continuously received calls from the employee until he finally accepted the offer and auditioned. He then started training in 2006.
3. Meaning of 2PM Nichkhun's Name, and Who Gave It to Him
His name "Nichkhun" (pronounced as "Nich-Cha-Kun") was given to him by his mother. It carries the meaning, "The person who has a virtue as a living place (having virtue in his heart will keep away darkness, and it will lead to success)."
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Although his name is actually pronounced as "Nich-Cha-Kun," many people pronounce it as "Nig-Kun" or "Nik-Kun." The reason why his name is pronounced differently is because a JYP staff read his name and wrote it down in Korean like that.
4. 2PM Nichkhun's Dating History with Girls' Generation Tiffany
It is widely known among avid fans that 2PM Nichkhun was previously in a relationship with Girls' Generation Tiffany. However, since there are many new fans nowadays, let's look back on their dating history.
Back in April 2014, Sports Seoul released a report consisting of images of Nichkun and Tiffany on a date. The report says that the two were initially friends for many years as they were idols who lived in the United States. This friendship developed into love, and the two began dating at the end of 2013. Both SM Entertainment and JYP Entertainment confirmed the news.
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Sadly, Nichkhun and Tiffany's relationship only lasted for one year and five months, and they broke up in May 2015. It is said that the couple naturally drifted apart due to their respective busy schedules.
5. 2PM Nichkhun's Net Worth
According to source, 2PM Nichkhun's net worth is estimated to be $18 million. He is said to earn $32,000 per month in a year.
His main source of income is, of course, his career as a singer. He also earns from modeling for various brands, including Coca-Cola Thailand, and appearing in films and dramas.
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Written by Maria Scott
