Nickhun’s Stunning Transformation: How 2PM’s Visual Star Defied Controversy at Tokyo Dome

Translation result By Kim Min-ji, Herald Muse — At 2PM’s Tokyo Dome concerts, Nichkhun’s restored stage look appeared to put to rest a brief debate over his fuller appearance.Recently, 2PM’s official social accounts posted behind-the-scenes photos from the group’s 15th-anniversary concerts, “2PM Japan 15th Anniversary Concert THE RETURN in TOKYO DOME,” held May 9 and 10.The photos drew attention to Nichkhun’s sharper jawline. Even standing at the far right of the stage, he showed the same distinct facial features and slim profile fans associate with his peak years, underscoring his role as the group’s visual member.The contrast was striking because it differed from the warmer, fuller version of Nichkhun shown in a video on 2PM’s official YouTube channel titled “Three of Us Living Together in the Afternoon!? Dorm Life with Flawless Audio.” In that clip, Nichkhun appeared a bit rounder, which sparked debate online and led some fans to liken him to actor Sung Dong-il. Fans quickly responded to his returned prime look with comments such as, “The before-and-after difference is real,” “Back to work and he immediately returns to his peak,” and “The Thai prince truly stands out.”About 85,000 people attended the two-day Tokyo Dome run — 2PM’s first there in roughly a decade.2PM will continue THE RETURN with full-group concerts at Inspire Arena on Yeongjong Island, Incheon, on August 8 and 9.