Ok Taec-yeon explained

Ok Taec-yeon
Birth Date:1988 12, mf=yes
Birth Place:Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea[1]
Education:Dankook University (BS)
Korea University Graduate School of International Studies (MS)
Years Active:2008–present
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Hangul:옥택연
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Ok Taec-yeon (; born December 27, 1988),[2] known mononymously as Taecyeon, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and entrepreneur. He is the rapper of the South Korean boy band 2PM.

In 2010, Ok debuted as an actor in the Korean drama Cinderella's Stepsister and since then has starred in televsion series Dream High (2011), Who Are You? (2013), Wonderful Days (2014), Assembly (2015), Let's Fight, Ghost (2016), Save Me (2017), (2020), Secret Royal Inspector & Joy (2021) and Vincenzo (2021) and Heartbeat (2023), as well as the movies Marriage Blue (2013) and House of the Disappeared (2017).

Early life and education

Ok Taecyeon was born in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea,[1] but emigrated at the age of 10, with his parents and older sister Jihyen to Boston, Massachusetts,[3] . His sister Jihyen persuaded him to participate in a JYP Entertainment audition, whose promotion she had noticed on the Internet. After his reluctant agreement to participate, both headed for New York City on his 17th birthday. A week later he was chosen for the final 35 and got the call to go to South Korea to go further in the competition. At first Ok applied to become a model, but the judges suggested he try dancing and singing. Eventually, he was named one of the dozen finalists (including his future members, Lee Junho and Hwang Chan-sung) to compete in the show Superstar Survival but was the first contestant to leave the show.[4]

Ok lived in Massachusetts for seven years, attending Bedford High School where he was a member of the Chess Club, Jazz Band, JV Soccer Team, and National Honor Society, before returning to pursue his career in Korea. Ok transferred to Young Dong High School in Seoul and then studied Business Administration at Dankook University and attended Korea University Graduate School of International Studies.[5]

He is fluent in English, Korean, and Japanese.[6] Ok is also familiar with the use of the Busan dialect, which he used in the KBS2 drama Wonderful Days.[7]

Music career

See main article: 2PM.

Debut with 2PM

In 2008 he took part in Mnet's Hot Blood Men[3] which follows the extreme training of 13 trainees in order to become a member of the boy band One Day. One Day spawned two boy bands, 2AM and 2PM, the latter of which Ok became a member. Six months after Hot Blood was aired on TV 2PM debuted with their first single "10 Points out of 10 Points" from their first EP Hottest Time of the Day, but it wasn't until their second EP that their success in the Korean music industry skyrocketed.[3]

Solo career

Ok was featured in Baek Ji-young's 2009 hit song "My Ear's Candy". Baek revealed that she asked Ok to feature on the song after having listened to his rap on 2PM's single "10 Points out of 10 Points".[8]

In 2012, Ok teamed up with his fellow Dankook University alumni students to produce a digital album titled Blue Bears with Taecyeon. The album was performed live at Dankook University for the matriculation ceremony. The title song “Wings” featured penned rap lyrics written by Ok. The second song, a remake of Lee Gwangjo's “A Night Like Tonight" was also included in the performance, with an original rap written by Ok himself.[9] The album went on sale in February 2012, with all proceeds donated back the University.[10]

Ok released his first solo Japanese album in 2017.[11] As part of the solo project, he successfully held his first solo concert, "Taecyeon (From 2PM) Premium Concert" at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Japan on January 2–3.[12]

In July 2018, it was announced that Ok had signed an exclusive contract with 51K, an agency founded by actor So Ji-sub, following the end of his contract with JYP Entertainment. His former agency reported that he will remain a member of 2PM despite the move.[13]

Acting and hosting career

He formerly hosted SBS' music show Inkigayo with Wooyoung and was a permanent cast member on Family Outing 2 before it was cancelled.[14]

In 2010 he made his acting debut in KBS drama series Cinderella's Sister alongside Moon Geun-young and Chun Jung-myung.[15] [16] He then starred in high school drama Dream High, which received high domestic ratings as well as international popularity.[17]

In September 2011, FujiTV announced that Ok was going to become a regular on their Sunday drama Boku to Star no 99 Nichi, along with Japanese actor Nishijima Hidetoshi and South Korean actress Kim Tae-hee. This is his first regular role in a Japanese drama.[18]

In February 2013, it was announced that Ok would form an on-screen couple with Taiwanese actress Emma Wu, in the Global Edition of the reality show We Got Married.[19] The same year, he made his film debut in romantic comedy Marriage Blue.[20] He composed two songs for the soundtrack of the film.[21]

In 2014, he starred in KBS' weekend drama Wonderful Days, playing a tough-fisted bodyguard.[22] The same year, he joined tvN's cooking variety show Three Meals a Day directed by Na PD.[23] He later rejoined for a second season in 2015.[24] Ok was praised for his hardworking image and easygoing personality on the show.[25]

In 2015, Ok was cast in KBS' political drama Assembly. He plays an aspiring police officer who studies at the library to pass his entrance exams by day and works as an official's chauffeur by night.[26]

In 2016, he starred in horror comedy Hey Ghost, Let's Fight with Kim So-hyun,[27] and featured in web-drama 7 First Kisses by Lotte Duty Free.[28]

In 2017, he starred in mystery thriller House of the Disappeared with veteran actress Kim Yunjin.[29] He then starred in OCN's thriller drama Save Me alongside Seo Ye-ji.[30]

In 2020, he starred in the mystery drama , reuniting with Lee Yeon-hee with whom he starred in the 2013 film Marriage Blue.[31] It was his first acting role since his military discharge.[32]

In 2021, he starred in the tvN drama Vincenzo as the main antagonist. It was his first major antagonistic role since his debut in acting.[33] In the same year, Ok also starred in the historical drama Secret Royal Inspector & Joy, which premiered on both tvN and iQiyi in November 2021.[34]

In 2022, he played the role of Lim Jun-young, a Joseon spy who sneaks into the Japanese army camp in the war action film , the second instalment of Kim Han-min's Yi Sun-sin trilogy.[35]

Military enlistment

On December 9, 2010, a JYP spokesperson revealed that “Taec-yeon would like to give up his American permanent residence visa and recently, on December 1, he received his official confirmation for his permanent residence cancellation.”[36]

Ok had a physical examination for drafting but received a physical body status sufficient only for enlistment as public service personnel, due to his poor vision and a dislocated shoulder back in 2008. In 2012 and 2013, he underwent surgery to correct the disk as well as to remove pins in his upper arm from a serious break in 2013. He was cleared for active duty in December 2013 but delayed his enlistment due to a busy workload.[37]

On September 4, 2017, Ok enlisted as an active-duty soldier and began his mandatory military service.[38] [39] On October 18, he completed his basic military training and was placed at 9th Infantry Division in Gyeonggi Province as a military instruction assistant.[40]

In February 2018, Ok participated in various 2018 Winter Olympics events as one of the volunteers under the command of the Ministry of National Defense (South Korea). He hosted many cultural shows and concerts and performed as a member of 2PM at the Olympic Headliner Show.[41] [42]

On June 20, 2018, then-Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon recognized and praised Ok's efforts to enlist in active duty during his congratulatory speech at the 15th Exemplary Military Servicemen Awards, where Ok was hosting.[43]

On October 1, 2018, Ok led the future combat system demonstration in the 70th Armed Forces Day Celebration. The demonstration introduced the Warrior Platform program, which includes new and improved combat gear and equipment. One of the event officials stated, "Corporal Ok Taec-yeon gave up his American residency; he set a great example, as he received surgery for the discs in his back and accepted active duty despite the fact that he had previously approved for alternative service. He's currently faithfully continuing his military duties. We actively recommended him to participate in the Armed Forces Day event as we believed it would be meaningful for him."[44]

Moreover, Ok ranked 1st on real-time search engines as he also led the final salute to President Moon Jae-in.[45]

In February 2019, Ok received an early promotion as a Sergeant for his exceptional conduct while serving as a military instruction assistant at the 9th Armed Forces Division in Gyeonggi Province.[46]

Due to his superb records, exemplary character, and great performance, Ok was appointed as a 'Special Class Warrior' by his division commander and was awarded a 'Model Soldier' by the Ministry of National Defense. He also earned the nickname "Captain Korea" from people online, because of his physique that mirrored the famous Marvel superhero, Captain America. The nickname has been used as headlines to describe the actor on many news portals and broadcasts. In one interview, Ok expressed the pressure of having the nickname, "It was a nickname that brought a lot of pressure but it also made me want to work that much harder. I'll continue to work hard to fit that nickname."[47] [48] [49] [50]

Ok finished his military service on May 16, 2019.

Other activities

OKCAT

In 2013, Ok hosted a 30-minute press conference on ustream to introduce "Okcat", a green-coloured cat character to the public. Previously, Okcat emoticons have been released on the chat application KakaoTalk. During the conference, Ok told the history of his development of the character and released his sketches to the public. The "Okcat" shop was opened on the same day and featured a line of products with the image of the Okcat.[51] [52]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Marriage BlueWon-chul
2017House of the DisappearedPriest Choi
2022Im Joon-young[53]
2024La Grande Maison ParisRick YuanJapanese film[54]

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Cinderella's StepsisterHan Jung-woo
2011Dream HighJin Gook / Hyun Shi-hyuk
Boku to Star no 99 NichiTae-sungJapanese drama
2013Who Are You?Cha Gun-woo
2014Wonderful DaysKang Dong-hee
2015AssemblyKim Kyu-hwan
2016Bring It On, GhostPark Bong-pal
2017Save MeHan Sang-hwan
2020Kim Tae-pyung
2021VincenzoJang Jun-woo / Jang Han-seok[55]
Secret Royal Inspector & JoyRa Yi-eon[56]
2022BlindRyu Sung-joon[57]
2023HeartbeatSeon Woo-hyul[58]

Television film and documentary

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Beyond the ONEDAY ~Story of 2PM & 2AM~Ok Taec-yeonBased on footage of JYP Nation in Japan 2011
2016Home Sweet HomeTaecyeonCameo
2017You Are Closer Than I Think Kang Sung-min's friend

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016Touching YouDo Jin-woo
7 First KissesOk Taec-yeon 5–6
2023XO, KittyOcean ParkCameo[59]
Taerung Zombie VillageDo Rak-koo[60]

Variety and reality shows

YearTitleNotes
2006Superstar Survival10 episodes
2008Hot Blood10 episodes
2008–09Idol Army (Season 3)17 episodes
2009Wild Bunny7 episodes
Mnet Scandal7 episodes
InkigayoHost with Wooyoung and Ha Yeon-joo
2010Host with Wooyoung and Sulli
Family Outing 2 Main cast
20112PM Show!12 episodes
2013The Human Condition Segment: Living Without Stress
A Song For You From 2PM15 episodes
We Got Married (Global Edition) with Emma Wu
2014Three Meals a Day Main cast
2015Three Meals a Day Season 2
Oven Radio5 episodes
2016Mommy MC with Lee Hwi-jae[61]
20172PM Wild Beat10 episodes
Suddenly a MillionaireEpisodes 1-7

Discography

See also: List of songs written by Taecyeon.

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
[64]
As lead artist
"Wings" (날개) 2012Nanum (digital single)
"Classic" 58rowspan="4"
"Christmas With You"2014
"Be My Merry Christmas"2015
"Merry Christmas To You"2016
As featured artist
"My Ear's Candy" (내 귀에 캔디) 2009 Ego
"Yes I'm In Love" See the Sea
"Hello" (Japanese Ver.)[65] 2013 Hello

Soundtrack appearances

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
[66]
"Dream High" 201141Dream High OST
"My Valentine" 16
"My Way to You" (너에게 가는 길) 2013587th Grade Civil Servant OST
"I Love You" We Got Married OST
"Marriage Blue Opening"Marriage Blue OST

Awards and nominations

Year presented, name of the award ceremony, category, nominated work, and the result of the nomination! Year! Award! Category! Nominated work! Result
2010KBS Drama AwardsBest New ActorCinderella's Stepsister
Netizen Award, Actor
201147th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest New Actor (TV)
Most Popular Actor (TV)
Mnet 20's Choice AwardsBest Sixpack
3rd Bugs Music AwardsOST of the Year with Nichkhun & Park Jin-young"My Valentine"
KBS Drama AwardsBest Couple Award with Bae SuzyDream High
201450th Baeksang Arts AwardsMost Popular Actor (Film)Marriage Blue
Most Popular Actor (TV)Wonderful Days
3rd APAN Star AwardsExcellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama
KBS Drama Awards
Netizen Award, Actor
2016KWEB FESTBest ActorTouching You
tvN10 AwardsBest Chemistry (with Ming-ki)Three Meals a Day
20172017 Korean Film Shining Star AwardsPopularity Award[67] House of the Disappeared
20202020 MBC Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, Actor in a Wednesday-Thursday Miniseries

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 택연. Cinefox (씨네폭스). 2024-01-08. ko.
  2. Web site: :: 2PM :: . 2pm.jype.com . 2016-05-19 . October 23, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151023054018/http://2pm.jype.com/ . live .
  3. Web site: Cover story: 2PM . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110205025918/http://iamkoream.com/cover-story-2pm/ . 2011-02-05 . iamkoream.
  4. Web site: BHS junior competes in Korean 'Survivor' – Bedford, MA – Bedford Minuteman . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120129143543/http://www.wickedlocal.com/bedford/fun/entertainment/arts/x21522670 . 2012-01-29 . wickedlocal.
  5. Web site: Taecyeon Is Accepted into Prestigious Korea University as Grad Student . . 26 February 2013 . 2016-05-19 . November 14, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161114013200/http://www.soompi.com/2013/02/26/taecyeon-is-accepted-into-prestigious-korea-university-as-grad-student/0/ . dead .
  6. http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=7196 (Video) 2PM's Taecyeon Understands...Arabic??
  7. Web site: Agency mates Taecyeon and Park Joo Hyung head to Busan to practice their dialect for 'Very Good Days'. 2014-01-31. Allkpop. en. 2018-12-28. May 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220512082329/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/01/agency-mates-taecyeon-and-park-joo-hyung-head-to-busan-to-practice-their-dialect-for-very-good-days. live.
  8. Web site: 15 August 2016 . ko:'올드스쿨' 백지영 "'내귀에 캔디' 옥택연에 사심? 띠동갑" 버럭 . 'Old School' Baek Ji-young "I live with Ok Taek-yeon in 'My Ear's Candy'?" . Osen . ko . September 4, 2017 . September 5, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170905003759/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003376204 . live .
  9. Web site: 28 February 2012 . ko:나눔 (Share) [with 택연] - Single by Blue Bears (블루베어스) & Taecyeon on iTunes . 2016-05-19 . iTunes . February 9, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150209001016/https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/nanum-share-taeg-yeon-single/id511255348 . live .
  10. Web site: ko:2PM 택연, 단국대 동문들과 디지털앨범 발표 . 2PM Taecyeon releases a digital album with Dankook University alumni . 2012-05-06 . . . ko . May 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230524133746/https://news.nate.com/view/20120221n23498?mid=e0100 . live .
  11. Web site: 22 November 2016 . zh:2PM玉澤演挑戰日文SOLO 明年開個人演唱會 . 2PM Taecyeon challenges Japanese solo, will hold a solo concert next year . NOW News . zh . September 4, 2017 . September 5, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170905003446/https://www.nownews.com/news/20161122/2314151 . live .
  12. Web site: 2PM′s Taecyeon Successfully Completes First Japan Solo Concert. 6 January 2017. enewsWorld. August 12, 2017. August 13, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170813055648/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/111523/2pms-taecyeon-successfully-completes-first-japan-solo-concert-all-kpop-news. live.
  13. Web site: Taecyeon Signs With New Agency, JYP Reassures 2PM Will Continue Promoting As 6. Soompi. July 25, 2018. en-US. 2018-07-30. July 25, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180725112232/https://www.soompi.com/2018/07/24/taecyeon-signs-new-agency-jyp-reassures-2pm-will-continue-promoting-6/. live.
  14. Web site: SBS Reveals New Family Line-up. The Korea Times. 10 January 2010. August 12, 2017. August 13, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170813055225/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2010/01/398_58744.html. live.
  15. News: Lim. Hye-seon. 2PM Taecyeon mulling TV acting debut. 10Asia. 26 January 2010. February 18, 2013. June 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210609163642/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010012611002310655. live.
  16. News: Park. So-yoen. 2PM Taecyeon starts shooting for new drama. 10Asia. 23 February 2010. February 18, 2013. September 28, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928064628/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010022311104040275. live.
  17. Web site: 2PM Taecyeon cast in new KBS musical drama. 2 November 2010. 10Asia. March 14, 2017. March 15, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170315085446/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010110214462286945. live.
  18. Web site: Taecyeon to Have J-Drama Acting Debut in "My 99 Days with a Star" Alongside Kim Tae Hee. 29 September 2011. Soompi. March 14, 2017. March 15, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170315085526/https://www.soompi.com/2011/09/29/taecyeon-debuts-as-actor-in-jdrama-with-kim-tae-hee/. live.
  19. Web site: 26 February 2013 . MBC's 'We Got Married' goes global . . August 12, 2017 . August 13, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170813104553/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2967660 . live .
  20. Web site: 9 April 2013 . Ok Taec-yeon to appear in 'The Nights Before Wedding' . . August 12, 2017 . August 13, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170813103536/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2969801 . live .
  21. Web site: 2PM's Taecyeon Turns Composer for "Marriage Blue" OST, Movie Premieres Today. G.. Jeong. 21 November 2013. Soompi. March 14, 2017. March 15, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170315174239/https://www.soompi.com/2013/11/21/2pms-taecyeon-turns-composer-for-marriage-blue-ost-movie-premieres-today/. live.
  22. Web site: 18 February 2014 . Ok Taec-yeon to play troubled bodyguard . . March 14, 2017 . December 25, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141225002354/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140218001245 . live .
  23. Web site: Na PD Takes 2PM′s Taecyeon and Lee Seo Jin on a New Cooking Variety Show. enewsWorld. March 14, 2017. March 15, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170315174207/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/77222/na-pd-starts-new-program. live.
  24. Web site: 15 May 2015 . 'Three Meals a Day' kicks off new season . . March 14, 2017 . August 13, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170813064755/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2015/05/201_179000.html . live .
  25. Web site: 28 June 2015 . ko:'삼시세끼' 옥택연, 도시락 반찬 다섯가지 완성 '빙구파워' . 'Three Meals a Day' Taecyeon Ok, completes five side dishes for lunch box 'Binggu Power' . Xports News . ko . March 14, 2017 . August 13, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060641/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000488233 . live .
  26. Web site: 2PM's Taecyeon cast in political drama 'Assembly'. Kpop Herald. March 14, 2017. August 13, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170813055412/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201506151753201184147_2. live.
  27. Web site: 5 May 2016 . Taecyeon to fight ghosts in new tvN drama . . August 12, 2017 . August 13, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170813104723/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3018335 . live .
  28. Web site: Lotte Duty Free to release a web drama . . November 22, 2016 . March 14, 2017 . September 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180920161404/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aId=3026524 . live .
  29. Web site: 16 February 2017 . Kim Yun-jin, Ok Taec-yeon to star in mystery thriller . . March 14, 2017 . March 14, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170314201449/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170216000732 . live .
  30. Web site: 27 July 2017 . 2PM's Ok Taecyeon stars in OCN thriller 'Save Me' . . August 12, 2017 . August 13, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060154/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20170727009700315 . live .
  31. Web site: Lee . Da-won . July 8, 2019 . ko:[단독] 옥택연, '더 게임' 남자주인공 확정…제대 후 복귀작 . [Exclusive] Taecyeon Ok confirmed as male lead in 'The Game'... comeback after discharge . September 15, 2019 . Sports Khan . . ko . July 8, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190708035132/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000619810 . live .
  32. Web site: Jung . Hee-yeon . July 8, 2019 . ko:옥택연, 복귀작 결정…MBC 수목 '더 게임:0시를 향하여' 확정 [공식] . Ok Taecyeon, Decided to Comeback… MBC Wed-Thurs 'The Game: Toward Zero' Confirmed [Official] . September 15, 2019 . Sports Donga . . ko . July 8, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190708035134/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0000744869 . live .
  33. Web site: Ok Taecyeon to Star in "Vincenzo" . 2021-03-26 . . en . August 12, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200812040054/https://www.hancinema.net/ok-taecyeon-to-star-in-vincenzo-143701.html . live .
  34. News: Korean shows, films hit iQiyi as 2021 comes to a close. Jaehwa Bernardo. ABS-CBN News. September 23, 2021. 13 October 2021. October 8, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211008142748/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/23/21/korean-wave-hits-iqiyi-as-2021-comes-to-a-close. live.
  35. Web site: July 28, 2022 . ko:옥택연, 비장하네 "한산: 용의 출현' 개봉 D-1, 출격 준비 중"[TEN★] . Ok Taecyeon, it's a treasure "Hansan: Dragon's appearance D-1, preparing for sortie" [TEN★] . July 26, 2022 . Ten Asia . ko . July 28, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220728071139/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000560498 . live .
  36. Web site: Kim. Ji-yeon. 2PM 택연 美영주권 포기, 입대준비. 2PM's Taecyeon prepares to join the military by giving up his American Green Card. Starnews Korea. December 9, 2012. 2014-11-19. ko. November 29, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141129070826/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2010120921451962543&type=3. live.
  37. Web site: Ok Taec-yeon Cleared for Active Duty on Second Attempt. The Chosun Ilbo. December 13, 2013. March 14, 2017. March 15, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170315085718/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2013/12/13/2013121301169.html. live.
  38. Web site: Bae Seung-hoon. 2PM's Ok Taec-yeon laces up his boots. Korea JoongAng Daily. September 5, 2017. September 4, 2017. September 5, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170905004450/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3037951. live.
  39. Web site: Chang. Dong-woo. (LEAD) 2PM's Ok Taecyeon begins military duty. Yonhap News Agency. September 4, 2017. November 1, 2017. November 7, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171107022808/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20170904006751315. live.
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  42. News: Jung. Chung-shin. 임시완 ·옥택연 "평창올림픽 출동, 命 받았습니다". Im Si-wan and Ok Taec-yeon "I went to the PyeongChang Olympics, and I received a blessing". February 5, 2018. 2018-07-30. Munhwa Ilbo. Naver. ko. July 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180730110729/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=021&aid=0002342291. live.
  43. Web site: 제15회 병역명문가 시상식 축사. Congratulatory speech at the 15th Military Service Awards Ceremony. June 20, 2018. July 30, 2018. July 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180730110348/http://m.pmo.go.kr/m/prime/prime03_01.jsp?mode=view&article_no=99298&board_wrapper=/m/prime/prime03_01.jsp&pager.offset=0&board_no=15. live.
  44. News: "뜻깊은 자리 영광입니다" 옥택연 '국군의날' 기념행사 등장. "It's an honour to be in a meaningful position" Ok Taec-yeon appeared at the Armed Forces Day commemorative event. 2018-10-07. ko. October 7, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181007111754/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0002835418. dead.
  45. Web site: 옥택연·임시완, 국군의날 행사서 늠름한 모습… "큰 영광". Ok Taecyeon and Lim Siwan look dignified at the Armed Forces Day event... "Great honor". October 1, 2018. 2018-10-07. Yonhap News Agency. The Korea Times. ko. October 7, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181007145457/http://www.koreatimes.com/article/20181001/1206141. live.
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  47. Web site: Park. Boram. 2PM's Ok Taecyeon set for return to show biz after finishing military service. 2019-05-16. 2019-05-17. Yonhap News Agency. en. April 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230408184626/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20190516005300315. live.
  48. Web site: 옥택연, 모범병사 선정됐다…5월 전역. Ok Taec-yeon was selected as an exemplary soldier... All over May. April 2, 2019. 2019-05-17. TV Report. Naver. ko. May 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230522031214/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=213&aid=0001096613. live.
  49. Web site: '특급 전사' 전역을 명 받았습니다. I was ordered to be discharged as a 'special warrior'. May 16, 2019. 2019-05-17. Channel A. Naver. ko. July 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230731103028/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/449/0000170960?sid=001. live.
  50. Web site: Kim. Sol-ji. 섹션TV' 옥택연 "'캡틴 코리아' 별명 부담…더 잘해야겠다고 느껴". 'Section TV' Ok Taec-yeon "Feeling burdened by the nickname 'Captain Korea'...I feel that I have to do better". May 16, 2019. 2019-05-17. MBN Star. ko. May 20, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190520020950/http://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?year=2019&no=323521&refer=portal. live.
  51. Web site: Sunwoo. Carla. Say hello to Taecyeon's Cat. Korea JoongAng Daily. October 14, 2013. August 12, 2017. August 13, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170813104329/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2978763. live.
  52. Web site: Lee. Jeong-hyuk. 2PM 택연, 옥캣으로 캐릭터 사업 시작. 2PM Taec-yeon started character business as Okcat. Sports Chosun. Nate. ko. October 13, 2013. September 4, 2017. May 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230522031221/https://news.nate.com/view/20131013n08023?mid=e0101. live.
  53. Web site: Jo Ji-young. [공식] '명량' 이후 8년 만의 신작 '한산: 용의 출현', 7월말 개봉 확정]. [Official] 'Hansan: Appearance of the Dragon', the first new work in 8 years since 'Myeongryang', to be released at the end of July. Sports Chosun. Naver. April 18, 2022. April 18, 2022. ko. November 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112020835/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003855343. live.
  54. Web site: オク・テギョン、日本映画初出演で木村拓哉と初共演 映画『グランメゾン・パリ』3言語を操り三つ星を目指す. June 19, 2024. Oricon.
  55. Web site: Kim Jin-seok. [단독]옥택연, 연기 변신… tvN '빈센조' 주연 합류]. [Exclusive] Taecyeon Ok, acting transformation... tvN 'Vincenzo' joins the lead role. Ilgan Sports. Naver. July 30, 2020. January 27, 2022. ko. January 27, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220127143745/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0003042131. live.
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  63. Web site: 月間 CDアルバムランキング 2017年01月度 . Monthly CD album ranking, January 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170212033727/http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/m/2017-01/p/2/ . February 12, 2017 . March 24, 2024 . Oricon . ja.
  64. Gaon Digital Chart positions:
    • "Classic": Web site: 2012년 39주차 Digital Chart. Gaon Chart. ko. March 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20210507000123/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=39&hitYear=2012&termGbn=week. May 7, 2021. dead.
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  66. Gaon Digital Chart positions:
    • "Dream High": Web site: 2011년 08주차 Digital Chart. Gaon Chart. ko. March 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20220421191014/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=08&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week. April 21, 2022. dead.
    • "My Valentine": Web site: 2011년 09주차 Digital Chart. Gaon Chart. ko. March 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20220310104711/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=09&hitYear=2011&termGbn=week. March 10, 2022. dead.
    • "My Way to You": Web site: 2013년 06주차 Digital Chart. Gaon Chart. ko. March 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20210609121253/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=06&hitYear=2013&termGbn=week. June 9, 2021. dead.
  67. Web site: 김윤진·장혁부터 도경수까지...한국영화를 빛낸 ★들 [종합]]. 4 July 2017. Osen. ko. September 4, 2017. August 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210830034859/https://adsvc2.wisenut.co.kr/amc/media/amc_svc_mobon.php?c=3652&t=7&s=7540&e=8&p=28&w=300&h=250&uts=Y&utso=Y&cr=Y&wp=Y&ao=Y&mb=Y&int=Y&pb=&wr=Y&lad=Y&siteRef=%2A%2A%2Aosen.mt.co.kr%2Farticle%2FG1110680753&nowPage=%2A%2A%2Aosen.mt.co.kr%2Farticle%2FG1110680753&wpCate=&acr=Y&kko=Y&inb=Y&dy=Y. live.