{{Short description|Thai American rapper (born 1988)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2020}} {{Infobox person | name = Nichkhun | image = 190910 닉쿤 (2).jpg | caption = Nichkhun in 2019 | signature_size = | image_size = | birth_name = Nichkhun Buck Horvejkul<ref>{{cite web|url=https://2pm.jype.com/Default/Profile|title=Nichkhun's Page, Official 2PM Website|website=2pm.jype.com|language=ko|access-date=August 26, 2018|archive-date=June 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628102752/https://2pm.jype.com/Default/Profile|url-status=live}}</ref> | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|06|24}} | birth_place = Rancho Cucamonga, California, U.S. | native_name = {{lang|th|นิชคุณ}} | alias = | death_date = | education = | occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|singer|songwriter|actor|model}} | module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes | genre = {{hlist|K-pop|J-pop|hip-hop|EDM|R&B}} | instrument = Vocals | years_active = 2008–present | label = JYP | current_member_of = {{flatlist| * 2PM * JYP Nation}} | website = {{URL|2pm.jype.com}} }} | signature = Signature of Nichkhun|160px }}
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'''Nichkhun Buck Horvejkul'''{{efn|{{langx|th|นิชคุณ หรเวชกุล}}; {{RTGS|''Nitchakhun Horawetchakun''}}}} (born June 24, 1988), better known mononymously as '''Nichkhun''' ({{langx|ko|닉쿤}}{{efn|Within the Korean entertainment industry and in Korean-language printed media, his name is rendered as "Nick-kun" in Hangeul due to a misspelling by a staff member when he joined JYP Entertainment. In Thai, the ''ch'' in his name is pronounced as [tʃ] (as in "cheese"). He later stated in an interview that he never corrected the error after realizing that Koreans found it easier to pronounce "Nick-kun" and viewed it as a nickname.<ref>{{cite news|title="니치쿤보다 닉쿤 발음이 더 쉽죠 잉∼"|url=https://www.donga.com/news/Culture/article/all/20090521/8734355/9|work=The Dong-a Ilbo|date=May 21, 2009|language=ko|archive-date=April 21, 2024|access-date=April 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240421181238/https://www.donga.com/news/Culture/article/all/20090521/8734355/9|url-status=live}}</ref>}}), is a Thai and American<ref name="travel.cnn.com">{{Cite news|url=http://travel.cnn.com/explorations/life/nichkhun-below-zero-k-pop-sensation-532417/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821014458/http://travel.cnn.com/explorations/life/nichkhun-below-zero-k-pop-sensation-532417/|title=Nichkhun: The 'shy little boy' turned K-Pop sensation {{!}} CNN Travel|archive-date=August 21, 2014|url-status=dead|access-date=December 1, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sg.celebrity.yahoo.com/news/2pm-nichkhun-elected-as-most-influential-thai-in-072617309.html|title=2PM Nichkhun Elected as the Most Influential Thai in China|access-date=December 1, 2016|archive-date=March 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305114336/https://sg.celebrity.yahoo.com/news/2pm-nichkhun-elected-as-most-influential-thai-in-072617309.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sg.celebrity.yahoo.com/news/how-will-the-license-suspension-work-for-thai-064039902.html|title=How Will the License Suspension Work for Thai Citizen Nichkhun ?|access-date=December 1, 2016}}</ref> rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and model. Based in South Korea as a member of the South Korean boy band 2PM, Nichkhun is widely considered to be the first Southeast Asian individual to debut in a K-pop idol group and achieve success.
As a solo artist, Nichkhun has released two EPs. As an actor, he has starred in various Korean, Thai, and Chinese dramas and films such as ''Seven Something'' (2012), ''One and a Half Summer'' (2014), and ''Brother of the Year'' (2018). He has also worked as a television personality on several variety and reality programs such as ''We Got Married'', ''We K-Pop'', and ''Idol on Quiz.''
==Early life and family== Nichkhun was born in Rancho Cucamonga, California, U.S. to Thai father and Thai Chinese-American mother, is a dual national of Thailand and the United States.<ref>{{cite web |last=Lam |first=Andrew |date=October 16, 2013 |title=Nichkhun: A Pan Asian Star is Born - New America Media |url=http://newamericamedia.org/2013/10/a-pan-asian-star-is-born.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017072319/http://newamericamedia.org/2013/10/a-pan-asian-star-is-born.php |archive-date=October 17, 2013 |access-date=December 1, 2016 |url-status=usurped |website=New America Media}}</ref><ref name=hainan>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKqqqGHFXR8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/gKqqqGHFXR8 |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=140612 Youku All Star - Nichkhun's Talk Show |work=YouTube |date=June 12, 2014 |access-date=April 21, 2019}}{{cbignore}} (at 0:48)</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2016/05/02/16-k-pop-stars-who-arent-actually-korea|title=16 K-pop stars (who aren't actually from Korea)|website=SBS|date=May 2, 2016|access-date=April 29, 2019|archive-date=November 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171103175737/http://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2016/05/02/16-k-pop-stars-who-arent-actually-korea|url-status=live}}</ref> His maternal grandparents emigrated to Thailand from Hainan, and he has said that he has extended family and distant ancestors from Guangzhou.<ref name=hainan/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://twicsy.com/i/84jUud|title=[WEIBO] I found out that I have family in Guang Zhou!!!! and my ancestors'|work=Twicsy|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701165325/http://twicsy.com/i/84jUud|archive-date=July 1, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> His mother, Yenjit Horvejkul (née Mekworewut), is the chief executive officer of her family's pharmaceutical business, Union Medical, which imports pharmaceutical products from abroad and is a major government contractor.<ref name="soompi.com">{{cite web | url=http://www.soompi.com/2011/05/30/2pm-nichkhuns-mother-is-a-pharmaceutical-company-ceo/ | title=2PM Nichkhun's Mother is a Pharmaceutical Company CEO | work=Soompi | date=May 2, 2011 | access-date=November 3, 2015 | archive-date=November 17, 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117015333/http://www.soompi.com/2011/05/30/2pm-nichkhuns-mother-is-a-pharmaceutical-company-ceo/ | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=July 26, 2012 |title=เปิดธุรกิจครอบครัว"นิชคุณ หรเวชกุล"คู่สัญญารัฐ-ฟันรายได้ 900 ล. |trans-title=Opening the family business "Nichkhun Horvejkul", a government contract partner, earning 900 million in revenue. |url=https://www.isranews.org/content-page/item/7908--900-.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240303192632/https://www.isranews.org/content-page/item/7908--900-.html |archive-date=March 3, 2024 |access-date=November 4, 2024 |website=ISRA News Agency |publisher=Thai Press Development Foundation |language=th}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Sun |first=Mi-kyung |date=May 30, 2011 |title= |script-title=ko:2PM 닉쿤 엄마, 태국 의약업체 대표였네 '진짜 왕자?' |trans-title=2PM Nickhun's Mother Was the CEO of a Thai Pharmaceutical Company 'A Real Prince?' |url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2011/05/344252/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219192433/https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2011/05/344252/ |archive-date=December 19, 2023 |access-date=November 4, 2024 |work=Maeil Business Newspaper |language=ko}}</ref> His wealthy background earned him the nickname "Thai Prince" in South Korea.<ref name="soompi.com"/> The second of four children, Nichkhun has an older brother Nichan Bert (born September 11, 1986, California, USA ),<ref>{{cite web |title=The birth of Nichan Bert Horvejkul |url=https://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/nichan_bert_horvejkul_born_1986_17414263 |access-date=January 27, 2019 |archive-date=January 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190127094423/https://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/nichan_bert_horvejkul_born_1986_17414263 |url-status=live }}</ref> and two younger sisters, Nichthima Yanin (born July 22, 1990, California, USA)<ref>{{cite web |title=The birth of Nichthima Yanin Horvejkul |url=https://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/nichthima_yanin_horvejkul_born_1990_19950753 |access-date=January 26, 2019 |archive-date=January 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190127094728/https://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/nichthima_yanin_horvejkul_born_1990_19950753 |url-status=live }}</ref> and Nachjaree (Cherreen) (born October 20, 1994, Bangkok, Thailand).{{citation needed|date=January 2025}}
In order to let their children understand their own culture and learn the language, the family decided to move back to Thailand and resided in the Bangkok suburbs where Nichkhun and his siblings attended local schools. He had no inclination towards the performing arts as a child and was a competitive badminton player.<ref name="Donga.Jan2014">{{cite news |date=January 8, 2014 |title= |script-title=ko:'우리동네 예체능' 닉쿤 배드민턴 실력에 '레전드'들도 "깜짝" |trans-title='Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education' Nickhun's Badminton Skills Surprise 'Legends' |url=https://www.donga.com/news/Entertainment/article/all/20140108/60034122/1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219185043/https://www.donga.com/news/Entertainment/article/all/20140108/60034122/1 |archive-date=December 19, 2023 |access-date=November 4, 2024 |work=The Dong-a Ilbo |language=ko}}</ref> At the age of twelve, he boarded at Wanganui Collegiate School in New Zealand for a year and a half and was sent back to Rancho Cucamonga.<ref>{{cite web|title=Heritage Inventory 36: Wanganui Collegiate School Big School House|url=https://data.whanganui.govt.nz/wdc/HeritageSheets/36.pdf|publisher=Whanganui District Council|access-date=June 23, 2024|archive-date=June 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623183237/https://data.whanganui.govt.nz/wdc/HeritageSheets/36.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=2PM "박진영이 10점 만점에 5점 주더라"|url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20080916188100005|work=Yonhap News Agency|date=September 16, 2008|language=ko|archive-date=June 23, 2024|access-date=June 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623145124/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20080916188100005|url-status=live}}</ref> He attended Etiwanda High School before transferring to Los Osos High School.<ref>{{cite book|title=2006 Los Osos High School Yearbook|url=https://www.classmates.com/siteui/yearbooks/4182755512|publisher=Classmates.com|page=73}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=2004 Etiwanda High School Yearbook|url=https://www.classmates.com/siteui/yearbooks/4182750671?page=341|publisher=Classmates.com|page=196}}</ref>
Nichkhun was scouted by a scout manager of JYP Entertainment at the Los Angeles Korean Music Festival as a high school senior and offered a trainee contract, despite having no background in singing or dancing.<ref name="philstar2013">{{Cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/shopping-guide/2013/02/22/911530/how-thai-rapper-nickhun-2pm-became-k-pop-star|title=How Thai rapper Nickhun of 2PM became a K-Pop star|last=Subijano|first=Cai|work=The Philippine Star|access-date=December 1, 2016|date=February 24, 2013|archive-date=February 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202113026/http://www.philstar.com/shopping-guide/2013/02/22/911530/how-thai-rapper-nickhun-2pm-became-k-pop-star|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2006, he moved to South Korea for training, becoming the first non-ethnic Korean trainee at the company.{{citation needed|date=December 2024}}
==Career==
===Pre-debut=== While still a trainee, Nichkhun was first introduced to South Korean television through a guest appearance in JYP Entertainment's 2006 audition program ''{{Interlanguage link|Superstar Survival|ko|슈퍼스타 서바이벌}}'' in the episode filmed in Thailand.<ref>{{cite web|title=8회 슈퍼스타 서바이벌|url=https://programs.sbs.co.kr/culture/superstar/vod/69601/22000034554|publisher=Seoul Broadcasting System|date=May 6, 2006|access-date=June 15, 2024|archive-date=June 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615164624/https://programs.sbs.co.kr/culture/superstar/vod/69601/22000034554|url-status=live}}</ref> The following year, he made his debut in Thailand using his nickname "Khun", appearing as a backup dancer in a milk advertisement with Rain, who had become immensely popular in Southeast Asia due to the drama ''Full House''.<ref>{{cite news|title=JYP 엔터테인먼트, 태국인 쿤 현지데뷔로 3세대 한류 고!|url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2007/05/17/2007051700560.html|work=The Chosun Ilbo|date=May 17, 2007|language=ko|last=이|first=정혁|trans-title=JYP Entertainment Goes 3rd Generation Hallyu with Thai National Khun's Local Debut!|archive-date=June 15, 2024|access-date=June 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615172937/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2007/05/17/2007051700560.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=9. 경영상의 주요계약|url=https://kind.krx.co.kr/external/2013/09/02/000238/20130902000570/10081.htm|date=September 13, 2013|language=ko|access-date=June 15, 2024|archive-date=June 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615174745/https://kind.krx.co.kr/external/2013/09/02/000238/20130902000570/10081.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
In July 2008, Nichkhun became one of the panelists in the second season of popular talk show-cum-variety program ''Ya Shim Man Man 2'' alongside industry veterans such as Kang Ho-dong.<ref name="ChosunIlbo.July2008">{{cite news|title='JYP 프린스' 닉쿤, 이효리도 반했다!|url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2008/07/29/2008072900740.html|work=The Chosun Ilbo|date=July 29, 2008|language=ko|archive-date=July 9, 2024|access-date=July 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709090435/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2008/07/29/2008072900740.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=돌아온 '야심만만', 시청률 11.5%로 출발|url=https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/culture/entertainment/301279.html|work=The Hankyoreh|date=July 29, 2008|language=ko|archive-date=July 9, 2024|access-date=July 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709090434/https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/culture/entertainment/301279.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{cite news |date=July 11, 2008 |title=SBS '야심만만2-예능선수촌' 28일 첫선 |trans-title=SBS's 'Ya Shim Man Man 2 - Variety Show Village' premieres on the 28th |url=https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1000442081 |publisher=Seoul Broadcasting System |language=ko |archive-date=July 9, 2024 |access-date=July 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709090434/https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1000442081 |url-status=live }}</ref> He eventually left the program in November, having made his debut with 2PM several months prior.<ref>{{cite news|title=닉쿤 "야심만만 입담 못 당하겠대요"|url=https://www.donga.com/news/Entertainment/article/all/20081121/8660909/1|work=The Dong-A Ilbo|date=November 21, 2008|language=ko|archive-date=July 9, 2024|access-date=July 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709090434/https://www.donga.com/news/Entertainment/article/all/20081121/8660909/1|url-status=live}}</ref>
===2PM=== {{Main|2PM}} In 2008, he participated in Mnet's ''{{ill|Hot Blooded Men|ko|열혈남아 (TV 프로그램)}}'', a program that chronicles the rigorous training of thirteen aspiring trainees, all vying for a coveted spot in the boy band One Day''.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kim |first=Won-gyeom |date=January 23, 2008 |title= |script-title=ko:JYP, 남성 13인조 공개..슈퍼주니어에 맞선다 |trans-title=JYP reveals 13-member male group..to take on Super Junior |url=https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2008012310115796580 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615183159/https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2008012310115796580 |archive-date=June 15, 2024 |access-date=November 4, 2024 |website=StarNewsKorea |language=ko}}</ref>''<ref>{{in lang|ko}} [http://iamkoream.com/cover-story-2pm ''iamkoream.com''.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111009055316/http://iamkoream.com/cover-story-2pm/|date=October 9, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> This initiative ultimately led to the formation of two distinct boy bands, namely 2AM and 2PM.
Half a year following the televised airing of ''Hot Blooded Men'', the group 2PM made their debut with the release of their inaugural single "10 Out of 10" from their first single album titled ''Hottest Time of the Day''.<ref>{{in lang|ko}} [http://media.paran.com/enter/view.kth?dirnews=2407457&year=2008&Query=2pm ''media.paran.com''.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722200025/http://media.paran.com/enter/view.kth?dirnews=2407457&year=2008&Query=2pm|date=July 22, 2011|url-status=dead}} Retrieved January 8, 2011.</ref> However, it was their second single album, ''2:00PM Time For Change'', that propelled them to mainstream success in Korean music, solidifying their meteoric rise. As of 2021, the group has released seven studio albums in Korea and five studio albums in Japan. Nichkhun has also participated in activities of the unofficial 2PM sub-unit ENWJ with Jun. K and Wooyoung, holding events and concerts with the group since 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-08 |title=Jun. K, NICHKHUN, WOOYOUNG (From 2PM) Premium Live 2024 [ENWJ] 開催決定！ 本日7月8日(月)14:00から2PMオフィシャルファンクラブ「Hottest Japan」��「Hottest Japan Mobile」のW会員最速先行受付スタート！ |url=https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/2pm/info/564894 |website=Sony Music Entertainment Japan |language=ja |access-date=August 25, 2025 |archive-date=February 25, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260225133252/https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/2pm/info/564894 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ha |first=Yu-mi |date=2024-11-22 |title=2PM JUN. K, Nichkhun, and Wooyoung Successfully Hold 'Fan-Con 2024 [ENWJ]' in Bangkok |url=https://www.k-ennews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=5299 |website=Hankook Ilbo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Young-eun |date=2024-12-10 |title=2PM Jun. K, Nichkhun, and Wooyoung Conclude Taipei Fan Concert Amidst Enthusiastic Fan Support |url=https://www.k-ennews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=5765 |website=Hankook Ilbo |access-date=August 25, 2025 |archive-date=February 3, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260203083106/https://www.k-ennews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=5765 |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Solo activities===
==== 2010–2016: Variety shows, hosting, and first acting roles ==== thumb|upright|Nichkhun in July 2011
In June 2010, Nichkhun was cast in the second season of MBC's variety show ''We Got Married'', pairing up with Victoria of f(x).<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=2010-06-01 |title=[단독] 닉쿤-빅토리아 '우결' 커플 첫 촬영 돌입, 첫 외국인 커플 '기대만발' |url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201006012048181001 |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=[단독] 닉쿤-빅토리아 ‘우결’ 커플 첫 촬영 돌입, 첫 외국인 커플 ‘기대만발’ - 손에 잡히는 뉴스 눈에 보이는 뉴스 - 뉴스엔 |language=ko}}</ref> The couple, known as Khuntoria, was featured on the show for fifteen months and won the Popularity Award at the 2010 MBC Entertainment Awards before leaving during the third season in September 2011.<ref name="mbc2">{{cite web |date=December 29, 2010 |title=닉쿤-빅토리아 커플, MBC 연예대상 '인기상' 수상 |url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/12/29/2010122902205.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124070647/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/12/29/2010122902205.html |archive-date=January 24, 2018 |access-date=January 23, 2018 |work=The Chosun Ilbo |language=ko|last=이|first=지영|trans-title=Nichkhun and Victoria Win 'Popularity Award' at MBC Entertainment Awards}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/286/nichkhun-victoria-to-leave-we-got-married|title=Nichkhun & Victoria to Leave ′We Got Married′|date=September 6, 2011|access-date=April 19, 2015|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061956/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/286/nichkhun-victoria-to-leave-we-got-married|url-status=live}}</ref>
Nichkhun was a co-host for ''{{ill|MBC Korean Music Wave|zh|MBC韓流音樂演唱會}}'' in Bangkok in 2011, 2012, and 2013.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |last=조 |first=경이 |date=April 17, 2011 |title='코리안 뮤직웨이브 인 방콕', 한류 아이돌 위상 재확인 |trans-title='Korean Music Wave in Bangkok' Reaffirms Status of Hallyu Idols |url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/04/17/2011041701092.html |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=조선일보 |language=ko |archive-date=July 23, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250723120907/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/04/17/2011041701092.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":45">{{Cite web |date=April 27, 2012 |title=태국 관중 4만여명 열광… MBC ‘코리안 뮤직 웨이브 인 방콕’ |trans-title=Over 40,000 Thai Spectators Go Wild… MBC 'Korean Music Wave in Bangkok' |url=https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp?arcid=0006030388 |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=국민일보 |language=ko}}</ref><ref name=":46">{{Cite web |last=이 |first=혜린 |date=April 6, 2013 |title=MBC '코리안 뮤직 웨이브' 7일 새벽 방송 |trans-title=MBC 'Korean Music Wave' airs in the early hours of the 7th |url=https://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1109570713 |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=OSEN |language=ko}}</ref> On January 31, 2011, Nichkhun appeared in the music video of the single "Touch" (觸動) by Taiwanese-American Mandopop artist Will Pan. On March 17, 2012, Nichkhun made his Japanese acting debut in the live-adaptation film of ''Ouran High School Host Club'' as Lawrence, the president of a Singaporean corporation.<ref name=":5">{{cite web|url=http://asiapacificarts.usc.edu/article@apa?ouran_high_school_host_club_stars_2pms_nichkhun_17688.aspx|title=Ouran High School Host Club stars 2PM's Nichkhun|publisher=Asia Pacific Arts|date=November 14, 2011|access-date=December 1, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104022813/http://asiapacificarts.usc.edu/article@apa?ouran_high_school_host_club_stars_2pms_nichkhun_17688.aspx|archive-date=November 4, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> Also in 2012, Nichkhun made his Thai acting debut in the anthology film ''Seven Something'' and took on the role of a young marathon runner. The romantic anthology film was produced by Thailand's film studio and distributor GMM Tai Hub and released on July 26, 2012.<ref name=":6">{{Cite news |last=Watanaphol |first=Onvara |date=2012-07-22 |title=K-POP heartthrob goes the distance in film debut |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/303682/k-pop-heartthrob-goes-the-distance-in-film-debut |access-date=2025-08-29 |work=Bangkok Post |language=en}}</ref>
In 2013, it was reported that he had been cast as a lead character in the Chinese television series ''One and a Half Summer'', a role which required him to speak both Mandarin and English.<ref name=":41">{{Cite web |last=최 |first=두선 |date=2013-07-11 |title=닉쿤·지아, 중국 드라마 '일과 이분의 일, 여름' 캐스팅 |trans-title=Nickhun and Jia cast in Chinese drama 'One and a Half Summer' |url=https://www.etoday.co.kr/news/view/761039 |access-date=2025-08-29 |website=이투데이 |language=ko}}</ref> The series aired between June and July 2014 on Dragon Television, becoming one of the most streamed dramas of the year despite receiving sluggish television ratings.<ref name=":7">{{cite news|title=《夏天》开播遇腰斩 众鲜肉无力救收视|url=https://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2014-06-26/11244165264.shtml|publisher=sina.com|date=June 26, 2014|language=zh|last=蔡|first=慕嘉|archive-date=April 21, 2024|access-date=April 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240421181239/https://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2014-06-26/11244165264.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2014, Japanese network NTV's ''Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo'' mystery drama special was broadcast on January 4. Nichkhun took on the role of a young student who was involved in a serial murder case set in the jungles of Malaysia.<ref name=":42">{{Cite web |date=2013-11-13 |title=2PM・ニックンが日本ドラマ初出演 "金田一"山田涼介らと共演 |trans-title=2PM's Nickhun makes his first appearance in a Japanese drama "Kindaichi" alongside Yamada Ryosuke and others |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2030788/full/ |access-date=2025-08-29 |website=ORICON NEWS |archive-date=February 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220215025035/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2030788/full/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Nichkhun started filming for his Chinese drama ''Looking for Aurora'' in June.<ref name=":43">{{Cite web |date=2014-08-29 |title=《寻找北极光》发布会 汪东城尼坤型男PK-搜狐娱乐 |trans-title=Jiro Wang and Nickhun compete against each other at the press conference of "Looking for Aurora" |url=https://yule.sohu.com/20140829/n403896382.shtml |access-date=2025-08-29 |website=Yule Sohu |language=zh |archive-date=December 13, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251213014407/https://yule.sohu.com/20140829/n403896382.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> In August, Nichkhun also debuted as a designer and released bag collection in collaboration with Korean fashion brand Rosa.K.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140827001005 |title= Nichkhun's successful debut as designer |work= Korea Herald |date= August 27, 2014 |access-date= November 17, 2019 |archive-date= June 21, 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210621174949/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140827001005 |url-status= live }}</ref> The "Rosa.K x Nichkhun Collaboration" consisted of three different lines, Dustin, Lawnick, and Dave, and the showcase was held on August 26, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.soompi.com/article/644483wpp/2pms-nichkhun-launches-his-bag-collection-in-collaboration-with-rosa-k|title= 2PM's Nichkhun Launches His Bag Collection in Collaboration with rosa.K|work= Soompi|date= August 26, 2014|access-date= November 17, 2019|archive-date= November 17, 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20191117205118/https://www.soompi.com/article/644483wpp/2pms-nichkhun-launches-his-bag-collection-in-collaboration-with-rosa-k|url-status= live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|date=December 2022}} Nichkhun teamed up with CNBLUE's Jung Yong-hwa, B1A4's Baro, Infinite's L, and Winner's Mino to form the project group Lucky Boys (Super 5) for the 2014 SBS Gayo Daejeon; the group were also co-hosts of the show with actress Song Ji-hyo.<ref name=":44">{{cite web |date=2014-12-21 |title=정용화 닉쿤 바로 엘 송민호 '럭키보이즈' 결성...최강 비주얼 그룹 (SBS 가요대전 'SUPER 5')|trans-title=Jung Yong-hwa, Nichkhun, Baro, L, and Song Min-ho from 'Lucky Boys'... The strongest visual group (SBS Gayo Daejun 'SUPER 5') |url=https://www.stardailynews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=46419 |access-date= |website=Star Daily News|language=ko}}</ref>
In 2015, Nichkhun made cameo appearances in the Chinese movie ''Forever Young'', starring Li Yi Feng and Zhang Hui We,<ref name=":8">{{cite web |date=February 23, 2015 |title= |script-title=ko:닉쿤 中영화 '치자화개' 출연..기대감↑ |trans-title=Nichkhun appears in the Chinese movie 'Forever Young'.. Anticipation ↑ |url=https://www.starnewskorea.com/star/2015/02/23/2015022312063640857 |access-date=April 19, 2015 |website=스타뉴스는 |language=ko}}</ref> and the Thai movie ''Touch the Sky'' – ''Chalui'', which he also contributed to the soundtrack of.<ref name=":9">{{cite web |date=April 29, 2015 |title= |script-title=th:นิชคุณ ลัดฟ้า นำทีมเปิดตัวโปรเจคหนัง "ฉลุย แตะขอบฟ้า"' |url=https://movie.mthai.com/movie-news/178579.html |work=MThai |language=th |access-date=November 18, 2019 |archive-date=November 18, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191118030905/https://movie.mthai.com/movie-news/178579.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Also in 2015, Nichkhun was cast as a mentor on a Chinese music reality show ''Youth Trainee'' on Zhejiang Television.<ref name=":47">{{Cite web |last=权 |first=花兰 |date=April 12, 2015 |title=2PM尼坤、miss A的JIA擔任《青春練習生》固定班底 |trans-title=2PM's Nichkhun and miss A's JIA will be regular cast members on "Youth Trainee". |url=https://tw.news.yahoo.com/2pm%E5%B0%BC%E5%9D%A4-miss-a%E7%9A%84jia%E6%93%94%E4%BB%BB-%E9%9D%92%E6%98%A5%E7%B7%B4%E7%BF%92%E7%94%9F-%E5%9B%BA%E5%AE%9A%E7%8F%AD%E5%BA%95-162500075.html |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=Yahoo News |language=zh-Hant-TW}}</ref>
In 2016, Nichkhun and actor Lee Jung-jin released a travel essay and photobook called ''Journey, Map that Embraces the Wind'' (여행, 바람을 품은 지도) on May 3. The photos in the book were taken during their trip to Hawaii, USA.<ref>{{cite web |date=May 13, 2016 |title= |script-title=ko:[Culture diary] 이정진·닉쿤, 함께 떠난 여행, 화보같은 시간들 |trans-title=[Culture diary] Lee Jung-jin and Nichkhun, traveling together, time like a pictorial |url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20160512/78068513/3 |work=sports.donga |access-date=November 17, 2019 |archive-date=November 17, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191117205120/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20160512/78068513/3 |url-status=live }}</ref>
==== 2017–2020: Further acting and variety show roles, debut as soloist ==== In 2017, 2PM held their final concerts prior to their hiatus due to mandatory military enlistment, and Nichkhun began focusing more on solo activities. He starred in his first Korean-language role,<ref name=":48">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=September 6, 2017 |title='마술학교' 닉쿤 "한국서 하는 첫 드라마, 감사한 마음" |trans-title='Magic School' Nichkhun: "First drama in Korea, grateful" |url=https://www.hankyung.com/article/2017090696667 |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=한국경제 |language=ko}}</ref> playing a doctor on JTBC's web series ''Magic School''.<ref name=":49">{{cite news|title='마술학교' 닉쿤부터 갓세븐 진영까지, 청춘 4인방 돌아왔다|url=https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201802130847700272|work=Hankook Ilbo|date=February 13, 2018|language=ko|last=명|first=희숙|access-date=May 9, 2026|trans-title=From Nichkhun to GOT7's Jinyoung in 'Magic School,' the quartet of youth is back|archive-date=November 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130171554/https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201802130847700272|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":50">{{cite web|title=마술학교 — 등장인물 소개|url=https://tv.jtbc.co.kr/cast/PR10010502/2|publisher=JTBC|language=ko|trans-title=Magic School — Character Introduction|access-date=April 22, 2024|archive-date=April 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240422133236/https://tv.jtbc.co.kr/cast/PR10010502/2|url-status=live}}</ref> In September, Nichkhun announced his first solo Asia fan meeting tour. His fan meeting series, Khunvitation, was held in Tokyo on November 29–30,<ref name=":2" /> in Seoul on December 3,<ref name=":28" /> in Osaka on December 13–14,<ref name=":2">{{cite news |title=NICHKHUN (From 2PM) 1st Asia Fanmeeting Tour "Khunvitation" オフィシャルグッズラインナップ決定！ |url=https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/2pm/info/488665 |publisher=Sony Music Entertainment Japan |date=November 22, 2017 |language=ja |archive-date=December 21, 2023 |access-date=December 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231221154508/https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/2pm/info/488665 |url-status=live }}</ref> and in Bangkok on March 3, 2018.<ref name=":25">{{Cite web |last=Nation |first=The |date=2018-02-15 |title=They love your smile |url=https://www.nationthailand.com/life/30338914 |access-date=2025-08-13 |website=nationthailand |language=en-US |archive-date=February 17, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260217234640/https://www.nationthailand.com/life/30338914 |url-status=live }}</ref> He held a solo Chinese fan meeting tour titled Ni+Khun with dates in Beijing and Nanjing.<ref name=":29" /><ref name=":30" />
Also in 2018, he portrayed the half-Japanese, half-Thai boyfriend of Urassaya Sperbund's character in ''Brother of the Year'', which ranked first in Thai box offices and became the second highest-grossing domestically-produced movie of the year.<ref name=":11">{{cite web|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2018/05/21/2pms-nichkhun-tops-thai-box-office-brother-year|title=2PM's Nichkhun tops Thai box office with 'Brother of the Year'|work=sbs.com.au|date=May 21, 2018|access-date=July 24, 2018|archive-date=June 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180630054357/https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2018/05/21/2pms-nichkhun-tops-thai-box-office-brother-year|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 27, 2018, Nichkhun's Chinese web drama ''Shall We Fall in Love'' (勇往直前恋上你) premiered on Tencent Video.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.dramapanda.com/2018/12/2pms-nichkhun-reunite-with-fei-in.html |title= 2PM's Nichkhun reunite with Fei in Tencent drama Shall We Fall In Love |work= dramapanda |date= December 24, 2018 |access-date= December 27, 2018 |archive-date= December 27, 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20181227003216/http://www.dramapanda.com/2018/12/2pms-nichkhun-reunite-with-fei-in.html |url-status= live }}</ref><ref name=":51">{{Cite web |date=December 26, 2018 |title=《勇往直前恋上你》定档 尼坤携李沐宸演绎Lohacell职场爱情 |trans-title="Go Forward and Fall in Love" is set to premiere, starring Nichkhun and Li Muchen in a workplace romance drama, Lohacell. |url=https://www.sohu.com/a/www.sohu.com/a/284710335_100268409 |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=Sohu News}}</ref>
Nichkhun traveled to work in several countries in 2018, especially to shoot for travel and food programs, including JTBC and ONE31's ''The Team Chef''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1177391wpp/2pms-nichkhun-confirmed-fixed-member-new-korean-thai-variety-show|title=2PM's Nichkhun Confirmed As Fixed Member Of New Korean-Thai Variety Show|work=Soompi|date=May 30, 2018|access-date=November 13, 2019|archive-date=November 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113075433/https://www.soompi.com/article/1177391wpp/2pms-nichkhun-confirmed-fixed-member-new-korean-thai-variety-show|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{cite news |date=June 8, 2018 |title=ครั้งแรกในวงการโทรทัศน์! ไทย-เกาหลี จับมือสร้างรายการ The! Team Chef |trans-title=First time in the television industry! Thai-Korea join hands to create The! Team Chef program. |url=https://www.one31.net/news/detail/2341 |publisher=One 31 |language=th |archive-date=December 21, 2023 |access-date=December 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231221154507/https://www.one31.net/news/detail/2341 |url-status=live }}</ref> and JTBC's ''Let's Eat Dinner Together''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://channels.vlive.tv/EBF267/celeb/0.7871262|title=Nichkhun and Go Ara appears in "Let's Eat Dinner Together"|date=August 21, 2018}}{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref> in South Korea, tvN's ''Galileo: Awakened Universe''<ref name=":13">{{cite web|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2018/07/29/etc/The-final-frontier-for-Korean-screens-Domestically-outer-space-is-still-a-new-field-for-directors-and-producers/3051202.html|title=The final frontier for Korean screens : Domestically, outer space is still a new field for directors and producers|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=July 29, 2018|access-date=April 9, 2024|archive-date=April 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240409041400/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2018/07/29/etc/The-final-frontier-for-Korean-screens-Domestically-outer-space-is-still-a-new-field-for-directors-and-producers/3051202.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=갈릴레오: 깨어난 우주|url=https://tvn.cjenm.com/ko/galileo/about/|publisher=CJ E&M|language=ko|access-date=April 9, 2024|archive-date=April 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240409041401/https://tvn.cjenm.com/ko/galileo/about/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":14">{{Cite web |date=2018-06-29 |title='갈릴레오: 깨어난 우주' 공식 포스터 공개, 김병만X하지원X닉쿤X김세정 케미 어떨까? |url=https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/237096 |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=iMBC 연예 |language=ko |archive-date=June 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240614002717/https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/237096 |url-status=live }}</ref> in the United States, tvN Asia's ''One Night Food Trip – International Edition 2''<ref name=":15">{{cite web|url= https://mb.com.ph/2018/06/25/one-night-food-trip-back-in-ph-with-nichkhun-xander-ciara-danica/|title= 'One Night Food Trip' back in PH with Nichkhun-Xander, Ciara-Danica|work= Manila Bulletin|date= June 25, 2018|access-date= April 9, 2024|archive-date= April 27, 2025|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20250427104509/https://mb.com.ph/2018/06/25/one-night-food-trip-back-in-ph-with-nichkhun-xander-ciara-danica/|url-status= live}}</ref> in the Philippines, tvN Asia's ''Wok The World''<ref name=":16">{{cite web |url=http://x-clusive.sg/2018/11/xclusive-wok-the-world-with-nichkhun/ |title=(x)clusive!: Wok The World with Nichkhun |work=(x)clusive |date=November 23, 2018 |access-date=November 13, 2019 |archive-date=November 6, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191106033218/http://x-clusive.sg/2018/11/xclusive-wok-the-world-with-nichkhun/ |url-status=live }}</ref> in Singapore, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand's ''Experience Thailand and More''<ref name=":17">{{cite web |url= https://www.facebook.com/AmazingThailand/videos/358212778338912 |title= Welcome back to Bangkok, Oppa Khun! |work= Amazing Thailand Official Facebook Page |date= November 23, 2018 |access-date= November 13, 2019 |archive-date= April 25, 2023 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230425115237/https://www.facebook.com/AmazingThailand/videos/358212778338912 |url-status= live }}</ref> in Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia. In addition, from 2018 to 2019, he appeared as a panelist on ''The Mask Line Thai'', the sixth season of the Thai show ''The Mask Singer''.<ref name=":37" />
Nichkhun held his first solo concert Home in Osaka on November 23–24 and in Tokyo from December 20–22.<ref name=":27" /> On December 19, 2018, Nichkhun released his debut solo mini album ''Me'' in Japan, having composed all of the songs in the album.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NICHKHUN (From 2PM)『ME』Special Site |url=https://www.2pmjapan.com/nichkhun/me/ |access-date=2025-08-21 |website=www.2pmjapan.com |language=ja |archive-date=March 19, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250319164652/https://www.2pmjapan.com/nichkhun/me/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On February 18, 2019, Nichkhun released his solo album ''Me'' in South Korea.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20190210000106 |title=Nichkhun's 1st solo record in Korea to be released on Feb. 18 |work=The Korea Herald |date=February 10, 2019 |access-date=March 2, 2019 |archive-date=March 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301135248/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20190210000106 |url-status=live }}</ref> The album was available for streaming in South Korea, China, and Thailand. A special song called "Umbrella" dedicated to his fans was released in five different languages: Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Thai, and English.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20190218000277 |title=2PM's Nichkhun set to release first solo album |work=The Korea Herald |date=February 18, 2019}}</ref> Nichkhun brought his Home concert series to Seoul on May 11–12, his first solo concerts in South Korea.<ref name=":31" /> On June 27–28, he also held encore concerts in Tokyo titled "Home" Encore in Japan ~Sweet 624~.<ref name=":32" /> On July 27, Nichkhun held his first solo concert in Thailand, Home in Bangkok.<ref name=":26">{{Cite web |date=2019-06-07 |title=NICHKHUN SOLO CONCERT 'HOME' IN BANGKOK Ticket Open |url=https://2pm.jype.com/Default/NoticeView?AnSeq=1105&PgIndex=31 |access-date=2025-08-13 |website=2pm.jype.com |language=ko}}</ref>
On October 28, 2019, Nichkhun announced the release of his second mini album in Japan titled ''Story of...'' and his solo concerts of the same name.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://channels.vlive.tv/C7A6F1/vtoday/1.12178920 |title=Nichkhun (2PM) returns to Japanese music scene with mini-album vol.2 |work=OSEN |date=November 7, 2019 }}{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref> On December 19, his album ''Story of...'' was released digitally simultaneously in Japan and Korea. The physical format of the album was released on December 25.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://channels.vlive.tv/C7A6F1/vtoday/0.12402567 |title=Nichkhun drops 2nd solo album along with sugar-sweet love song |work=OSEN |date=December 19, 2019 }}{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref> Nichkhun held his Story of... concerts on December 26–27, 2019 in Osaka and on January 6–7, 2020 in Tokyo.<ref name=":33">{{Cite web |title=NICHKHUN (From 2PM)『Story of...』Special Site |url=https://www.2pmjapan.com/nichkhun/story-of/ |access-date=2025-08-13 |website=www.2pmjapan.com |language=ja |archive-date=April 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240420133032/https://www.2pmjapan.com/nichkhun/story-of/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2019, Nichkhun was a co-host of the music variety program ''We K-Pop''.<ref name=":38" /> In 2020, Nichkhun became a fixed member of the variety show ''Idol on Quiz'' as part of the senior idols team.<ref name=":39" /> Also in 2020, Nichkhun joined the Thai audition program ''The Brothers' School of Gentlemen'' as a mentor along with Jesdaporn Pholdee, Ananda Everingham and Mario Maurer. However, in the midst of filming, he was forced to return to South Korea as the COVID-19 pandemic worsened in Thailand.<ref name=":0">{{cite news|title=The Brothers Thailand 'รุ่นพี่แห่งชาติ' ประกาศเลื่อนออกอากาศ EP.1 ทางช่อง 3 เนื่องจากการระบาดของโควิด-19|url=https://thestandard.co/the-brothers-thailand-postpone/|work=The Standard|date=March 26, 2020|language=th|archive-date=April 21, 2024|access-date=April 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240421184628/https://thestandard.co/the-brothers-thailand-postpone/|url-status=live}}</ref> The participants selected from the program eventually debuted in 2022 as T-pop boy group Proxie.
On May 22, 2020, his Thai romantic comedy ''My Bubble Tea'' began airing on Viu and starred Phiravich Attachitsataporn and Manasaporn Chanchalerm.<ref name=":19">{{cite web |last=Esteban |first=Nadie |date=2020-05-15 |title=2PM's Nichkhun Is Starring In The Thai Drama 'My Bubble Tea' |url=https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/2pm-nichkhun-thai-drama-my-bubble-tea-a4670-20200515 |access-date=2020-06-17 |website=cosmo.ph |language=en-ph |archive-date=June 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200617041741/https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/2pm-nichkhun-thai-drama-my-bubble-tea-a4670-20200515 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Viu Original drama revolves around Chanchalerm's character who concocts a special tea so that she can make her boss (played by Nichkhun) fall in love with her.<ref name="HollywoodReporter2019">{{cite news |date=October 22, 2019 |title=Asian Streamer Viu Puts Korean Spin on Thai Original Series 'My Bubble Tea' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/viu-puts-korean-spin-thai-original-series-my-bubble-tea-1249000/ |work=The Hollywood Reporter |archive-date=December 22, 2023 |access-date=December 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222113044/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/viu-puts-korean-spin-thai-original-series-my-bubble-tea-1249000/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The highly-rated drama won several awards at the 2020 Asian Academy Creative Awards, including a Best Supporting Actor (Thailand) for his role.<ref name="Asian Academy Creative Awards 2020" /> On September 21, Nichkhun and Day6's Jae Park voiced the roles of the fictional crime-fighting boyband 4 2 Sing for an episode of the third season of ''Big Hero 6: The Series''.<ref name=":20">{{cite web|date=August 14, 2020|title=2PM's Nichkhun And DAY6's Jae To Guest Star On "Big Hero 6: The Series"|url=https://twitter.com/DisneyChannelPR/status/1293955550783270912|access-date=January 2, 2021|archive-date=April 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210409192426/https://twitter.com/DisneyChannelPR/status/1293955550783270912|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=":21">{{cite web|date=October 12, 2020|title=Watch K-Pop Stars Jae Park and Nichkhun Guest Star and Sing in Disney's Big Hero 6|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1196785/watch-k-pop-stars-nichkhun-and-jae-park-sing-and-guest-star-in-disney-s-big-hero-6|access-date=2021-01-02|website=E! Online|archive-date=September 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210916103807/https://www.eonline.com/news/1196785/watch-k-pop-stars-nichkhun-and-jae-park-sing-and-guest-star-in-disney-s-big-hero-6|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 25, Nichkhun and 2019 Miss Korea Kim Sae-yeon hosted the Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards.<ref>{{cite web |date=October 26, 2020 |title=Asia Contents Awards 2020 |url=https://metro.style/people/celebrities/asia-contents-awards-2020-winners/27834 |website=Metro Style |access-date=January 2, 2021 |archive-date=March 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301004216/https://metro.style/people/celebrities/asia-contents-awards-2020-winners/27834 |url-status=live }}</ref>
==== 2021–present: Hollywood debut ==== In 2021, Nichkhun and Hwang Chan-sung made special cameo appearances in ''Vincenzo'' to support their bandmate Ok Taec-yeon.<ref>{{cite web|date=2021-03-28|title=Confirmed: 2PM Nichkhun And Chansung To Make A Cameo For 'Vincenzo'|url=http://en.koreaportal.com/articles/48773/20210328/confirmed-2pm-nickhun-chansung-make-cameo-vincenzo.htm|access-date=2021-05-30|website=koreaportal|archive-date=June 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213056/http://en.koreaportal.com/articles/48773/20210328/confirmed-2pm-nickhun-chansung-make-cameo-vincenzo.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> He also featured in the single "How Cute Is This?" (น่ารักอะไรเบอร์นี้) by Thai pop star Saksit Vejsupaporn, his first time rapping in Thai, but he was unable to participate in the music video as tightened COVID-related restrictions prevented him from returning to Thailand.<ref>{{cite news|title=นิชคุณ 2PM แจม โต๋ ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ในเพลงใหม่ "น่ารักอะไรเบอร์นี้" ได้ "ไบร์ท" แจมเอ็มวี|url=https://www.sanook.com/music/2437813/|publisher=Sanook.com|date=November 11, 2021|language=th|archive-date=December 7, 2023|access-date=December 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207180412/https://www.sanook.com/music/2437813/|url-status=live}}</ref> From 2021 to 2022, Nichkhun appeared on the second season of the Chinese survival show ''Shine! Super Brothers'' as one of twenty-one contestants.<ref name=":34" />
In 2022, CJ Major Entertainment's horror movie ''Cracked'' starring Nichkhun released after repeated delays in production due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{cite web |date=September 4, 2019 |title=2PM's Thai member rises as actor in home country |url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2019/09/732_275093.html |work=The Korea Times |access-date=November 13, 2019 |archive-date=November 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113075431/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2019/09/732_275093.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-24 |title=CRACKED เรื่องย่อ ภาพหวาด ตัวอย่าง หนังสยองขวัญเรื่องแรกของ นิชคุณ 2PM |url=https://www.springnews.co.th/blogs/program/821231 |access-date=2025-08-21 |website=springnews |language=th |archive-date=March 5, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260305192319/https://www.springnews.co.th/blogs/program/821231 |url-status=live }}</ref> Nichkhun then starred in the Viu Thailand original series ''Finding the Rainbow'' as one of three protagonists, alongside Sushar Manaying and Itthipat Thanit. His role as Thai-American businessman Wilson won critical acclaim and he was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 2023 Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards.<ref>{{cite news|title=[BIFF Press Release] Nominees for the 2023 Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards!|url=https://www.biff.kr/eng/artyboard/mboard.asp?Action=view&strBoardID=9611_05&intPage=1&intCategory=0&strSearchCategory=%7Cs_name%7Cs_subject%7C&strSearchWord=&intSeq=78786|publisher=Busan International Film Festival|date=September 12, 2022|archive-date=December 19, 2023|access-date=December 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219150128/https://www.biff.kr/eng/artyboard/mboard.asp?Action=view&strBoardID=9611_05&intPage=1&intCategory=0&strSearchCategory=%7Cs_name%7Cs_subject%7C&strSearchWord=&intSeq=78786|url-status=live}}</ref>
Nichkhun starred in the Hollywood film ''The Modelizer'', a romantic comedy directed by Keoni Waxman, alongside Byron Mann, Rayssa Bratillieri, Dominika Kachlik, and Kenneth Tsang. It was filmed on location in Hong Kong.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ramos|first=Dino-Ray|date=2020-10-29|title=Byron Mann, Dominika Kachlik, Nichkhun And Kenneth Tsang To Star In Romantic Comedy 'Hong Kong Love Story'|url=https://deadline.com/2020/10/byron-mann-dominika-kachlik-nichkhun-kenneth-tsang-romantic-comedy-hong-kong-love-story-keoni-waxman-1234605893/|access-date=2021-01-02|website=Deadline|language=en-US|archive-date=December 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203160952/https://deadline.com/2020/10/byron-mann-dominika-kachlik-nichkhun-kenneth-tsang-romantic-comedy-hong-kong-love-story-keoni-waxman-1234605893/|url-status=live}}</ref> Originally titled ''Hong Kong Love Story'', it was renamed ''The Modelizer'' and released through Vertical Entertainment on July 14, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=April 20, 2023 |title=Vertical Takes North America On Rom-Com 'The Modelizer' Written By & Starring Byron Mann |url=https://deadline.com/2023/04/the-modelizer-release-date-vertical-byron-mann-rom-com-1235332946/ |access-date=June 30, 2023 |website=Deadline |archive-date=May 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522003514/https://deadline.com/2023/04/the-modelizer-release-date-vertical-byron-mann-rom-com-1235332946/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
On December 30, 2023, Nichkhun held a fan meeting in Bangkok titled Nichkhun Fan Meeting in Bangkok "Happy Khun Year".<ref name=":35" /> On April 27, 2024, Nichkhun held his first fan meeting in Jakarta titled No.624: Nichkhun Fan Meeting in Jakarta.<ref name=":36" />
In 2025, Nichkhun appeared on the Thai variety show ''School Lunch Attack: It's MEP Time!'' as the leader of the cast.<ref name=":40" /> Nichkhun has also been cast in various Korean golfing variety shows, starting with the Netflix program ''Birdie Boys'' in 2022.<ref name=":22" /> In 2024, he was a cast member in the golfing show ''To Die For''.<ref name=":23">{{Cite web |last=geeh20@mtstarnews.com |first=허지형 |date=2024-10-20 |title=차태현·고창석·인교진·닉쿤·찬열·윤성빈, '갈 데까지 간다' 출연..30일 첫 공개 |url=https://www.starnewskorea.com/broadcast-show/2024/10/21/2024102107082643319 |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=스타뉴스 |language=ko}}</ref> In 2025, he returned for the second season of ''To Die For'', this time accompanied by his bandmate Hwang Chan-sung.<ref name=":24">{{Cite web |author=윤준필 |date=2025-05-16 |title=[단독] 김국진·윤형빈·닉쿤·찬성 등 골프 예능 '갈 데까지 간다' 시즌2 출연...튀르키예서 촬영 |url=https://enter.etoday.co.kr/news/view/277331 |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=비즈엔터 |archive-date=May 16, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250516122317/https://enter.etoday.co.kr/news/view/277331 |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Other activities== Despite being mostly based in South Korea, Nichkhun has continued to support various charitable causes in Thailand.<ref>{{cite news|title=นิชคุณ ร่วมบริจาค6ล้านช่วยน้ำท่วม|url=https://www.sanook.com/music/69005/|publisher=Sanook.com|date=November 2, 2011|language=th|archive-date=April 21, 2024|access-date=April 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240421191635/https://www.sanook.com/music/69005/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=ขอบพระคุณ คุณนิชคุณ หรเวชกุล บริจาค Face Shield จำนวน 100 ชิ้น และ Legs Cover จำนวน 50 ชิ้น ให้กับเจ้าหน้าที่ รพ.ภูมิพลอดุลยเดช พอ. ได้ใช้รับมือกับสถานการณ์ COVID-19|url=https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0qkMg6jb5EtmwjGwAcTACtQyhhCRcSEahzxV5gfv2B4VtrneTXTgF86finZVC2SCNl&id=1663913140586731|publisher=Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital Official Facebook Page|date=April 30, 2020|language=th|archive-date=April 21, 2024|access-date=April 21, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240421184617/https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0qkMg6jb5EtmwjGwAcTACtQyhhCRcSEahzxV5gfv2B4VtrneTXTgF86finZVC2SCNl&id=1663913140586731|url-status=live}}</ref> He was appointed "Friend of UNICEF" on April 9, 2013 and participated in fundraising campaigns and field visits.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/social-and-lifestyle/345436/doing-it-for-the-kids |title= Doing it for the kids |work= Bangkok Post |date= April 15, 2013 |last1= Musiket |first1= Yanapon |archive-date= April 25, 2023 |access-date= November 18, 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230425115235/https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/social-and-lifestyle/345436/doing-it-for-the-kids |url-status= live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=April 9, 2013 |title= |script-title=th:"นิชคุณ-พอลลา" ทูตยูนิเซฟ ร่วม"อานันท์ ปันยารชุน" กระตุ้น "มนุษย์ต้องช่วยเหลือกัน" |trans-title="Nichkhun and Paula" UNICEF ambassadors join "Anand Panyarachun" urging "Humans must help each other" |url=https://news.thaipbs.or.th/content/160896 |work=Thai PBS |language=th |access-date=November 18, 2019 |archive-date=November 18, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191118021139/https://news.thaipbs.or.th/content/160896 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2015, he was awarded a recognition plaque from UNICEF Thailand for his work.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.facebook.com/unicefthailand/photos/a.148550029631/10152769025959632 |title= Representative for UNICEF Thailand presents a recognition plaque to Nichkhun Horvejkul for his dedication and hard work |work= UNICEF Thailand's Official Facebook Page |date= March 30, 2015 |access-date= March 8, 2019 |archive-date= November 30, 2024 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20241130174838/https://www.facebook.com/unicefthailand/photos/a.148550029631/10152769025959632 |url-status= live }}</ref>
==Impact and public image== Nichkhun is widely considered to be the first Southeast Asian individual to debut in a K-pop idol group and achieve success.<ref>{{cite news|title=ความปังของ "แทกุกไลน์" ในวงการ K-POP|url=https://www.dailynews.co.th/news/2919080/|work=Daily News (Thailand)|date=November 20, 2023|language=th|archive-date=December 20, 2023|access-date=December 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220164042/https://www.dailynews.co.th/news/2919080/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=K팝 뛰어든 태국인 리사·민니·닉쿤, 日·中보다 '안타' 많은 비결|url=https://www.joongang.co.kr/article/25038697#home|work=JoongAng Ilbo|date=January 6, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=December 20, 2023|access-date=December 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220164040/https://www.joongang.co.kr/article/25038697#home|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="donga.Nov2020">{{cite news|title=K팝, 아프리카계 이어 아바타 멤버까지 등장|url=https://www.donga.com/news/Culture/article/all/20201120/104059231/1|work=The Dong-A Ilbo|date=November 20, 2020|language=ko|archive-date=June 15, 2024|access-date=June 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615164625/https://www.donga.com/news/Culture/article/all/20201120/104059231/1|url-status=live}}</ref> Prior to his debut, the "foreigners" in the industry were predominantly either of partial Korean parentage or ethnic Koreans from the North American or Japanese diasporas. He is often mentioned as a pioneer within the K-pop industry, as his popularity in South Korea further contributed to the Korean Wave (''Hallyu'') in Thailand, which was still an emerging market for K-pop at the time of his debut.<ref>{{cite news|title=다국적 아이돌의 명암...친선외교의 첨병 vs 외교갈등 '폭탄'|url=https://plus.hankyung.com/apps/newsinside.view?aid=201601194546A&category=&sns=y|work=The Korea Economic Daily|date=January 19, 2016|language=ko|archive-date=December 20, 2023|access-date=December 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220164041/https://plus.hankyung.com/apps/newsinside.view?aid=201601194546A&category=&sns=y|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=태국에 부는 한국 방송콘텐츠 바람|url=https://dream.kotra.or.kr/kotranews/cms/news/actionKotraBoardDetail.do?SITE_NO=3&MENU_ID=180&CONTENTS_NO=1&bbsGbn=243&bbsSn=243&pNttSn=142746|publisher=KOTRA|date=June 5, 2015|language=ko|archive-date=December 20, 2023|access-date=December 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220164041/https://dream.kotra.or.kr/kotranews/cms/news/actionKotraBoardDetail.do?SITE_NO=3&MENU_ID=180&CONTENTS_NO=1&bbsGbn=243&bbsSn=243&pNttSn=142746|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="donga.Nov2020"/> In 2012, he was awarded the Kerd of the Year, which recognizes the most popular and influential Thai celebrities chosen by host Woody Milintachinda and voted by the public.<ref>{{cite news|title=แฟนคลับทุ่มโหวต! 'นิชคุณ' มีชื่อเข้าชิง 'เกิด อวอร์ดส์'|url=https://www.thairath.co.th/content/249388|work=Thairath|date=March 30, 2012|language=th}}</ref>
During his pre-debut appearances in ''Superstar Survival'' and ''Hot Blooded Men'', Nichkhun initially gained attention from viewers for his looks. In an unprecedented move, he was cast as a panelist in the SBS talk show-cum-variety program ''Ya Shim Man Man 2'' despite being a foreigner with a limited command of the Korean language and an idol trainee who had yet to debut;<ref name="ChosunIlbo.July2008"/> after the first episode aired, he ranked first in the Naver online search rankings, with an opinion-editorial in ''The Hankyoreh'' noting that he "rose to stardom without saying a single word".<ref>{{cite news|title='야심만만2' 닉쿤, 수려한 외모로 시청자 사로잡아|url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2008/07/29/2008072900456.html|work=The Chosun Ilbo|date=July 29, 2008|language=ko|archive-date=July 9, 2024|access-date=July 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709090434/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2008/07/29/2008072900456.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=한쿡마알~ 모타면 더 떠요, 그커 아라요?|url=https://h21.hani.co.kr/arti/culture/culture_general/25607.html|work=The Hankyoreh|date=August 21, 2009|language=ko|archive-date=July 9, 2024|access-date=July 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709090435/https://h21.hani.co.kr/arti/culture/culture_general/25607.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Domestic pop culture commentators noted that his popularity with Korean viewers led to increased awareness of long-held xenophobic attitudes towards Southeast Asia that has been engrained in the domestic entertainment industry, particularly after he was confronted with indirect derogatory remarks related to his Thai nationality on several television programs he appeared on.<ref>{{cite news|title="MBC 세바퀴에 닉쿤 비하 발언이..." 방통심의위에 민원 쇄도|url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/07/03/2009070301027.html|work=The Chosun Ilbo|date=July 3, 2009|language=ko|archive-date=July 9, 2024|access-date=July 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709141449/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/07/03/2009070301027.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=닉쿤은 불법체류자?|url=https://h21.hani.co.kr/arti/culture/culture_general/25048.html|work=The Hankyoreh|date=May 28, 2009|language=ko|archive-date=July 9, 2024|access-date=July 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709135946/https://h21.hani.co.kr/arti/culture/culture_general/25048.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=왕비호, 닉쿤에게 황당한 망발|url=https://www.mediaus.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=15331|publisher=MediaUs|date=December 22, 2010|language=ko|archive-date=July 9, 2024|access-date=July 9, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240709135947/https://www.mediaus.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=15331|url-status=live}}</ref>
His public profile as a member of 2PM has made him one of the most recognizable faces in the Korean entertainment industry who hail from Southeast Asia.<ref name="donga.Nov2020" /><ref>{{cite news|title="นิชคุณ" ปลื้มติดโผคนต่างชาติที่ชาวเกาหลีรัก|url=https://www.thairath.co.th/entertain/news/1715800|work=Thairath|date=December 3, 2019|language=th|archive-date=November 30, 2024|access-date=December 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130170828/https://www.thairath.co.th/entertain/news/1715800|url-status=live}}</ref> He has been cited multiple times by South Korean and Thai government officials in diplomatic talks and was appointed the Goodwill Ambassador for the 2018 Thai Festival held in Seoul to celebrate 60 years of formal diplomatic relations between both countries.<ref>{{cite news|title=[태국] 10월 주재국 문화관광 등 동향보고|url=https://www.kocis.go.kr/kocc/view.do?seq=1039636&page=47&pageSize=10&photoPageSize=6&totalCount=0&searchType=menu0150&searchText=|publisher=Korean Culture and Information Service|date=October 15, 2021|language=ko|archive-date=November 30, 2024|access-date=December 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130175339/https://www.kocis.go.kr/kocc/view.do?seq=1039636&page=47&pageSize=10&photoPageSize=6&totalCount=0&searchType=menu0150&searchText=|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=文대통령, 태국 총리와 오찬..."함께 노력하면 번영 꽃필 것"|url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20190902103800001|work=Yonhap News Agency|date=September 2, 2019|language=ko|archive-date=December 20, 2023|access-date=December 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220164040/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20190902103800001|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=ข่าวประชาสัมพันธ์งาน Thai Festival ๒๐๑๘ เมื่อวันที่ ๒-๖ พฤษภาคม ๒๕๖๐ ณ ศูนย์การประชุมและนิทรรศการ COEX กรุงโซล สาธารณรัฐเกาหลี|url=https://www.mfa.go.th/th/content/5d5bd13615e39c3060023ad1?cate=5d5bcb4e15e39c3060006843|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand)|date=May 10, 2018|language=th|archive-date=December 20, 2023|access-date=December 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220182557/https://www.mfa.go.th/th/content/5d5bd13615e39c3060023ad1?cate=5d5bcb4e15e39c3060006843|url-status=live}}</ref> Due to his fluency in English besides Korean and Thai, he has featured in tourism campaigns and presented travel documentaries sponsored by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.<ref>{{cite news|title=ททท.ดึง นิชคุณ ดูดนักท่องเที่ยวกิมจิ|url=https://www.thairath.co.th/lifestyle/travel/26988|work=Thairath|date=August 18, 2009|language=th|archive-date=November 30, 2024|access-date=December 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130171308/https://www.thairath.co.th/lifestyle/travel/26988|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=อุตสาหกรรมบันเทิง...แรงขับเคลื่อนสําคัญของการท่องเที่ยวไทย|url=http://www.rir.nrct.go.th/irdc/index.php?page=index_pr&action=detail&news_id=153|publisher=National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)|date=August 22, 2015|language=th|archive-date=December 20, 2023|access-date=December 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220164045/http://www.rir.nrct.go.th/irdc/index.php?page=index_pr&action=detail&news_id=153|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Personal life== ===Military exemption=== As a male citizen of Thailand, he was subject to the military draft lottery in April 2009, but subsequently received an exemption from military service as his home district had met the required quota.<ref>{{cite web |title=[Past And Present] A Prince From Thailand, Nichkhun |url=http://www.bntnews.co.uk/app/news.php?nid=16749 |access-date=December 1, 2016 |website=BNTNews UK |archive-date=December 1, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201212018/http://www.bntnews.co.uk/app/news.php?nid=16749 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=아이돌스타, 공익ㆍ병역면제 사유 보니...|url=https://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20120504001090|publisher=Herald Corporation|date=May 6, 2012|language=ko|archive-date=December 21, 2023|access-date=December 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231221154507/https://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20120504001090|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Sports=== An avid sportsman, Nichkhun was previously a competitive badminton player during his schooling years and continues to play amateurly.<ref>{{cite news|title=닉쿤의 동안 비결은 헬스와 배드민턴, "운동 자주해"|url=https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201903041483384824|work=Hankook Ilbo|date=March 4, 2019|language=ko|archive-date=April 23, 2024|access-date=April 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240423094642/https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201903041483384824|url-status=live}}</ref> His appearances on ''Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education'' in the badminton series of episodes alongside the likes of retired legends Lee Dong-soo and Ha Tae-kwon led Yonex Korea to appoint him as its brand ambassador in 2014, the first non-professional athlete to be chosen.<ref>{{cite news|title=FW 화보 닉쿤 촬영 뒷이야기를 전해드립니다|url=https://www.yonexmall.com/m2/brand/newsView.php?newsDiv=1&subDiv=5&seq=593&qS=newsDiv%3D1%26subDiv%3D5|publisher=Yonex Korea|date=July 28, 2014|language=ko|archive-date=April 23, 2024|access-date=April 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240423094644/https://www.yonexmall.com/m2/brand/newsView.php?newsDiv=1&subDiv=5&seq=593&qS=newsDiv%3D1%26subDiv%3D5|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=요넥스 코리아의 새로운 광고 모델 2PM의 닉쿤 선발|url=http://www.badmintondaily.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1649|work=Badminton Daily|date=January 23, 2010|language=ko|archive-date=April 23, 2024|access-date=April 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240423094643/http://www.badmintondaily.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1649|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Donga.Jan2014"/>
===DUI incident=== On July 24, 2012, Nichkhun was involved in a vehicular collision with a motorcyclist in Gangnam. It was reported that the singer had been driving under the influence of alcohol when he crashed into a motorcycle. His BAC measured at 0.056%, thus his license was suspended. Nichkhun personally apologized for the incident, resulting in him taking a hiatus from the entertainment industry.<ref>{{cite web |last=Oh |first=Min-hee |date=2013-05-12 |title= |script-title=ko:'2PM 리턴즈' 닉쿤, "음주운전 사고, 팬들 배신한 기분이었다" 심경고백 |trans-title='2PM Returns' Nichkhun, "Drunk driving accident, I felt like I betrayed the fans" Confession of heart |url=https://news.nate.com/view/20130512n00657 |access-date=2021-12-07 |website=Nate News |language=ko |archive-date=December 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211207054109/https://news.nate.com/view/20130512n00657 |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Discography== {{For|Nichkhun's work with 2PM|2PM discography}}
===Extended plays=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! rowspan="2" scope="col" style="width:8em;" | Title ! rowspan="2" scope="col" style="width:18em;" | Album details ! colspan="2" scope="col" | Peak chart positions ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Sales |- ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;" | KOR ! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;" | JPN |- ! scope="row" | ''Me'' | * Released: December 19, 2018 {{small|(JPN)}},<br>February 18, 2019 {{small|(KOR)}} * Label: JYP Entertainment * Formats: CD, digital download | 14<br /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=08&hitYear=2019&termGbn=week |title=2019년 08주차 Album Chart (2019.02.17 - 2019.02.23) |work=Gaonchart |date=February 23, 2019 |access-date=December 13, 2019 |archive-date=February 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228022726/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=08&hitYear=2019&termGbn=week |url-status=live }}</ref> | 9<br /><ref name="Oricon">{{cite web |url= https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2018-12-31/ |script-title=ja:週間 アルバムランキング (2018年12月17日～2018年12月23日）)|trans-title=Oricon Weekly CD Album Ranking from December 17, 2018, to December 23, 2018 |publisher=Oricon |access-date=December 26, 2018 |language=ja |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226084323/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2018-12-31/ |archive-date=December 26, 2018}}</ref> | * KOR: 4,352<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?termGbn=month&hitYear=2019&targetTime=02&nationGbn=T&year_time= |title=2019년 02월 Album Chart |work=Gaonchart |date=February 23, 2019 |access-date=December 13, 2019 |archive-date=June 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607162834/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?termGbn=month&hitYear=2019&targetTime=02&nationGbn=T&year_time= |url-status=live }}</ref> * JPN: 12,631<ref name="Oricon" /> |- ! scope="row" | ''Story Of...'' | * Released: December 25, 2019 {{small|(JPN)}} * Label: Epic JYP * Formats: CD, digital download | — | 19<br /><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/coa/w/2020-01-06/p/2/ |script-title=ja: 週間 合算アルバムランキング2020年01月06日付（2019年12月23日～2019年12月29日） |trans-title=Oricon Weekly CD Album Ranking from December 23, 2019 to December 29, 2019 |publisher=Oricon }}</ref> | |- | colspan="5" | <small>"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.</small> |}
=== Promotional songs === * 2008: "We Become One" (for Wall's Cornetto Thailand) * 2009: "Let's Take a Break" (for Tourism Authority of Thailand) * 2009: "Cute" (for Suzuki Jelato) * 2012: "Win the Day" (with Team SIII; for Samsung Galaxy S III and 2012 Summer Olympics)
=== Soundtrack appearances ===
* 2011: "My Valentine" (with J.Y. Park & Taecyeon), ''Dream High'' OST * 2012: "Let It Rain", ''One and a Half Summer'' OST * 2015: "Wan Nun Wan Nee Wan Nhai" (วันนั้น วันนี้ วันไหน) (featuring Taecyeon), ''Touch the Sky – Chalui'' OST * 2018: "Fall in Love With You" (勇往直前恋上你), ''Shall We Fall in Love?'' OST
=== Collaborations === {| class="wikitable" |- style="background:#b0c4de; text-align:center;" !Year !Artist !Title !Album |- |2010 |JYP Nation |"This Christmas"|| {{N/A|Non-album single}} |- |2011 |Taecyeon & Nichkhun (feat. Park Jin-young) |"My Valentine" |style="text-align:center;"|''Dream High'' OST |- |2013 |''SBS Gayo Daejeon'' Friendship Project |"You Are A Miracle" |{{N/a|Non-album single}} |- |2015 |Nichkhun feat. Taecyeon |"Wan Nun Wan Nee Wan Nhai" (วันนั้น วันนี้ วันไหน) |style="text-align:center;"|''Touch the Sky – Chalui'' OST |- |2016 |JYP Nation |"Encore"|| rowspan="5" {{N/A|Non-album single}} |- | rowspan="2" |2021 |Tor Saksit feat. Nichkhun | "How Can You Be This Lovely?" (น่ารักอะไรเบอร์นี้) |- |Cast of ''Shine! Super Brothers Season 2'' |"The Second Light" (第二道光) |- |2022 | rowspan="2" |Nichkhun & Yaochen |"Christmas Snow" (白色信封) |- |2023 |"Christmas Snow" <small>(English ver.)</small> |}
===Compositions=== All credits are adapted from Korea Music Copyright Association (KMCA) database.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Songs Registered under Nichkhun (10009316)|url=https://www.komca.or.kr/srch2/srch_01_popup_mem_right.jsp?S_MB_CD=10009316|access-date=May 9, 2026|website=Korea Music Copyright Association}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" |- style="background:#b0c4de; text-align:center;" ! Year ! Title ! Artist ! Album ! Notes |- | 2013 | "Let It Rain" | 2PM | ''Grown'' <small>(Grand Edition)</small> | Lyrics and music |- | 2014 | "Love Is True" | Nichkhun & Junho | ''Go Crazy!'' <small>(Grand Edition)</small> |Lyrics |- | rowspan="8" |2018 |"Home" | rowspan="8" |Nichkhun | rowspan="8" |''Me'' | rowspan="8" |Lyrics and music |- |"Lucky Charm" <small>(Korean & English versions)</small> |- |"Bridge" |- |"Jealous" |- |"Mars" |- |"Colorful Xmas" |- |"Endearing" |- |"Umbrella" <small>(Korean, English & Japanese versions)</small> |- | rowspan="3" |2019 |"Story Of..." <small>(English & Japanese versions)</small> | rowspan="3" |Nichkhun | rowspan="3" |''Story Of...'' |Lyrics |- |"You" <small>(English & Japanese versions)</small> | rowspan="2" |Lyrics and music |- |"Vanilla" |}
==Filmography== {{For|Nichkhun's work with 2PM|2PM videography#Filmography}}
===Television and web series=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | 2010 | ''{{interlanguage link|More Charming by the Day|ko|볼수록 애교만점}}'' | Nichkhun | Cameo (Episode 76) |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |last=배 |first=선영 |date=July 19, 2010 |title=닉쿤 ‘볼애만’ 카메오 출연, 한드 매력에 푹 빠진 외국남성 역 발탁 |trans-title=Nichkhun Cast for Cameo Appearance in 'Love in the Moonlight' as Foreign Man Deeply Falling for K-Dramas |url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201007191637051001 |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=뉴스엔 |language=ko |archive-date=September 6, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250906161703/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201007191637051001 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |''All My Love for You'' |Ok Yub's human substitute |Cameo (Episode 1) | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=김 |first=민정 |date=December 13, 2010 |title=2PM 닉쿤 ‘몽땅 내 사랑’ 카메오 출연 |trans-title=2PM's Nichkhun Makes Cameo Appearance in 'All My Love' |url=https://www.donga.com/news/amp/all/20101213/33251095/9 |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=스포츠동아}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | 2011 | ''Dream High'' | Ri-ah's CF partner | Cameo (Episode 8) | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 28, 2011 |title=2PM 닉쿤, 드림하이 카메오 깜짝 출연 ‘중세 왕자로 변신!’ |trans-title=2PM's Nichkhun Makes Surprise Cameo Appearance in 'Dream High', Transforms into a Medieval Prince! |url=https://www.bntnews.co.kr/article/view/bnt201101280049 |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=bnt뉴스}}</ref> |- | ''Welcome to the Show'' | Himself | Pilot | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=이 |first=정아 |date=March 9, 2011 |title=닉쿤-슬옹-설리-아이유 출연, SBS 시트콤 16일 방송 |trans-title=Starring Nichkhun, Seulong, Sulli, and IU, SBS sitcom airs on the 16th |url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/03/09/2011030902206.html |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=조선일보 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=신 |first=현정 |date=March 17, 2011 |title=‘웰컴투더쇼’ 동방신기-아이유-쥬얼리 등 화려한 카메오…슬옹 ‘설리앓이’ 웃음빵 : 네이트 연예 |trans-title='Welcome to the Show' Star-studded cameos including TVXQ, IU, and Jewelry... Seulong's 'Sulli obsession' is hilarious |url=https://news.nate.com/view/20110317n00215 |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website= |publisher=My스타뉴스 |language=ko |via=네이트 뉴스 |archive-date=January 4, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250104025931/https://news.nate.com/view/20110317n00215 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | 2014 | ''One and a Half Summer'' | Zhang Hao | Chinese drama | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name=":41" /><ref name=":7" /> |- | ''Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo'' | Ma Taichi | Japanese TV movie special | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name=":42" /> |- | rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | 2015 | ''{{interlanguage link|Looking for Aurora|zh|寻找北极光 }}'' | Wang Yilin | Chinese drama | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name=":43" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-09-24 |title=《北极光》郑罗茜成暖女 汪东城尼坤是暖弟 |trans-title="Aurora" Zheng Luoxi is the warm girl, Wang Dongcheng and Nickhun are the warm brother |url=http://ent.ifeng.com/a/detail_2014_09/24/38896937_0.shtml |access-date=2025-08-29 |website=Beijing Youth Daily |language=zh |publication-place=ent.ifeng.com}}</ref> |- | ''Yes Sir My Boss'' | Piak | Thai drama; cameo (Episodes 7–8) | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 21, 2015 |title=“นิชคุณ” กระโดดลงจอทีวี เป็น “นิชเปี๊ยก” ในซิทคอม “รับแซ่บ My Boss” ทางช่อง “ทรูโฟร์ยู” |trans-title=Nichkhun jumps onto the TV screen as "Nichpiek" in the sitcom "Yes Sir My Boss" on True4U channel. |url=https://mgronline.com/drama/detail/9580000021393 |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=Manager Daily |language=th}}</ref> |- | ''The Producers'' | Himself | Cameo (Episode 3) | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=선 |first=미경 |date=April 22, 2015 |title=[단독] 박진영, '프로듀사' 카메오 출연..본인 역할 "닉쿤·선미와 촬영" |trans-title=[Exclusive] Park Jin-young to make cameo appearance in 'Producer'... Playing his own role, "Filmed with Nichkhun and Sunmi" |url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/04/22/2015042201060.html |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=조선일보 |language=ko}}</ref> |- | style="text-align:center;" | 2017 | ''{{interlanguage link|Magic School (web series)|lt=''Magic School''|ko|마술학교}}'' | Joon | JTBC's web drama | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name=":48" /><ref name=":49" /><ref name=":50" /> |- | style="text-align:center;" | 2018 | ''{{interlanguage link|Shall We Fall in Love|zh|勇往直前戀上你}}'' | Jiang Yinan | Tencent's Chinese web drama | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name=":51" /> |- | rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | 2019 | ''{{Interlanguage link|Thong Ek: The Herbal Master|th|ทองเอก หมอยา ท่าโฉลง}}'' | Hyung Suk | Thai drama; cameo (Episodes 12, 14) | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=March 5, 2019 |title=‘นิชคุณ’สนุก-รับเชิญ‘ทองเอกฯ’ - ลั่นไม่ทิ้งเมืองไทย-เล็งโอกาสดีมารับงานอีก |trans-title=Nichkhun enjoyed being a guest star in "Thong Ek..." and declared he won't leave Thailand, looking forward to more opportunities to work in the future. |url=https://www.khaosod.co.th/entertainment/news_2273259 |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=Khaosod |language=th |archive-date=July 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703152105/https://www.khaosod.co.th/entertainment/news_2273259 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | ''Arthdal Chronicles'' | Rottip | Cameo (Episodes 10–12, 14) | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2019/07/688_271801.html|title=2PM's Nichkhun appears in 'Arthdal Chronicles'|date=July 11, 2019|website=The Korea Times|access-date=May 9, 2026|last=Lee|first=Han-na|archive-date=January 24, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250124085615/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2019/07/688_271801.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | 2020 | ''My Bubble Tea'' | Boss | Viu's Thai Original Series | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name=":19" /><ref name="HollywoodReporter2019" /><ref name=":18">{{cite web |date=September 3, 2019 |title=2PM's Nichkhun to Star in Viu Original Thai drama 'My Bubble Tea' |url=https://www.gokpop.co/2019/09/2pms-nichkhun-to-star-in-viu-original.html |work=gokpop |access-date=September 16, 2019 |archive-date=September 18, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190918004459/https://www.gokpop.co/2019/09/2pms-nichkhun-to-star-in-viu-original.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | ''Big Hero 6: The Series'' | Dae and Hyun-ki (voice) | Guest (Season 3 Episode 6 "Big Hero Battle"); with Jae Park | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name=":20" /><ref name=":21" /> |- | style="text-align:center;" | 2021 | ''Vincenzo'' | Actor | Cameo (Episode 12); with Hwang Chan-sung | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="vin">{{cite web |author=Park Soo-in |date=March 27, 2021 |title=빈센조' 측 "2PM 닉쿤 황찬성 특별출연" 옥택연과 의리(공식입장) |url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000419254 |access-date=March 27, 2021 |website=Newsen via Naver |language=ko |archive-date=April 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422093648/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000419254 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | style="text-align:center;" | 2022 | ''Finding the Rainbow'' | Wilson | Viu's Thai Original Series |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |last=R |first=Anusorn |date=2022-11-08 |title="Finding the Rainbow : สุดท้าย...ที่ปลายรุ้ง" ซีรีส์ดราม่าส่งท้ายปี 2022 |url=https://www.th-hellomagazine.com/lifestyle/home-living/finding-the-rainbow-viu-thai-original-series/ |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=HELLO! Magazine Thailand |language=th-TH}}</ref> |}
===Films=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | rowspan="2" | 2012 | ''Ouran High School Host Club'' || Lawrence |Japanese film |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":5" /> |- | ''Seven Something'' || He |Thai film |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":6" /> |- | 2014 || ''{{Interlanguage link|A Dynamite Family|ko|덕수리 5형제}}'' || Policeman |Korean film; cameo |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |last=조 |first=재용 |date=2014-11-28 |title='덕수리 5형제' 닉쿤·김광규·안영미, 초특급 카메오 군단 등장 '핵폭탄 웃음' |trans-title=Nickhun, Kim Kwang-gyu, and Ahn Young-mi, the "Deoksuri Five Brothers," make a special cameo appearance, creating a "bomb of laughter." |url=https://www.xportsnews.com/article/526995 |access-date=2025-10-23 |website=엑스포츠뉴스 |language=ko}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | 2015 | ''Touch the Sky – Chalui'' || Himself |Thai film; cameo |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":9" /> |- | ''Forever Young'' || Photographer |Chinese film; cameo |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":8" /> |- | 2018 || ''Brother of the Year'' || Moji |Thai film |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":11" /> |- | 2022 || ''Cracked'' || Tim |Thai film |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-04 |title=2PM's Thai member rises as actor in home country - The Korea Times |url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20190904/2pms-thai-member-rises-as-actor-in-home-country |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=www.koreatimes.co.kr |language=en}}</ref> |- |2023 |''The Modelizer'' |Bucky |American film |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web|title=닉쿤 美 할리우드 진출작 '더 모델라이저', 14일 북미 개봉 확정...글로벌 행보 눈길|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=215&aid=0001111519|date=2023-07-05|access-date=2023-07-05|work=Wow TV|via=Naver|language=ko|archive-date=July 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705013600/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=215&aid=0001111519|url-status=live}}</ref> |}
===Variety shows=== ====Korean variety shows==== {| class="wikitable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title !Role ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- |2008 | ''{{interlanguage link|Ya Shim Man Man (Season 2)|ko|야심만만 2}}'' |Main cast |Episodes 1–17 |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":3" /> |- |2008–2013 |''Star King'' |Panelist |Episodes 85, 87, 93–130, 133, 135, 137, 166–168, 173, 188–190, 202, 223–224, 232, 236 |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |last=정 |first=경희 |date=2009-04-24 |title=2PM, 2번째 앨범은 10점 만점에 몇 점? |trans-title=2PM, how would you rate your second album out of 10? |url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/04/24/2009042400825.html |access-date=2025-08-28 |website=조선일보 |language=ko}}</ref> |- |2009 |''Good Body, Bad Body, Weird Body (Body, Body, Body)'' | rowspan="3" |Main cast |Part of MBC's ''Sunday Sunday Night'' |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-07-01 |title='Girls' Generation' canceled after 2 weeks! Will the 'Health' gamble pay off? |url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200907011715471001 |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=일밤 '소녀시대' 2주만에 폐지!...'건강' 승부수 通할까?|language=ko}}</ref> |- | 2010–2011 || ''We Got Married (Seasons 2 & 3)'' |Episodes 52–115; with Victoria Song |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":4" /> |- |2012 |''KOICA's Dream in Tanzania'' |with Ok Taec-yeon |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news |date=December 10, 2012 |title=<코이카의 꿈> '짐승돌' 닉쿤, 택연도 소용없는 극한에서의 2주 |trans-title=<KOICA's Dream> 'Beastly Idol' Nickhun, Two Weeks in Extreme Conditions Where Even Taecyeon Was Useless |url=https://talk.imbc.com/news/template/view.aspx?progCode=1002737100000100000&category=011000000&subcategory=&menu=020001000&theme=&keyword=&page=0&idx=70594 |publisher=MBC |language=ko |archive-date=July 11, 2024 |access-date=July 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711063556/https://talk.imbc.com/news/template/view.aspx?progCode=1002737100000100000&category=011000000&subcategory=&menu=020001000&theme=&keyword=&page=0&idx=70594 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |2017 |''Experience the Real Thailand'' |Host |with Jun. K |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-07-15 |title=ททท.จับมือสื่อยักษ์เกาหลีบูมท่องเที่ยว |trans-title=TAT joins hands with Korean media giant to boost tourism |url=https://www.bangkokbiznews.com/business/764686 |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=bangkokbiznews |language=th}}</ref> |- | rowspan="4" | 2018 | ''{{interlanguage link|The Team Chef|zh|The Team Chef}}'' | rowspan="5" |Main cast | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":12" /> |- | ''{{interlanguage link|Galileo: Awakened Universe|zh|伽利略：覺醒的宇宙}}'' | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":13" /><ref name=":14" /> |- | ''{{interlanguage link|One Night Food Trip|zh|吃貨48小時}} – International Edition 2 in the Philippines'' | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":15" /> |- |''Wok the World'' | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":16" /> |- | rowspan="2" |2019 |''Nemo Travel: A Trip to the Maldives'' |with Hwang Chan-sung and Jung Gun-joo |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-03-12 |title=네모여행: 몰디브 편 (2019) |url=https://www.npioe.com/post/%EB%84%A4%EB%AA%A8%EC%97%AC%ED%96%89-%EB%AA%B0%EB%94%94%EB%B8%8C-%ED%8E%B8-2019-1 |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=앤피오(npio) |language=ko |archive-date=September 9, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250909161251/https://www.npioe.com/post/%EB%84%A4%EB%AA%A8%EC%97%AC%ED%96%89-%EB%AA%B0%EB%94%94%EB%B8%8C-%ED%8E%B8-2019-1 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | ''We K-Pop'' |Host | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":38">"[https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20190705093000005 KBS월드, 글로벌 팬 겨냥 'WE K-POP' 방송...닉쿤·김신영 MC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190711013549/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20190705093000005 |date=July 11, 2019 }}". ''Yonhap'' (in Korean). July 5, 2019. Retrieved July 11, 2019.</ref> |- | 2020 || ''Idol on Quiz'' |Senior-dol Team |Episodes 7–20 |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":39">{{Cite web |title=퀴즈 위의 아이돌 |url=https://program.kbs.co.kr/2tv/enter/quizdol/pc/index.html |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=퀴즈 위의 아이돌 |language=ko |archive-date=August 4, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250804195919/https://program.kbs.co.kr/2tv/enter/quizdol/pc/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | 2022–2023 |''Birdie Boys'' |Main cast | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":22">{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000638695|author=Park Soo-in|title=이특 신동 닉쿤 민혁 백호 '버디보이즈'로 뭉쳤다..골프 실력 공개|trans-title=Leeteuk, Shindong, Nichkhun, Minhyuk, Baekho, united in 'Buddy Boys'.. Golf skills revealed|work=Newsen|via=Naver|date=October 7, 2022|access-date=October 10, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=October 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010035008/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000638695|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |2023 |''K-Pop Generation'' |Interviewee |with Jun. K, Jang Wooyoung, and Hwang Chan-sung |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-26 |title=K-pop documentary series 'K-pop Generation' set for release on Tving tonight |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/01/26/entertainment/kpop/Korea-Kpop-Documentary/20230126153112742.html |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=koreajoongangdaily.joins.com |language=en |archive-date=November 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109225448/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/01/26/entertainment/kpop/Korea-Kpop-Documentary/20230126153112742.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |2023–2024 |''Star Eat Show 2'' | rowspan="3" |Main cast | | style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=이 |first=명주 |date=2023-11-02 |title="강력하게 돌아왔다"...백호X닉쿤, '먹어보쇼2' 합류 |trans-title="We're back with a bang"... Baekho and Nichkhun join 'Eat Show 2' |url=https://www.dispatch.co.kr/2269538 |website=Dispatch |access-date=October 23, 2025 |archive-date=November 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231102043035/https://www.dispatch.co.kr/2269538 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |2024 |''To Die For'' | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name=":23" /> |- |2025 |''To Die For Season 2'' | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":24" /> |}
====Chinese variety shows==== {| class="wikitable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Network ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | rowspan="7" |2014 | ''Perhaps Love (Season 1)''|| Hubei TV |Guest appearance (Episode 1) |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |title=真人秀节目看明星找爱 |url=http://news.ifeng.com/a/20140523/40420088_0.shtml |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=Phoenix News Media|date=May 23, 2014|last=刘|first=玮|language=zh|trans-title=Reality shows let celebrities find love}}</ref> |- | ''Youku All Star Show'' || Youku||Guest appearance | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=梁 |first=巍 |date=June 23, 2014 |title=尼坤忆在韩做“练习生”艰辛：伤痛伴随体罚(图)-中新网 |trans-title=Nichkhun recalls the hardships of being a trainee in South Korea: injuries and corporal punishment (photo) |url=https://www.chinanews.com/yl/2014/06-23/6309245.shtml |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=China News Service |language=zh |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714054102/http://www.chinanews.com/yl/2014/06-23/6309245.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | ''Goddess & Man'' || Youku ||Cameo appearance | |- | ''Happy Camp'' || Hunan TV || Guest appearance; with Jang Wooyoung |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 14, 2014 |title=2PM成员尼坤祐荣将于26日录制《快乐大本营》 |url=https://www.ajudaily.com/view/20140514160556326 |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=亚洲日报 |language=zh|trans-title=2PM members Nichkhun and Wooyoung will be recording "Happy Camp" on the 26th.}}</ref> |- | ''{{interlanguage link|Tonight 80's Show|zh|今晚80后脱口秀}}''|| Dragon TV|| Guest appearance; with Wei Daxun | style="text-align:center;" | |- | ''Brave Heart''|| BTV|| Mentor; with Godfrey Gao, Jiang Wu and Zhang Lanxin | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|title=北京卫视《勇敢的心》 本季最不能错过的真人秀-搜狐娱乐|url=https://yule.sohu.com/20140930/n404796766.shtml|access-date=May 9, 2026|website=Yule Sohu|date=September 30, 2014|trans-title=Beijing TV's "Brave Heart" - The most unmissable reality show of the season.|language=zh|archive-date=July 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220704115411/https://yule.sohu.com/20140930/n404796766.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | ''Dream Music Charity Event'' || CGV || |style="text-align:center;"| |- | rowspan="3" | 2015 | ''Youth Trainee'' || Zhejiang Television || Mentor; with Jiro Wang, Shang Wenjie and Li Quan |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":47" /> |- | ''Korea-China Dream Team'' || Shenzhen TV || Guest appearance (Episodes 1, 9) |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |title=乔振宇自嘲年龄大尼坤回归"梦之队"-新闻中心-温州网 |url=https://news.66wz.com/system/2015/11/13/104633483.shtml |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=人民网-娱乐频道|date=November 13, 2015|trans-title=Qiao Zhenyu jokes about his age; Nichkhun returns to the "Dream Team".|language=zh}}</ref> |- | ''Let's Go Together'' || Hubei TV |Guest appearance (Episode 1) |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=November 17, 2015 |title=《一起出发》首播看点足 火山岩CP得人心 |url=https://ent.sina.cn/tv/2015-11-17/detail-ifxksqiv8435096.d.html |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=Sina Entertainment News|language=zh|trans-title=The premiere of "Let's Go Together" was full of highlights, and the volcanic rock couple won hearts.}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" | 2016 | ''{{interlanguage link|Grade One: Freshman|lt=|zh|一年级·大学季}}''|| Hunan TV||Guest appearance (Episode 12) |style="text-align:center;"| |- | ''{{interlanguage link|Beat the Champions (Chinese variety show)|lt=''Beat the Champions''|zh|来吧冠军}}'' || Zhejiang Television||Guest appearance (Episode 4) |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 25, 2016 |title=麦迪阿联陈建州上综艺 与艺人搞笑挑战球赛 |trans-title=Tracy McGrady, Yi Jianlian, and Chen Chien-chou appear on a variety show and hilariously challenge each other in a basketball game. |url=https://www.sohu.com/a/www.sohu.com/a/71581360_362070 |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=Sohu News |language=zh}}</ref> |- | ''The Strongest Girl Group'' || Tencent Video ||Guest appearance (Episode 12) |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |last=吳 |first=志偉 |date=September 13, 2016 |title=明道揪Nichkhun挑《女團》 大玩自拍比帥 |trans-title=Ming Dao and Nichkhun challenged each other to a girl group competition, taking selfies and vying for attention. |url=https://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/breakingnews/1825333 |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=Liberty Times Free Entertainment |language=zh-tw |archive-date=December 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214151508/http://ent.ltn.com.tw/news/breakingnews/1825333 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | 2021–2022 || ''{{interlanguage link|Shine! Super Brothers 2|zh|追光吧！}}'' || Youku||Contestant |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":34">{{Cite web |last=朱奕錦 |date=2021-10-20 |title=追光吧︱韓男團2PM成員Nichkhun加盟 吳建豪言承旭打對台！ |url=https://www.hk01.com/%E5%8D%B3%E6%99%82%E5%A8%9B%E6%A8%82/690841/%E8%BF%BD%E5%85%89%E5%90%A7-%E9%9F%93%E7%94%B7%E5%9C%982pm%E6%88%90%E5%93%A1nichkhun%E5%8A%A0%E7%9B%9F-%E5%90%B3%E5%BB%BA%E8%B1%AA%E8%A8%80%E6%89%BF%E6%97%AD%E6%89%93%E5%B0%8D%E5%8F%B0 |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=香港01 |language=zh-HK |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127122355/https://www.hk01.com/%E5%8D%B3%E6%99%82%E5%A8%9B%E6%A8%82/690841/%E8%BF%BD%E5%85%89%E5%90%A7-%E9%9F%93%E7%94%B7%E5%9C%982pm%E6%88%90%E5%93%A1nichkhun%E5%8A%A0%E7%9B%9F-%E5%90%B3%E5%BB%BA%E8%B1%AA%E8%A8%80%E6%89%BF%E6%97%AD%E6%89%93%E5%B0%8D%E5%8F%B0 |url-status=live }}</ref> |}
==== Thai variety shows ==== {| class="wikitable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Network ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- |2018 |''Experience Thailand and More'' |YouTube |with Nachjaree (Chereen) Horvejkul |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":17" /> |- | 2018–2019 || ''The Mask Line Thai'' || Workpoint TV || Panelist |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":37">{{Cite web |title=THE MASK LINE THAI (รายการเก่า) |url=https://www.workpointtv.com/program/the-mask-line-thai-%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%a2%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%a3%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%81%e0%b9%88%e0%b8%b2 |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=Workpoint TV |language=th}}</ref> |- |2020 |''The Brothers' School of Gentlemen'' |Channel 3 | Mentor |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":0" /> |- | 2025 || ''School Lunch Attack: It's MEP Time!'' || Workpoint TV|| |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":40">{{Cite web |title=School Lunch Attack It's MEP Time! |url=https://www.workpointtv.com/program/school-lunch-attack-its-mep-time |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=Workpoint TV |language=th |archive-date=May 19, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250519025135/https://www.workpointtv.com/program/school-lunch-attack-its-mep-time |url-status=live }}</ref> |}
=== Hosting === {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- ! scope="row" | 2010 |''M Countdown'' |Rotating host; with Lee Jun-ho, Hwang Chan-sung, Jo Kwon, Jeong Jin-woon, Kang Min-hyuk, Lee Joon, and G.O |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="MCD GUYZ start">{{cite web |last=Moon |first=Wan-sik |date=February 16, 2010 |script-title=ko:조권·닉쿤·준호 등 8명, '엠카' MC 전격 발탁 |trans-title=Jo Kwon, Nichkhun, Junho, etc. 8 MCs selected for "M Countdown". |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002018822 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210925200508/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002018822 |archive-date=September 25, 2021 |access-date=September 25, 2021 |work=Money Today Star News |language=ko |via=Naver}}</ref> |- ! rowspan="2" scope="row" |2011 |''{{ill|MBC Korean Music Wave|zh|MBC韓流音樂演唱會}} in Bangkok'' |with Tiffany Young and Kwon Yu-ri | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=":10" /> |- |''MBC Gayo Daejejeon'' |with Victoria Song, Jo Kwon, Gain, Leeteuk, Kang So-ra, Hahm Eun-jung, and Lee Jang-woo |<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=December 15, 2011 |title=MBC 가요대제전, 우결커플 아담-쿤토리아-강특-우정 MC발탁 |trans-title=MBC Gayo Daejejeon Selects We Got Married Couples Adam, Khuntoria, Kangteuk, and Woojung as MCs |url=https://www.fnnews.com/news/201112151545063212 |access-date=May 10, 2026 |website=파이낸셜뉴스 |language=ko-KR}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | 2012 | rowspan="2" |''MBC Korean Music Wave in Bangkok'' |with Tiffany Young and Taeyeon | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=":45" /> |- ! scope="row" | 2013 |with Choi Min-ho, Jo Kwon, Park Ji-yeon, and Bae Suzy | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=":46" /> |- ! scope="row" | 2014 |''SBS Gayo Daejeon'' |with Jung Yong-hwa, Baro, L, Mino, and Song Ji-hyo | style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=":44" /> |- ! scope="row" | 2018 | rowspan="2" | KCON Thailand | with Minnie and BamBam |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="DongaIlbo.Sep2019">{{cite news|title=2PM 닉쿤, 태국서 배우·MC 종횡무진 대활약|url=https://www.donga.com/news/Culture/article/all/20190904/97262306/1|work=The Dong-a Ilbo|date=September 4, 2019|language=ko}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | 2019 | with BamBam |style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="DongaIlbo.Sep2019" /> |- ! scope="row" | 2020 | Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards | with Kim Sae-yeon |style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|title=제2회 아시아콘텐츠어워즈 후보작 발표!|url=https://www.acfm.kr/kor/artyboard/mboard.asp?Action=view&strBoardID=9637_01&intSeq=75765|publisher=Asian Contents & Film Market|date=October 8, 2020|language=ko|access-date=December 6, 2023|archive-date=December 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207180329/https://www.acfm.kr/kor/artyboard/mboard.asp?Action=view&strBoardID=9637_01&intSeq=75765|url-status=live}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | 2023 | 37th Golden Disc Awards | with Sung Si-kyung, Park So-dam and Lee Da-hee |style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=108&aid=0003115167|author=Kim No-eul|title=이다희·성시경·박소담·닉쿤 '골든디스크 어워즈' MC 낙점[공식]|trans-title=Lee Da-hee, Seong Si-kyung, Park So-dam, and Nichkhun selected as MCs for the 'Golden Disc Awards' [Official]|publisher=MT Star News|via=Naver|date=December 21, 2022|access-date=December 21, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=December 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221221043231/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=108&aid=0003115167|url-status=live}}</ref> |}
== Concerts and fan meetings == {{See also|List of 2PM concert tours}}
=== 1st Asia Fan Meeting Tour "Khunvitation" === {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center |+ ! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| Date ! scope="col" style="width:11em;"| City ! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Country ! scope="col" style="width:19em;"| Venue !{{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- |November 29, 2017 | rowspan="2" |Tokyo | rowspan="2" |Japan | rowspan="2" |Tokyo Dome City Hall | rowspan="2" |<ref name=":2" /> |- |November 30, 2017 |- |December 3, 2017 |Seoul |South Korea |Yeongdeungpo Art Hall |<ref name=":28">{{Cite web |date=2017-11-08 |title=尼坤出道十年举行个人亚洲粉丝见面会门票场场售罄 |url=https://cnnews.chosun.com/client/news/viw.asp?nNewsNumb=20171148722&cate=c04&mcate=m1001 |website=The Chosun Ilbo |language=zh}}</ref> |- |December 13, 2017 | rowspan="2" |Osaka | rowspan="2" |Japan | rowspan="2" |Orix Theater | rowspan="2" |<ref name=":2" /> |- |December 14, 2017 |- |March 3, 2018 |Bangkok |Thailand |MCC Hall The Mall Bangkapi |<ref name=":25" /> |}
=== Fan Meeting Tour "Ni+Khun" === {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center ! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| Date ! scope="col" style="width:11em;"| City ! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Country ! scope="col" style="width:19em;"| Venue !{{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- |October 13, 2018 |Beijing | rowspan="2" |China |Beijing Exhibition Center |<ref name=":29">{{Cite web |date=September 26, 2018 |title=尼坤北京粉丝见面会{{!}}2018.10.13 7PM 北京展览馆 与尼相约！！_泰国 |url=https://www.sohu.com/a/256234423_683984|access-date=August 13, 2025 |website=Sohu News |language=zh }}</ref> |- |November 17, 2018 |Nanjing |Nanjing Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium |<ref name=":30">{{Cite web |last=sgyoon@mt.co.kr |first=윤상근 |date=2018-11-21 |title=닉쿤, 중국 팬미팅 성료..12월 19일 日솔로앨범 발표 |url=https://www.starnewskorea.com/music/2018/11/21/2018112114475754113 |access-date=2025-08-13 |website=스타뉴스 |language=ko}}</ref> |}
=== Premium Solo Concert Series "Home" & Encore in Japan ~Sweet 624~ === {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center |+ |- ! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| Date ! scope="col" style="width:11em;"| City ! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Country ! scope="col" style="width:19em;"| Venue ! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- |November 23, 2018 | rowspan="2" |Osaka | rowspan="2" |Japan | rowspan="2" |Orix Theater | rowspan="5" |<ref name=":27">{{Cite web |date=2018-09-14 |title=NICHKHUN (From 2PM) 待望のソロ・コンサート開催決定！ 明日15日(土) 14時よりHottest Japan第1次超最速先行受付スタート！ |url=https://www.2pmjapan.com/info/archive/?499021 |website=www.2pmjapan.com |language=ja}}</ref> |- |November 24, 2018 |- |December 20, 2018 | rowspan="3" |Tokyo | rowspan="3" |Japan | rowspan="3" |Nakano Sunplaza |- |December 21, 2018 |- |December 22, 2018 |- |May 11, 2019 | rowspan="2" |Seoul | rowspan="2" |South Korea | rowspan="2" |Ewha Women's University (ECC Samsung Hall) | rowspan="2" |<ref name=":31">{{Cite web |date=2019-04-02 |title=NICHKHUN SOLO CONCERT 'HOME IN SEOUL' 티켓오픈 안내 |url=https://2pm.jype.com/Default/NoticeView?AnSeq=1095&PgIndex=32 |access-date=2025-08-13 |website=2pm.jype.com |language=ko}}</ref> |- |May 12, 2019 |- |June 27, 2019 | rowspan="2" |Tokyo | rowspan="2" |Japan | rowspan="2" |Tokyo Dome City Hall | rowspan="2" |<ref name=":32">{{Cite web |date=2019-04-24 |title=「NICHKHUN SOLO CONCERT 'HOME' ENCORE IN JAPAN ～Sweet 624～」開催決定！ 明日26日 (金) 14時よりHottest Japan 超最速1次先行受付スタート！！ |url=https://www.2pmjapan.com/info/archive/?506235 |website=www.2pmjapan.com |language=ja}}</ref> |- |June 28, 2019 |- |July 27, 2019 |Bangkok |Thailand |Central Chaengwattana Hall |<ref name=":26" /> |}
=== Premium Solo Concert 2019–2020 "Story of..." === {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center |- ! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| Date ! scope="col" style="width:11em;"| City ! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Country ! scope="col" style="width:19em;"| Venue !{{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- |December 26, 2019 | rowspan="2" |Osaka | rowspan="2" |Japan | rowspan="2" |Zepp Osaka Bayside | rowspan="4" |<ref name=":33" /> |- |December 27, 2019 |- |January 6, 2020 | rowspan="2" |Tokyo | rowspan="2" |Japan | rowspan="2" |Nakano Sunplaza |- |January 7, 2020 |}
=== Solo Fan Meetings === {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center |- !Date !Title !City !Country !Venue !{{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- |December 24, 2018 |Nichkhun (From 2PM) Colorful X'mas Party with "Me" |Tokyo |Japan |Orix Theater |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-11-19 |title=「NICHKHUN (From 2PM) Premium Solo Concert 2018 "HOME"」会場限定！ Mini Album『ME』CD購入者（予約者）特典決定！ 12月24日(月・祝)クリスマス・イブ開催☆「NICHKHUN (From 2PM) Colorful X'mas Party with "ME"」に100名様ご招待！！！ |url=https://www.2pmjapan.com/info/archive/?501246 |website=www.2pmjapan.com |language=ja |access-date=August 13, 2025 |archive-date=February 22, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240222034849/https://www.2pmjapan.com/info/archive/?501246 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |December 30, 2023 |Nichkhun Fan Meeting in Bangkok "Happy Khun Year" |Bangkok |Thailand |MGI Hall |<ref name=":35">{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-11-29 |title=วาสนาฮอตเทสไทย! ร่วมฉลองส่งท้ายปีพร้อมกันกับ นิชคุณ 2PM กับงาน "HAPPY KHUN YEAR : FAN MEETING IN BANGKOK" กดบัตรพร้อมกัน 30 พ.ย. |url=https://www.thaiticketmajor.com/variety/ent/15243/ |access-date=2025-08-13 |website=www.thaiticketmajor.com |language=th |archive-date=September 12, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250912123538/https://www.thaiticketmajor.com/variety/ent/15243/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |April 27, 2024 |No.624: Nichkhun Fan Meeting in Jakarta |Jakarta |Indonesia |Balai Sarbini |<ref name=":36">{{Cite web |date=2024-04-18 |title=Fan Meeting Nichkhun 2PM di Jakarta 27 April 2024: Harga Tiket hingga Benefit |url=https://www.tempo.co/hiburan/fan-meeting-nichkhun-2pm-di-jakarta-27-april-2024-harga-tiket-hingga-benefit-67023 |access-date=2025-08-13 |website=Tempo |language=id}}</ref> |}
==Awards and nominations== {{See also|List of awards and nominations received by 2PM}} {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Recipient / Nominated work ! Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | rowspan="2"|2009 | Mnet 20's Choice Awards | Hot Mr. Beauty Award | rowspan="3"|Himself | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"| |- | Tourism Authority of Thailand | PR Ambassador | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://modernlounge.wordpress.com/2009/08/25/nichkhun-awarded-for-public-relations-ambassador/|title=Nichkhun awarded for public relations ambassador|work=Modern Lounge|date=August 25, 2009|access-date=February 11, 2015|archive-date=February 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211145353/https://modernlounge.wordpress.com/2009/08/25/nichkhun-awarded-for-public-relations-ambassador/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3"|2010 | Nine Entertain Awards (Thailand) | Popular Vote | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| |- | MBC Entertainment Awards | Popularity Award | Himself {{small|(with Victoria Song)}}<br>''We Got Married'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="mbc">{{cite web |date=December 29, 2010 |title=닉쿤-빅토리아 커플, MBC 연예대상 '인기상' 수상 |url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/12/29/2010122902205.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124070647/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/12/29/2010122902205.html |archive-date=January 24, 2018 |access-date=January 23, 2018 |work=The Chosun Ilbo |language=ko}}</ref> |- | Korea Jewelry Awards | Diamond Award (with Chansung) | Himself | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"| |- | rowspan="5"|2011 | 3rd Bugs Music Awards | OST of the Year (with Taecyeon) | "My Valentine" | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"| |- | KBS Best Idol Icon Awards | Icon of the Year | rowspan="6"|Himself | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| |- | Mnet Media Awards | Most CHARMING Boy | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"| |- | MTV K's very first Valentine King and Queen | Valentine King | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"| |- | TVCF Awards | Most Popular CF Star | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| |- | rowspan="5"|2012 | Kerd Awards (Thailand) | Kerd of the Year | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"| |- | TVCF Awards | CF Model of The Year | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| |- | Top Award (Thailand) | Best Rising Film Actor | rowspan="3"|''Seven Something'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| |- | BK Film Awards | The Eye Candy Award | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"| |- | 6th Nine Entertain Awards (Thailand) | Popular Award | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| |- | rowspan="4"|2013 | Stylebible.ph | International Celebrity Collab | Himself {{small|(with Bench)}} | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| |- | Nine Entertain Awards | Popular Award | rowspan="23"|Himself | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.sanook.com/1175747/|title=ผลรางวัลไนน์เอ็นเตอร์เทน อวอร์ดส์ 2013|author=Sanook Online Ltd., Thailand|work=sanook.com|date=March 21, 2013|access-date=February 2, 2015|archive-date=April 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402190709/http://news.sanook.com/1175747/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | Singapore Blog Awards | Most Popular Overseas Celebrity | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| |- | The Goodness Idol Thailand Awards | The 9 Idols for The King | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"| |- ||2014 | {{n/a}} | Asian's Male God | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>nanshen.ddyule.cn</ref> |- | rowspan="7"|2015 | Microblogging Star 2014 (China) | Weibo Star | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hk.weibo.com/mkt/2014/weibostar2014/?g=5|title=微博之星2014 - 微博香港站|work=weibo.com|access-date=January 26, 2015|archive-date=December 25, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225105330/http://hk.weibo.com/mkt/2014/weibostar2014/?g=5|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | K-pop Gaon Chart Award | Social Star | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"| |- | {{n/a}} | Asian's Male God | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nanshen.ddyule.cn/#jj|title=亚洲男神官网_2015亚洲男神投票_当代娱乐网|work=ddyule.cn|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713193113/http://nanshen.ddyule.cn/#jj|archive-date=July 13, 2014}}</ref> |- | Micro-star Magazine (Chinese) | Star Scoreboard in February (Overseas) | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vote.weibo.com/vid=2924116|title=首页 - 微博投票|work=weibo.com|access-date=February 9, 2015|archive-date=February 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150209123824/http://vote.weibo.com/vid=2924116|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- | UNICEF Thailand Award | Friend of UNICEF | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/unicefthailand/photos/a.148550029631/10152769025959632/?type=1&theater|title=UNICEF Thailand - Media centre - UNICEF recognizes Nichkhun Horvejkul, Friend of UNICEF for his dedication in helping children in Thailand and across the world|work=unicef.org}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2"|Zocial Awards 2015 (Thailand) | Thailand Twitter Ranking | {{included|Rank #1}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaboo.com/sns/2pms-nichkhun-and-got7s-bambam-are-the-top-winners-in-thailands-twitter-rankings/|title=2PM's Nichkhun and GOT7's Bambam are the top winners in Thailand's Twitter Rankings|work=Koreaboo|date=April 27, 2015|access-date=May 22, 2015|archive-date=May 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527212410/http://www.koreaboo.com/sns/2pms-nichkhun-and-got7s-bambam-are-the-top-winners-in-thailands-twitter-rankings/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | Most Mentioned in Thailand on Twitter | {{included|Rank #2}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name=":1" /> |- | rowspan="4"| 2016 | IME Chinese Online Media Popular Award | Thailand Headlines Person of the Year Awards | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |last=추 |first=영준 |date=November 30, 2015 |title=2PM 닉쿤, 태국인 중 중국서 올해의 영향력 있는 인물로 선정 |trans-title=2PM's Nichkhun Selected as Thailand's Most Influential Person of the Year in China |url=https://www.segye.com/newsView/20151130003844 |access-date=May 9, 2026 |website=세계일보 |language=ko}}</ref> |- | China Weibo Awards | Male God of the Year | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/807483wpp/running-man-park-jin-young-2pms-nichkhun-and-beast-take-home-trophies-at-weibo-awards|title="Running Man," Park Jin Young, 2PM's Nichkhun, and BEAST Take Home Trophies at Weibo Awards|date=January 8, 2016|website=Soompi|access-date=August 10, 2021|archive-date=August 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810012129/https://www.soompi.com/article/807483wpp/running-man-park-jin-young-2pms-nichkhun-and-beast-take-home-trophies-at-weibo-awards|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | VDFLY | Top Ten Handsome Asian Men | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://top10.vdfly.com/ |title=2016年度亚洲十帅评选官网_中国_韩国_帅哥_男星_影响_青春娱乐网 |access-date=July 14, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160718120925/http://top10.vdfly.com/ |archive-date=July 18, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |- | Trends Health's Healthy Role Model Awards | Most Influential Healthy Role Model Award |{{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sports.donga.com/3/all/20161211/81776895/1 |title=닉쿤-페이, 대륙이 인정한 건강 美...Trends Health 시상식 참석 |work=sports.donga.com |date=December 11, 2016 |access-date=December 28, 2017 |archive-date=December 28, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228232225/http://sports.donga.com/3/all/20161211/81776895/1/ |url-status=live }} December 11, 2016</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2017 |Big Ben Award |Global Ten Outstanding Chinese Young Elites |{{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weibo.com/ttarticle/p/show?id=2309404172877896232393|title=2017年度大本钟奖海归和亚美欧非等各选区杰青获奖名单（香港发布）|work=weibo.com|access-date=December 30, 2017|archive-date=June 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621175522/http://www.weibo.com/ttarticle/p/show?id=2309404172877896232393|url-status=live}} November 11, 2017</ref> |- | Fengdu Men's Uno Young Anniversary | International Artist Award |{{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=921810|title=[엑's 차이나] 닉쿤, 中 시상식서 '올해의 스타일 국제아티스트상' 수상|work=xportsnews.com|date=December 8, 2017|access-date=December 30, 2017|archive-date=July 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190720185920/http://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=921810|url-status=live}} December 8, 2017</ref> |- | rowspan="5"| 2018 | Chic Style Award 2018 | Popular Artist of the Year Award |{{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.instagram.com/p/BeiIF30FPjt |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BeiIF30FPjt |archive-date=2021-12-23 |url-access=subscription|title=1/16 닉쿤님 2018 녹상·소자풍상성전 CHIC STYLE AWARDS|work= 2PM Official Instagram}}{{cbignore}} January 29, 2018</ref> |- | Tomorrow Land Fashion Award 2018 | International Fashion Charity Artist of the Year Award |{{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.instagram.com/p/BeiIWttlt0i |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BeiIWttlt0i |archive-date=2021-12-23 |url-access=subscription|title=1/17 닉쿤님 글로벌패션신열대상 TOMORROW LAND FASHION AWARDS|work= 2PM Official Instagram}}{{cbignore}} January 29, 2018</ref> |- | 2018 FEIA Awards Ceremony | International Artist of the Year Award |{{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.instagram.com/p/BeiI3YRFo9B |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BeiI3YRFo9B |archive-date=2021-12-23 |url-access=subscription|title=1/19 닉쿤님 2018 FEIA|work= 2PM Official Instagram}}{{cbignore}} January 29, 2018</ref> |- | Thailand Headlines Person of The Year 2018 Award | Asia Superstar Award |{{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201810011319500063844_2 |title=Nichkhun wins Asia Superstar award |work=koreaherald.com |date=October 2018 |access-date=October 1, 2018 |archive-date=October 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001083325/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201810011319500063844_2 |url-status=live }} October 1, 2018</ref> |- | Recognition Award | Goodwill Ambassador of the 60th Anniversary of<br>Thailand-Republic of Korea Diplomatic Relations |{{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BoVeTtwlJca/ |title=@real_2pmstagram on Instagram: 한국-태국을 대표하는 아티스트로 양국 문화교류에 많은 기여를 하고 있는 닉쿤님이 한-태 수교 60주년 기념 감사패를 받았습니다!! 👏👏👏 수상을 축하합니다💐 #레투스타그램 |publisher=Instagram.com |date=2018-09-29 |access-date=2022-03-23 |archive-date=April 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425115237/https://www.instagram.com/p/BoVeTtwlJca/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sanook.com/music/2401933 |title=KCON 2018 Thailand ที่สุดของงาน K-POP แห่งปีที่รวมพลังแฟนเพลงไว้ได้มากที่สุด |work=Sanook |date=October 2018 |access-date=November 13, 2019 |archive-date=November 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113090647/https://www.sanook.com/music/2401933/ |url-status=live }} October 1, 2018</ref> |- | rowspan="5"|2019 | 2019 FEIA Awards | Influential Asian Idol of the Year Award |{{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url= https://channels.vlive.tv/BD0845/vtoday/0.9806534|title= Nichkhun (2PM) wins Asia Influencer at "2019 FEIA Awards"|work= VLIVE}}{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} January 18, 2019</ref> |- | 27th Bangkok Critics Assembly 2018 Award | Best Supporting Actor | rowspan="2" | ''Brother of the Year'' |{{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://movie.mthai.com/movie-news/252570.html|title=มาแรงแซงทุกเรื่อง!! App War ควง Homestay เข้าชิงรางวัลชมรมวิจารณ์บันเทิงมากที่สุด!!|work=Mthai.com|date=February 28, 2019|access-date=April 10, 2019|archive-date=April 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406130131/https://movie.mthai.com/movie-news/252570.html|url-status=dead}} February 28, 2019</ref> |- | Thai Film Director Award 2019 | Best Supporting Actor |{{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|author1=Matichon|url=https://www.matichon.co.th/entertainment/news_1419457|title=เปิดโผรางวัลสมาคมผู้กำกับฯ ดูรายชื่อผู้เข้ารอบสุดท้ายที่น่าลุ้นทุกราย|work=Matichon.com|date=March 23, 2019|access-date=April 10, 2019|archive-date=March 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240324112311/https://www.matichon.co.th/entertainment/news_1419457|url-status=live}} March 23, 2019</ref> |- | 2019 Weibo Starlight Awards | Asia's Star Award | rowspan="2" | Himself |{{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/04/2pms-nichkhun-awarded-asias-star-award-at-the-2019-weibo-starlight-awards|title=2PM's Nichkhun awarded 'Asia's Star' award at the '2019 Weibo Starlight Awards'!|work=allkpop.com|access-date=April 12, 2019|archive-date=April 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412125559/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/04/2pms-nichkhun-awarded-asias-star-award-at-the-2019-weibo-starlight-awards|url-status=live}} April 12, 2019</ref> |- | 2019 China Fashion Awards | Asia's Most Influential Idol Award |{{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=1137402|title= 닉쿤, 中 패션 시상식 '아시아 최고 영향력 우상' 수상|work= tvreport.co.kr|date= July 3, 2019|access-date= July 4, 2019|archive-date= April 25, 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230425115242/https://tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=1137402|url-status= live}} July 4, 2019</ref> |- | rowspan="2"|2020 | Asian Academy Creative Awards 2020 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Thailand) | ''My Bubble Tea'' | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="Asian Academy Creative Awards 2020">{{cite web|url=https://www.asianacademycreativeawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Full-List-of-National-Winners-by-Categories.pdf|title=National Winners 2020 - Asian Academy Creative Awards|work=asianacademycreativeawards.com|access-date=October 18, 2020|archive-date=October 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016103659/https://www.asianacademycreativeawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Full-List-of-National-Winners-by-Categories.pdf|url-status=live}} October 16, 2020</ref> |- | Tatler Asia's Gen. T List 2020 | Asia's ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’ | rowspan="3" | Himself |{{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url= https://generationt.asia/people/nichkhun-buck-horvejkul|title= Gen.T List 2020 - Nichkhun Buck Horvejkul - For mastering multiple entertainment fields|work= generationt.asia|date= October 15, 2020|access-date= October 20, 2020|archive-date= October 22, 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201022174731/https://generationt.asia/people/nichkhun-buck-horvejkul|url-status= live}} October 15, 2020</ref> |- | rowspan="2"|2021 | 2021 Weibo Starlight Awards | Starlight Artist Award | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web | url=https://instagram.com/p/CPGUeCuruaZ/ | title=Real_2pmstagram on Instagram: "Weibo 2021 Starlight Awards에서 닉쿤이 'STARLIGHT ARTIST' 상을 수상하였습니다!! 쿤왕자님의 수상을 진심으로 축하합니다!🎉❤ #Weibo_Starlight_Awards #STARLIGHT_ARTIST #레투스타그램" | access-date=May 21, 2021 | archive-date=April 25, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425115237/https://www.instagram.com/p/CPGUeCuruaZ/ | url-status=live }}</ref> |- | 2021 IFENG Fashion Choice Awards | Asian Idol of the Year Award | {{won}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url= https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=421&aid=0005830867|author= Hwang Mi-hyun|title= 닉쿤, 中 최대 포털 시상식서 '올해의 아시아 아이돌' 수상|trans-title= Nichkhun wins 'Asian Idol of the Year' at China's largest portal awards ceremony|publisher= News1|via= Naver|date= January 7, 2022|access-date= January 7, 2022|language= ko|archive-date= January 7, 2022|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220107012127/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=421&aid=0005830867|url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CYCA7QYJRjN/ | title=Real_2pmstagram on Instagram: "닉쿤의 올해의 아시아 아이돌상 수상을 축하합니다❤🎉 #파워아이돌💎 #얼굴천재만재🐨 #아직도닉쿤에게나라가없다뇨🗺 #레투스타그램" | access-date=February 6, 2022 | archive-date=February 2, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202210622/https://www.instagram.com/p/CYCA7QYJRjN/ | url-status=live }}</ref> |- |2023 | Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards |Best Supporting Actor | ''Finding the Rainbow'' | {{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/438/0000058799|last=Park|first=Jae-hwan|title=아시아콘텐츠어워즈&글로벌OTT어워즈 후보작 발표.. "더 글로리, 무빙, 만장적계절, 그리고 퍼스트러브하츠코이|trans-title=Asian Content Awards & Global OTT Awards Nominees Announced.. "The Glory, Moving, All Seasons, and First Love Hatsukoi"|work=KBS|via=Naver|date=September 12, 2023|access-date=September 12, 2023|language=ko|archive-date=September 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230913123640/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/438/0000058799|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |}
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