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I'm Your Man (2PM song)

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"I'm Your Man"
Type B cover
Single by 2PM
from the album Republic of 2PM
B-side"Without U (Japanese ver.)"
ReleasedAugust 17, 2011 (2011-08-17)
Recorded2011
Genre
Length3:12
LabelAriola Japan
Composers
Lyricists
  • Park Jin-young
  • Yu Shimoji
  • Komu
2PM singles chronology
"Hands Up"
(2011)		 "I'm Your Man"
(2011)		 "Ultra Lover"
(2011)
Music video
"I'm Your Man" on YouTube

"I'm Your Man" is the second Japanese single by South Korean boy band 2PM, released on August 17, 2011 by Ariola Japan. The music video of the song won the award for Best Group Video at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards Japan. In 2014, a Korean version of the song was included in 2PM's Korean studio album Go Crazy!

Composition

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"I'm Your Man" is a dance-pop song written from the perspective of a man who wants to protect their loved one.[1] In contrast to their debut Japanese single, "Take Off", which showed a more youthful and "refreshing" side to the group, "I'm Your Man" showcased the group's "beast idol" and masculine image seen in their previous Korean releases.[2][3] This was particularly evident in the choreography of the song, which features removing and dancing with neckties.[3][4][5] In 2018, as part of the 10th anniversary since 2PM's debut, Japanese fans voted "I'm Your Man" as the group's second "best sexy song", earning it a place in the digital compilation album 2PM Awards Selection.[6][7]

The B-side is a Japanese version of their Korean song "Without U", which served as the lead single of their 2010 EP Don't Stop Can't Stop.[8]

Music video

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A teaser of the music video was released on July 5, 2011 on 2PM's official Japanese website. The full music video premiered on MTV Japan on July 30.[9] In the music video, the members are dressed in formal attire.[1]

Promotion

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2PM first performed "I'm Your Man" and B-side track "Without U" (Japanese ver.) at the Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival [ja] in Tokyo on August 6, 2011.[4][5] They then performed the song on Japanese television shows, such as TV Asahi's music program Music Station on August 26, Happy Music [ja] on August 27,[10] Monthly MelodiX! [ja] on August 27,[11] and Music Japan [ja] on August 28.[12] The song was also performed at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards Japan on June 23, 2012, along with "Beautiful".[13]

In promotion of the single, 2PM appeared as the monthly guest for Space Shower TV's Korean Hits Ranking every Thursday of August 2011.[14] 2PM held a "Hi Touch" event with an attendance of 50,000 fans at Pacifico Yokohama on August 21, 2011.[15]

The Korean version of the song, which was released on September 14, 2014 as part of 2PM's fourth Korean studio album, Go Crazy!, was performed on South Korean television music programs in promotion of the album starting on the September 11, 2014 episode of M Countdown.[16][17][18]

Track listing

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All lyrics are written by J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul", Yu Shimoji, and KOMU.

CD+DVD and CD-only track listing[19]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."I'm Your Man"
  • J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul"
  • Super Changddai
3:12
2."Without U" (Japanese ver.)
  • J.Y. Park "The Asiansoul"
  • Tommy Park
3:21
3."I'm Your Man" (without main vocal) 3:12
4."Without U" (Japanese ver.; without main vocal) 3:22
Total length:13:06
DVD[19]
No.TitleLength
1."I'm Your Man" (music video) 
2."I'm Your Man" (music video – dance ver.) 

Charts

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Oricon Chart Peak Debut sales Sales total Ref.
Japan (Oricon Daily) 3 69,383 84,298
Japan (Oricon Weekly) 4 [20][21]
Japan (Oricon Monthly) 9 [22]
Japan (Oricon Yearly) 91 [23]

Other charts

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Chart Peak Position Ref.
Billboard Japan Hot 100 3 [24]
Japan RIAJ Digital Track 26 [25]
South Korea Gaon Weekly Singles 69 [26]
South Korea Gaon Weekly International Singles 2
South Korea Gaon Monthly Singles 140
South Korea Gaon Monthly International Singles 6

Awards

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Year Organization Award Result Ref.
2012 MTV Video Music Awards Japan Best Group Video Won [27][28]

Release history

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CountryDateFormatLabel Ref.
Japan August 17, 2011 CD, Digital download Ariola Japan [20]
South Korea August 18, 2011 Digital download JYP Entertainment [29]

References

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  1. 1 2 ムン, ヨンベ (2011-07-30). "2PM、日本2ndシングルのジャケ写公開". STARNEWS／エンタメコリア (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  2. ↑ 柴, 那典 (2018-08-13). "SHINeeと2PM、韓国の音楽活動との違いは？ "日本ローカライズ"曲の魅力を考察" [What are the differences between SHINee and 2PM's music activities in Korea and their Japanese localized songs? An examination of the appeal of their "Japanese localized" songs.]. Real Sound｜リアルサウンド (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  3. 1 2 西門香, 央里 (2020-03-23). "2PM、爽やかなデビュー曲から"野獣アイドル"な楽曲まで 日本リリースシングルから振り返る音楽的変遷" [2PM: A Look Back at Their Musical Evolution Through Their Japanese Releases, from Their Refreshing Debut Song to Their "Beast Idol" Tracks]. Real Sound｜リアルサウンド (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  4. 1 2 "2PM、＜神宮外苑花火大会＞でネクタイダンス初披露" [2PM to perform their necktie dance for the first time at the Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival]. BARKS (in Japanese). 2011-08-07. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  5. 1 2 "2PM、"ネクタイダンス"を初披露 セクシーダンスに黄色い声援" [2PM debuts "necktie dance," drawing cheers of excitement for their sexy performance.]. Oricon (in Japanese). 2011-08-07. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  6. ↑ "2PM AWARDS". 2PM AWARDS (in Japanese). Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  7. ↑ "「2PM AWARDS」各部門TOP３を集めた配信限定セレクションアルバム『2PM AWARDS SELECTION』＜9/27(木) 0:00～ 配信開始＞ジャケット写真公開！！" [The jacket artwork for the "2PM AWARDS SELECTION" digital-only selection album, featuring the top 3 entries from each category of the "2PM AWARDS," will be released on September 27th (Thursday) at 0:00!]. Sony Music Entertainment Japan (in Japanese). 2018-09-20.
  8. ↑ "2PM、アジアNo.1アイドルの日本2ndシングル「I'm your man」が首位に迫る" [2PM, Asia's No. 1 idol group, is close to the top spot with their 2nd Japanese single, "I'm your man"]. BARKS (in Japanese). 2011-08-24. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  9. ↑ "待望の2nd Single「I'm your man」MTV独占先行放送決定！" [The highly anticipated 2nd single "I'm your man" will have an exclusive premiere broadcast on MTV!]. Sony Music Japan. 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  10. ↑ ""野獣アイドル"2PM　　ミュージックステーションに初出演決定!!　シングル2作連続TOP 5入り!!" ["Beast Idols" 2PM to make their first appearance on Music Station!! Two consecutive singles have reached the Top 5!!]. ランランエンタメ！ (in Japanese). 2011-08-26. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  11. ↑ "月刊ＭｅｌｏｄｉＸ！(テレ東、2011/8/27 27:15 OA)の番組情報ページ" [Monthly MelodiX! (TV Tokyo, aired 2011/8/27 27:15) Program Information Page]. テレビ東京・ＢＳテレ東. Retrieved 2026-07-15. [ja]
  12. ↑ "8月28日放送「MUSIC JAPAN」にAKB、SHINee、2PM、BEASTら出演" [AKB48, SHINee, 2PM, BEAST, and others will appear on "MUSIC JAPAN" airing on August 28th.]. Tower (in Japanese). 2011-08-26. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  13. ↑ "Perfume「MTV VMAJ」2冠、華麗なパフォーマンスで魅せる" [Perfume wins two MTV VMAJ awards, captivating audiences with their dazzling performance.]. Natalie (in Japanese). 2012-06-25. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  14. ↑ "2PM、スペシャ番組で新曲PV＆ライブ見どころ解説" [2PM to discuss new music video and live performance highlights on special program.]. Natalie (in Japanese). 2011-08-02. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  15. ↑ "2PM、約6時間"ファン5万人"とハイタッチ！" [2PM high-fives 50,000 fans for approximately 6 hours!]. Oricon (in Japanese). 2014-11-05. Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  16. ↑ Benjamin, Jeff (2014-09-19). "2PM 'Go Crazy' & Have Fun on Funky New Album". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  17. ↑ 정, 희서 (2014-09-11). "2PM, '엠카'서 '미친거 아니야?' 첫 컴백 무대" [2PM Holds First Comeback Stage of 'Go Crazy!' on 'M Countdown']. 엑스포츠뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  18. ↑ 육, 성연 (2014-09-14). "2PM '미친거 아니야' 화려한 컴백, 짐승돌 귀환" [2PM’s Spectacular Comeback with ‘Crazy’, The Return of the Beast Idols]. 헤럴드경제 (in Korean). Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  19. 1 2 2PM Official Japan Website - Discography Sony Music. Retrieved 2011-07-30.
  20. 1 2 "I'm your man | 2PM". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-03-03.
  21. ↑ "シングル週間ランキング-ORICON STYLE ランキング" [Weekly Singles Ranking - ORICON STYLE Ranking]. ORICON STYLE (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2011-08-27. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  22. ↑ "CDシングル 月間ランキング-ORICON STYLE ランキング" (in Japanese). Oricon. September 2, 2011.
  23. ↑ "2011年のCDシングル年間ランキング" (in Japanese). Oricon. December 21, 2011.
  24. ↑ "2PM | Artist". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-07-15.
  25. ↑ "RIAJ - Chart for 2011/08/30" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Archived from the original on 2014-08-21. Retrieved 2011-09-05.
  26. ↑ "Gaon Search - 2PM" (in Korean). Gaon. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
  27. ↑ Woo-young, Lee (2012-06-24). "2PM, 2NE1, Girls' Generation win at Japan MTV awards". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  28. ↑ Schwartz, Rob (2012-06-29). "K-pop Stars 2NE1, Girls Generation, 2PM Shine at MTV Japan's VMAs". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2017-09-29. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  29. ↑ "I'm Your Man (Single) by 2PM on Soribada" (in Korean). Soribada. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
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