K-pop singer Ok Taec-yeon, from boy group 2PM, will feature in the new issue of Elle Korea magazine.

The fashion magazine released photos of Taecyeon on Friday, a day before its June issue hits the stands.

(Elle Korea)

In the interview, Taecyeon talks about his regular appearance in the new TV reality cooking show "Three Meals a Day."

"Three Meals a Day" will feature actress Park Shin-hye in a guest appearance in its second episode, to be broadcast Friday evening.

Taecyeon also talked about his new student life at the prestigious Korea University’s International Business department.

"My identity is now as a graduate school student," said Taecyeon.

(Elle Korea)

The 26-year-old discussed his K-pop activities, reflecting in particular positively on his role in the 2010 TV drama "Cinderella's Sister."

"At that time, there were fewer K-pop singers who were also acting. It was also a time where if you didn't do well, you would be (severely) insulted and reprimanded," said Taecyeon.

Taecyeon also said that male groups Shinhwa and g.o.d -- who were popular during the late 1990s and early 2000s -- had changed the K-pop scene.

The 2PM member talked about marriage in relation to his happily-married parents, as well as recent trips around Europe with them.

The Korean-American singer flew to Vancouver, Canada, for the photoshoot with the fashion magazine.

(Elle Korea)

(Elle Korea)

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By Yoon Sarah (sarah356@heraldcorp.com)

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