After the hot reaction and praise for 2PM's second album, "Hands Up", in Korea, it has been decided that the Japanese edition of their second album will be released. The following information was posted on their official Japanese homepage:

"On June 21st, they (2PM) released their second album 'Hands Up' in their home country of Korea, earning great praise and topping the charts. Now, it's been decided that a Japanese edition of their second album will be offered for sale in Japan! Furthermore, continuing from their debut single "Takeoff" - in which they made their hugely popular debut and kicked off full activities in Japan - they've simultaneously decided to release their second single! (The date of release and other details are still pending.) Additionally, general sale tickets for JYP Entertainment's (2PM's label) "JYP NATION in JAPAN 2011" open on July 16th. This summer, please look forward to even more activities from 2PM!"