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News: PSY Mentions 2NE1 on his Speech in Harvard University – “The audience cheers aloud!”

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The American students of Harvard University who went to hear the speech of famous singer Psy cheered out loud as the singer mentions about girl group 2NE1 who is under the same agency as him.

On the 9th of May, PSY opened his speech at Harvard University Memorial Church with a brief explanation on how his hit song “Gangnam Style” was uploaded on Youtube. PSY said, “Our company has 2NE1,” making the audience cheer out loud which surprised Psy.

He added, “Looking at now (by how the audience reacted), 2NE1 really has a lot of international fans. That is the reason why the artists from our agency releases their music videos on Youtube which can also be seen by foreign fans. Until now, it’s still like that so Gangnam Style was released online as well.”

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Source: Osen via @WeLoveChaerin
Translated by: Cathy@WeLoveChaerin.com

News: 2NE1 ‘Drop it like it’s Hot’ with Snoop Dogg for ‘Unite All Originals Live’ Concert

I’m sure 2NE1 and Snoop Dogg totally dropped it like it’s hot! Full of awesome performances at the concert, I can’t wait for fancams! <3

2NE1 ‘Drop it like it’s Hot’ with Snoop Dogg for ‘Unite All Originals Live’ concert

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It was previously announced that 2NE1 would be standing on the same stage as Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion during his first concert in Korea, and fans were finally able to see the idol group and hip hop superstar perform together!

Snoop Dogg held his first ever concert in Korea, ‘Unite All Originals Live with Snoop Dogg‘, on May 4 at the Olympic Park in Seoul. While Snoop Dogg was performing his hit song “Drop It Like It’s Hot“, 2NE1 entered the stage and performed with Snoop Dogg himself.

Snoop Dogg also brought the house down with his performances of “Here Comes the King“, “Gin and Juice“, “Nothing But A G’ Thang“, “I Wanna Love You“, “The Next Episode“, “Signs“, and more. Korean hip hop duo The Airplane Boys and DJ crew DDND MVMT also represented Korea as they opened up the concert.

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Source: AllKpop

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News: 2NE1’s Sandara Park Chosen as Vampire Star that Doesn’t Age

Dara is forever young! <3 I’m still under 20 but she looks way younger than me I swear! LOL XD Dara jjang! ♥

2NE1’s Sandara Park Chosen as Vampire Star that Doesn’t Age

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Almost 29 and not looking it, 2NE1’s Sandara Park was chosen as the number one vampire star that doesn’t age.

From April 8 to April 28, makeup brand, Clio, held a poll on its website, asking netizens to choose the vampire star that doesn’t seem to age.

On the list were Sandara Park, Choi Kang Hee, Im Soo Jung, Soy, and Jang Nara, all who are known for their baby faces.

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The results were revealed on April 29 with Sandara Park at number one with 51.6 percent of the votes. Choi Kang Hee was second with 22.2 percent, Im Soo Jung at 15.1, Jang Nara at 8.2, and Soy at 2.9 percent. A total of 1750 people participated in the poll.

Sandara Park also happens to be the current model for Clio.

Source: Enewsworld

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News: 2NE1′s Dara and CL to donate their personal things for Allure’s Green Campaign

 2NE1′s Dara and CL to donate their personal things for Allure’s Green Campaign

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The act of giving is always practiced by the 2NE1. But as of this moment, it’s Dara and CL to do the kind.

Allure’s Green Campaign is raising funds to have their advertisements regarding the importance of a clean and a healthy environment. They will do that through an auction, so Dara and CL decided to donate their personal stuffs.

What are the items? It’s to be announced. Keep posted.

Source: dkpopnews

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News: YGE Signs Contents Licensing Contract with Aurora World

Hmmm, I wonder what this would mean to 2NE1 and to the whole YG Family. Either way, I’m excited for what they have in store for us. ^^

YGE signs contents licensing contract with Aurora World  Read

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CEO Yang Min Seok of YG Entertainment met with Aurora World CEO Choi Young Il at the YG office building on April 10 to sign the licensing contract.

The contract will bring together YG Entertainment′s K-Pop content and Aurora World′s merchandise production and licensing expertise. The two companies aim to add YG′s content to a variety of new merchandise areas, then market and sell the goods to the world.

Aurora World is a character marketing company which has recently been promoting its self-produced animation Yoohoo and Friends with Happy Meals in 6,000 McDonalds branches, scattered throughout 40 European countries.

YG Entertainment and Aurora World′s new partnership is expected to bring about a new wind in contents marketing, and expand the global K-Pop boom to a successful merchandising business.

Source: Enewsworld

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News: 2NE1 to attend “Asia Style Collection” in Singapore on June 22nd!

Good news for Singapore Blackjacks!! 2NE1 is to attend “Asia Style Collection” in Singapore in June, along with SNSD. 

No information about the ticketing is yet known, but we’ll keep you posted ^^

 

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Source: @SandaraBarCHINA + @soshilogy

 

 

Article: Big Bang-Epik High-2NE1, YG Artists Take Over German K-Pop Charts

Ooooh! A proud Blackjack, VIP and YG stan here!!! ^_^ Congratulations YG family! ♥

Big Bang-Epik High-2NE1, YG Artists Take Over German K-Pop Charts

YG Entertainment artists such as Big BangEpik High and 2NE1 are gearing up to expand the K-Pop industry in Germany.

Recently, a new Facebook page for K-Pop fans in Germany was created called, ‘K-Pop Statistic Germany’.

It was revealed that Epik High was chosen as the best Hip-Hop artist. Best boy group went to Big Bang and best girl group to 2NE1. For the male solo category, G-Dragon was chosen.

For all the categories, from hip-hop artist, female-male solo, group, etc, YG Entertainment artists were chosen for all sections. For the best female solo, CL was chosen along with Lee Hi at number 8 and 9. Singer Ailee was chosen as number 1.

In Korea, YG was also chosen as the country’s best entertainment company with SM Entertainment at a close number 2.

In 2012, YG artists took over the muss charts for one year and was successful with all their new releases. They also successfully completed their world tours and overseas activities as well.

Epik High, who released a new album after a 3 year hiatus along with Psy, 2NE1, Big Bang, Se7en and others, all released new albums that all ranked number 1.

In the case of Big Bang and G-Dragon, their solo and drop title songs were all seen taking over the charts.

YG stated that after the comeback of Psy on April 13, other artists such as Big Bang, 2NE1 and others will be making their comebacks as well.

Big Bang member Daesung also just recently held his first solo Japan concert and will continue to other cities in Japan as well for a total of 19 cities and 25 concerts.

G-Dragon has also begun the Japan portion of his solo world tour and will meet with a total of 550,000 fans from Korea and Japan.

Source: KpopStarz

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News: Actor Lee Sung Jae’s favorite spring time song is 2NE1′s “I Don’t Care”

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Actor Lee Sung Jae revealed that he has a song he listens to whenever this time of the year hits. That song turns out to be one of 2NE1‘s oldies, “I Don’t Care“!

March 29th broadcast of MBC‘s ‘I Live Alone‘ showed the members Noh Hong ChulKim Kwang KyuDefconnSeo In GukKim Tae Won, and Lee Sung Jae preparing for the season of spring.

The members talked about songs that remind them of spring, and Lee Sung Jae had other nodding along when he shared, “When it becomes spring, I listen to ‘I Don’t Care‘.”

Then, Kim Tae Won started playing 2NE1′s song on his guitar and Lee Sung Jae attempted to sing the chorus of “I Don’t Care“. Defconn started to sing along as well, and the others laughed as “I Don’t Care” suddenly transformed into a trot-like song in their attempts.

Source: Allkpop

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News: Big Bang and 2NE1 Often Visit 1TYM’s Song Baek Kyung’s Curry Place

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Although the group hasn’t been active since 2005, 1TYM’s Song Baekkyung revealed that he still keeps in touch with the people at YG Entertainment.

On March 27’s broadcast of SBS’ One Night of Entertainment, Song Baek Kyung was featured in a segment trying to find out what first generation idol group members were up to these days. The program staff visited Song Baek Kyung, who currently owns three curry houses with fellow member Oh Jin Hwan.

During the interview, he mentioned that Big Bang comes to eat at his restaurant often. “2NE1 really likes curry, so although it’s usually not allowed, I let them do take-out,” explained Song Baek Kyung. On whether or not he receives money from them, he replied, “Well, 2NE1 isn’t the one paying and it’s from YG Entertainment, so I definitely take the money.”

Not only that, Song Baek Kyung was recently revealed to have participated in Lee Hi’s new album for the song Rose. He explained that he randomly visited Teddy’s studio, and somehow randomly ended up producing a song. He hoped to one day return to the music scene.

Lee Hi’s Rose is scheduled to be released on March 28.

Source: Enewsworld

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News: 2NE1, Ryu Seung Ryong, and Kim Nam Ju chosen as the ‘Power Entertainers of Korea 2013′

Oooooh~!!! This one’s so awesome! I feel so proud for the girls since they haven’t done anything significant like a comeback or an album release this year but still,  they managed to be on top~ 2NE1 jjang! ^_^ Congratulations girls!!! <333

News: 2NE1, Ryu Seung Ryong, and Kim Nam Ju chosen as the ‘Power Entertainers of Korea 2013′

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2NE1, actor Ryu Seung Ryong, and actress Kim Nam Joo were ranked the top ‘Power Entertainers of 2013‘ in the categories of film, drama, and music.

The prestigious KAIST University measured the influence of celebrities including actors and actresses, singers, and TV personalities, and released the results of their ‘Power Entertainers of Korea 2013′ report. For the film category, the entertainers’ long-term box office sales over the past 3 to 5 years were counted and for the other categories, the votes of 1,300 people from their teens to 5os were researched to rank the most popular entertainers among a wide range of age groups.

In the ‘film’ category, actor Ryu Seung Ryong was ranked #1 for his roles in the box office smash hit films ‘Masquerade‘ and ‘Miracle In Cell No. 7‘. Actor Ha Jung Woo came in 2nd and Park Bo Young was the representative actress in the top 10 at #7.

In the ‘drama’ category, Kim Nam Joo ranked #1 for her role in the popular drama ‘You Who Rolled In Unexpectedly‘ and Son Hyun Joo trailed behind in 2nd place.

In the ‘music’ category, 2NE1 ranked #1 and Busker Busker ranked #2.

Source: Allkpop

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