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– 2NE1 has finally debuted in Japan at last, with four different personalities, tell me your thoughts honestly.

[CL] I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long! Although our Japanese album this time is a mini-album entitled “NOLZA” which means “Let’s Play!”, I do hope that we can still play together with our Japanese fans through our music.

[MINZY] Everytime we come here to Japan, Japanese fans always welcome us big. I will be more glad if we can also spend time during the concerts.

[DARA] When starting new things, it is exciting. I have different feelings right now but it is still very exciting.

[BOM] I have kept you waiting for so long. So I will do my best to meet your expectations. I need your help as well.

– Your Japan debut mini-album “NOLZA”, please tell us about it.

[CL] The album 5 songs from various genres that stand out individually. I want you to hear them by all means.

[MINZY] The sound of the first beat, it will pump you up instantly.

– The track “I AM THE BEST” has drawn people in the world of 2NE1.

[DARA] The song is good. I always listen to the album’s songs anywhere. And this song, it never gets old listening to it.

– Because there are various types in the music, favorite songs or music changes your mood, or was it different? And since it has a catchy melody, it is said that it will hum with nature.

[CL] Teddy, our producer, really writes and composes music that he is sure the listeners can relate and connect to.

– When you’re listening to “HATE YOU”, it will make you think of strong women. “LONELY”, on the other hand, gives you a tight feeling in your chest thinking of a woman’s delicate feelings. It is truly an album that showcases various feelings and can relate to female sides.

[BOM] Thank you. Truly, this is an album that has various genres and styles, so we get to enjoy the versatility of it.

– 2NE1 is pushing the boundaries, even in your music videos. It gives off different tastes and varieties. And the attentions were incredible.

[CL] We shot “I AM THE BEST” for one whole week. Almost every single night.

– For one week?

[CL] Yes. We have to portray different characters in each scene. And it took tremendous time in hair styling and fashion.

–  Weren’t you in a compromising position/situation? You have tight schedules also, right?

[CL] In doing our music, we do our best for it to not be compromised. And all of us, together, realize that no matter how hard it may be, we do not want any regrets after because we didn’t put all our efforts into it. But honestly, sometimes, it still feels insufficient.

– In “LONELY”, there were a lot of umbrellas surrounding DARA in full screen.

[DARA] They’re all real.

– Really? These days, it is said things are processed by CG.

[DARA] Since he wants something that looks more real, he was trying to do as much as possible.

– All songs were sung in Japanese. Did you find it difficult?

[DARA] Me, especially. I had a hard time in “DON’T STOP THE MUSIC”. Since it is a fast tempo song, I had to be very careful with my pronunciation and I have been practicing seriously. During recording, I always keep my eyes on the lyrics. So while singing, my eyes are as round as they can be all the time. (laughs)

– The lyrics contain some phrases about “Heaven and Earth I Rule” and “Kimoi” [a/n: Kimoi is a Japanese slang close to cursing]

[CL] Honestly, I was surprised when I saw the lyrics. (laughs) It was completely different from the contents in Korean. Because sometimes, we have to find the nearest possible expressions in the Japanese language. Nevertheless, it still surprises me.

– But CL lived in Japan when she was a child. You hadn’t heard these words?

[CL] As a matter of fact, no. (laughs)

– What is your message for all of 2NE1’s fans?

[CL] This album “NOLZA” means “PLAY” and just like the title, we hope that we can play and enjoy our music together. The album makes you feel each person’s feelings.

TO BE CONTINUED…

Translated by: Sivviee@OhDara / Sivviee@WeLoveDara (Siv, thank you so much!!!)

Source: http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/interview/2011/2ne1-0921/index2.html