Archive for 2011

Photo: Dara’s Poster for the 2011 Etude Pink Play Concert

2011 ETUDE PINK PLAY CONCERT

September 3, 2011

Performers: 2NE1, MBLAQ, Mighty Mouth, Eight


 Source: Etude Blog

News: Sandara Park, Preservative Skin Topic “You’re 28 years old, Right?”

Group 2NE1’s Sandara Park and her “preservative” skin are hot topic.

On the second, an online community bulletin board posted up a topic with the title, “Sandara Park’s skin recently,” showing photo captures of Sandara Park.

The photo showed Sandara Park sans make-up, and her unblemished, white skin, along with her fresh expression.

Although she is actually 28 years old, but she boasts skin like that of a young teen.

Netizens who saw the picture commented with, “Pure and absolute,” “I’m a teenager, and your skin is better than mine,” “The truth of Sandara Park’s naked face (T/N: naked face = face without make-up),” showing their reactions.

Meanwhile, Sandara Park, who belongs to group 2NE1, has just recently revealed their second mini-album, and is actively doing promotions.

Credits:

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110802n05937
Translated by: SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara/ BlackjackBelle@OhDara

News: 2NE1’s “Hate You” Music Video Behind The Scenes To Be Revealed

The scenes of the birth of 2NE1‘s “Hate You” Music Video would be revealed to the public by Mnet.

On the August 2nd schedule broadcast of Mnet’s “2NE1 TV Live Worldwide,” after showing “UGLY” which is dominating music charts, it will be followed by the behind the scenes of the birth of “Hate You” music video teasers, which will be revealed for the first time.

When “Hate You” music video teaser was released to the public, it showed a fresh concept that was brought about by animation techniques never before attempted domestically.

This music video was directed by pop artist, Mari Kim, “I wanted to portray 2NE1’s charming visual animation, and at the same time highlight their warrior image, so that was my worry,” she followed, “A character that shows gorgeous action that will get a hot reaction,” she said.

The broadcast as well, will show the original song made by YG producer, Teddy, who composed, “Hate You,” who will reveal the unreleased version of the song. Originally, the song’s lyrics posted a problem, so it was not included in 2NE1’s full album, and after a long period of editing, it was finally included in this present mini-album.

Sandara Park, especially said of “Hate You,” that “Anyone who has tried to love would understand the song, the music contains the emotions of a woman,” revealing her infinite affection in her words.

In addition, the broadcast will also show the story of how Park Bom shed tears when she first heard the song, “Ugly,” and will also reveal the story behind Teddy’s works.

Meanwhile, the birth of 2NE1’s “Hate You” music video and behind the scenes will be broadcasted on “2NE1 TV Live Worldwide” on August 2, 6:00PM.

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110802n06162
Translated by: SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara/ BlackjackBelle@OhDara

Me2Day: Dadung + Dara + CL = L.O.V.E

Update #1:

굿모닝!!!!! ^.^ 나 이제 다둥이랑 친해졌어요~!!! 야옹~ 야옹~!!! 조만간 다둥이를 숙소로 데려와볼 예정이에요! 지금 너무 아기라서~ 잘 돌봐줘야되요! 캬~!!! 좋은하루 보내세요~!^^/

Good morning!!!!! ^.^ I am now holding Dadung~!!! Meow~ Meow~!!! Soon, I plan to take Dadung to the dorm with me! For now, he’s still too much of a baby~ We have to take care of him well! Kya~!!! Have a nice day~! ^^/

Update #2:

헉!!! 0.0 무엇이 채린이손이고 무엇이 다둥이손인가?!? +.+ 꺄~~~!!! 귀엽귀엽!!! 귀여워~~~~~!!!!!! 므마쟟휴저베캬휴저배마튜포바마킻ㅎㅈㅎㅍ부태애접ㅍ며ㅐㅇ라차!!!! 귀여워!ㅠ.ㅠ 쓰담쓰담! *.*

Hull!!! 0.0 Which one is Chaerin’s hands and which one is Dadung’s hands?!? +.+ Kkya~~~!!! Cute cute!!! So cute~~~~!!!!!! *gibberish:므마쟟휴저베캬휴저배마튜포바마킻ㅎㅈㅎㅍ부태애접ㅍ며ㅐㅇ라차!!!!* So cute! ㅠ.ㅠ *wiggle wiggle* *.*

Source: Dara’s Me2Day

Photos/Fancam: 2NE1 in an Interview + The Park Sisters Leaving YG Building

A picture of 2NE1 taken by @mariseosa when she interviewed the girls during the release of 2NE1’s 2nd Mini Album.

 

 

Don’t you just love the fans screaming “Dara… Dara Unnie! Dara Unnie!”

Credit: mariseosa + NIKAISTAR + WeLoveBom

 

Video: 2NE1 for KPOP Star

Credit: DCpinkMIC at YouTube

[NEWS][TRANS] Aggregated Dara News Number 7: Dara, Thunder, and Dadung Park, Music Programs, and Teacher Ssan

Here we go again! Let me just say, Dara sure gathered so many news articles over the weekend. T_T Being stuck without a PC sucks. T_T

Oh well, here you go guys! ENJOY! ^_^

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Sandara Park, Awkwardness With A Cat? “I Hope We Can Be Close”

Group 2NE1 member, Sandara Park unveils photos of the cat, Dadung, once again.

On a me2day update earlier today, at 1:00PM, Sandara Park said, “Yesterday when I went home after a long time, and met Dadung again, look at Dadung-i who’s trying to catch my hands… I’ve decided to just hold him,” she said, following it with, “The start was quite favorable… And with a calm look, I went nearer! Do you expect that I would be calm until the end?” revealing a picture with her text update.

In the photo, Sandara Park has her hand raised while Dadung is seen on top of her lap. Its tail is near Sandara Park’s mouth, and though she looke calm and even gave the V sign, she could not hide her look that seemed a bit tense.

Sandara Park followed this with, “The attempts to approach, so far so good… Becoming nervous a bit! Dadung is approaching…. He’s becoming close to me don’t you think. Haha!” adding another picture.

In the photo, Sandara Park seemed to have flinched in surprise when the cat approached her.

Netizens who saw the picture commented with, “In the future, take it slow when being close,” “I don’t know which is cuter, Sandara Park, or the cat,” “Don’t be scared, I really wish that you and Dadung would not lose your closeness,” showing their response.

Meanwhile, on July 31 for SBS “Inkigayo,” 2NE1 had their first stage for their new song, “Ugly,” attracting attention with their strong performance.

Credits:
Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110801n13835

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Sandara Park – Thunder, Couple Look Selca Certification Shot Revealed To The Public


2NE1’s Sandara Park and MBLAQ’s Thunder has revealed a cerfification shot, exposing their couple look.

On the 31st, Sandara Park updated her me2day with a picture of herself and her brother, Thunder with the words, “Hate You and Ugly’s performances have just finished! From now on~ we will really enjoy playing and having a good time!” in her post.

After that, she followed with, “Earlier at the waiting room, a click with Dog Poop! Today, after a long time, I was able to meet with Dog Poop as his oldest sister without being embarrassed! My appearance here is awkward, but sometimes the look matches the event,” she said. Usually wearing unconventional costumes and hairstyles for their concept, however on this day, Sandara Park’s beauty shone because of the attractive concept that they had on for “Hate You.”

In the photo, Sandara Park and Thunder are still wearing the costume and make-up that they had when they were on-stage, both were wearing a red costume, giving an impression of a couple look.

Netizens who saw the photo commented with, “Such superior siblings,” “Oldest sister should never be embarrasssed,” “The younger brother resembles the eldest noona so much!” “Dung-i oppa and Dara unnie have a lot in common,” “Your stage yesterday was really cool,” “Two people who look really alike,” “Dominant genes,” “Sandara Park looks so innocent,” “Both Sandara Park and Thunder are cute,” “A strong force for promoting both groups,” showing a hot reaction.

Meanwhile, 2NE1 had their comeback stage for their title track, “UGLY” yesterday, with a performance of “Hate You.”

Credits:
Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110801n08897 and http://news.nate.com/view/20110801n07618 and http://news.nate.com/view/20110801n04087.

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“Inkigayo” 2NE1, “Ugly” Comeback… This Time For Sandara Park, “Jumping Rope Cap”

Group 2NE1 has caught the attention of viewers with their awesome energy.

On July 31, in the live broadcast of SBS “Inkigayo,” 2NE1‘s overflowing charisma filled up the stage.

On that day, 2NE1 presented “Hate You” prior to their debut performance of their title song. With red being their main point, paired with leggings, 2NE1 strutted their costumes with their nergetic performance rocking the stage.

They continued, performing “Ugly” on stage, wearing their costumes with colorful unique prints being their point; they gave a powerful performance. They also caught the attention of viewers with the freedom that they showed on stage. Sandara Park especially commanded attention with her hat that was decorated with tassles that looked like jumping ropes everytime she moved.

Their title track, “UGLY” is a song about beautiful appearances in the eyes of other people, but having a wounded heart. It is a mix of electronic and rock sound with an upbeat tempo, which truly makes 2NE1’s song appealing.

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110731n07544

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Sandara Park, “Pink Skirt + Palm Tree Hairstyle,” Radiating Energetic Charm

Group 2NE1 member, Sandara Park‘s pink skirt fashion has attracted the attention of netizens.

On the 30th, for the broadcast of MBC music show “Show! Music Core2NE1 performed “I Am The Best” showing a unique, stylishly modern stage.

2NE1 has always received a lot of love from fans for their unique fashion and hairstyles. With her radical hairstyles on every stage, Sandara Park introduced a unique fashion with the pink skirt.

For that day’s stage, Sandara Park wore a short skirt, with a silver-colored top, highlighted with a brilliantly pink colored hem, showing a unique and striking fashion that captivated the attention of viewers.

In addition, instead of her “Vegeta Hairstyle,” this time, Sandara Park sported her famous “Palm Tree Hairstyle,” which highlighted her individual charm and appeal. Sandara made the hairstyle famous in 2009, when she started appearing in events for Fire with the style. And with her sleeveless T-shirt, silver and pink miniskirt, and black leggings, she surely boasted a colorful stage costume.

After the broadcast, netizens commented with, “This is a style only Sandara Park could pull off,” “Sandara Park is the only person who can pull off the palm tree hairstyle and still look pretty,” “2NE1 is the best!” “The pink skirt is daebak!” “You are cute in anything!” showing their favorable response.

Credits:

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110731n03920 and http://news.nate.com/view/20110731n05871

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Sandara Park English Translation Revealed, “Teacher Ssan Will Help You!”

Group 2NE1 member, Sandara Park gives an English translation.

Last month, on the 29th, Sandara Park revealed her own translations for the lyrics of 2NE1’s single, “Ugly.”

Sandara Park updated with, “To help everyone become more familiar with the English lyrics of UGLY, Teacher Ssan has come to help you!” she said, “The transformation into a teacher! Now, if you are just starting out, it would be easier to just follow along with the pronunciation found here, and then understand it bit by bit! Now let’s learn the English language together,” she said.

On the photo, Sandara Park wrote a handwritten note on the English lyrics of Ugly, showing the translation and her own interpretation for pronunciation.

Her cute handwriting and character drawing, decorated with stickers, were really eye-catching.

Netizens who saw the “Ugly” translations commented with, “Now if you were really the teacher who’s tutoring me,” “Studying English suddenly became easy,” “My English skills have become a bit better,” “Cute,” “Dara-unnie is full of sense! Overcoming English seems to be less troublesome,” “Thanks to Teacher Ssan, English seems to be easier,” “If Sandara Park were teaching me English, I’d do nothing else all day, just study English (T/N: LOLOL! I am with you, dude!),” “Teacher! This has got to be the easiest English I’ev ever seen!” “With your full sense in English, you should be YG’s PR Director,” “I’m very lucky to be a fan of a singer like you,” they said, showing an excitement and anticipation for the title track.

Credits:

Sources: http://news.nate.com/view/20110801n08544 and http://news.nate.com/view/20110801n01519
Translated by: SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara/ BlackjackBelle@OhDara

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Me2Day: Dara Went Home and Bonded with Dadung

LMAO! Dara really is a genius! Her update for this day is like a storyboard for her and Dadung! The progress of Dara and Dadung’s relationship… ^_^ Her face is always so expressive and she isn’t afraid to show her facial expressions. XD

Update #1:

와쌉?!? 어제 본집에 가서 오랜만에 다둥이를 만났어요 ㅋㅋ 아직 다둥이와 손도 못잡아봐서.. 큰맘먹고 다둥이를 꼭! 안아봐야겠다 결심했죠!!! +.+ 시작은 일단 순조로웠어요.. 평온한모습으로 가까이갔는데…!!!과연.. 끝까지 평온할수있을지..??ㅋㅋㅋ

Wassup?!? Yesterday when I went home after a long time, and met Dadung again ke ke Look at Dadung-i who’s trying to catch my hands… Dadung who is determined to reach it! I’ve decided to try and hold him!!! +.+ The start was quite favorable… And with a calm look, I went nearer….!!! Do you expect… that I would be calm until the end…? Ke ke ke

Update #2:

순조롭게 다가갈수있을까 했더니.. 슬슬 긴장된다!!! ^.^;;; 다.. 다둥이가 다가오고있다… 이제 나랑 친해졌다고 생각하는거같다.. 아하하..하하하…ㅋ

The attempts to approach, so far so good… Becoming nervous a bit! ^.^;;;; Da… Dadung is approaching…. He’s becoming closer to me don’t you think… Ahaha.. Hahaha… Ke

Update #3:

헉!!!……. 급친해졌다고 느낀 다둥이가 나에게 격하게 다가오네요!^^;;;;;;;;; 우리 다둥이 뱅갈고양이 답게 포스있어요!ㅋㅋㅋ 실제상황입니다!ㅠㅠ 아띵캄 어글리~!!!ㅋㅋㅋ

Hull!! ……. Just when I thought we were close, Dadung came up to me very angrily! ^^;;;;;;;;; Dadung-i who has the force of a Bengal cat! Ke ke ke This is the actual situation! ㅠㅠ I think I’m Ugly~! Ke ke ke

Source: Dara’s Me2day

Translated by: SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara / BlackjackBelle@OhDara

Me2Days: Dadung w/ a Mini Tam-Tam, Ugly Recording, Chaerin in Dara’s Me2Day and Beautiful Park Siblings!

 Update #1:

오마이갓!!!오늘은 어글리 첫방전날..모든 연습을 일찍 끝내고 컨디션조절을 위해 계획대로 9시에 잠든 착한다롱..성공적으로 잠들었다깻는데 열한시!ㅡㅡ:;;두둥..말똥말똥!!자야되는데ㅠ크흑..이번에도 잠들기 실패!그럼난 리틀탐탐이를 안고있는 귀여운 다둥이를보며..홧팅!

Oh my ghad!!! Today is the day before the first performance for Ugly… I adjusted my practice today so it will finish earlier, and to maintain my current condition, good Darong went to sleep at 9:00, as planned…. My sleep was successful, until I woke up at 11:00! ㅡㅡ:;; Dudung… I’m wide awake!! Sleep, come to me ㅠ Huhu… The failure to fall asleep again! And because of that, I’ll just watch cute Dadung holding Little Tam-Tam.. Fighting!

Update #2:

와쌉?!? ^_^ 어글리 사전녹화 끝!!! 오늘도 우리를 보러 찾아와준 랙잭이들에게 감사를 드리며~! 멤바들이 다 감정잡느라ㅋ여러분과 많은대화를 나누지 못한점 아쉽게 생각하며..다음무대엔 더 나은 무대와 대화를 기대해봅니당! +.+이따 생방에 헤이츄도 보러와용! ^.*

Wassup?!? ^_^ Ugly pre-recording has just finished!!! Today, a lot of Blackjacks came to see us, so I wanted to say thank you~! All of the members were so into our work ke So unfortunately, we weren’t able to have much of a conversation with all of you, which is quite regretful I think… Please expect a better stage and more conversation between us the next time! +.+ Please see the live performance of Hate You! ^.*

Update #3:

난 채린이다 오바!!!!

This is Chaerin, over!!!!

Update #4:

헤이츄와 어글리 첫방을 마치고..! 캬~!!! 이제부터 쭈욱~ 달리니까 우리 모두 신나게 놀아봐용!^.^ 아까 옆대기실에 있던 개똥이와 함께 찰칵!!!ㅋ 오늘 진짜 오랜만에 개똥이에게 창피하지않은 큰누나로써 만났네요!ㅋ 난 이런 모습이 어색하지만 가끔은 이벤트성으로ㅋ

Hate You and Ugly’s performances have just finished…! Kya~!!! From now on~ we will really enjoy playing and having a good time! ^.^ Earlier at the waiting room, a click with Dog Poop!!! Ke Today, after a long time, I was able to meet with Dog Poop as his oldest sister without being embarrassed! Ke My appearance here is awkward, but sometimes the look matches the event ke

Source: Dara’s Me2Day

Translated by: SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara / BlackjackBelle@OhDara

Videos: [Updated w/ Caps] 110731 2NE1’s Jjang Performances For Hate You and Ugly on Inkigayo

OMG! Today’s performances were jjang, daebak, epic!!!! LMAO! I’ve re-watched like it like ten times each already! The girls did so so so well!

First is their Hate You intro. I won’t deny that I wanted to see more of this perf! I wanted to see Dara’s part in full. She and Minzy shared maknae’s parts in the first verse. And she looked soooooo pretty with her hair and her outfit! GAHHH! SPAZZING FOREVER! LMAO! XD I was just sooo bummed that the camera BARELY focused on her! T_T Yo, Mr. Cameraman, focus on my pretty Dara next time too eh? Kekeke! ^_^

2NE1 – Hate You On Inkigayo

Dara most specially nailed her parts in Ugly! I won’t deny that I was holding my breath when her parts for the bridge came on while I was streaming, and Dara did not disappoint! She delivered, and delivered it so well! Her emotions and facial expressions were spot on!

2NE1 – UGLY on Inkigayo

Credits: CodeAnalysisSeason5 at YouTube