Archive for 2011

Article+Photos: 2NE1 Style Evolution: A Trip Down Memory Lane

2NE1 STYLE EVOLUTION: FROM FRIENDLY TO FIERCE IN 15 STEPS

The 21st century begins on 12.12.11 when MTV Iggy crowns 2NE1 Best Band in the World at a concert in Times Square. But until then, let’s take a look back at the wigs, tattoos, Legos, and silver lame that took the CL, Bom, Minzy and Dara from goth to biker to space.

#15 \”DON\’T STOP THE MUSIC\” MUSIC VIDEO

Embracing the bright, primary colors of a LEGO world.

#14 LIVE CONCERT PERFORMANCE

Sport meets space in these sweat-track suit outfits for a live concert.

#13 PROMO IMAGE FOR THE FIRST FULL LENGTH ALBUM, TO ANYONE

Black leather, metal studs, and some very aggressive shoulder pads make an appearance.

#12 LOOKS FROM TO ANYONE

More black leather, more black eyeliner, and did we mention the shoulder pads?

#11 \”CAN\’T NOBODY\” MUSIC VIDEO

The last set of looks from super-stylish video shows the girls in friendly form…maybe to relieve people who got super scared by Minzy a few minutes earlier in an Adidas Originals x Jeremy Scott X-Ray Tracksuit customized with spikes. Yikes.

They look like adorable cartoon astronauts here…but for how long?

#10 \”CLAP YOUR HANDS\” MUSIC VIDEO

The second video for the To Anyone album showed the girls rocking fierce tribal tats and a jungle-military aesthetic.

#9 \”IT HURTS\” MUSIC VIDEO

Another hit off their first album, the ballad “It Hurts” depicts 2NE1 in rare somber form. The goth looks are notable for the feathers, precision use of black and white, and the wigs. Especially Dara’s crazy, enormous, waist-length tresses.

#8 JAPAN DEBUT PROMO

Simple, elegant, yet also darkly subversive. These looks for 2NE1’s Japanese debut promotion may be stripped down, but they still carry the 2NE1 hallmarks: leather, feathers, and studs.

#7 FIRST LIVE CONCERT (NOLZA) 2011

Nolza, which means “let’s play” in Korean was 2NE1’s first live concert and a smashing success. The girl’s style evolution continued however, with a street edginess creeping in..

#6 FIRST LIVE CONCERT (NOLZA) 2011

With chunky necklaces, graffiti, and brash pops of color…

#5 FIRST LIVE CONCERT (NOLZA) 2011

And hand signs that 2-N-E-1 added up to a street vibe that only enhanced their attitude.

#4 FIRST LIVE CONCERT (NOLZA) 2011

We don’t remember if this is when they first started sticking their tongues out, but we think Minzy inspired these Adidas x Jeremy Scott 3 Tongue Attitude Shoes.

#3 \”I AM THE BEST\” MUSIC VIDEO

Mirror, silver lame, metal…how do these girls get away with not looking like disco balls?

#2 \”UGLY\” MUSIC VIDEO

Studs, spikes, brash colors…and now with neon, glow-in-the-dark, and streamer/fringe elements, 2NE1 leads the urban/tribal zeitgeist.

#1 \”UGLY\” MUSIC VIDEO

The strange thing about these clothes? They looks great against a “Harlem” backdrop, but could also work on a motorbike, in space, with power saws, in a jungle…any of your typical 2NE1 environments. It doesn’t get fiercer than this, does it?

Source: MTV Iggy

Me2Days: First Day Of Touring The Big Apple!

Always fresh! Always beautiful! Always young-looking! ChaeRa love! ❤ BomJi was also spotted together, roaming around. ^^ So it seems like it’s DaRin and BomJi for their first day in New York!

Update #1:

굿모닝~!^.^ 한국은 밤인가..???이제 우린 하루를 시작하려해요~!이히히!이사진은 어제 열세시간 비행후 착륙을 30분 남겨둔 시점에서 찍은사진! 생각보다 안쩔었죠?!?^^;;ㅋㅋ언제나 프뤠쉬하게~언제나 상큼하게!ㅋ사과머리 살아있는거봐요!ㅋ신기훼~!어딜가든 사과머리ㅋ

 Good morning~! ^.^ It’s night time in Korea, right…??? Now, we’ve started our Day 1~! Ihihi! This photo was taken 30 minutes before we landed, after our 13-hour flight yesterday! I thought it was going to be bad, but it wasn’t?!? ^^;; Ke ke Always fresh ~ Always fresh! Ke With the apple head, feeling more alive! Ke Awesome~! Apple head whever I go ke 

Update #2:

Metropolitan museum 에서 ~!!! ^_^ 여러가지 구경도 하고 영감도 얻고! 좋은시간 보내고 있어용~!!!

 At the Metropolitan museum~!!! ^_^ Saw a lot of things to get inspiration from! Having a really good time~!!! 

Update #3:

뉴욕 구경중~!!! 시차적응 못해서 헤롱거리는 나 ㅋ 잠깨라며 커피를 사준 채린이! 커피가 딱! 내 사이즈죠?!? 귀요미~!+.+ 근데 아메리카노 써서 마끼아또 시켰는데도 써요~! 웩!ㅠ.ㅠㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ초딩달옹!

Sight-seeing in New York~!!! I’m jet lagged, I think I haven’t adjusted to the time difference yet Ke I was feeling sleepy, so Chaerin bought me coffee! This coffee is only! My size?!? Cute~! +.+ I didn’t buy an Americano because it was bitter, so I bought the macchiato, but it’s still bitter~! Weh! ㅠ.ㅠ Ke ke ke ke ke ke Cute Darong! 

Update #4:

득템!!! 레미오빠가 추천해준 닌자거북이 모자!ㅋㅋㅋ 이젠 쌩얼도~ 자신있어용!^_^

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This is!!! A Ninja Turtles hat that Remy-oppa (T/N: That’s Jeremy Scott) recommended! Ke ke ke Now I have confidence ~ even if I am bare-faced (T/N: without make-up)! ^_^v

Tag: Jeremy Scott

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Source: Dara’s Me2Day

Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

Videos: ENews Coverage – 2011 YG Family Concert, Dara’s Etude Event, Daesung’s Press Conference, and 2NE1 MAMA

This vid not only shows YG Family concert coverage, but also Dara’s Etude Pink Play Class event the next day, Daesung’s What’s Up Press Conference, and 2NE1’s MAMA! Must watch!

Credit: happyrichlifebbxxx@YouTube

Video: Merry Christmas from 2NE1

Credit: Spygirl912@YouTube

Consolidated News: Of The Christmas Tree And Gratitude, YG Family, and Lee Dong Wook? XD

What’s Inside: Sandara’s Poses With YG Family, Sandara’s Christmas Tree (OhDara and WeLoveDara were mentioned!), Sandara and Lee Dong Wook.. More to come tomorrow. I have to go home. XD

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Sandara Park, Standing Next To A Colorful Christmas Tree With Psy Pose, “Thank You, Fans!”

Group 2NE1 member, Sandara Park, reveals a picture wherein she stands next to a Christmas tree that was given by her fans, and did a pose reminiscent to that of Psy’s dance move, as she thanks fans.

On the 6th, Sandara Park updated her me2day with, “This was taken last Sunday at the waiting room before the start of the concert~ On that day, we had 2 performances,and we hadn’t had much sleep and our condition wasn’t the best; we were going to do the opening of the show, we were feeling really exhausted when we got into the Blackjack lightstick balloon, waiting for our entrance, I thought I heard I Am The Best MV!? It wasn’t very loud then,” revealing the picture with her text.

She followed this with, “Then all the Blackjacks, in one big booming voice, altogether ~ Chorused ~ They cheered out loudly for us! I am the best! CL is the best! Park Bom is the best! Dara is the best! Minzy is the best! The four of us listened intently to it all! And then like magic, a smile was slowly spreading in the faces of the four people who were listening, and suddenly gave us strength!

She ended her update for the day with, “Then we were charged up, full of energy! And our power rose up, and we all felt on fire! And then the performance started as the balloon broke apart and the audience ~ We could see all of you! Every one of you looked like you were prepared to enjoy yourselves and have fun! Thanks to it, we were able to run around, play, and be energetic for the 2 concert performances! Thank you! So you see! All the singers who are standing on stage! Depend highly on the audience!” she said.

In particular, Sandara Park’s regard for the fans and her showing them her gratitude through her messages, caught the attention of netizens.

In the photo, Sandara Park is standing next to a Christmas tree, which was presented to her by the fans. She also greets everyone with a pose that was made famous by labelmate, Psy. The words “Oh My Goddess, Oh! Dara, WeLoveDara” were written on the Christmas tree, revealing her fan sites.

Netizens who saw the update by Sandara Park, said, “The YG Concert was really fun!” “We were screaming too. 2NE1 really is the best!” “Sandara Park really has a lot of sense,” “So that’s what happened during the I Am The Best MV showing in the audience?” “Dara, please keep up the good work! 2NE1 really is the best!” “I love you, and I’m happy we helped you!” “You are the best!” “Really pretty Dara Christmas Tree!” “Because I now know that you receive energy from us, I shall cheer harder!” “Next time, we will cheer even harder!” “I hope that you get to rest too! Thank you for working hard!” “Expect us next year also!” “Dara-unnie can expect us fans to be here for you always! Fighting!” “Darong, are you feeling better now? Thank you for giving us your best in the concert! It was fun!” “I want to give you ramyeon!” showing their warm thoughts.

Sources: http://news.nate.com/view/20111207n04080, http://news.nate.com/view/20111207n15153 + some me2day comments on her post

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Sandara Park, JinuSean “Warm Brother-Sister Force”

Girl group 2NE1 member, Sandara Park reveals a photo of herself with labelmate seniors, hip-hop duo, JinuSean!

On the 5th, Sandara Park updated her me2day with, “These suave gentlemen! For this concert, I performed on stage with JinuSean-oppas for Tell Me.. Although I’ve been on stage for a while, I got so nervous for this performance with the two sunbaenims that I got so nervous! But after it, the oppas said that I did well, so I felt better! It was really fun! Throwing you a very special photo directly shot by Yang-sajangnim!” uploading a photo with the text.

In the photo, Sandara Park is giving a heartwarming smile as she posed with her seniors, JinuSean. The three of them posed, showing their affection with each other. With her hot pink jacket and unique hairstyle, Sandara Park showed off a bright atmosphwere, while JinuSean, who were dressed in all black, showed off their own unique charisma.

Park Hyun Suk, the company’s President, took the photo, as revealed by Sandara Park. She said that her expression had frozen up because of it, causing laughter from those who read her update.

Netizens who saw Sandar Park and JinuSean’s photo together said, “It’s so nice to see you guys spend time with your youngest dongsaengs (T/N: meaning 2ne1, since 2ne1 are the youngest),” “I missed you, oppas!” “It’s such a nice photo,” “I really wanted to see the show! Should I go to Japan to see it?” “I missed seeing JinuSean perform! Seeing Sean-nim’s muscles was definitely special too, haha!” “A cute picture of oppas and dongsaeng,” “Showing off a family-like atmosphere!” “Your expression does seem a bit stiff,” “Darong is so cute. Why are you afraid of President Yang?” “It’s been a while seeing JinuSean, it was great!” showing different reactions.

Sources: http://news.nate.com/view/20111206n12587, http://news.nate.com/view/20111206n05027, http://news.nate.com/view/20111206n03832

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Sandara Park, “I’ve Been Accepted As Psy-oppa’s Disciple” Confirmation Shot Revealed

Group 2NE1 member, Sandara Park unveiled an eye-catching picture of herself with singer, Psy, while being recognized as his dance disciple.

On the 5th, Sandara Park updated her me2day with, “Today, I went crazy on stage together with Psy-oppa! What do you think of it?! I worked really hard to perfect it! Psy oppa said that my dancing today was very satisfactory and he thinks the audience liked it too! I’ve been accepted as his discpile! Ddabong~! I even got that~! It was really fun! Taking a photo with Psy-oppa who is looking pleased with me!” she said, uploading a photo with her message.

On the photo revealed to the public, Sandara Park, who is wearing her pink coat and her hair up in a unique hairstyle once again, is frozen in a pose recognized as “Psy” choreography. Sandara is squaring her shoulders, with her hands down, as is the dance step. On the other hand, performer, Psy, is looking at Sandara Park while smiling fondly with his hands on her shoulders.

In the YG Family Concert, held on the 3rd and 4th of December, Sandara Park participated in Psy’s stage, by dancing enthusiastically with him.

Netizens who saw the picture commented, “Psy and you looked very good toegther,” “Your pink coat is really pretty,” “Dara unnie is so cute!” “Strengthening your relationship with as a hoobae (T/N: junior) to your sunbae (T/N: senior) Psy, is a really good move,” “I saw your stage with Psy! You two were really fun to watch,” “Dara unnie, you’re so adorable!” “My Dara-unnie is now a disciple? You are so cute!” showing their hot response.

Sources: http://news.nate.com/view/20111205n15716, http://news.nate.com/view/20111205n13640, http://news.nate.com/view/20111205n12551

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Sandara Park, Affectionate Photo With Gummy After The YG Concert “What Is This Hairstyle?”

Sandara Park revealed a picture of herself with her “awesome” senior, Gummy!

On the early morning of the 5th, Sandara Park updated her me2day with, “2011 YG Fam Con has ended!!! ^_^ Aaahhh~! It’s a shame! This year, from our YG Family sunbaes ~ There’s so much ~ I learned from them! Really… It’s such an awesome gift! 2NE1 is still YG’s maknae! After the performances, I took a photo with Gummy-unnie!” revealing a picture with the text.

Sandara Park is shown in the photo together with labelmate, singer, Gummy. Fans were surprised by the transformation of Sandara‘s always unique hairstyle. Their eyes were drawn to her high which was piled very high.

Gummy, who had a finger on her nose, showed a very natural pose, revealing her close friendship with Sandara Park.

Meanwhile, Sandara Park and Gummy, along with the other members of YG Entertainment, performed in the 2011 YG Family Concert, last December 3 to 4 at the Seoul Olympic Gymnastics Stadium.

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20111205n09366

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Sandara Park – Lee Dong Wook, Past Picture From The Philippines, “When Was That?”

Group 2NE1’s Sandara Park and actor Lee Dong Wook‘s picture together has gained a lot of attention from the public.

Recently posted on an online community, pictures were revealed of the two posing together, with the title, “Sandara Park and Lee Dong Wook pictures from the Phiippines.

In the photo, Lee Dong Wook, who still had long hair, was wearing a white jacket, posing with Filipina performers. Standing next to Lee Dong Wook, wearing a casual attire of a sleeveless shirt and hat, was Sandara Park, catching the attention of netizens.

This photo was taken in the Philippines on 2006, when Sandara Park was still active in the local entertainment industry, and Lee Dong Wook was promoting his drama, “My Girl.” He visited the Philippines for activities, and the two were together at an event.

Netizens who saw the pictures commented with, “The both of them have highly superior looks,” “Sandara, though she is wearing plain clothes, looks really pretty,” “Lee Dong Wook’s skin is so good. He’s really handsome,” “Sandara is still thin even then,” they said.

On the other hand, Lee Dong Wook is scheduled to star in a KBS 2TV drama, “Wild Romance,” where he was cast alongside Lee Si Yeong. Sandara Park, who belongs to group 2NE1, will be joining the “15th Anniversary YG Family Concert” in Japan to be held in January, alongside the family members of YG Entertainment.

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20111205n07496

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Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

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Me2Day: From Incheon to New York

Update #1:

인천에서 뉴욕까지… 지구반대편으로 날아가던중 한장 ~ 찰칵! 뱅기에서 어 샷 어 데이! 멀긴 멀죠~!? ^_^ 지금 난 지구반대편에서 미투하는중… 여긴새벽 한시! 한국은???

From Incheon to New York… We flew to the other side of the world ~ Click! A Shot A Day from the airplane! It’s really far off, right~!? ^_^ Now in the US, updating my me2day in the other side of the world.. The time here is dawn! What about in Korea?

Update #2:

비행공포증을 극복한 달옹!^_^이번엔 장거리 비행인데도 아주 잘~왔어요!비행기 뜨자마자 푸욱~자다가 밥시간놓치고ㅋ중간 라면 끓여먹구~ 또 자다가 멤버들이랑 바에 가서 오렌지쥬스랑 감자칩 먹구 또 푸욱~ 자다가 영화도 한편보구!하니까 열세시간 금방!^.^v나 잘했어용?!

Darong, who has overcome her fear of flying! ^_^ This time, although it was a flight over a long distance, I did ~ really well! As soon as I woke up, the plane ride was almost over ~ I missed eating because I was asleep Ke So I had ramyeon cooked ~ Then while the other members were sleeping, I went to the bar and got some orange juice and chips~ I fell asleep while I was watching a movie! It was nearly a 13-hour ride! ^.^v I did well, right?!

Source: Dara’s Me2Day

Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara / SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

Video: “2NE1, Rain For Adidas Official Online Store Winter Event”

Ooohhhh, I spot some unreleased pictures of Dara in the video. Kekeke! ^_^

Credit: jamie9c@YouTube

Cap: 2NE1 and Hyo In 11st Mobile Application

So cute! Dara’s expression. XD This is from the mobile application for 11st. ^^

Cr: WeLoveDara

Photos: 2NE1’s First Day in New York City from MTV Korea

Here are exclusive photos of 2NE1’s first day in New York City from MTV Korea.

  

MTV Iggy & MTV K would like to extend a warm welcome to 2NE1‘s CL, Bom, Dara, and Minzy! The four ladies of 2NE1 landed in the Big Apple earlier this morning, and MTV K was there to greet them at the airport with open arms (and a camera, of course).

The winding drive into Manhattan elicited a stream of oohs and ahhs from the members — wide-eyed Minzy in particular, who couldn’t believe she was actually in New York City.

MTV Iggy’s Best New Band in the World expressed their thanks for the lovely Blackjacks who welcomed the girls at the airport. Park Bom told us she felt like she had returned to her hometown and was delighted to be back in the states. Not to mention how excited they all were to go shopping and sightseeing before their first stateside performance next Monday.”

Check out more pictures in the gallery below! ^_^

Credit: @mtvkofficial

Scans: 2NE1 and YG Family in Kan Fun Magazine (Japan)

Nice to know that though the girls aren’t actively promoting in Japan at the moment, they are still being featured in magazines! MAMA 2011 and YG Family Concert! ^_^


Credit: @ilovegd21