Archive for 2011

Audio: 2NE1 – Lonely Japanese Version

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Please don’t forget to purchase this song legally from iTunes! ^_^

News: 2NE1 Sends Tremors Through Tokyo with Debut Concert

The earthquake and tsunami that caused havoc in Japan in March led K-pop band 2NE1 to delay their debut concert there, but it was well worth the wait for local fans earlier this week as thousands gathered at Tokyo’s Yokohama Arena.

Waving red and blue glow sticks, some 12,000 fans went wild at the stadium on Monday as the four Korean girls strutted their stuff, whipped out their hip hop dance moves and belted out the tunes that have been reverberating over the East Sea for months.

The concert, which marked the start of the 2NE1’s “Nolza in Japan” tour, was such a success that organizers added a follow-up concert on Tuesday.

All 70,000 tickets for the band’s planned concerts in three Japanese cities, including Kobe and Chiba, are sold out, the organizers said. The tickets were priced at 75,000 yen each.

One 29-year-old woman from Chiba Prefecture said the band is unique and totally different from Japanese girl groups. “They are a perfect synthesis of music and fashion,” she said.

Testament to the Japanese love of dressing up in costumes, many fans appeared at the arena wearing clothes styled after the pop quartet, such as fluorescent hip hop clothes and funky, pineapple-shaped hairstyles.

After performing for two hours, and showing their flashy personalities to the fullest, the girls wrapped up their two concerts in the capital. They next head to Kobe, where they will sing on Saturday. They have a total of four more concerts planned, including a performance date in Chiba on Oct. 2.



Source: http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/09/21/2011092100779.html?Dep0=twitter

Screencaps: More Caps from Lonely Japanese PV (CL, Bom and Minzy)!

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Screencaps: Heavenly Dara from Japanese Lonely PV

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Photos: More Photos from NOLZA in Japan!

   

Source: http://kr.news.yahoo.com/service/news/shellview.htm?articleid=2011092022072767840&linkid=4&newssetid=1352

Photo: Japanese Blackjack Caught Dara’s Lipstick!

Lucky! Lucky! Lucky! A Japanese Blackjack was able to catch the lipstick that Dara threw from her “Kiss” performing in NOLZA (Japan)! And guess what? The lipstick is from Etude! 

What would you guys do if you were able to catch Dara’s lipstick? I think I would frame it and make it the centerpiece of my Dara shrine! LMAO!

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Photos: 110920 2NE1, GD and TOP at NOLZA Press Conference (Yokohama Day 2)

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Source: http://ameblo.jp/mini-avex + 가호부인@bestiz

Radio/Audio: 2NE1 – FM Yokohama (K-POP! Now)

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Feature: Who are the Celebrities that Attended NOLZA in Japan (Yokohama)?

I am pretty sure that all of you are with me in crossing our fingers and toes for a very successful Japanese Debut for our girls. We have been praying and hoping that they will be loved in Japan as much (if not more) as in Korea and internationally. On September 19 and 20, our girls held their very first concert in Yokohama, Japan. We have all seen the pictures uploaded by Japanese Blackjacks and we can surely say that the first day of their concert has been really successful. But guess what guys? Not only did Japanese blackjacks attend their concert, but a lot of celebrities went there as well. Woot! Woot! Here is a rundown of the celebrities who attended NOLZA! If you guys know of any more, please leave a comment below so that we can include it on the list!

1. Kyary Pamyu

Kyary Pamyu is a famous fashion blogger, model and recording artist in Japan. She uploaded a picture of her and 2NE1 backstage of NOLZA!

2. LM.C’s Maya

LM.C is a famous Japanese visual kei band which plays a hybrid of rock and electronic pop (branded “new century electrock” by the band. The band consists of 2 members. LM.C was founded by Maya. Earlier, he made a tweet regarding 2NE1:

“2NE1 cheiru charunaga (w/c means jeil jalnaga)”

3. Chan Kaba

Eiji Kabashima, better known by his stage name Kaba-chan is a Japanese celebrity and choreographer. After learning dance in New York City, he returned to Japan and was chosen to become a member of musical group Dos. He was backstage with 2NE1 and tweeted the following pictures:

4. Murata Mari

Murata Mari is a Popteen Model. Earlier, she tweeted a picture of her and 2NE1 backstage at NOLZA.

5. Naoya Urata

Naoya Urata is the leader and lead vocalist of Japanese pop band AAA. He is also an actor. 

6. Watabe Ken

Watabe Ken is from comedy group UN-JASH. Earlier, he tweeted about 2NE1’s NOLZA and also uploaded a picture of 2NE1, GD and TOP from NOLZA’s Press Conference.

7. This was also tweeted by @MS_Hrk. I really cannot tell who the celebrity is. If someone does, can you please comment below? Thanks!

8. Chris Matsumura

Chris Matsumura is one of the hosts of Hey! Hey! Hey! who interviewed the girls before. 

9. Karen Miyama

Karen Miyama is a Japanese actress. She played Yuki in Iris. She uploaded a picture of herself watching NOLZA and being a true Blackjack!

Other celebrities who were spotted attending NOLZA in Yokohama (September 19, 2011) are: Takei Emi (actress, model), Mizuhara Kiko (actress, model), Arita Teppei (from comedian group Kuriimu Shichuu), Yamazaki Hironari (from comedian group Antacchaburu), Tsukaji Muka (from comedian group Drunk Dragon), Nokubo Naoki (from idol vocal group Shuchishin), Kim Hyun Joong (SS501 Leader), INCONIQ (a.k.a. Ayumi Lee, former Korean Girl Group member “Sugar”), Kashino Yuka (member of Perfume), and Karen Miyama (actress, played Yuki in Iris).

【9/19 2NE1 NOLZAコンで目撃された芸能人まとめ】武井咲、水原希子、くりぃむしちゅー有田、アンタッチャブル山崎、ドランクドラゴン塚地、羞恥心・野久保、キムヒョンジュン(SS501リーダー)、ICONIQ、Perfumeかしゆか、きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ

Other celebrities who were spotted attending NOLZA in Yokohama (September 20, 2011) are: Matsuura Masato (AVEX President), Miyake Ken (from Johnny’s Band V6), Senka Kento (from Johnny’s Band Kis-My_Ft2), Watabe Ken (from comedy group UN-JASH), Fujimori Shingo (from comedy group Oriental Radio), RG (a.k.a. Izubuchi Makoto from comedy group Reizaaramon), Chris Matsumura (fitness instructor, singer, talent), Yamada Yuu (model, actress, singer), Kagami Seira (model, actress, singer), W-inds [?] (J-pop Boy Band).

【ノルコン横アリ2日目目撃情報】松浦社長、AAA浦田直也、V6三宅健、キスマイ千賀、アンジャッシュ渡部、オリラジ藤森、レイザーラモンRG、KABA.ちゃん、クリス、山田優、加賀美セイラ、w-inds.(?)

Thanks to @WeLoveDara, @cathleehuynh, @NOLZA_yu_YG, @BaddestFemaleCL + @wakakyon + aNono@ClTheBaddestFemale.com!

Video/Screencaps: 110920 2NE1 at Mezamashi TV (Featuring NOLZA Japan!)

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