Archive for 2012

Screencaps: 120222 2NE1 Appear as Celebrity Guest Panels for Japan’s The Best House 1 2 3

2NE1! I miss my girls so much! Ayt, so we know that 2NE1 were guests in popular Japanese show, The Best House 1 2 3. These caps are when they acted as the guest panels who will rank “the best life-saving shelter if disaster strikes tomorrow.” There will be a separate post for their performance. ^^

Guest judge Dara looking so serious. XD

More screencaps under the cut!

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News: “The 1st Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards”, Big Bang Takes April and 2NE1 Takes May

Groups Big Bang and 2NE1 took the ‘Artists of the Year Award’.

‘The 1st Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards’ took place at 7pm on February 22nd (time in Korea) at the Blue Square Samsung Card Hall.

Big Bang became the ‘Artists of the Year’ taking the #1 spot for the April of 2011 with ‘Love Song’. Big Bang were not able to attend the Awards ceremony due to schedule issues so a representative of YG Entertainment received the award on their behalf.

Labelmate 2NE1 were also named the ‘Artists of the Year’ with the #1 spot for the May of 2011 with ‘Lonely’.

‘The Artists of the Year Award’ is given to an artist(s) for each month and then again for each quarter for a total of 16 possible awards in the year with possible overlaps.

On/Offline Entertainment Media Star News and Gaon Chart co-sponsored ‘The 1st Gaon Chart K-pop Awards’ and objectivity and fairness was the top priority. The award winners were determined based on Gaon’s aggregate data (digital music, album sales).

‘The 1st Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards’ gave recognition to not only the artists but the production companies, music distributors, online service providers, composers, lyricists, choreographers, stylists and others who work in the music industry.

‘The 1st Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards’ was broadcast live on KBS N Drama/Joy. It is scheduled to broadcast in Japan as well.

Source: Money Today via Nate; www.kpopfever.com

Video: (Y-Star) Swizz Beatz Visits Korea and Mentions 2NE1

Swizz Beatz is a world-renowned producer and is also the husband of Alicia Keys! ^_^

Check him out talking about 2NE1 at around the 2:00 mark of the video!

Credit: ystarchannel3@YT

Video/Info: 2NE1 Wins in the 1st Gaon Chart KPOP Awards

Congratulations 2NE1!

The girls won Singer of the Year for the Month of May! Technically, its Singer of the Month for May but since its named that way who are we to argue? ^_^ The girls won for their hit song “LONELY”! 

Credit: @TBF_WazzUp; Uploader

News: Sandara Park – Minho, Exciting Kiss Scenes Captured

Sandara Park – Minho, Exciting Kiss Scenes Captured

SHINee’s Minho and 2NE1’s Sandara Park‘s exciting kiss scene has been revealed to the public, and is becoming a hot topic!

On the 21st, Etude House revealed some eye-catching behind-the-scene cuts of SHINee and Sandara Park’s web drama, “Kiss Note,” on its official YouTube channel. The video revealed that the shoot was done during a day when it was -10 degrees. It also revealed some difficulties of the cast and the staff while shooting in difficult weather conditions.

The drama especially contains sweet and cute scenes for the love lines. The exciting kissing scene cuts of Minho and Sandara Park, were especially attention-grabbers. The petite build of Sandara Park in the arms of the tall and strong stature of Minho, elicited an atmosphere like that of a real couple, although he is seven years her junior.

Netizens who saw the videos, commented with, “These two people raelly mwatch well,” “You two really suit romantic comedies, and surprisingly, you look good together,” “Sandara Park is too beautiful,” “Sandara Park looks really young. With Minho, the age difference doesn’t even show,” “Although there’s a seven year difference in their ages, this still looks really amazing and exciting,” showing a variety of hot reactions.

The first of the CFs for webdrama, “Kiss Note” starring Sandara Park and SHINee is set to be released on March 1, in Etude House’s official YouTube channel.

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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120222n18696
Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

Me2day: Dara Updates With A Scene From Nolza Japan Making!

Awwww, so cute! DaraBoMin haven’t memorized their Japanese lyrics yet, so they can’t relax even during break time! Keke! CL’s smug face is so cute! Haha! I love and miss the 2NE1 girls! T______T

놀자 인 재팬 메이킹중.. 한장면!!!ㅋ 역시 메이킹이 재미나당께!ㅋㅋ 이건 무슨 상황?!? 콘서트연습중.. 일어가사를 아직 다 외우지못한 멤버들과 ㅋ 다 외운자의 여유로움!!! 아놔..ㅋ 넘 귀여운 장면들이 넘쳐나더라고요ㅋㅋㅋ아 웃겨ㅠㅠㅋㅋㅋ

Nolza In Japan Making.. One scene!!! Ke This making is also fun! Ke ke What’s the sitatuation here?!? While practicing for the concert.. The members who still have not memorized the Japanese lyrics Ke The one who memorized it all already got to relax!!! Wah.. Ke There are a lot of cute scenes found here Ke ke ke Ah, so funny ㅠㅠ Ke ke ke

Credits:

Source: Dara’s me2day
Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

Feature: More Information on 2NE1’s Upcoming Japanese Releases Revealed

As earlier revealed, 2NE1 will be releasing a single and a Japanese “Best” album on the same day, at the end of March. More information surrounding the contents of these releases was revealed earlier this month.

The single, which is set to be revealed in three different versions, features two tracks. It’s title track was revealed to be named “SCREAM”, while a second title has yet to be added to the list and remains unnamed for now. The CD Only version includes a remix of the title track, while the first DVD version includes the music video for “SCREAM”, the making of and footage of “2NE1 VACATION”; the second will have a “2NE1 TV SEASON3 HIGHLIGHT”

The full album “COLLECTION”, on the other hand, will be available in four different versions. All of them include the main tracklist of 10 songs, with an original Japanese track added, “SCREAM”. Apart from the CD Only and the CD+DVD version, the CD+2DVD version comes with an additional photobook and will have Japanese MVs for “SCREAM”, “I AM THE BEST”, “UGLY”, “HATE YOU”, “LONELY” and “GO AWAY” on the first DVD. The second DVD consists of original Korean music videos for “FIRE (SPACE)”, “FIRE (STREET)”, “I DON’T CARE”, “FOLLOW ME”, “CLAP YOUR HANDS”, “IT HURTS”, and the English version of “CAN’T NOBODY”. The 4th version of the album comes with an additional handtowel and small bag. This version is only set for a release through HMV.

“LOVE IS OUCH”, was also revealed to have been chosen as a CM track for “CanCam”. At the same time, a DVD release by the name of “2NE1 1st Japan Tour ‘NOLZA in Japan'” will be revealed on February 29th.

Album Tracklist
SCREAM
FIRE
I DON’T CARE
FOLLOW ME
LOVE IS OUCH
CLAP YOUR HANDS
GO AWAY
I AM THE BEST
UGLY
IT HURTS

Source: 2NE1Japan and Oricon

Credit: Koreaboo

Photos: Gorgeous Goddess Dara For Dear My Kiss Talk Magazine Ad In Nylon Korea!

Dara is so freaking beautiful! A goddess through and through! OMG I am dying because of her wink! /heart attack I wonder how the fanboys would fare seeing these magazine ads? ^^

Usually, Etude releases ads to magazines after a campaign is launched, but this time they’ve started early for Dear My Lips Talk! So happy! <333

Credits:

Source: @SoulBom_

Re-uploaded by: OhDara

Me2Day: NOLZA in Japan DVD

Dara shows off her copy of 2NE1’s NOLZA in Japan DVD! Did you guys notice her nails? Its so pretty! I like the simplicity of it with an added umph! If you guys haven’t, please go order the DVD from YesAsia or DVDHeaven. Let’s support 2NE1!

놀자 인 재팬!!! DVD 득템!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! +.+ 한국콘서트 디비디랑은 또 다를거같아서 궁금하네요~ 같은 구성이지만 뭔가 조금씩 다르지않을까.. 글구 여기도 메이킹이 있네요..ㅋㅋ 아우 오마이갓! 나의 안습 일본어 실력이 드러나는건아니겟쵸!0.0ㅋ

Nolza In Japan!!! Must-get item, DVD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! +.+ I’m curious if it’s different or the same as the Korean concert DVD ~ The composition would be the same I think, but for sure there should be something a little different.. There’s going to be a making there too.. Ke ke Aww, Oh my ghad! My still lacking Japanese skills would be exposed, I don’t want that to be the case! 0.0 Ke 

Credits:

Source: Dara’s me2day
Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

Photos: BTS Pictures of Dara and Taemin for Etude’s “Kiss Note”

Awww! They are adorable! Dara and Taemin for a FRESH LOVE! ^^ I was a little bit worried about Dara and Taemin’s story but I guess I have nothing to worry about! They are so cute!

[Dear My Lips-Talk] Coffee Prince is back with Taemin! Dara’s fresh, lively ♥ Dear My Lips Talk – Fun Orange ♥ To try and take away his heart
Dara who is cocking her head to the side, for him to send her a whisper~~>0<
Wonder what Taemin whispered to her?!!! “Whisper in my ear~~”
A shy smile, instead of a shout “Dear My Lips – Talk Fun Orange” To try to tempt Taemin!!
On March 5, in YOUTUBE (http://www.youtube.com/user/etudeblog)
Dara and Taeming’s fresh moment would be revealed! Coming soon~~>_<

+ March 1 on YOUTUBE – Dara and Jonghyun’s Shy Coral ♥ Would Be Revealed!
+ March 3 on YOUTUBE – Dara and Key’s Exciting Red ♥ Would Be Revealed!

Credit: Etude House Official Facebook