Archive for July, 2013

Article: SPIN – “K-Pop Discovers the Trap (and Dub!) in 2NE1’s ‘Falling in Love’ Video”

K-Pop Discovers the Trap (and Dub!) in 2NE1’s ‘Falling in Love’ Video

Diplo’s favorite Seoul-ful girl group plots new album

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First ladies of K-Pop 2NE1 are back with their first single since will.i.am gave them the stadium treatment for his fittingly titled single, “Take on the World.” The girl gang are prepping a brand new album for YG Entertainment and will be sharing a single (plus video) each month until its October release. First up is “Falling in Love,” which debuted yesterday and has already racked up 3.5 million YouTube hits.

The foursome has received praise from Diplo in the past and it wouldn’t be surprising to learn that the Major Lazer main brain had a hand in this track. The beat combines sunny No Doubt-style pop with dancehall riddims and trap-rap effects. It’s pretty great — a crossover-ready K-pop club hit if ever there was one (discounting that one) — but if you don’t like it, head diva CL has words for ya: “Yeah, the club is getting ugly I don’t care / Can’t nobody stop the fire let them haters sit and stare.” The ladies slide effortlessly between English and Korean, smooth despite the nasty wobble that pops up in the production.

Credits: Spin

Article: MTV Buzzworthy – Robust Moment with 2NE1’s Comeback Jam “Falling In Love”

New Video: 2NE1, ‘Falling In Love’

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2NE1 is back with a reggae-tinged, summery video: “Falling In Love.”

We won’t lie: We are having a very robust moment with K-pop sensation 2NE1′s new comeback jam, “Falling In Love.” We say “comeback” because we haven’t actually heard from CL, Minzy, Dara, and Bom in a little under a (very torturous) year, but the ladies have thankfullly returned with a brand-new K-pop-tinged reggae jam, “Falling In Love.” And no, you didn’t mishear us — we said, “K-pop-tinged reggae.” (Hey, so what if they pulled the same move in their “I Don’t Care” remix? We want ALL the K-pop-tinged reggae all the time.)

At the top of the clip, the “I Love You” singers are just hangin’ out and laughing together on a (very fake-looking) beach set. As the reggae beat floods in, the girls break into some choreography that is juuust accessible enough for us try at home when nobody is watching, but just hard enough for us to completely fail at.

Suddenly, we’re transported to a gilded, water-covered room (like, literally no floor, just a thin level of sparking water. It’s the kind of thing that’d cause mortals like us to have a level three panic attack, but 2NE1 can walk on water, obviously, so they’re fine), where each of the gals take turns lounging on regal-looking chaises and throne chairs. We should also probably mention that there’s also a gaggle of cute dudes around, who are all ready and willing to wait on and flirt with each lady accordingly.

And there you have it! But before we wrap it up, here’s some more 2NE1 comeback news: Word on the street is that 2NE1 will be releasing a new single every month from July to October (kind of like K-pop Hanukkah!?) when the girls’ upcoming album drops. Translation? These next four months may in fact be the best of your life. Until you get married. Or win the lottery. (It all depends on how you define “best.”)

Credits: MTV Buzzworthy

Line: 2NE1’s PR Manager Dara Gets Her New Business Cards and Own Team!

Dara’s business cards look badass! I would love to have a business card like this as well. It’s simple, yet slick and elegant in its simplicity. ^^ And there’s a “2NE1 Communications Team” already! Wonder who Dara chose to be in her team? ^^

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[Public Relations Manager] Hello~ Good morning ^.* Recently, I am a person who is looking for subordinates/assistants. With my new team and subordinates, we will adapt a “fighting” mindset, starting with these brand new business cards. I really like my new subordinates! I am in very polite company ^_^

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Source: 2NE1 Line App

Translated and capped by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

Line: Bom (Big Park), Dara (Small Park) and Minzy Leave Messages in 2NE1’s Official Line Account

OMG! T_T These two Unnies are just sooooooo cute! T_T They even left audio messages for us! So much aegyo! Cute cute cute!

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Here’s a YouTube Version of their messages! So cute!!!

Translations:

Check the link below for translations and more!

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Weibo: Dara Leaves a Message in 2NE1’s Official Weibo Account – ” It will be the first time 2NE1 visits Shanghai”

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Hello! This is PR Director DARA! It will be the first time 2NE1 visits Shanghai this Friday~ We’ll see everybody at Feng Xian Bi Hai Jin Sha! The thought of seeing Shanghai fans just makes me feel so excited!!! Come on come on~ –DARA

Translated by: @sgbjcrew

Twitter: Dara (@krungy21) to @NOKIOv – “Then on Saturday!”

Ohhh!!! Interesting! @NOKIOv told Dara that she’s sad that the pre-recording for M! Countdown is private but then Dara told her then on Saturday! The only music show I know that airs on Saturday is MUSIC CORE! Does this mean our girls will perform on Music Core too or is it simply a pre-recording for Inkigayo?

Let’s wait and see! ^_^

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NOKIOV: The pre-recording is private (M!Countdown)…..ㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜ

DARA: Ah is that so…?! Th..Then on Saturday!!!

Translated by: @ilove2ne1girls

Twitter: Dara (@krungy21) to Bom (@haroobomkum) – “The dongsaeng line has the ‘harp dance’ while the unnie line has the ‘body scrub dance'”

These two dying and wanting to be saved by each other!!! ^____^ So cute! Park Sisters jjang!

Conversation

DARA:  I’ll let everyone know about Falling in Love dance point~on the chorus part the dongsaeng line has “harp dance on the touch me over here part~the unnie line has the “body scrub dance~”Look at the MV and Come to practice on Thursday ^^ fighting fighting!!!

BOM: While I’m singing and dancing “harp” dance I think i’m going to die so I’m practicing hardㅠㅠ~~Save meㅠㅠDarong

DARA: I’m on the treadmill right now and I think I’m going to die, please save meㅠㅠ

Translated by: @ilove2ne1girls

Article: Female K-Pop Idols: Blonde Bombshells – Dara

Female K-Pop Idols: Blonde Bombshells – Dara

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When it comes to blonde hair, Korean women are either a hit or miss. They either look absolutely blonde and bodacious, or they look like they fell into a yellow puddle of hell. I touched upon some female K-pop blondes slightly in a previous post, but I wanted to do a more thorough article on the best blondies in the biz, inspired by Dara’s latest blonde-do:

2NE1’s Dara looks absolutely positively immaculate as a blonde. 2NE1’s new MV to “Falling In Love” has got a ton of great elements, but the one thing that sticks out to me the most is Dara’s blonde, pin-straight hair. Never in my life have I looked at a fellow Korean woman and thought that blonde suited her until my eyes saw Dara’s new hairstyle. To say I love it on her is an understatement, and while she looks better when it’s not a hot mess, she still looks fabuloso! Best blonde ever!

Note: Parts not related to Dara were omitted.

Source: KpopStarz

Fan-Taken: 130709 Dara at YG Building Earlier Today

I just love casual blonde Dara! ^_^

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Credit: @SandaraBarCHINA

Photo: 2NE1 Goes Back to Black for Joy News 24 Interview

Our girls look rocking! going back to their roots in basic black clothes. ^_^ Still looking awesome and fierce! ❤

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Source: Joy News 24

Re-uploaded by: OhDara