Archive for February, 2014

Article: 2NE1 Dominates Online Music Charts

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2NE1′s new album “CRUSH” released online yesterday midnight has taken over Korea’s music charts.

As of Thursday morning, its title tracks “COME BACK HOME” and “Gotta Be You” are at first and second place, respectively, on a total of ten real-time charts including MelOn, Naver Music, Mnet, and Daum Music.

Several other tunes from the girl’s ten-track second studio album, also their first full-length effort in four years, has placed within the top ten slots of the charts: namely “Crush,” “If I Were You,” and “Good To You.”

While the physical album itself is set to hit stores on March 7, 2NE1 are now preparing for the first leg of their forthcoming world tour named “AON (ALL OR NOTHING)” in Seoul, Korea on March 1 and 2, where they will also perform their new songs.

In the meantime, the rehearsal for their upcoming concert will be broadcasted live through portal website Naver at 7 p.m. tonight.

Reporter. Jessica Kim

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Twitter: Dara (@krungy21) – “Will only these new songs be performed on this concert!? If not, will there be other songs too?!”

NEW SONGS! NEW SONGS! NEW SONGS PLEASE! ^_^

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Ah ah….. Will only these new songs be performed on this concert!? If not, will there be other songs too?! Ssshh..! Too much information!! ah ah..!!! Better watch out the hints that will be thrown out tomorrow at Naver Starcast Rehearsal Spot live, so now I bid my goodbye~ Goodbam for real ^.^

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Twitter: Dara (@krungy21) – “At our concert the new songs performances… How many songs, which songs to perform is a secret…”

Gahhh!!! I am so excited to see them perform their new songs for the first time! I hope they will perform them all! T_T

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We have 10 new songs and PPABANG~ At this time when they are now getting released, everyone would want to see the stages right? At our concert the new songs performances… How many songs, which songs to perform is a secret but~ in any case!!! ^_______^ We think this will be an enjoying concert!!! Good bam~

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Info: 2NE1’s “Come Back Home” Hits Melon’s Roof for the 3rd Time

We expected this right Blackjacks? Our girls are back in their home sweet home which is of course Melon’s roof! ^_^ 

Let us all celebrate with 2ne1! ^_^

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Twitter: Dara’s (@krungy21) Tweet Conversation with @spiffyhyosup and @gagjidol

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DARA: I myself is having a hard time picking one song TT See you in the concert! Please have fun watching!

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PARK JISEON: COME BACK HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KYAAKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DARA: Hak!!! Finally following~ ^.^ Yahoo~ Thanks for listening to our songs~ We’re having our concert this weekend, wanna come play? +.+

PARK JISEON: Kyaaak!!!!! Kyaaakk!!! Kyak Kyak Kya!!! Really? KyakKyakKyak ComebabibabbyComeComebabyComebebybabycomecome

*Park Jiseon is a famous comedian in SK

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Source: @krungy21 + @spiffyhyosup + @gagjidol

Translated by: @kjop21_ + @sumiinkim

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Article: 2NE1 Does A Cute Birthday Dance for Leader CL

2NE1 does a cute birthday dance for leader CL

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Dara released a funny Instagram video of her dancing to the “The Baddest Female” with fellow members Park Bom and Minzy in celebration of leader CL‘s birthday, which ended a few hours ago.

CL appears to be filming while singing her song, which gets interrupted with her laughing at the member’s silliness.  2NE1 seems to be having a lot of fun!  Check out the adorable birthday dance below.

 

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Article: February’s Self-Marketed Comebacks

February’s Self-Marketed Comebacks

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The Korean music industry of today is based on self-marketing. With artists alerting their fans of their comeback through social networking services, they are attempting to establish a closer relationship.

Recently, Girls’ Generation, 2NE1, CNBLUE and BTOB have experimented with new methods of self-marketing.

On the 25th, Girls’ Generation sprayed graffiti on SM Entertainment building walls. Along with their individual signatures, they left the words “Mr. Mr.” on the walls to advertise their upcoming comeback. This act amassed attention for being a new and refreshing way of marketing.

In addition, members Taeyeon and Seohyun posted statuses on each of their online social accounts. On SM the Ballad‘s single release day she posted, “Today. 12 P.M. Set me free! Breath M/V! 19th SNSD comeback!” together with a photograph of her with a surprised expression. Seohyun, on the other hand, uploaded a photograph of her on the set of their new M/V.

2NE1 member Sandara Park, through her Instagram account, has posted various spoilers of their comeback. For example, in order to promote their new single “Come Back Home”, she uploaded a teaser of her rocking a metallic blue hairdo and a black beanie reminiscent of howSeo Taiji and the Boys looked like during their “Come Back Home” days. In addition, large-scale balloons were put up in front of the YG building to celebrate 2NE1’s return.

On the 24th, after the release of their album, CNBLUE was seen on the subway promoting their work. During the shooting of KBS 2TV’s “Entertainment Weekly”, CNBLUE took 3 signed CD’s of their album Can’t Stop to a subway station in order to self-market it. They explained their music to each individual they met and shook hands with them as well.

BTOB, who made their comeback on the 17th with “Beep Beep”, have been fiercely self-marketing their EP. At a radio station, they promoted a campaign of safe driving(which has to do with their title track). In addition, they gave out bread and drinks that were labeled with the words ‘Beep Beep’ to the radio staff as well as invited guests.

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Article: Arts & Culture Part 1 – K-pop Girl Groups Go Head-to-Head with New Albums

Arts & Culture Part 1 – K-pop Girl Groups Go Head-to-Head with New Albums

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And now it’s time for our regular Arts & Culture segment with Lee Tae Ho.
Today, Tae Ho brings us all the latest from the world of K-pop.
Good afternoon, Mr. Mr. Tae Ho.

Good afternoon, Yeon-ji.
Well, it seems that you are quite up to date on your K-pop hits.

Yes, I am.
So what’s the news in K-pop this week?

This week, and especially the past two days, has been big for fans of K-pop, with two powerhouse girl groups releasing brand-new albums on successive days.
Let’s go ahead and find out which groups are going head-to-head.

The ladies of the powerhouse girl group Girls’ Generation have finally released their long-awaited new mini album.
The album was released on February 24th, and it went straight to number one on nine online music charts here in Korea in just under an hour.
The lead single, “Mr. Mr.,” was produced by the world-renowned Underdogs, who have worked with such international stars as Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears.
But will the ladies continue to show the world that this is still their generation?

Another powerhouse girl group is about to release its first full-length album in four long years.
The long-awaited album is by the Korean girl group 2NE1 and it’s called “Crush.”
2NE1’s label, YG Entertainment, has released teaser images for each member of the group leading up to the release, which will be at midnight, tonight.
Interestingly enough, one of the lead singles from the album is titled “Come Back Home” and it has drawn a great deal of attention here in Korea, because the title is the same as a hit song by the legendary group Seo Taiji and Boys, of which YG CEO Yang Hyun-suk was formerly a member.

In any case, whether you’re a fan of Girls’ Generation or 2NE1, February is shaping up to be a great month for fans of K-pop.

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News: 2NE1′s Second Studio Album “Crush” is Finally Available Online

2NE1′s Second Studio Album “Crush” is Finally Available Online!

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2NE1‘s second studio album, “Crush,” is finally out! YG Entertainment released “Crush” through online music portals, such as Naver Music and iTunes, on February 27 at 12:00 AM KST.

The first title track off “Crush,” “Come Back Home,” was produced by YG’s main producer Teddy, PKand DEE.P, and received praise for its unique mix of genres (reggae, electronica and hip hop) and addictive melody. The album also contains an unplugged version of the song, which YG has stated, sounds like an entirely different track.

“Gotta Be You,” the album’s second title track, was co-produced by Teddy and PK, and was commended for being accessible to the mass public. The album also contains three songs written and composed by CL, “Crush,” “If I Were You” (“Hope to Live“) and “Baby I Miss You,” while BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon contributed lyrics to the track “Good to You.”

“Crush” retains the distinctive sound of 2NE1, yet attempts to take their music in new directions. Listeners will find that themselves with a wide variety of songs and genres to choose from.

2NE1 will be kicking off their “All or Nothing” World Tour this weekend on March 1 and 2 in Seoul. Their second album “Crush” will be available offline from March 7.

Look out for more 2NE1 comeback updates!

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Source: Soompi

2NE1 release album ‘Crush’ online #2NE1CRUSH

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2NE1 is back! Yes they are indeed as they release their 2nd full-length album ‘Crush’ online.

The comeback which Blackjacks have been anticipated for is finally coming. The girls release the 10 tracks on various music portals. This album is being anticipated, for the reason that leader, CL, has written a total of 3 songs including her solo song ‘Mental Breakdown’. The track list followed below with two title songs “Come Back Home” and “It Must Be You”:

1. Crush
2. Come Back Home
3. It Must Be You
4. I Hope to Live
5. Nice Girl
6. Mental Breakdown (CL’s solo)
7. Happy
8. Scream
9. Baby I Miss You
10. Come Back Home (Unplugged version)

Support the girls and download their album legally. [MelOn] [Bugs] [iTunes] Meanwhile, the offline release will be on March 7 and MV is expected to be released tomorrow.

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News: 2NE1’s “Come Back Home” To Top of the Charts with An All-Kill

2NE1 ‘Come Back Home’ to top of the charts with an all-kill

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2NE1 may have just released their second studio album ‘Crush,’ but the songs are already lining up consecutively in the top spots on the major music charts!

The ladies of 2NE1 have achieved an all-kill for their song “Come Back Home,” as it sits on top of all of the main charts such as Daum, MelOn, Olleh, Naver, Mnet, Cyworld, Genie, Soribada, and Bugs.  Congratulations to 2NE1 on this rapid achievement.  Make sure you check out their new album if you haven’t already!

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