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Article: Popdust – “2NE1 Delivers Reggae Realness With Breezy New Summer Single, ‘Falling In Love'”

2NE1 Delivers Reggae Realness With Breezy New Summer Single, “Falling In Love”

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It’s taken them a whole year, but 2NE1 is finally back on the K-pop scene with their long-overdue new single, “Falling In Love.” The breezy summer jam sees the girls getting their Snoop Lion on by singing and rapping over a reggae hip-hop beat, making it the second time they’ve tackled the reggae genre (the first being their famous “I Don’t Care” remix).

Fans might recognize “Falling In Love” back from 2NE1′s “I Love You” promotions, where it was used as an intro for their Inkigayo comeback stage. If it had actually been released last year on time like it was supposed to be before the group’s album was pushed back, it would’ve sounded a lot fresher than it does now. While the song is still on trend, other group’s have already beat 2NE1 to the musical punch: Girls’ Generation did the Major Lazer dancehall sirens in “I Got a Boy,” and 2PM did the hip-hop dub wobbles thing in “A.D.T.O.Y.”

Blackjacks should love the official music video, which sees 2NE1 breaking away from their signature swagger and b-girl posturing to have some good old fashioned fun in the artificial sun. Seriously, they’re actually laughing and smiling — we can’t believe it! And they’re on a beach, and even though it’s a completely fake beach inside of a studio that looks like the set of a children’s TV show, it’s still nice to see 2NE1 out and pretending to get some fresh air.

Anyway, “Falling In Love” is already racing up the charts at alarming speed, so it looks like 2NE1′s little break hasn’t hurt their huge popularity in the slightest.

Credits: Popdust

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

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

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News: 2NE1’s Sandara Park Switches Ideal Type to Kang Dong Won

2NE1’s Sandara Park Switches Ideal Type to Kang Dong Won

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After finding out that Won Bin is off the market, it appears 2NE1’s Sandara Park has switched gears.

The girl group member, who frequently named Won Bin as her ideal type, recently revealed to reporters, “I said that Won Bin was my ideal type, but sadly, he’s found another lover.

She continued, “I always imagined my man to be like a lead from a movie. Kang Dong Won vaguely comes to mind as an ideal type.

Despite her public crushes, however, Sandara Park also revealed that she wants to focus on work for now. However, she added, “If Kang Dong Won asks me to marry him, then I might waver. I want to feel security soon.

2NE1 recently made its comeback with Falling in Love, the first in a series of singles set to be released every month until October.

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Source: Mwave ENewsWorld

Twitter: Dara Promotes Falling In Love – “When I See You, My Heart Goes Oh Oh Oh”

Dara is so so so cute! Her pigtails are adorable! ❤

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Ah, right! 2NE1’s new single is out, right?! Should listen to it~~Falling in love, falling in love ~ When I see you, my heart goes oh oh oh >.<

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Source: @krungy21

Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

Article: 2NE1 Knocks Out 7 iTunes Around the World in Just 24 Hours

2NE1 KNOCKS OUT 7 ITUNES AROUND THE WORLD IN JUST 24 HRS

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NE1’s new song ‘FALLING IN LOVE’ stood on top of 7 iTunes around the world in less than 24 hours after its release.

‘FALLING IN LOVE’, which was released on July 8 at 0 a.m., immediately rose to #1 on iTunes of Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, Brunei and Hong Kong.

‘FALLING IN LOVE’ is still gradually penetrating the world – in Indonesia and Thailand it is currently ranked #3, while in Finland, Sweden and Macau, it is within rank #20. The phenomenal performance of 2NE1 is even more special as it was accomplished in less than 24 hours of the release.

2NE1 has already proved themselves the ‘high class’ powerful girl group when the new song swept across 9 Korean music charts instantly after its release.

The reggae song ‘FALLING IN LOVE’ is 2NE1’s first attempt at this genre, each member transforming themselves into summery looks. Their last big hit ‘I LOVE YOU’, which was a trot-style (the oldest form of Korean pop music) song, is followed by the newly released ‘FALLING IN LOVE’ – writing another success story for the group.

Meanwhile, 2NE1 is preparing for their first comeback performance of ‘FALLING IN LOVE’ on Mnet’s M Countdown for July 11.

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Source: YG-Life

Facebook: Nikon Imaging Korea Asks – “Which Nikon Camera Model was Sandara Park Holding?”

Pretty, pretty, pretttyyyy Dara! I love this particular shot of hers! I think this is an still cut, and not just an SC from the MV? ^_^

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The return of 2NE1, who swept away the music charts at the same time they released their new single!

Very happy to see a Nikon camera caught in 2NE1’s music video for their new song, “Falling In Love!” Awesome and honored to be part of 2NE1’s comeback~ ㅎㅎ

[EVENT] This is a comeback quiz event!

Revealing its own unique charm as seen in “Falling In Love” music video, what type of Nikon camera was featured? Tell the exact model in 10 minutes and get a chance to win ice cream and gift certificates, via lottery!

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Source: Nikon Imaging Korea Facebook

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Article: Perez Hilton – “2NE1 Is Falling In Love!”

Another shoutout from Perez! He’s such a big 2NE1 fan. ^_^

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Source: Perez Hilton