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Article: Dazed Digital – “2NE1’s Korean Journey”

2NE1’S KOREAN JOURNEY

KPOP’s baddest and best girl group touch down to speak about I LOVE YOU and their fans

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2NE1 do not play by the rules. Since debuting in 2009 they’ve become one of K-pop’s most recognisable and internationally celebrated groups. Despite being put together with the same lazer-eyed accuracy that marks K-Pop’s rigorous selection process, the word ‘manufactured’ feels misused when referring to Bom, Dara, Minzy and CL.

The notion of ‘girl power’ might be old school to the West but until 2NE1 stamped their studded heels down, female K-Pop acts felt more like candy coloured day trip for little girls or a skimpily clad, ajhussi pleasure fest. Experimental visuals sit alongside big, bold concepts that allow 2NE1 to demonstrate both strength and femininity, while in CL they have a leader both outspoken and encouraged to be, a rarity for the South Korean entertainment industry. Their first, and so far only, full studio album was in 2010 and despite repeated hints and rumours of an October 2013 release, 2NE1 are keeping everyone hanging.

This fleeting London visit saw their first ever live UK performance; another tease for their fandom, the Blackjacks, who took to Twitter on November 4th to voice their impatience for new material. It might have trended worldwide but guess what, the official line is as vague as ever, no matter how hard you ask. And really, we did ask.

Dazed Digital: Fans have been waiting a very long time for your return but it keeps getting pushed back. What, besides CL’s solo, have you all been doing and why has this new album taken so long to come out?

Dara: After releasing “I LOVE YOU” we immediately went on a world tour to meet with our foreign fans which pushed back our album plans.

Bom: Before our (summer) comeback we continuously recorded songs, maintained our health by working out and decided what kind of items and concepts we should wear and do for our new single. We were working hard to prepare for the album.

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OMG Photo: 131108 Gorgeous Bunny Dara at Incheon International Airport (From London)

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Written by oh dara!

on November 8, 2013

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Twitter: Dara (@krungy21) – “I came back from the movie premiere of The Five. I watched it well…”

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I came back from the movie premiere of The Five. I was so focused I couldn’t breathe and watched it nervously. It was scary and I was angry at the criminals committing crimes but I was sad at the end too ㅠ.ㅠ A lingering feeling after the movie ended.. I watched the movie well!!!

Translated by: @sgbjcrew

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Twitter: Dara (@krungy21) – “When there are sad moments, we think of this picture. It’s a photo that CL likes…”

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I’m looking for a picture. Do you know that scene from Go Away where i was wearing sunglasses and drunk beer? ㅋㅋ I want to find that picture. I uploaded a picture that time too right? That was way back then so i think its on my old phone ㅠㅠ

Oh~ so fast!!! I found the picture already!!! thank you^.^ Although there’s a sad memory in this picture for meㅋㅋㅋ Its a photo that CL likes. That’s a scene where I played the role of “angel of death” and I had to comfort sad CL…. I look funny so she bursted laughing!!!

It was a sad scene but CL kept on bursting out laughing so it was hard to focus, but thats a funny memoryㅋㅋAfter that, when there are sad moments, we think of this picture. Everyone please send this picture to CL often~ A picture that makes her smileㅋㅋ 

Umzzal also wants me to make it.

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Chaerin is not sad now. She’s laughing so much right now kkk thinking of the memories kk

Translated by: @ilove2ne1girls + @sumiinkim

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Photo: Dara’s Message on OMG 2014 Calendar – “Time is gold! Have a meaningful 2014. Together with Dara.”

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Dara 2014 Calendar: “Time is gold!!! Have a meaningful 2014. Together with Dara ^.^”

Translated by: @2KJOP_CL1

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Twitter: Dara (@krungy21) – “Next year, put candles on bibimbap…”

Dara’s Korean fans greeted her earlier at the airport with a surprise mini birthday party! ^^ Dara is so cute! She said next year to put candles on bibimbap! ❤

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I like cake but it should be rice in the morning. Rice rice rice for Koreans… Next year put candles in bibimbap^^

Translated by: @kristinekwak

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Fan-Taken: 131108 Breathtaking Dara at Incheon International Airport (From London)

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OMG Photos: 131108 OMG Celebrates Dara’s 30th Birthday at Incheon International Airport

Awww! So sweet! ^_^ Dara’s Korean fans surprised her at the airport for her upcoming birthday! ^_^ I wish I lived in Korea!

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Admin Post: San Union Celebrates Dara’s 30th Birthday (Part 2)

GIFTS! GIFTS! GIFTS!

With your donations, San Union was able to prepare gifts, flowers, cakes and more for Dara! ^_^ Also included in the delivery are the various gifts from different fansites such as ParkSiblings and DaraParkPH. ^_^

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DARA 30TH BIRTHDAY SUBWAY ADS!

San Union had various Dara Birthday Subway Ads posted up at Hongdae and Sinchon Subway Stations in Seoul! ^_^

Time and time again, we would like to thank our Donors for helping us out! 

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Fancam: 131106 2NE1 at the Closing Ceremony of KBEE 2013 in London

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Credit: Catie Amorelli + rubiikpop

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