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News: 2NE1 and Sagging Snail Hit Melon’s Roof Simultaneously; “I Love You” Hits the Roof for the 8th Time

Hitting the roof on one of Korea’s most popular music sites, MelOn, is no easy task, unless you’re 2NE1 and Sagging Snail!

2NE1 has hit the roof on MelOn’s real time charts multiple times since the release of their latest single, “I Love You“, displaying the immense popularity of the song as well as the group’s wide appeal.

What’s special about the latest real time chart is that not just one, but two groups have hit the roof simultaneously! This is something that hardly ever happens, especially at the same time. To determine real time chart positions, MelOn takes into account streaming (40%) and downloads (60%) every hour. Thus, not only does it depend on mass streaming, it also depends on how many are willing to purchase the song.

For MelOn’s real time chart at 8AM and 9AM KST, Yoo Jae Suk and Lee Juk (Sagging Snail) have claimed first place by hitting the roof alongside 2NE1 with their newest track, “Punk in the Corner“. Although Sagging Snail was currently in the lead at 8AM, 2NE1 has taken back the #1 spot at 9AM, leaving the competition neck and neck between one of the nation’s top girl groups and the nation’s favorite MC.

Congratulations to both!

As of 11:00AM KST, 2NE1 is holding on to their #1 spot because its their home sweet home.

To those who are curious, here is Sagging Snail by Yoo Jae Suk and Lee Juk:

Source: Allkpop

Photos: More 2NE1 in Jeju Island for Nikon’s “Photo Movie”

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Info/Cap: 2NE1’s 2nd Single to be Released on July 25!

A few days back, we reported that instead of releasing an album right away, 2ne1 would be releasing a single from their album every three weeks. 

According to Instiz, 2NE1’s 2nd single will be released on July 25, 2012!

We still haven’t recovered from the awesomeness that is “I Love You” and 2NE1 is ready to kill us again with another single!

Can’t wait!

Source: @instiz

Screencaps: 2NE1’s “I Love You” at #1 on the Instiz Real-Time Chart

Woohoo! ^^ We have been waiting for a while for this! 2NE1’s “I Love You” is currently at #1 on the Instiz real-time chart! It will be a matter of time before Instiz will declare “I Love You” as an All-Kill! 

Source: Instiz + @cheneechee

News: “It’s Painful for Me to Look at 2NE1″ – Yang Hyun Suk

The tough president of YG EntertainmentYang Hyun Suk, expressed his surprising feelings about 2NE1’s recent comeback. He revealed that he was bothered by the fact that he was not able to give his full attention to the ladies’ return.

During the interview he explained to OSEN, “Lately, whenever I see 2NE1, it hurts me. Normally when company artists are set to make a comeback, even for the few months prior to their return I will spend night and day, eating with them, and taking care of them. Although, this time was different as I failed to provide that for 2NE1.”

Yang Hyun Suk had a very busy start to the calendar year due to his involvement as a judge of SBS’ audition program, “K-Pop Star.” 2NE1 had to compete with their label-mates overlapping schedules so there was less time to focus on their comeback.

“2NE1 is finally making their comeback after a long wait in July, during this time many other singers are also making their comebacks. Because of this literal, ‘comeback boom’ I should have spent more time with 2NE1 and I feel deeply sorry about it. So during the last week I have canceled everything in my schedule so all of my focus would be on 2NE1 at all times with their choreography, songs, and whatever else they needed,” he said.

Yang Hyun Suk continued, “To the members of 2NE1 who are like my own daughters, at this time I feel both remorse and gratitude. Because I was unable to pay the respect and attention to you as I would have liked, it is my intention to focus on 2NE1 wholeheartedly until the end of 2012.”

Not only does 2NE1 come to Yang Hyun Suk’s mind but also their fans who have stuck with the ladies. All the support the fans have for them he has not forgotten that. So, to the fans he promised, “Also to the fans, I am terribly sorry as well. The only way I can repay you, is by working harder for 2NE1.”

Recently, it had been announced that Yang Hyun Suk had accepted the role to be a judge on the second season of “K-Pop Star.” He will participate as a judge in the second half of this year on “K-Pop Star 2.” Discussions for the upcoming season of the show along with a few company issues have kept the CEO insanely busy.

“I have been much too busy, I have not been able to even rest due to work at the office. Yet, when I was with 2NE1, I did my best not to seem tired. I did not want to give 2NE1 any added trouble by worrying them. The past week I spent with 2NE1 was rewarding, all the time spent working on the comeback was well worth it,” his comments revealed his feelings for 2NE1, along with his increasing expectations for their comeback.

On July 28 and 29, they will kick off their “New Evolution” tour in Seoul at the Seoul Gymnastics Stadium before heading taking the tour internationally. The group is expected to perform for fans in ten cities throughout seven countries including Asia, the Americas, and Europe.

Source: Soompi

Information: 2NE1 Global Tour “New Evolution” Details

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News: 2NE1 Takes Over with an All-Kill for ‘I Love You’

2NE1 is back, along with its staggering presence.

2NE1’s I Love You, which was released on July 5, entered all charts, including those on Melon, Mnet, Dosirak, Bugs, Soribada and Cyworld, from the top and has stayed there since.

The song is also garnering interest overseas. It managed to rise as high as No. 2 on the Electronic Song Chart for iTunes U.S.

I Love You combines electronic and trot to come up with a completely new genre. 

That 2NE1, the stylish trend setters, would try out trot came as unexpected to many of the group’s fans, but I Love You incorporates a trot melody on an electronic beat so well that it feels new yet still has the characteristic 2NE1 style in it at the same time.

2NE1 has always tried out a variety of genres, such as electronic, reggae, R&B and ballads, and mixed them with hip-hop; this time again the group showed it aims to take over with even more experimental music.

The group’s performance of the single is also much anticipated. The teaser images of the members previously released showed the members as feminine and sexy women rather than the powerful girls they had always been.

The awaited first performance of I Love You will be revealed through the July 8 broadcast of SBS’ Inkigayo.

2NE1 will then set off to tour 10 cities in seven countries with its global tour New Evolution, starting with the Seoul concert to be held from July 28-29.

Source: eNewsWorld

Dara Fashion Find: Dara’s Leopard Lips are Violent!

Love love love the lips! ^_^ The girls have been sporting this fashionable line of temporary lip tattoo appliques. Dara opted for the Leopard Violent Lips Temporary Lip Tattoo Applique! Looks so cool right? ^_^

Source: Violent Lips

Dara’s photo edited by forever-dara@tumblr

Screencaps: Part 1 of Nikon’s “Photo Movie” Featuring 2NE1’s Visit to Jeju Island

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Photos: Nikon – Photos that Dara Took of CL and Jeju Island for Nikon’s “Photo Movie”

I really find Dara’s shots of Jeju Island romantic especially the one of the sky, moon and road! ^_^ Our Dara, the budding photographer!

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