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Article: 2NE1 at #11 on Complex Music’s 25 Sexiest International Singers You’ve Never Heard Of

These days, American radio is saturated with Carly Rae Jepsen, Rihanna and other female superstars who are probably under the age of 25. Not that we’re complaining, but once you find yourself mouthing the lyrics to “Call Me Maybe,” you know you need to start listening to something else.

After witnessing Yuna perform at SOBS for Hot 97, we knew just where to look for new material: overseas. After days of trolling the web for other sexy female artists to switch up our playlist, we compiled our own collection of new (at least, to most of us) music. If you’re looking to broaden your musical horizons, check out our list of the 25 Sexiest International Singers You’ve Never Heard Of.

11. 2NE1

Country: South Korea

Since the four-girl pop group—consisting of CL, Minzy, Dara, and Bom—formed in 2009, they’ve already received a number of accolades, including “Song of the Year” at the Mnet Asian Music Awards for “I Don’t Care” and “I Am the Best” and “Best New Band” by MTV Iggy, before they could even put out their first full-length album. In March 2012, however, the cutesy foursome finally released their first LP, Collection, which features their second Japanese single, “Scream.”

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Video/Photos/Info: All About The Make Thumb Noise Project! Intro Video Plus Where To Vote!

2NE1 – “Make Thumb Noise” Project_Intro

Desc: What’s Up We 2NE1! 

Ever wanted to be a producer? Here’s a your chance with Intel’s Make Thumb Noise campaign with 2NE1 & Teddy! Hit Intel Korea Facebook and vote for your favorite 30 sec track now for Round 1 to be part of the process of creating a song by 2NE1 & Teddy. You’ll be offered total 4 round of voting and the final song will be released on Jun 5th @ Intel Korea facebook. VOTE NOW!

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Click on the link to vote for your favorite music clip => Intel Korea Make Thumb Noise Project

As of now, Clip Number 2 is winning! YAY! XD

Check out the Facebook application and vote! Get a chance to be a producer of 2NE1’s song! ^^ 

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News: 2NE1’s Popularity in the Latest Girl Group Grade

2NE1 is the B-E-S-T! ^_^ Although I have to say that the girls are in a league of their own!

But even with all the changes, it’s interesting to see the top 5 remain the same. In particular, the top 2,Girls’ Generation and 2NE1, are still firmly holding on to the “Wall You Can’t Go Over (Untouchable) Level,” reflecting their on-going dominance in the industry.

Credit: As Tagged + thunderstix@soompi

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Photo: Intel Korea – “Whose silhouette is this?” (Make Thumb Noise D-7)

This seriously looks like Dara to me? It also seems that most of the comments in Intel Korea’s facebook account say its Dara too!

What do you guys think?

D-7!!!

‎[Make Thumb Noise D-7] 상상 이상의 프로젝트가 시작된다!!
여러분들과 세계적인 뮤지션 그리고 인텔의 울트라북™이 함께하는 놀라운 공동 프로젝트가 7일 후 인텔코리아 페이스북에서 시작됩니다.

여러분들과 함께 할 뮤지션의 실루엣은 누구일까요?
정답은 내일 확인하세요!

[Make Thumb Noise D-7] The project that goes beyond imagination* is beginning!!

In seven days, Intel Korea’s Facebook will start revealing Intel’s Ultrabook amazing collaboration project with world-class musician for everyone.

Which musician do you think owns this silhouette?

Please check out the answer which will be revealed tomorrow!

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Source: Intel Korea Facebook
Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

T/N: *Or “Beyond Imagination Project” not really sure if it’s a title or a statement, could work both ways

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Info: Top 30 Idols With “Pretty” Faces – Dara at #6

Is there even any doubt? Kekeke! ^_^

1. Kim Hyunjoong (SS501)
2. Nickhun (2PM)
3. Goo Hara (Kara)
4. T.O.P (Big Bang)
5. Choi Siwon (Super Junior)
6. Sandara (2NE1)
7. Choi Minho (SHINee)
8. Park Yoochun (JYJ)
9. Yoona (SNSD)
10. Cheondoong (MBLAQ)
11. Jungshin (CN Blue)
12. Yun Doojoon (Beast)
13. Shin Dongho (U-Kiss)
14. Sulli (f(x))
15. Kim Heechul (Super Junior)
16. Kim Seongdi (Supernova)
17. Kim Jaekyung (Rainbow)
18. Seulong (2AM)
19. Jiyeon (T-ara)
20. Taecyeon (2PM)
21. Sohee (Wonder Girls)
22. L (Infinite)
23. Suzy (miss A)
24. Kim Dongjun (ZE:A)
25. Han Sunhwa (Secret)
26. G.Dragon (Big Bang)
27. Juyeon (After School)
28. Niel (Teen Top)
29. Hyuna (4minute)
30. Lee Hongki (FT Island)

Source: MNET, Baidu Tieba

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Info/Photo: 15th Anniversary YG FAMILY CONCERT in Seoul 2011 Live DVD Details!

Hello, this is YG Entertainment.
To commemorate the special event of YG Family’s 15th Anniversary concert, “2011 YG FAMILY CONCERT,” the LIVE DVD would be released on May 30, 2012!!

Watch YG FAMILY once more, and see the special collaboration stages as the juniors and seniors perform together, and sing each other’s songs, in these special stages!

For sure, you won’t be able to take your eyes off from the screen from start to finish, it’s as if you will be meeting them in person.

On May 30, please look forward and re-live once more the 15th Anniversary “2011 YG FAMILY CONCERT” hot stages! Let us all meet hopefully through the LIVE DVD.

Please see the details below.

◆ 15th Anniversary 2011 YG FAMILY CONCERT LIVE DVD Release ◆

▶ Pre-booking: May 2, 2012, Wednesday – May 29, 2012
▶ Reservations: YG E-shop and other online music shops and sites
▶ Release date: Wednesday, May 30, 2012
▶ Price: 38, 500 won (price may vary according to seller)
▶ Includes (LIVE DVD + PHOTO BOOK + YG FAMILY CARD + POSTER)

① LIVE DVD (3 CDs)
② PHOTO BOOK Total Number Of Pages : 200p and more
③ YG FAMILY CARD
④ POSTER

▶ 2011 YG FAMILY CONCERT LIVE DVD track list
DISC 1.
01. FIRE – 2NE1
02. CAN’T NOBODY – 2NE1
03. GO AWAY – 2NE1
04. TONIGHT – BIGBANG
05. HANDS UP – BIGBANG
06. CAFÉ – BIGBANG
07. LOVE SONG – BIGBANG
08. ADULT CHILD – GUMMY
09. I’M SORRY – GUMMY
10. BETTER TOGETHER+DIGITAL BOUNCE – SE7EN (Feat. TOP)
11. PASSION – SE7EN (Feat. JINUSEAN)
12. HIPHOP GENTLEMEN – JINUSEAN (Feat. SE7EN, G-DRAGON)
13. A-YO!+PHONE NUMBER – JINUSEAN
14. TELL ME – JINUSEAN (Feat. SANDARA)
15. BAD – TABLO (Feat. PARK BOM)
16. AIR BAG – TABLO (Feat. GUMMY)
17. TOMORROW – TABLO (Feat. TAEYANG)
18. IT HURTS – SE7EN + DAESUNG
19. LONELY – SE7EN + TAEYANG + DAESUNG + SEUNGRI
20. OH YEAH – GD&TOP (Feat. CL,MINZY)
21. HIGH HIGH – GD&TOP

DISC 2.
01. CELEBRITY – PSY
02. SHAKE IT – PSY
03. THIS IS ART – PSY
04. PARADISE – PSY
05. COME BACK TO ME – SE7EN (With. SEUNGRI)
06. DOING BETTER – SE7EN
07. LA LA LA – SE7EN
08. I AM THE BEST – 2NE1
09. CLAP YOUR HANDS – 2NE1
10. UGLY – 2NE1 (Feat. GUMMY)
11. WE SHOULD HAVE BEEN FRIENDS – GUMMY
12. HEARTBREAKER – GUMMY (Feat. G-DRAGON)
13. HARU HARU – BIGBANG
14. LIES – BIGBANG
15. HEAVEN – BIGBANG
16. LAST FAREWELL – 2NE1+GUMMY
17. I AM THE BEST – G-DRAGON+TOP+DAESUNG+SEUNGRI
18. TELL ME – YG FAMILY

DISC 3.
01. MAKING FILM

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Source: YG Family

Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

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News/Rumor: 2NE1 Rumored to Make a May Comeback?

This is just a RUMOR in the news guys! ^_^ So, please take it with a grain of salt… On the other hand, YAYYYYY if it is true! We need lots of 2NE1!

Note: This is just a rough translation of the news article and most of the content is paraphrased.

Idol Group: SNSD Taetiseo, 2NE1 “Top 2 rumble”

The most elite groups in the idol world is set to make comebacks. SNSD’s sub-unit would be going first, with the activities and promotions of TaeTiSeo, composed of members Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun. The group’s song “Twinkle” is set to be released via iTunes on the 29th. They will be making their comeback performance on May 3, on Mnet’s “M Countdown.” The girls would be showing a mature side, with a different feel from the songs they are more known for.

On the other hand, 2NE1 is set to make a comeback during the end of May. In particular, it has raised significant interest because they have been working with the leader of the Black Eyed Peas, Will.I.Am who is also the producer of their US debut album. Interest is hot because it has been said that this comeback would also herald 2NE1’s launch in the United States.

Source: http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201204280100208280018830&servicedate=20120427
Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

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News: Seoul School For The Blind Students, “We’re Studying With Sandara Park-Noona’s Voice.”

Seoul School For The Blind Students, “We’re Studying With Sandara Park-Noona’s Voice.”

Justice Minister Kwon Jae-Jin, visited the Seoul National School For The Blind, at Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the 19th, a day prior to the official Day For The People With Disablities.

Minister Kwon brought along the fairytale book, “Killing Two Birds With One Stone,” wherein popular girl group 2NE1 member, Sandara Park, participated in the recording of. The audiobooks and braille books were made and produced by a group of volunteers.

Moreover, with the visit from the minister, he is expected to reveal the plans of the Ministry of Justice for better policies that will affect people with disabilities, as he speaks to the blind students and their parents, as well as the faculty of the school.

[unrelated parts omitted]

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Source: Nate http://news.nate.com/view/20120419n06554 http://news.nate.com/view/20120419n04302
Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

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Twitter: Son Heung Min – “A kid who’s a big fan of 2NE1…”

A kid who loves playing football…. A kid living somewhere in Hamburg, Germany… A kid who loves Running Man, Infinity Challenge and Happy Together… A kid who’s a big fan of 2NE1 and Leessang…. A kid who always tries to smile…^.^

Song Heung Min is a South Korean football player  who plays for German Bundesliga side Hamburger SV.

Source: @heungmin40

Translated by: Janelle@Bomislove

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News: Fashion Designer Richard Chai Likes 2NE1 and Big Bang

Richard Chai plans to finally get some vacation time after he presents his collection. Where’s he going? “Maybe somewhere I can actually look like someone in my show,” he says laughing. He’s been unable to make it the beach all summer. Chai will present both his men’s and women’s spring/ summer collections together today for the first time. “Tons of color, kind of an eye explosion” is how he describes the clothes, a break from last year’s more sombre palette. Chai’s been loving Korean pop, like the girl band 2NE1(look them up!) and he’s also more confident than ever before. We find him amid castings, taking a break on the fire escape.

This go around, he’s excited to look for some new faces. “It used to be about major girls to give your show credibility. Now, it can be about the message, about the point of view being right.” This means championing thoughtful beauties with substance. Chai cites his friend Pace Gallery’s Nicola Vassell as example. There’s one more thing he wants to champion and that’s the diversity among New York’s fashion talent. Sometimes, everyone’s quick to try and categorize a moment with a generalized heading like, say, Asian designers. Chai says we can lump together the Antwerp Six, as they all came from the one school, and the same may be said of the Junya-Comme clan, but this group isn’t a similar “collective.” Chai points out even the subtle difference in that Phillip Lim and Alexander Wang are from the West Coast while he grew up on the East Coast. “It’s great to be recognized,” he says, “but not as a movement. We’re all so individual with different backgrounds.”

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In another article, Richard Chai also said that in today’s KPOP industry, he likes both 2NE1 and Big Bang.

Richard Chai is an American fashion designer. Chai creates clothes for an eponymous label. Before launching his own line, he designed for Marc by Marc Jacobs. 

Source: http://industrie.nowmanifest.com

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