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News: 2NE1 to Make their Debut in Japan with a Mini-Album

Today, it was announced that Korean girl group, 2NE1, would start releasing their three new songs on July 20th. It was also revealed that this group will make their CD debut with their new mini-album (current title unknown) on September 21st.

 

For their debut in Japan, the girls will gradually release various musical materials as part of their ‘countdown’. Firstly, on the 20th, 2NE1 will release their popular single, “I AM THE BEST” throughRecochoku (music distribution site for downloading songs to cell phones or PC). After that, they will continue to release their other songs on August 10th and August 31st, before releasing their mini-album on September 21st.

 

Back in March, the popular girl group was supposed to debut in Japan for the first time with their single, “Go Away”. But during their stay on the 31st floor of a hotel, the earthquake struck. Since an earthquake occurs rarely in Korea, the members were severely shocked by the event and returned to their home country. At that time, they were in no condition to return to Japan due to the fear and terror they experienced from the disaster.

 

However, they kept on giving encouraging words of support to their Japanese fans through the internet by stating, “We want to cheer up Japan.” The leader of the group, CL (20) expressed, “As we have experienced the same shock and terror of the earthquake, we feel close and familiar to the fans. This time, we want to make our stage in Japan a fun place.” They’ve also announced that they’ve already made plans to go to Japan. During this trip, they will appear on television programs and other activities for their debut, as originally scheduled before the earthquake.

Credit: Tokyohive

 

 

Photos: 2NE1 in Japanese Newspapers

Thanks to ann9170

 

 

News: Dara’s Me2day News Aggregate, Part 1

I know I missed out on a lot, so I plan to make it up to you guys! I know most of these are translated, but I just needed to do this. ^^ I hope you still enjoy them though! Here goes news aggregate part 1! ^_^

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Sandara Park, Hugging A Puppy Success! “A Great Development”

2NE1’s Sandara Park unveiled a picture with a puppy!

On July 6, Sandara Park updated her me2day with, “Another one who came to the set to play, Dougie~! With me! Such a great development!” publishing a photograph with the text.

On the photo, Sandara is shown on the set, taking a pose with a small dog, she calls Dougie. She showed a natural appearance, wearing a black hoodie in the shot.

When the photo was revealed, netizens expressed their surprise at seeing Sandara Park holding the puppy, as she is known to be scared of dogs. Netizens commented with, “Now I think you aren’t afraid of puppies anymore,” “This is really a great development! You’re holding a puppy now,” “Taking a little braek with Dougie?” “Congratulations on the new development!” “You look good with Dougie,” “You’re both very cute!” expressing their thoughts and showing a hot response.

Meanwhile, Sandara Park who belongs to group 2NE1, is currently active in promoting their newest single, “I Am The Best.”

Credits:

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110706n26434 and http://news.nate.com/view/20110706n23679

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Sandara Park, a Relaxed, Happy Face, “Dara is Re-Charging”

Group 2NE1’s Sandara Park has revealed a way to solve her stress and fatigue.

On the 5th, Sandara updated her me2day with “During recording…! It was so tiring that I needed to relieve my stressed muscles, and so found a massage chair!!!! Ah~It feels so good!” she said, updating a photo

with her text.

On the photo, Sandara Park is found lying on a massage chair, looking tired. Her relaxed expression and distinctively eye-catching fashion sense, particularly attracted attention.

Netizens who saw the pictures commented with “You look so cute, you must really like receiving a massage,” “I want to loosen my stress in that massage chair too,” “You always have the best fashion sense!” “Your hair is so cute!” “Please re-charge fast!” “You look really happy,” “Your face looks really relaxed,” “Your smile is so peaceful that’s making me relax too!” “In the middle of this is the prominent palm tree hair,” showing a hot reaction.

Meanwhile, 2NE1 is busy with activities for their new song, “I Am The Best.

Credits:

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110706n15832, http://news.nate.com/view/20110706n16927, http://news.nate.com/view/20110706n04650

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Sandara Park, New Hairstyles Revealed, “A New One Every Time”

Group 2NE1’s Sandara Park bade goodbye to fans after the broadcast of SBS “Inkigayo.”

On the third, after the Inkigayo broadcast, Sandara Park updated her me2day with, “Going back to the dorm after Inkigayo~!!! Today, everyone worked so hard!” she said, “As soon as it was over, I let my hair down ke ke ke Today, I wasn’t Dalong, but Darong…Isn’t it?” revealing a photo along with the text.

Dara followed it with, “It’s fun when we bring something new everytime! ^_^ You’re coming next week too, right?!? Next week, everybody, I Am The Best!” she said.

In the picture, Sandara Park is wearing comfortable clothes, and showing an approving thumbs up sign.

In the previous broadcast, Sandara Park had her “Vegeta Hair” and for the broadcast for the day, Sandara had pink hair braided on one side of her two side-ponytails, gaining interest for her stage look.

Fans commented with, “Your hair today is very cute!” “I wonder what your look would be next week, I would be expecting it!” “Goodbye Dara, take care,” showing their support and cheer.

Meanwhile. on the Inkigayo broadcast, aside from 2NE1, other performers like 2PM, f(x), Kim Hyun Joong, T-Ara, Secret, B1A4, Boyfriend, A. Fink, Sunny Hill, Eight, Mighty Mouse,  and Rania adorned the stage for their “Summer Special”

Credits:

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110703n09827

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Sandara Park, Playing The Guitar, The Public Appearance Of “The Future Goddess of Hongdae”?

Girl group 2NE1’s member, Sandara Park, unveiled a picture of how she looks like when playing the guitar.

On the 4th, Sandara Park updated her me2day with, “The second course of free time~! Immediately! Guitar practice! I could have just hung out or rested, but praise-worthy Ssancoustic has chosen to practice the guitar. Will Ssancoustic be the future Hongdae goddess?” she said, updating with a photo with the text.

The photo showed sandara Park, wearing a unique white vest and simple jeans while playing the guitar. Unlike her usual playful and cute appearance, her expression was quite serious.

Sandara Park followed her update with, “But because my hands are really small, they don’t have much strength, so it’s not easy to make sounds. My expression is~ My expression is too serious! But I will keep on practicing eagerly and never give up! Fighting!” she said.

Before this update, Sandara Park unveiled another practice shot last June.

Netizens who saw the photos said, “This is really nice,” “The future goddess of Hongdae?” “I hope that you show us your skills and play later in music shows,” “Dara unnie, this is not doing ‘nothing'” showing a hot response.

Meanwhile, on the 24th of last month, 2NE1 released their newest song, “I Am The Best.”

Credits:

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110704n25344

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Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara

Comments are appreciated! Part 2 will be up tomorrow or later tonight. ^_^

News: Leeteuk – Taecyeon – Sandara Park “Survival Audition Kpop Star” Support Team

Leeteuk (Super Junior), Taecyeon (2PM), and Sandara Park (2NE1) to come together in one place?

Leeteuk, Taecyeon, and Sandara Park lended their voices for the ARS Phone service of SBS TV’s “Survival Audition Kpop Star,” where they would be giving information and updates services for the 1st round of trial participants.

Leeteuk’s sweet voice, Taecyeon’s powerful voice, and Sandara Park’s fresh, young voice; these three unique voices, with their three different colors, will guide participants through the audition process. Participants have responded with “It’s an intimate and personal touch,” “It’s just like talking to friends, so it’s not a burden, and it feels relaxing,” “The three voices they picked were so much fun to listen to,” their comments showing their hot response.

Of course, the audition participants have already gained an extraordinary experience just by listening to the three of Kpop Craze’s most popular group members’ voices, guiding them through the auditioning process.

Meanwhile, “Kpop Star” song applicants can go to ARS 1670-0006, dance applicants should go to the SBS website, they can also participate through SBS Power FM “Lee Seok Hoon’s Ten Ten Club Kpop Star.”

The program would aim to find the next generation KPop star and leading the search would be the “Wave Maker Big 3” management companies, SM, YG, and JYP, who are leading the Kpop craze.

Participants can start calling ARS or viewing the SBS homepage on July 5, 6:00PM, for information, where participants calling through ARS can get information directly from Super Junior’s Leeteuk, 2PM’s Taecyeon, and 2NE1’s Sandara Park.

Credits:

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110706n18697,  http://news.nate.com/view/20110706n17835, http://news.nate.com/view/20110706n16792

Translated by: SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara/ BlackjackBelle@OhDara

News: Sandara Park’s Shocking Slipper Fashion at a Photoshoot

2NE1’s Sandara Park reveals a photo of herself in a powerful girl-warrior outfit matched with… a shocking three-lined slippers.

 

On her me2day, Sandara Park posted, “I was at the Chang Won Park yesterday! It rained all throughout our performance of “Fire” and “Clap Your Hands” last year, just like this year! I’m sure everyone had a hard time in the rain; but it seems like many Black Jacks came out that day because the chant was really loud during our songs! This unfamiliar feeling! See you guys at ‘Inkigayo‘ and ‘Music Core’!

 

Along with post was a photo where Sandara was seen with her infamous ‘Vegeta comic hair’. Additionally, she was wearing the outfit for their new song, “I Am The Best” and holding a gun looking like a fierce girl-warrior. However, what stood out the most from the picture was her blue three-lined slipper that she wearing. She showed her wacky and unbalanced fashion by matching a powerful outfit with the simple three-lined slippers.

 

Netizens who witnessed this picture said, “You wore the three-lined slippers…,” “You look good in slippers,” and “It’s so cute.

 

Source & Photo: Nate

Credit: ylee @ AllKpop

 

 

 

News: Sandara Park creates buzz with anime hairstyle on 2NE1’s comeback

Sandara Park creates buzz with anime hairstyle on 2NE1’s comeback

MANILA, Philippines – Girl group 2NE1 is creating a buzz in the K-pop music scene not only with their latest single “I Am the Best” but also with their new fashion style.

2NE1 first performed on SBS “Inkigayo” last June 26 and what particularly caught the fans’ attention was Sandara Park’s new hairstyle. Sandara’s new ‘do is an anime-inspired hairstyle similar to Dragon Ball’s Vegeta character where her hair has been made to stand up.

It is reminiscent of the debut of 2NE1 back in 2009. When 2NE1 started promoting “Fire” on TV music programs, Sandara sported a palm tree-like hairstyle.

On her me2day account, Sandara playfully wrote on June 27 that she is now “Daragonball” because of her hairdo.

“Yesterday I met Chundoong at Inkigayo! But, when I came home and watched our first performance I was worried! I always wanted to be the “pretty” noona to him but my appearance yesterday was? “Dara”gonball… Doodoong! So I asked him! “Did I…look humiliating?” And Doongie said “Nope!” while smiling at me! As expected my younger brother!!!! He’s so nice!” Sandara posted.

2NE1 released the music video of “I Am the Best” today on YouTube and it immediately garnered honors including the No. 3 Top Favorited video in the music category, No. 2 Top Favorited and No. 2 Top Rated video in South Korea.

“I Am the Best” is also topping music charts. Instiz, a music ranking site in South Korea, declared the song as a “perfect all-kill” for achieving No. 1 on various music charts including Dosirak, Cyworld and Mnet.

Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/324548/sandara-park-creates-buzz-with-anime-hairstyle-2ne1s-comeback
Writer: JONATHAN M. HICAP

Interview: 2NE1’s Interview With Cyworld for “I AM THE BEST”

What’s up! We’re 2NE1!


Hello~ All the members of Cyworld~!

2NE1 is back with exciting club tune, “I Am The Best.”

After a long time, we are finally back, we really appreciate your patience in waiting for us~^^

Please introduce your newest single “I Am The Best.”

CL: “I Am The Best” is a song by Teddy-oppa, who is one of YG’s producers. It’s very different from our previous song, “Lonely,” in that it shows a different color of 2NE1. From the title, you can already feel that it is provocative, and the lyrics are empowering, it’s a really exciting song that is quite similar to our debut single, “Fire.”

Dara: We also have the choreography that’s called “The Best Dance” ~ We practiced really hard for the dance, so our actions would come out better? I showed a bit of how I looked like during I Am The Best practice, so it’s a lot of fun~ Please give us a lot of expectations~!

You will be coming back after a long time, what are your plans for “I Am The Best” activities?

CL: It’s been a long time eve since we did broadcast activities, so we are looking forward to meeting everyone again through our single! Then in July, our mini-album would be released, then 2NE1’s solo concert on August 27 and 28!!! This summer, we really expect to be active.

It’s really going to be a hot summer with 2NE1! Show their new singles a lot of love and support~! Also, please stay tuned for their future activities!

Please tell us what 2NE1 song is the most meaningful to you.

[Dara’s Recommended Song] For me, it’s “Fire!” This is our debut song, and also, it’s more meaningful, I think, because through this song, we got to meet our fans for the first time

[Park Bom’s Recommended Song] It’s my solo that was revealed a while ago! It’s “Don’t Cry.” It showed me that I have a lot of fans, so everyone, thank you so much for giving me a lot of love!

[Minji’s Recommended Song] The one that received so much love ~ “I Don’t Care” it means a lot to me when people sing and follow us when we sing it because it shows that they love it too!

[CL’s Recommended Song] It’s been a while since we did any activities, so instead of recommending a past song, I’d go with “I Am The Best.” It’s been 9 months since we met the fans directly, so this would be quite meaningful!

As a singer, who is your role model? Please recommend their music also.

[Dara’s Role Model – Uhm Jung Hwa] Whether it’s on stage or work ethics or portraying a new look, my role model has always been Uhm Jung Hwa sunbae (T/N: Sunbae = senior). Whether she’s acting or singing, this rabbit never fails to feel excited and think highly of her, and I try to never miss out on anything new. I would like to recommend her collaboration with YG, the song, “D.I.S.C.O.”

[Parl Bom’s Role Model – Beyonce] On stage, she exudes such charisma and powerful vocals, and she always amazes the audience with her brilliant performances. I really think that she’s the perfect artist. From her new songs, I’d recomment her single, “The Best I Never Had.”

[Minji’s Role Model – Michael Jackson] Michael Jackson, do I need to say anything more? The name alone is already a legend, Michael Jackson will always be my rolemodel. My recommended song would be “Thriller.”

[CL’s Role Model – Madonna] She has her own phiosophy and originality, and she always looks passionately to try out something new, so I look up to her. For my recommended song, it’s “Celebration,” which is a collaboration between her and Akon.

Credits:

Source: Cyworld
Translated by: SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara/ BlackjackBelle@OhDara

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News: 2NE1’s “I Am The Best” achieves an all-kill on the music charts!

To no one’s surprise, 2NE1 has reached the number 1 spot on all of the music charts!

Though their new single “I Am The Best” was released only a few hours ago, it has managed to climb to the number 1 spot on nearly every chart including MelonCyworldMnetDosirakSoribada, andBugs.

What an amazing accomplishment for 2NE1 to get another all-kill and completely dominate the charts in such a short amount of time!

Tip: ajekalyn

Credits: exceptlove@ALLKPOP

[NEWS][TRANS] Sandara Park, “I Am The Best” Point Choreography, “Follow Me”

Sandara Park, “I Am The Best” Point Choreography, “Follow Me”

2NE1 member, Sandara Park has unveiled “I Am The Best” point choreography.

Sandara updated her me2day on the 22nd with, “The Olympic Hall performance has finished! Today I was sho-sho-shocked while singing!!! This place~! I looked around! We are at the place where our concert would be held!We would really be close to each other, so should we hear each other breathing?!? Kkya!!! I’m shy~! *.* ke ke ke This would really seem to be a fresh concert! You can expect it!” after her update, she taggged it with, “Posing the I Am The Best point action! Practicing it for Friday while the music plays!” with a picture to go along with it.

In the photo, Sandara Park is seen in an intensely red leather jacket, and a fitting pants designed with unique black and white patterns. However, it was her playful look that took attention with her expression, and a pointing motion that she revealed is part of the choreography for “I Am The Best.”

Netizens who saw the photo commented with, “I have a lot of expectations for your concert!” “Looking forward to I Am The Best,” “Sandara Park’s tutorial on the point dance step,” “When I do it, do I have to have the same expression?” “I Am The Best seems to have a cool dance step,” “Your expression is unique,” “You look completely adorable,” “I’m sure this new song would be daebakk,” “You are too cute!” “I will be cheering you on very hard!” “I want to see you perform,” “I tried to follow your poses as it was done in your pictures,” “Looking at your photos, I can’t wait to see the song’s choreography,” “I am anticipating your stage,” “I can’t wait for your music video!” “You look great! Cute and playful at the same time,” “At your concert, I will do my best to follow your pose,” “The best choreography!!!” garnering a hot response.

Meanwhile, 2NE1 is set to make their comeback on the 26th, on the show SBS “Inkigayo,” performing their new single, “I Am The Best.”

Credits:

Source: Nate: http://news.nate.com/view/20110623n04768

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Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

[NEWS] [TRANS][NEWS] 2NE1’s Comeback in “Inkigayo” on the 26th… Only One Song With No Special Treatment

[TRANS] 2NE1’s Comeback in “Inkigayo” on the 26th… Only One Song With No Special Treatment

Girl group 2NE1, is set to make a comeback after nine months, with a more powerful look.

On the 26th, 4:00 PM, 2NE1 will have their comeback, showcasing the first stage of their new song, “I Am The Best,” live at Inkigayo. In the meantime, while 2NE1 is setting up for a comeback, they would be releasing 2-3 more songs; but unlike their previous comeback, they would only be performing one song for their comeback stage.

Their agency has spoken about the matter through their president, YG Entertainment’s Yang Hyun Suk, on his official blog, saying, “The broadcasters considered a 10 minute-comeback stage for 2NE1, but after considering, we politely declined, and they would perform only one song instead,” he said, “Rather than be too busy preparing for multiple slongs, they would put more focus on “I Am The Best” because we think it is more important to concentrate on giving a more mature stage,” he said.

President Yang emphasized that 2NE1 would be practicing a song that is a strong mix of the electronic and hip-hop genres, plus the intense and unique choreography, that calls for twice the normal time to practice.

In addition, YG has also revealed information on the revelation of the music video, “2NE1’s new music video grew to more than what we expected for the set and the scale, making the cost twice more than what we have done before,” he explained, “Thus, the release date will be delayed.

Credits:

Source: My Daily Via Nate http://news.nate.com/view/20110623n05669
Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara