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[TRANS][NEWS] 2NE1 New Song ‘Lonely’ Revealed to the Public on the Midnight of May 12th!

2NE1 that always showcases strong electronic sounds, magnificent clothes, powerful performances in their choreography all sent those aside as the new song ‘Lonely’ revealed.

President Yan Hyunseok already said that ‘Lonely‘, “Auto-tune was not used at all this time.” and clarified it ahead that, “It is a tune with an analog sensibility of 100%”.

The ‘Lonely’ song resolute the use of drum beats, and instead, the tune was progressed out of stringed instruments. YG also clarified that this is the song that will surface 2NE1 members vocal prowess and individuality.

“We consider and expect to showcase 2NE1 attractive skill as a singer like in their past album’s songs ‘It Hurts’ and ‘I Don’t Care’ and by mixing reggae ends up using this tune.”

‘Lonely’ attract listeners by their powerful vocals , though there are some raps that done by CL, it is the rhythm that will make the public more feel the song.

Sandara send this rhythm of integrity as she set the coolness feelings of the song contrary to the heavy voice of Bom, giving the four color vocals of the song.

In the Music video, it shows the night view of Seoul City harmonizing the analog sensibility that added to the charm of feeling the music as alive.

On the other hand, 2NE1 plans to reveal new songs every three weeks.

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Source: http://www.k-poplove.com/archives/12619 

Translated by: Sivvie@OhDara

A/N: I love Dara’s parts. And yes, she brings the song a new breathe of fresh air. The coolness and all. Hope I can hear more next time. ^^

[TRANS][NEWS] 2NE1 member Sandara Transformed as an Aloha Pretty Girl on a Beach!

Etude House, a popular cosmetic brand, revealed summer episode teasers for their exclusive model Sandara Park.

Summer Episode is produced to showcase enjoyment and sense of fun as Sandara transforms into a lovely Aloha girl on a beach. The first episode is on the beach where Sandara is enjoying playing while wearing a flower dress. The second episode is where she is happily playing with the water and the cold fountain. The third episode is Sandara turning into a rockstar. Teasers are shown before the full version.

And Sandara shows V of victory signs in each episode. The maintenance of the mascara’s length even against water and intense heat of the sun is shown, while playing the music in the background, ‘Stop as it is’.

Representative of Etude House said that, “Women this summer time will be going out and needs an impressive, waterproof mascara that can go all day long. This will be put on the market. And Sandara’s summer full episode in front of a strong Water Park will be reveal soon.”

Source: http://www.k-poplove.com/archives/12671 
Translated by: sivvie@OhDara

A/N: How I wish Dara can sing the CF song too. ^^ that would be awesome!

Me2day/Videos: 2NE1 ‘Lonely’ Comeback Spots #3 & #4 feat. Dara and Bom! <3

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[Trans][News] 2NE1 New Song “Lonely” will have No Autotune?

Representative of YG Entertainment Yang Hyun Seok clarified that South Korean Girlgroup 2NE1 new song “Lonely” which will be put on the market this May 12th that this song, “Will have no autotune.”

Tuesday morning in YG Blog “Lonely” was revealed and said to be a, “Pop song with low tune composed only of stringed instruments such as the guitars, bases, and strings”, and clarified that, “the so called autotune will not be used at all.”

They lyrics of the song “Lonely” was mixed of solitude feelings and is produced by Teddy, the man behind the successful tunes of 2NE1 like ‘I Don’t Care’ and ‘Can’t Nobody’, the group’s main producer and always stays on their side. It is also the tune that Will.I.Am, who visits YG Entertainment, evaluated and says that, “It is refreshing,” and “Seems to become a big hit.”

Representaive said that, “Will.I.Am who was listening to the song said it was a fresh genre that differs from 2NE1 songs recently which have electronic and fast tempo that said to be the global trend of music, and the use of 100% point of analog sensibilities, so called autotune. And in this new song there’s no any.” Also revealed that it will be a hit because of the poisoned lyrics ‘Lonely, lonely, lonely…’ and its repeated melody.

However, 2NE1 is said not to promote this song in broadcasting shows. And Representative Yan Hyun Seok revealed, “We will resume broadcasting schedule to start by the new songs to be promoted and performed,” and said, “June 2 will be the release of the next song. June 23 is the expected date for the new mini-album to drop.”

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source: http://wowkorea.jp/news/enter/2011/0510/10083609.html
translated by: sivvie@ohdara

A/N: YES! YES! NO AUTO-TUNE! FINALLY! love their ‘Can’t Nobody’ type of songs but I missed hearing their own voices clearly. WOW! Poisoned lyrics? Sounds a big big hit! More allowance, please! Can’t wait for ‘LONELY’.

[Trans][News] Sandara Park on Japanese News

Original Title: 2NE1 member Sandara Park sold 40, 000 Rabbit Umbrella Limited Edition! 

2NE1 member Sandara accomplishes a smash hit of selling pink rabbit umbrellas that resembles her.

Etude House brand hired a professional advertising model Sandara Park as their new house model. And sells lovely pink rabbit umbrellas as commemoration to their Be Sweet Festival this May. And just an interval of one week after its release, the limited sale umbrellas reaches to 40,000 sold out making it as a smash hit.

The umbrella that is called ‘Sweet Bunny’ umbrella is sold in 2,000 won if you buy an Etude product worth 20,000 yen or more. And a whipping 40,000 umbrellas have been sold for the first week of its release.

Sandara Park wearing a beautiful floral dress while holding a sweet bunny umbrella garners attention, and the attention to the concerned umbrella was explosive as well.

Moreover, it was also said that the umbrella also attracts foreign tourist and consumers who go the store and said it was lovely and buy the umbrellas as best for souvenirs. And the popularity of the other product in different colors are well received too.

The Etude Representative said, “The concept came from Sandara Park’s nickname ‘Santokki’ which means rabbit.” he added, “The reactions of the public were far better than we thought and expected. It was very surprising. After this, it is scheduled to release more of products that will capture customer’s heart.”

Etude House ‘Sweet Bunny’ umbrella can be seen in their stores nationwide this May, and to online shop as well.

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Source: http://www.k-poplove.com/archives/12308 
Translated by: sivvie@OhDara

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Original Title: 2NE1 Sandara Park Pictures with the Sea as the Background Stirs the Crowd!

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[TRANS][NEWS] Sandara Park 2NE1 Public Relations Director, Reveals Phone Number 010-7107-0512 Startling the Public

[TRANS][NEWS] Sandara Park, Fresh and Youthful “Santokki” Look Abandoned For A More Mature Feminine “Comeback”

News: 2NE1’s Dara sells 40k pink umbrellas in a week for “Etude House”

Make-up brand “Etude House” has revealed that they’ve sold out 40,000 of their special pink bunny umbrellas in just one week, thanks to their endorsement model, 2NE1’s Dara!

Orders began pouring moments after pictures of Dara holding the umbrella were released. The umbrellas were created with Dara’s rabbit nickname as the motif, and were sold for $2 USD if customers purchased over $20 worth of products.

‘Etude House’ revealed that Dara not only raised their sales, but even brought in a foreign consumer base. Tourists recently visited the store in Myungdong and bought the umbrella’s entire series of colors after seeing her picture.

Representatives commented, “We used Dara’s nickname of ‘Santokki’ as the idea for our sweet bunny umbrella.  The response has been better than anything we ever expected, so we’re all very surprised.”

Source + Photos: Hankyung via Naver

Credit:  VITALSIGN ALLKPOP 

News: [UPDATED] 2NE1 Concert in Manila, ‘The Party’!

LATEST UPDATE: (050511; 3:30PM)

‘The Party’ Concert Tickets are now AVAILABLE in Ticketnet! ticketnet.com.ph

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Update (050511)

happeesy advised via twitter/facebook that since there are still problems with ticketing details, it’s best to go to Ticketnet tomorrow to be sure and she thanks everyone for understanding.


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