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News: [090810] Note from YG + 2NE1’s First Broadcast Schedule

Hello.

This is YG Entertainment.

As we had scheduled, 2NE1’s first full length album [TO ANYONE] will be released on September 9th however although we planned to reveal it at 12AM, there has been a bit of change with the time of release of the music videos and the songs.

2NE1 album release: September 9th, 10AM.

The album will be released on several online music sites at the same time.

2NE1 M/V Release Schedule:

9/9 10:00AM – “CLAP YOUR HANDS” M/V Release
9/10 10:00AM – ” GO AWAY” M/V Release
9/11 10:00AM – “CAN’T NOBODY” M/V Release

We apologize truly for changing the release times so suddenly.

In order for 2NE1’s promotions to go smoothly, it was a difficult decision to lay down
We thank everyone for their generous understanding.

Source: YG-LIFE.COM
Translated by: GEE@YGLadies.com

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Check out 2NE1’s confirmed schedule after the cut.

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News: D-2 to comeback, 2NE1 gets over 120K album reservations

Ahead of their comeback with 1st full length album, girlgroup 2NE1 is already making headlines with the amount of reservations to their new album.

2NE1 is set to release their 1st album ‘To Anyone’ on 9th September. And according to YG Entertainment on 7th September, there is already great interests for the girls’ comeback. YG Entertainment told MTStarNews, “There has been already overwhelming amount of reservation to the girls’ 1st full length album. We have received 120K album reservations.”

Meanwhile, the YG rep has promised fans a comeback stage by the girls showing the girls with more upgraded performances coming 12th September on SBS Inkigayo.

S:MTStarNews

Credit: K Bites

News: Sandara Turns Into a “Beast,” Wild Child in the Forest? Has Cute Charisma

Girl group 2NE1, is set to release their full album “To Anyone” and the promotional pictures for one of their title track, “Clap Your Hands,” was released.

YG Entertainment representative, Yang Hyun Suk reveals 2NE1’s new albums and information on their music video shooting on his blog, YG-Life (yg-life.com/yg-life.co.kr).

In this photo released today, Sandara Park is revealed in a picture doing a pose reminiscent to Tarzan, showing beastly make-up and costume, transforming her into a “beast.”

The background is also reminiscent of a forest, making her look like a wild child lost in the midst of it.

Charismatic and beastly, but still looking cute, netizens commented with, “I am so excited and thrilled! The song has got me hooked with your distinct colors,” “The photo hit the jackpot,” garnering a great response.

2NE1 would be making their comeback on SBS Inkigayo on the 12th.

Credits:

Source: http://news.nate.com…/20100906n19211

Translated by: Belle@DaraGonHideout.com

A/N: Still sick, but couldn’t refuse to translate this. I think my eyes are blurry on some words though. Mianhe. And yes, Dara looks like a beastly goddess.

News: 2NE1 Hip-Hop Song, “Clap Your Hands” Revealed

Set to be released on the 9th, girl group 2NE1‘s first studio album’s track, “Clap Your Hands” teaser was revealed.

2NE1’s agency, YG Entertainment, and its representative, Yang Hyun-Suk, revealed one of the title tracks of the new album through his blog, “YG-LIFE.”

“Clap Your Hands” has a good rhythm backed by percussion instruments, showing the dominating and intense hip-hop song style expected from 2NE1. In the meantime, 2NE1’s hot hip-hop music has caught the attention of many fans.

On the same day that the teaser music to “Clap Your Hands” were revealed, promotional pictures of the music video was also released.

With strong smoky-eye make-up and henna tattoo, with a unique forest background, the 2NE1 members showed a different charisma compared to the photos released for “Can’t Nobody.”

The three title songs for 2NE1’s albums present a unique promotional activity. Before “Clap Your Hands” was released, “Can’t Nobody” and “It Hurts” were also revealed, instantly showing up in real-time searches in various online portals, and raising the expectations and excitement for 2NE1’s first studio album.

2NE1’s first studio album, “To Anyone” is set for domesstic release on September 9, as well as a world-wide release via iTunes on the same day, and a comeback stage on SBS “Inkigayo” on the 12th.

Meanwhile, here are the teaser pics.

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News: 2NE1’s Album Promotion & ‘Can’t Nobody’ Private Recording

YG-Life’s Note about To 2NE1 Album Promotion

– Will be released on 2NE1’s YouTube artist channel (MV will be released first online)

– Includes CGV-screen advertising and photography (2NE1 album, 30 second ads for movie screenings, 200 million KRW equivalent)

– CGV theater’s in major metropolitan areas – 2NE1 albums sold with a popcorn combo set

– 3 CGV 4D screenings for the MV (CGV 4D PlEX in theaters, MV will include 4D effects such as chair vibrations and winds)

– 2 45-seat buses and 10 BMW MINIs have vehicle wrappers promoting 2NE1’s album

– Music stores nationwide and Etude stores (cosmetics), Bean Pole Jean stores, CGV, GS25, VIPS, Twosome will promote distribute brocedures about albums.

– Album will be available in major music stores on 9/9, 2NE1 DAY, along with promotional t-shirts.

source: http://www.yg-life.com/
translated by: nathaniel @ ygladies

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News: 2NE1 Comeback: 4-Dimensional Concept

Girl group, 2ne1, following the announcement for the release of their first full studio album, To Anyone, on the 9th, has released to the public their new concept photos and track list.

On September 1, YG Entertainment representative, Yang Hyun Suk, unveiled their new blog, YG-LIFE (yg-life.com), revealing the new image of the 2NE1 members. The exceptional fashion, hair styles, and make-up, all received lots of attention as CL, Gong Minji, Park Bom, and Sandara Park, revealed their unique personalities through the teaser images, which heightened the expectations of fans even more.

CL is the first to be revealed. With her blond hair, and in strong, black sunglasses and a leather jacket, she revealed her powerful look. While her wet, matted hair, white skin, and red lipstick showed charisma and feminity.

With graffiti on her blue background, Minzy was revealed with sharp metal on her hood, casting an fierce image. Plus with joker faces tattoed on her chest, and her black top, she represented a unique image, yet her youthful appeal still remains.

“Lettuce Diet” was coined after Park Bom‘s successful diet program. Now, Park Bom has been called a “warrior” with her fiery red hair. With her relatively thicker make-up compared to other members, her pretty visage was emphasized. In the meantime, her feminity was once again emphasized by her skirt and attractive clothing.

And last, Sandara Park emerges as a goddess with her blue dress with peacock feather prints, completing the image. The fabric background of the same bizarre print, completed her mysterious image.

The track list of their album was also released, revealing the three title tracks, “Go Away,” “Can’t Nobody,” and “Clap Your Hands,” have been confirmed. Although not yet released, 2NE1 is set for a stage comeback via Inkigayo on September 12.

Source: nate news
Translated by: Belle @ DaraGon-Hideout.com

News: 2NE1, To Be Japan’s “Female TVXQ”?

Japan’s “Girl Group Wave” is in the rise, and now, girl group 2NE1 debuting in Japan has garnered attention as the “Female TVXQ.

According to officials, recently, Japan’s Avex, TVXQ’s Japan entertainment agency, was known to keep in touch with 2NE1’s entertainment agency officals. The officials said, “2NE1 has caught the attention of Avex with their unique music and concept,” he said, “Avex is likely to be 2NE1’s agency in Japan,” he reported.

Next year, 2NE1 would be debuting in Japan, as mentioned by the head of YG Entertainment Agency, when he gave an online statement last month, saying, “Early next year, 2NE1 would be debuting in Japan.”

2NE1 would be making their comeback in the music industry on September 9. 2NE1 has been on hiatus for over one year and 2 months after finishing promotions for their mini-album single, “I Don’t Care” on July last year.


Source:
http://news.nate.com/view/20100901n08789
Translated by
knucklepink @ ygladies.com

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News: 2NE1 reveals the title of 2nd comeback track

2NE1 is scheduled to be promoting three songs at once with the release of their first full length album in September and it’s already been announced that one of their title tracks is called Go Away.

Their name of their second title track was revealed today and it is called Can’t NobodyYG’s rep said,“The second of the three songs is called Can’t Nobody. The title coincidentally shares the word ‘nobody’ with Wonder Girls’ Nobody but the song itself isn’t anything like it at all.”

They will reveal the last title track title soon. I’m waiting for the songs not the titles.

S: Star News

Credit: heartfacee @ ALLKPOP

News: 2NE1 to have first comeback stage on Inkigayo

Having revealed yesterday that 2NE1 was in the midst of filming for their comeback MV for one of their title tracks, Go Away, more information about their comeback stage on music shows were revealed today as the countdown to their comeback in two weeks time draws near.

According to officials from Inkigayo2NE1 will make their much anticipated comeback first through SBS Inkigayo on September 12th where they will perform their 3 title tracks.

There is much anticipation as it has been a long time since 2NE1 greeted their fans on stage with new music after their single albums. Their first studio album will be out on September 9th.

The two remaining title tracks for 2NE1’s comeback have yet to be decided.

CREDIT: Casper @ ALLKPOP


News: Sandara Park’s milky white no makeup face the same as Yoojin’s? ‘Looks similar!’

Girl group 2NE1’s Sandara Park’s picture of her no makeup face has attracted attention for being similar to Yoojin’s.

Currently, on various portal site’s community bulletin boards, netizens are focusing on Sandara Park’s makeup ad, which she shot without makeup on.

Even without makeup, her skin, still white and blemish-free, stands out. But other than that, her face reminds people of actress Yoojin’s.

With Sandara, it’s the same kind of feeling when looking at Yoojin, who used to be active with SES.

Netizens have commented saying, “I was surprised at Sandara Park’s skin, and then surprised again at how similar her face is with Yoojin’s,” “So pretty. As expected, the girl with the best skin,” “There are parts that are really similar to Yoojin.”


Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20100830n15543
Translated by
elise @ ygladies.com

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