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News: “Winner TV” Sandara Park, “Kang Seung Yoon was Naked During our First Meeting”

“Winner TV” Sandara Park, “Kang Seung Yoon was Naked During our First Meeting”

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Group 2NE1 member Sandara Park revealed a funny situation when she first met Winner’s Kang Seung Yoon that drew attention and made everyone burst into laughter.

On the broadcast of Mnet’s “Winner TV” on the 14th, showed 2NE1‘s visit to Winner’s dormitory upon their invitation. 2NE1 gave their encouragement and advice to Winner as they spent a good time together.

In particular, Sandara Park revealed, “Not long after Kang Seung Yoon joined the company, I met him at a dermatology clinic,” Winner’s Seung Yoon dissolved into laughter upon hearing this, remembering the incident. Sandara Park continued, “I went to the clinic and the nurse told me to go wait in a room, I was directed to the wrong door and when I opened it, I saw Kang Seung Yoon taking off his clothes; and that was the first time I met him,” she said, “He greeted me while covering his body,” she finished, explaining the funny situation.

To this, CL said, “Seung Yoon has good manners greeting people,” envoking laughter from the members.

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“Superman Returns” Lee Haru, Shows “Chic Daughter” Attitude While Greeting Sandara Park and Lee Hi

“Superman Returns” Lee Haru, Shows “Chic Daughter” Attitude While Greeting Sandara Park and Lee Hi

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Sandara Park and Lee Hi met up with Tablo and his daughter, Haru, for “Superman Returns.” (T/N: or “Superman is Back”)

On the broadcast of KBS 2TV’s weekend variety program, “Happy Sunday – Superman Returns” on the 16th, Tablo bought his daugher, Haru, to meet the popular male idol group Big Bang at the backstage of their concert.

On the day of shooting for this broadcast, Tablo and Haru met 2NE1’s Sandara Park with Lee Hi after the Big Bang concert. Tablo happily greeted both of his female labelmates.

In the episode, Sandara Park was seen rushing to Haru and greeting her nicely, while Lee Hi went and gave her a high-five, but Haru‘s indifferent face remained consistent despite everything that happened. Tablo was seen panicking a bit and said, “This baby is really chic,” with a slightly embarrassed expression, evoking laughter.

Netizens who saw the episode of “Superman Returns” with Sandara Park and Lee Hi commented with, “Glad to see Sandara Park and Lee Hi in this episode,” “Haru is really chic,” “It must’ve been slightly embarassing trying to catch Haru’s attention,” showing their thoughts.

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Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

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News: YG Announces 2NE1′s Album Postponement, Title Tracks, Music Videos and Other Details

YG Announces 2NE1′s Album Postponement, Title Tracks, Music Videos and Other Details

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On February 18, YG Entertainment gave an update on 2NE1‘s comeback, announcing a two day postponement to their second album release.

YG Life posted an announcement that stated 2NE1′s album, which was scheduled to be released on February 24, will be released on February 26 at 12AM (technically February 27). The offline release date is still the same at March 7.

YG explained that since CL has written and composed three songs in the album for the first time, it would be more meaningful if the album was released on February 26, which is her birthday.

The announcement also stated that there will be two title tracks. The first title track is “Come Back Home.” It has the same title as one of the most famous Seotaiji and Boys’ songs, “Come Back Home” in 1995. However, 2NE1′s “Come Back Home” is a completely different song about longing for a lover who has left. “Come Back Home” is produced by YG’s star producer Teddy and is a crossover genre of R&B, reggae and hip-hop.

The album will also contain an unplugged version of “Come Back Home” but since it is so different from the original track, two different versions of the music video will be made and both released on February 28.

The second title track is called “Gotta Be You,” which is co-produced by Teddy and PK. It is a fast-tempo song with a strong melody that can be enjoyed by general public.

YG also announced that there will be four different music videos in total for 2NE1′s second album. After the two versions of “Come Back Home” on February 28, “Gotta Be You” and “Happy,” which was filmed in the US, will be released as well.

Finally, the announcement stated that the track list for 2NE1′s second album will be released tomorrow night at 10PM (KST).

In other news, Girls’ Generation has also announced a delay to their comeback, causing many to wonder about 2NE1 going head-to-head with them.

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Article: KpopStarz – The Metamorphosis of 2NE1

The Metamorphosis of 2NE1

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Back in 2008 when 2NE1 was preparing to debut, YG Entertainment rigorously advertised them as being the next ‘Big Bang’ or the ‘female’ Big Bang’. As a result, audiences had a pre-conceived notion of what they thought 2NE1 was going to be. In essence, even before their debut, people were already forming an image of them as a basic reflection of their predecessors. How have they changed that image throughout the years? And how has that image gained them success both nationally and overseas?

Since 2NE1 is bound to comeback this month, I think it is relevant to discuss their story of success, which I argue, is directly related to their music.

Although Big Bang is exclusively a hip-hop group, with some variations here and there, 2NE1 is much more experimental and we’ve seen this through the years. Take, for example, their songs (in chronological order) ‘I Don’t Care’, ‘It Hurts’ and ‘Falling In Love‘. Although not authentically, these tracks have distinct Reggae characteristics that remind audiences of the genre. They also attempt to explore punk rock with songs like ‘Ugly‘ and R&B with ‘Love is Ouch’, ‘You and I’ and ‘Missing You’. This is 2NE1‘s weapon for success: the integration of universal and trending genres in their music.

2NE1‘s music, therefore, is not only appealing to South Korean audiences but also to international ones. They are the representation of the Hallyu wave. Their collaborations with foreign artists such as will.i.am and Snoop Dogg (on stage) further legitimizes their overseas appeal. 2NE1 is responsible for being an outlier in South Korea’s idol girl groups, which in turn leads to them to success through a distinct color.

But what about the international success of other girl groups? Arirang TV’s ‘Showbiz Korea’ ranked the top 5 most loved k-pop songs overseas in 2013. Girls’ Generation’s ‘Gee’ ranked 2nd place. So maybe music genre is not the only factor of success? Maybe the Hallyu audience is much more accepting?

Please keep your eyes peeled for 2NE1’s comeback this month!

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News: 2NE1 Invites Fans to their Private Music – Listening Event Before Comeback

2NE1 INVITES 21 FANS TO THEIR PRIVATE MUSIC-LISTENING EVENT BEFORE COMEBACK

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[스포츠조선=이정혁 기자] 2NE1 holds a private music-listening event titled “THE LISTENING”.

2NE1 is to release a new regular album three and a half years after the release of their first regular album “TO ANYONE” in September 2010. Before the disclosure of the music of their second regular album “CRUSH” on-line at midnight on the 25 this month, 2NE1 holds private music-listening event “THE LISTENING” in Seoul on the 20.

21 people including fans selected through on-line music-streaming sites and from 2NE1 fan club, as well as experts from different fields, will be invited to the event. It will be a precious opportunity for 2NE1 to disclose the new songs they ambitiously created to the guests and to listen to their review of the songs in advance before the official release of the album. The location and time of the event will be known only to the 21 selected listeners.

The poster of “THE LISTENING” event, which was disclosed on NAVER MUSIC on the 17 is catching the eyes of many people, with its mystical feel. In the poster, there is a hand that is stretched out to light in the space and the title of the event “’PRIVATE EVENT THE LISTENING” with words “2NE1 NEW ALBUM CRUSH”.

Generally, a showcase is held before a singer releases a new album, but 2NE1 holds this unusual private music-listening event. This is the expression of 2NE1’s confidence in the new album that they want to receive a fair evaluation for the album on which they have been working hard for a long time, from fans and experts of different fields.

In their first regular album “TO ANYONE”, 2NE1 attempted a wide variety of genres including electronic, hip-hop, and slow tempo. Plus, they have entertained fans with their bold trial of new genres and dramatic transformations for every new song. Thus, it is worthwhile to pay attention to what review the experts will give to 2NE1’s new music at the event.

2NE1’s new album contains total ten songs and it is known that there will be three songs that are composed and written by CL for the first time in the album. So, fans are paying keen attention to the album.

Meanwhile, 2NE1 will disclose the performance of the new songs in their second regular album at the Seoul concert of their second world tour “ALL OR NOTHING”, which will be held on March 1 and 2 at Olympic Park SK Handball Hall located in Seoul.

Credits: YG Life

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News: Yeo Jin-goo reveals he’s a big fan of G-Dragon ~ And 2NE1, SNSD, Miss A

Yeo Jin-goo reveals he’s a big fan of G-Dragon ~ And 2NE1, SNSD, Miss A

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Young actor Yeo Jin-Goo revealed he’s a big fan of G-Dragon.

On the February 16th episode of MBC’s ‘Section TV Entertainment News’, Yeo Jin-goo revealed that Big Bang’s G-Dragon was his favorite artist.

He chose Girls’ Generation, 2NE1, and miss A as his favorite girl groups.

However he said, “I like Big Bang hyungs. I like G-Dragon the most.”

When asked to send a video letter to G-Dragon, Yeo Jin-goo said, “Hyung, I don’t know when we’ll get to meet each other, but I’d like become close with you.”

Netizens commented, “Yeo Jin-goo is a big fan of G-Dragon? I head Kang Hye-jung is a huge fan of T.O.P”, “Yeo Jin-goo and Kang Hye-jung are big fans of Big Bang”, and more.

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News: “WINNER TV” Song Mino Draws 2NE1’s Faces on Kiwi’s

“WINNER TV” Song Mino Draws 2NE1’s faces on Kiwi’s which leaves Park Bom disappointed, ‘’My face is drawn too big’’

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On the February 14th, Mnet broadcasted the final episode of ‘’WINNER TV’’ in which 2NE1made a guest appearance by visiting their dorm.

Winner welcomed the ladies eagerly as they prepared snacks and drinks for the ladies whereas Song Mino prepared something unique by drawing 2NE1 their faces on ‘’kiwi’s’’. Upon showing his work, 2NE1’s Park Bom jokingly got mad and commented ‘’My face looks so big’’ earning laughs from the members.

In response Song Mino got embarrassed and told them that he would draw them again in a minute and soon showed a pre-drawn picture of 2NE1 which drew another round of laughs as the ladies pointed out his mistakes.

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News: “WINNER TV” Heartwarming ”MISSING YOU” Collaboration Between Winner & 2NE1

“WINNER TV”, Heartwarming ”MISSING YOU” Collaboration Between Winner & 2NE1

cap-2Girlgroup 2NE1 (CL, Park Bom, Minji, Sandara Park) and rookie boy group WINNER (Nam Taehyun, Kang Seungyoon, Lee Seung Hoon, Song Mino, Kim Jinwoo) showcased a wonderful collaboration on WINNER TV.

On the 14th, Mnet broadcasted the last episode of ‘’WINNER TV’’ in which 2NE1 made a guest appearance and sung their hit song ‘’Missing You’’ together with WINNER.

The WINNER boys asked 2NE1 if they saw there ‘’Missing You’’ cover and after a yes was heard, Kang Seungyoon prepared his guitar to perform it live again for the 2NE1 ladies. During the chorus 2NE1 joined the boys, showcasing a heartwarming collaboration between the ‘’Sunbae’s’’ and ‘’rookies’’.

In addition the 2NE1 members chanted for Park Bom to sing her solo part which she agreed to and sung her part beautifully yet again.

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News: Will 2NE1 ‘Crush’ Girls’ Generation In ‘All Or Nothing’ Battle?

Will 2NE1 ‘Crush’ Girls’ Generation In ‘All Or Nothing’ Battle? Billboard Highlights February 24 Release Date For Both Album Comebacks!

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As 2NE1 prepares for their epic comeback, everyone is buzzing about their full-length album release date—the same day as Girls’ Generation.

As the two biggest K-pop girl groups in the world, 2NE1 and Girls’ Generation will be releasing two new albums on February 24—”Crush” and “Mr.Mr.,” respectively.

And while Girls’ Generation has already released a music video teaser for their comeback single “Mr.Mr.,” 2NE1 fans are still waiting for their own single and music video.

According to Billboard, “Crush” will drop on February 24, along with a teaser for the music video of the yet-to-be-announced single.

The single will then have its music video release on February 28, with reportedly “the largest budget for the group” at $470,000.

This is a slightly different tactic from Girls’ Generation, who will release the music video for “Mr.Mr.” on February 19, ahead of the album release.

It’s hard to tell whether this is intentional, but everyone is anticipating the epic music chart war that will descend upon K-pop when 2NE1 and Girls’ Generation release their albums at the same time.

Recently, 2NE1 has received a lot of worldwide attention, including a recent guest star appearance on popular ABC reality series “The Bachelor” and a new endorsement for CL with Maybelline New York.

In addition, 2NE1 has been covering the preparations and plans for their upcoming world tour “All or Nothing.”

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News: The Got7 members named 2NE1 as the girl group they would like to most collaborate with.

The Got7 members named 2NE1 as the girl group they would like to most collaborate with.

Got77 attended February 14’s broadcast of KBS Cool FM Gayo Plaza and was asked by DJ Lee Sora who they want to invite the most to their performances.

Got7 answered, Min Hyo Rin, Jun Ji Hyun and Han Hyo Joo.

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In addition, the DJ asked which girl idol group, outside of JYP, did Got7 want to perform with and Got7 honestly answered, “2NE1. They’re such awesome performers. We’d like to go to their concert too.”

The Got7 members also confessed how they felt when Girls, Girls, Girls ranked number one in the world album chart and made a Number One promise, saying, “We will sing while we do bunny-hops, or sit-ups.”

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