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News: ‘Winner TV’ Winner to Cover 2NE1’s ‘Missing You’

‘Winner TV’ Winner to Cover 2NE1’s ‘Missing You’

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YG Entertainment’s new boy group Winner will be challenging its senior group, 2NE1.

January 24’s broadcast of Mnet’s Winner TV will feature the Winner members covering 2NE1’s Missing You.

Missing You is a winter ballad song of 2NE1 that ranked number one on the real-time, daily, and weekly charts of nine major music sites in Korea soon after its release last November.

Winner will be re-introducing the hit song with its unique harmony of vocals, starting off with Song Min Ho’s rapping.

Meanwhile, the upcoming episode of Winner TV will also feature the members holding a sports competition, as they compete against each other in running, sled racing and wrestling in the snow.

Stay tuned for the episode airing on January 24 at 10 pm! (KST)

Credits: Mnet Mwave

Article/News: Dara Impresses With Her Baby Face and Skinny Body in Black Sleeveless Dress

Dara Impresses With Her Baby Face and Skinny Body in Black Sleeveless Dress

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You might barely see 2NE1‘s Dara in mini dress but the group’s face wore one during the ’28th Golden Daesang Awards’ at Kyunghee University on January 16.

It has been a while but fans are commenting here and there while posting solo shots of Dara wearing mini black dress from the event. The 30-year old female idol (turning 31 this year) made some fans envious of her lovely and girly appearance and others shook their heads with her skinny body.

Some commented, “Is she really turning 31? How possible it that with her baby face?“, “I still can’t believe she’s one of the oldest female idol around“, “I envy her face“, “She looks so skinny and made her even smaller in that dress, but she’s undeniably pretty“, “She’s too skinny, eat a lot Dara!” and so on.

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News: 2NE1 Appears in ABC Channel’s “The Bachelor” Show ~ “Dance Coaching at YG Office”

2NE1 APPEARS IN ABC CHANNEL’S “THE BACHELOR” SHOW, ‘DANCE COACHING AT YG OFFICE”

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[enews24 전수미 기자] 2NE1 appears in American TV channel ABC’s hit reality show “The Bachelor”, proving the team’s status as a global pop star.

The Bachelor” is ABC channel’s hit reality show which depicts a man’s romantic journey of finding out his soul mate and genuine love among a number of women. The show began in 2002 and has been enjoying a great popularity by displaying men and women’s behaviors and psychology about relationship and marriage. Recently, season 18 of the show is broadcasted.

2NE1 will appear in a date episode of “The Bachelor”’s season 18 that will be aired on the 27 this month at 8pm (local time). The episode will show a group date of former Venezuelan professional soccer player Jan Pablo Galavis, the bachelor, and beautiful women who are competing to be his mate. In the group date, they learn the dance of 2NE1’s hit song “I’M THE BEST”.

The cast and crew of “The Bachelor” came to Korea to shoot the group date of dance lesson. They visited the dance training room of YG Entertainment office to meet 2NE1 members.

2NE1 taught them the dance moves and point choreography of “I’M THE BEST” and “The Bachelor”’s cast members followed 2NE1 to learn the dance in a friendly atmosphere, according to YG insiders. 2NE1 members showed the choreography in front of “The Bachelor”’s cast members and corrected their moves, transferring their dancing know-how.

Plus, 2NE1 performed “I’M THE BEST” with “The Bachelor” members at 2NE1 mini concert held at Time Square in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. Their performance was acclaimed by the audience who crowded the place.

It has been five years since 2NE1 made their debut and 2NE1 has grown into a leading girl group in Korea in both name and substance, by transforming themselves constantly through different musical attempts and creating a number of hit songs. 2NE1 has represented a strong and confident woman with their unique songs such as “I DON’T CARE”, “GO AWAY”, and “I’M THE BEST”.

Such moves of 2NE1 have drawn attention from world-class artists like “Will.I.Am” and “Diplo”. 2NE1 has also exerted their influence as a fashion icon and model for major brands’ campaigns including Adidas’s original ad in which they appeared with Nicki Minaj, Big Sean, and designer Jeremy Scott who was the designer of the entire collection of “New Evolution” concert in 2012.

Meanwhile, the episode of “The Bachelor” season 18 in which 2NE1 appears is sponsored by Korea Tourism Organization.

Credits: YG-Life

News/Article: 2NE1 Unveils the ‘All or Nothing – The Journey’ Teaser

2NE1 Unveils the ‘All or Nothing – The Journey’ Teaser

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Revealing bits and pieces of its concert to come, 2NE1 released a teaser for the 2014 2NE1 All Or Nothing World Tour.

The teaser was released on January 21 with CL starting off a narration that the time has come for 2NE1. The teaser followed through the sci-fi concept as shown in the 2NE1 teaser photos that were previously released, showing the members as female warriors.

2NE1 will be kicking off its second world tour on March 1 and 2 at the Olympic Park SK Handball Stadium in Seoul, before traveling around the world to visit fans in other countries as well

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2NE1 Prepares for a Cosmic Journey in New “All Or Nothing” Teaser

2NE1 raises the excitement for their upcoming world tour and album to new heights with another video teaser, titled “The Journey.”

This new teaser shows the 2NE1 members preparing for a cosmic journey. CL starts the teaser with the words, “The time has come. It’s all or nothing,” as she releases dice with the numbers zero and one inscribed. Bom sheds a tear as she looks at the moon. Energy flows from Dara‘s fingertips as rocks levitate behind her. Minzy wields a light saber as she gives a confident smile. CL then walks forth holding a box with other alien beings. Later we see a bright object falling fast to earth from space.

2NE1 is currently busy preparing for their upcoming “All Or Nothing” world tour and new album. The group works with famed director Travis Payne and Stacy Walker for the tour. It starts off in Seoul on March 1 and 2. The tickets will go on sale through G-Market on January 21 and 22.

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Source: Soompi

News/Article: 2NE1 Shed Tears Before World Tour – Why?

2NE1 Shed Tears Before World Tour – Why?

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[TV리포트=김예나 기자] Girl group 2NE1 shed tears, while their world tour “AON” (ALL OR NOTHING) is coming up. It aroused people’s curiosity about why.

In the morning on the 21 this month, 2NE1’s agent uploaded a teaser video of 2NE1’s documentary film on its official blog. In the three-minute-long video, 2NE1 members are expressing their sincere and tender hearts.

In the video, BOM says, “Right now? It’s love. For human maybe?”, with tears in her eyes. CL says, “In fact, people around me often says ‘how can she do those things’, so I came to refrain myself, you know, I’m a person too.”

MINZY says, “We play on the stage indeed, but you can think that we play in a do-or-die attitude.” DARA shed tears, saying, “2NE1 is just like myself. Like my own name… I felt it for the first time after 2NE1’s first concert”.

DARA also opened her heart, saying, “Because the other 2NE1 members are the best in their fields, my issue is ‘what can I do in this team’. I always think about it, even until now”.

In the main poster of 2NE1’s second world tour, which was disclosed along with the video, 2NE1 is introducing their world tour that feels like a fantasy. They are giving off a dreamy and feminine appeal like goddess of space.

2NE1 will hold 17 concerts in 13 cities in nine countries including Korea, Japan, and China. The tour begins from Seoul concert on March 1 and 2 at Olympic Park’s SK Handball Hall, located in Songpa-gu, Seoul. The tickets for the Seoul concert will be sold on January 21 and 22 on G-market.

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Source: YG Life

News: 2NE1, confessed their soft inner minds in the world tour documentary.. ‘Showed tears’

2NE1, confessed their soft inner minds in the world tour documentary.. ‘Showed tears’

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[OSEN=Lee Hye Rin] A girl group 2NE1 revealed in surprise a documentary teaser with 2nd world tour ‘AON (ALL OR NOTHING)’ coming close.

This video that has an interview format was revealed through YG official blog (www.yg-life.com) on the early morning of January 21st and it was filmed in the shooting site of 2NE1 poster, which became the center of attention with a fantasy vibe. The documentary teaser is about 3 minutes long and it is getting attention with the phrases that show serious but soft side of 2NE1 members, who only have been showing happy and powerful sides so far.

Bom showed tears with the phrases “Right now at this moment? I think this is love. Towards people?” and CL is also arousing curiosity by saying “People around me keep saying ‘How do they manage to do that?’ and it naturally made me not to do it. Since I am also a person”.

Minzy said “We play on the stage… but you can think of it as we are playing until we die just to survive” and honestly shared her resolutions to make effort to show powerful side on the stage until now.

Dara said “I think 2NE1 is just like me. It is like my name… the first time when I felt that was after 2NE1’s first concert” and was almost about to cry and said “The people who are on top have gathered so it seems like I always think about ‘What is the role I can play in the group’ even until now” and shared her worries as a singer.

This video which was filmed with hand-held method and a cinema tone is an opportunity to see another side of 2NE1 members that contrasts with fancy make-up and outfits. It is giving rise to the feeling of anticipation about what kind of things they are going to show in 2014 as the dates for their world tour and comeback is coming near.

Also on this day, along with the teaser, the world tour main poster that has fantasy vibe was revealed. In the poster, the members are showing charms that are dreamy and full of feminine characteristics as if they are a space goddess.

Along with preparing for the new album, 2NE1, who are going on a 2nd world tour first time as a girl group, is expected to meet with the fans overseas in 13 cities of 9 countries of Korea, Japan and China and so on through 17 sets of performances.

The world tour will start off with the performance in Seoul, which will take place on March 1st and 2nd at Olympics Park SK Handball Stadium located in Bangee-dong, Songpa-gu in Seoul. The ticket reservation for Seoul performance is expected to be made available on January 21st and 22nd through G Market.

Credits: Naver Star Cast

News: 2NE1 Becomes First K-pop Girl Group To Get 2MM Youtube Channel Subscribers!

2NE1 Becomes First K-pop Girl Group To Get 2MM Youtube Channel Subscribers!

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Artists of YG Entertainment continue to prove that they are very influential when it comes to having an empire of followers and supporters.

Big Bang quite sometime ago made it as the first K-Pop group to surpass 2 million YouTube subscribers. And then there is Psy, of course. Psy continues to top the list for the most viewed video, and having close to 7MM subscribers!

Now, another YG Entertainment talent is gaining much attention. K-pop’s fierce girl group, 2NE1, very recently became the first ever female group to reach 2MM subscribers! With excitement pouring for their next album and world tour, All or Nothing, it looks like 2NE1‘s Youtube channel is also getting busy.

2NE1 is currently preparing for their world tour, which is set to begin at home in Seoul at the end of the month. They will also be participating in the recently announced YG Family concert.

Congratulations 2NE1 for this newest achievement!

Expect more surprises from other YG Entertainment this coming months!

Source: KPopStarz

News: Sandara Park’s Teaser, Sci-Fi Heroine Beauty

Sandara Park’s Teaser, Sci-Fi Heroine Beauty

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2NE1 has unveiled the teasers for its members for their second world tour, “AON (ALL OR NOTHING).”

On the 17th, 2NE1’s Minzy and Sandara Park‘s teaser images for their world tour was revealed on YG Entertainment’s official blog (www.yg-life.com).

Sandara Park‘s teaser was attention-grabbing with the outer space background, with her colorful eye make-up and bold accessories. Sandara Park has made another transformation, as it gives off a fantasy-like atmosphere.

On the other hand, Minzy‘s teaser with her unique pose and outer space background, was also eye-catching as well. Minzy‘s colorful eye make-up and fashionable nail art drew attention, but what was more eye-catching was her emerald-colored long hair in straight style, showing off different kind of charm. Because Minzy is mostly known for her bob-cut hairstyles, this change of hair length drew an explosive reaction from the fans.

On the 15th, 2NE1‘s world tour and new album, which has yet to be released, were revealed to have the title, “2NE1 AON (ALL OR NOTHING)” garnering a hot response, specially with the release of 2NE1’s teaser on the same day. The teasers for Park Bom and CL is also gathering anticipation.

This would be 2NE1‘s second world tour, performing in countries like Korea, Japan, China, etc. in a total of nine countries, and in the cities of Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore, Yokohama, etc. numbering to a total of 17 performances in 13 cities. The tour would be kick-starting on March 1 and 2 in Seoul Olympic Park Handball Arena.

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News: 2NE1 as a fantasy women warrior? The world tour teaser image is revealed..’Mysterious+fancy’

2NE1 as a fantasy women warrior? The world tour teaser image is revealed..’Mysterious+fancy’

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[OSEN=Kim Sara] The teaser image of a girl group 2NE1’s 2nd world tour ‘AON- ALL OR NOTHING’ is revealed and is drawing the attention.

On YG official blog on the midnight of January 17th, the world tour teaser images of 2NE1 members Minzy and Dara were posted.

In the revealed picture, Dara is grabbing the attention with fancy make-up and bold accessories with outer space as the background. It gives a look into Dara’s another transformation as it gives off fantasy vibe. Minzy also made a unique pose with outer space as the background and is getting the attention. Minzy grabbed the attention with fancy eye make-up and fashionable nail art. She especially showed off different kind of charm with long emerald-colored hair.

2NE1 have a case of receiving hot interests as the world tour and their title of the new album ‘2NE1 AON’ is revealed on January 15th and with revealing of the teasers for each of the members, 2NE1 aroused more curiosity. There is also hot interest toward Bom and CL’s teaser image, which is not yet revealed.

The fans who saw the teaser image said ‘2NE1, this concept really is the bomb’, ‘The vibe of Minzy and Dara is cool’ and ‘I look forward to Bom and CL’s teaser image’ and so on and showed joyful anticipation.

Meanwhile, 2NE1’s 2nd world tour is expected to take place in 9 countries of Korea, Japan and China and so on and in 13 cities of Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore and Yokohama and so on with 17 sets of performances. Starting from March 1st and March 2nd, they will start off their world tour with the performance in Seoul in SK Handball Stadium in Olympics Park located in Bangee-dong, Songpa-gu in Seoul.

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Source: Naver Star Cast

News: 2NE1, Girls Generation, EXO, Beast and More to Attend the 28th Annual Golden Disk Awards

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On January 16, the 28th Annual Golden Disk Awards will be broadcasted live on JTBC from Kyung Hee University’s Grand Peace Palace. Fans can expect to see top idol stars perform including Girls’ Generation, INFINITE, EXO, Beast,CNBLUE, B1A4, SHINee, SISTAR, 2NE1, 4minute,Davichi, A-Pink, Roy Kim, Crayon Pop, and more. According to sources, the artists will perform not only their own songs, but also songs that had previously won the Grand Prize in the Annual Gold Disk Awards. This year, the legendary rock band Deulgukhwa will be awarded the executive critics’ choice award and their performance will feature prominent artist Jun In Kwon.

A representative stated, “The 28th Annual Golden Disk Awards will be broadcasted live on JTBC for four hours starting 5 PM KST. We have prepared a great show that best suits the prestigious award ceremony. We hope the viewers will enjoy the many performances as we kick off the new year.”

Awards are dependent on record single and album sales. The nominees are divided into the two categories of digital releasing and album releasing. Awards by genre will be given to eight artists; the Grand Prize Award will be given to one artist; and the Newbie Award will be given to two or three artists. Stay tuned for more on the 28th Annual Golden Disk Awards airing live on JTBC on January 16.

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