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News: Sandara Park becomes Dodge Ball King Tong-ki “Flame shoot! Dodge Ball King San-ki”

Sandara Park becomes Dodge Ball King Tong-ki “Flame shoot! Dodge Ball King San-ki”

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[TV Report] 2NE1’s Sandara Park has become a Dodge Ball King Tong-ki.

On October 14, Sandara Park uploaded a picture on her Twitter account with a comment, “Flame shoot! Dodge Ball King San-ki!”

In the picture, Sandara Park is giving off fierce vibes in a red training suit and a hairstyle similar to that of the cartoon character Dodge Ball King Tong-ki. She drew laughter by posing like Dodge Ball King Tong-ki.

Internet users responded with comments such as, “Sandara Park is cute” “It is really the hairstyle of Tong-ki” and “She looks good even in that kind of hairstyle.”

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News: CL’s missing watch..Sandara Park “She is very upset”

CL’s missing watch..Sandara Park “She is very upset”

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[OSEN=Kang Seo-jung] Girl group 2NE1 member Sandara Park searching for CL’s watch.

On 14th Sandara Park tweeted “Chaerin lost her watch. She always wore the rosegold watch. She is very upset. Seems like she lost it around Tokyo concert. How can she find her watch? Please translate this in Japanese as well.” with a picture attached.

In the picture CL is covering her face with her hands as if she is devastated.

Followed by a picture of Sandara Park’s comic pose with CL she said “It is a meaningful watch to her. That’s why she valued it so much. I guess we lost our minds in sadness..Still cute! Lets go for a second fan meeting!

Netizen responded “Hope she finds her watch!”, “Wish CL finds her watch soon.”, “How valuable was the watch. She seems so sad.” and so on.

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News: Justin Bieber – Sandara Park, Surprise Kiss Picture Revealed ~ Birth of New Older Woman-Younger Man Couple?

Justin Bieber – Sandara Park, Surprise Kiss Picture Revealed ~ Birth of New Older Woman-Younger Man Couple?

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A picture of international pop-star Justin Bieber giving a kiss to 2NE1 member, Sandara Park, has been revealed and subsequently gained a lot of attention from netizens and fans alike.

American jeweller and celebrity, Ben Baller, updated his Weibo account on the afternoon of the 11th with, “Last night at the VIP room with Justin & Dara,” uploading a picture along with his post. In the picture, Justin Bieber is seen giving a kiss on Sandara Park‘s cheek, catching the attention of many.

Justin Bieber, who is thought of as “America’s Younger Brother,” is ten years younger than Sandara Park, who he kissed, a fact that fueled the interest of netizens even more. Justin Bieber was bon in 1994, while Sandara Park was born in 1984, marking a ten-year difference between their ages, so their cozy picture gained a lot of attention from fans of both celebrities. Also, it has been pointed out, specially by male netizens that Sandara Park seemed to be a bit rigid and had an awkward atmosphere about her in the picture.

The photo was taken inside a club at Yeoksan-Dong, Gangnam-gu, for the launch of Jay Park’s AOMG, where other celebrities like G-Dragon, CL, Hyoyeon, Clara, Jang Wooy oung, Jun.K, Jo Kwon, Im Seulong, Ga-in, Min, Jia, Hye-Lim, Kang-in, Ryu Wook, G.Na, and others were present as well.

Netizens who saw the surprise kiss given by Justin Bieber to Sandara Park commented with, “Please take care Dara,” “Justin Bieber and Sandara Park, is a fresh combo,” “Seriously, Sandara Park is shy in real life, is she okay?” “Sandara, you even get a kiss from Justin,” “A gathering of shining stars,” “No one is even interested at Ben Baller,” “Nooooo. My Dara-noona,” “They must’ve talked a bit since Sandara Park can speak English well,” “Is this really true?” “Sandara Park is really pretty,” “Are they even close friends?” “Justin Bieber, please put into mind that she is a noona to you,” “I’m surprised seeing Justin Bieber kiss Sandara Park,” “Justin Bieber fell under Sandara Park’s charm,” “Justin Bieber’s force is no joke,” “Justin Bieber and Sandara Park match each other,” “Even Justin Bieber thinks Sandara Park is pretty” “Justin Bieber and Sandara Park kiss photo will spread all over the world,” “It seems that Sandara Park must’ve saved the country in her past life,” “A hot expression of affection,” “You guys surprisingly match well,” “Does Justin Bieber know that there’s a 10-year gap between him and Sandara Park?” “I wonder what happened between Sandara Park and Justin Bieber before that kiss?” “Sandara’s rabbit eyes,” “Justin Bieber, kiss me too,” “Sandara Park must be a saint,” “There’s a ten-year difference between this too,” “Justin Bieber is too liberated,” “It’s nothing, Sandara Park makes anyone look good,” “About Justin Bieber kissing Sandara Park, Justin Bieber’s fans are known to cause mischief, please be careful Sandara Park,” “What is Justin Bieber thinking, hitting on Sandara Park like that?” “Justin Bieber and Sandara Park became friends when he visited YG?” expressing their varied thoughts.

On the other hand, Justin Bieber held a successful concert at Olympic Park Stadium, Seoul, as part of his “Believe World Tour with AIA Life Real Music.

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Sources: Just check out all the Nate articles regarding the topic HERE if there are netizens comments, most likely, I translated them. ^^

Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

News: 2NE1, The World’s First to Hold 3D Hologram Concert in England on November

2NE1 THE WORLD’S FIRST TO HOLD 3D HOLOGRAM CONCERT IN ENGLAND IN NOVEMBER

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2NE1, appointed as honorary ambassadors for Korean Brand and Entertainment Expo 2013 (KBEE), announced that they will “hold the world’s first 3D hologram concert for 3 days in November as part of the expo.

At the official appointment ceremony for 2NE1 as honorary ambassadors for KBEE 2013, which took place in International Conference Room of KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) headquarter building, 2NE1 said, “Hologram concert was done by PSY in Everland. When we saw it, it was like he was actually there performing. We feel greatly honored that we are given this opportunity in London.”

They added, “We had a lot of fun filming it. You will feel like we are there in person. You can raise your expectation.”

Hologram concert is a convergence of K-Pop and IT, which can display South Korea’s many great sides in a multi-faceted way.

On being appointed as honorary ambassadors, 2NE1 commented, “KBEE is a big event in terms of spreading Korean culture and is also a great business tool. We are going to do our best to promote Korea in England and other European countries in many different ways.”

2NE1 previously run an event by drawing Awoo dolls by hand, which symbolizes the donation given to children from developing countries to protect them from 6 major diseases including malaria.

2NE1 became the symbol of Korea’s largest overseas expo, the 4th KBEE, which will be held in London’s Old Billingsgate for 6 days starting from November 4. The group will be actively promoting South Korea and to create an opportunity for culture and business to converge and cooperate to carry out the purpose.

2NE1 is the first South Korean girl group to have completed a global tour around the United States and Asia. They are also widely known overseas by having worked with world-famous producers and fashion designers including Will.i.am and Jeremy Scott.

The previous honorary ambassadors of KBEE were Miss A, Super Junior, KRY in 2010 and Secret in 2011 and JYJ in 2012. Only the top stars were given the title.

KOTRA’s manager for strategic marketing, Kim Byung Kwon stated, “2NE1 is a girl group that represents Korea and is well known in Europe as well. That’s the reason behind appointing 2NE1 as the honorary ambassadors.” He added, “This year marks the 130th anniversary of Korea and Britain’s diplomatic tie. This Expo is expected to strengthen the cooperation among young people from both countries and will function as a bridge for expanding cultural and economic exchanges.”

News: 2NE1 Chosen as Honorary Ambassadors for Brand and Entertainment Expo in England

2NE1 CHOSEN AS HONORARY AMBASSADORS FOR BRAND & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO IN ENGLAND

South Korean girl group 2NE1 is going to be a bridge between Korea and England, specifically for an exchange of cultures.

Korea Brand and Entertainment Expo 2013 (KBEE) has chosen 2NE1 as its honorary ambassador at the event, which will be held from Nov 4 to 6 in London’s Old Billingsgate.

The 2013 KBEE, fourth of its kind, are jointly hosted by Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. This event is held on an annual basis with the aim to create a common ground in culture and industry.

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KOTRA’s (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) manager for strategic marketing, Kim Byung Kwon stated, “2NE1 is a girl group that represents Korea and is well known in Europe as well. That’s the reason behind appointing 2NE1 as the honorary ambassadors.” He added, “This year marks the 130th anniversary of Korea and Britain’s diplomatic tie. This Expo is expected to strengthen the cooperation among young people from both countries and will function as a bridge for expanding cultural and economic exchanges.”

At the promotion zone, contents from K-Pop and Hologram-using IT convergence experience center will be showcased as the main entertainment feature. The hologram of PSY, which was unveiled in July at Everland will be revealed on an international stage in Britain for 3 days.

2NE1 is the first South Korean girl group to have completed a global tour around the United States and Asia. They are also widely known overseas by having worked with world-famous producers and fashion designers including Will.i.am and Jeremy Scott.

At the beginning of this year, YG Entertainment established a joint venture NIX (Next Interactive K, Limited), a hologram contents distribution project, and showcased 4D hologram image of PSY at ‘(K-POP Hologram) YG at Everland’. The agency is putting much effort in converging its artists with IT.

The official appointment of 2NE1 as honorary ambassadors for KBEE 2013 will be taking place on Oct 10 at 4p.m. The venue is International Conference Room of KOTRA headquarter building.

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News: Group 2NE1 Appointed as Ambassadors for the London Korea Brand and Entertainment Expo 2013

Group 2NE1 Appointed as Ambassadors for the London ‘KBEE 2013’

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Popular girl group 2NE1 has been appointed the Korea ambassadors for the ‘KBEE 2013‘.

They will be attending the ‘KBEE 2013’ event in London on November 4-6 at the Old Bilingsgate.

They chose 2NE1 to be the ambassadors as they are one of the leading K-Pop groups around the world and they felt that they were the best candidates.

2NE1 has recently been receiving global exposure after their collaborations with world stars and fashion designers.

They will hold the ceremony to appoint them as ambassadors on October 10.

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Source: KpopStarz

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