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News: 2NE1′s collaboration with Adidas to be brought to another level?

2NE1′s collaboration with Adidas to be brought to another level? 

Adidas has expressed that 2NE1‘s collaboration with them will be brought to the next level. In August, 2NE1 has held 2 massive “New Evolution” concerts in America, and whether it was New York on the East Coast or Los Angeles near the Pacific Ocean, both packed concerts certainly drove their American fans mad (with excitement/happiness).

“I heard Nike wants to poach them away“, Adidas’s Publicity Director for the Asia-Pacific market, Andy Collison, half-jokingly said. 2NE1, as one of those on the forefront of contemporary Korean entertainment, has an incomparable influence around the world; and thus, the campaign that they have shot for a major brand like Adidas is extremely important.

Andy Collison also revealed that 2NE1 ‘s collboration with Adidas has been going on for some time and the commercial that they have shot along with Derrick Rose who’s making a comeback, has already been broadcasted around the world in over 50 countries.

Adidas is known to engage spokespersons that cater to local tastes in different countries or regions, however, Andy Collison said that he thinks 2NE1 caters to the tastes of everyone irregardless of where they are from, thus, they will be appearing in all the commercials.

“K-pop is extremely popular at the moment. Wasn’t there this guy lately who’s song, Gangnam Style, got really popular? The song excites and has great rythm.. really awesome,” Andy Collison said.

Having been appointed as a global spokesperson for Adidas, maybe we’ll soon be able to see 2NE1 attending events together with Beckham.

In addition, Adidas is also planning to get 2NE1 their own Adidas campaign song, and this mission is most likely to be a collaboration with YG Entertainment’s trump card, producer Teddy Park.

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News: Kim Wan Sun, “I Like that 2NE1 is Similar to Me…I Have No Rivals”

Kim Wan Sun, “I Like that 2NE1 is Similar to Me…I Have No Rivals”

Singer Kim Wan Sun held a showcase for her new album, The Beer, on September 13.

Before the showcase, she held an interview with reporters and stated, “If I had to choose an idol group as a rival, I would choose 2NE1. Their music and style is great. I think they are similar to me. I also loveLee Hyori and Uhm Jung Hwa. I think it would be easier to ask me who I didn’t like these days.”

She continued, “However, currently I have no rivals.”

Kim Wan Sun, who has been a fan of Epitone Project, has remade one of their songs called “Today.” This has been one of her favorite songs for quite some time and she was happy to be able to recreate the song with her own style.

Source: KpopStarz

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News: Which Girl Group is the “Female Warrior”?

Which Girl Group is the “Female Warrior”?

Netizens chose girl groups with an amazon like image in a survey conducted by Sony Pictures from August 27 to September 2 for the release of Resident Evil 5: The Final Judgment.

The poll focused on naming girl groups that would best represent the female warrior concept such as the main character of the movie, Alice, played by Milla Jovovich.

“World Power” girl group representatives 4minute and SNSD placed #3, while Sistar ranked #2 and 2NE1 topped the poll at #1 with about 50% of votes.

Source: E2News

Cr: Yoobin @ 4-minute.com via dkpopnews

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News: 2NE1 Japan Yokohama Concert is a Success with 13,000 Fans!

2NE1 Japan Yokohama Concert is a Success with 13,000 Fans!

2NE1’s Japan performance for their world tour was a success with 13,000 fans. The local media also showed great interest in their concert.

2NE1 held this world tour performance as a continuation of their last performance in Yokohama last month. The world tour performance was just as, if not more powerful and energetic than their performance last month.

One local Japanese media stated, “This is 2NE1’s comeback since their last world tour last year. Their great vocals and dance skills moved the hearts of 13,000 fans.”

2NE1 sang a total of 23 songs including hit songs such as “I am the Best” and “I Love You.”

2NE1 will continue on with their world tour to 7 countries and 11 cities.

Source: KpopStarz

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News: Sandara Park So Lovely Smiling with Her Beautiful Eyes

Sandara Park So Lovely Smiling with Her Beautiful Eyes

Group 2NE1 member Sandara Park is shaking the male fans at the core with her smile full of aegyo.

Sandara Park posted on her Me2Day on September 5th, “Omoh, when did I smile like that? Why am I doing that? Always make me smile like this. Ak, ogeul” along with a picture. (Ogeul = an expression used in reaction to something so cheesy it makes you cringe.)

There a cute heart added on the shaved side of her head and she wears a blue track suit with little jewels. A stylist appears to be fixing Sandara Park’s beautiful hair as she smiles an irresistible smile with her right hand to her mouth. Sandara’s smile is full of aegyo as she looks slightly sideways. Sandara looks quite lovely but somehow manages to look a bit provocative at the same time.

Netizen comments on Sandara’s pictures include: “Smiling with her eyes, Sandara melts me down”, “So pretty”, “Her refreshing smile makes you smile too”, “Even her fingers are pretty”, and “We’ll always make you smile!”

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News: YG Entertainment’s Artists Have No Competitors, ‘Music Chart Relay’

YG Entertainment’s Artists Have No Competitors, ‘Music Chart Relay’ 

It seems like YG Entertainment has taken over Korea’s music industry.

This year, YG artists 2NE1, Big Bang, Psy and Big Bang member G-Dragon have all taken turns heating up the music charts.

In June, Big Bang’s special album, Still Alive, won 1st place with their upscale talent and music.

Sister group 2NE1 also came out after Big Bang with “I Love You” and ranked number 1 on the charts as well.

Right after 2NE1, rapper Psy came out with “Gangnam Style” and placed first on the charts. He also became a world star when his music video on Youtube went viral.

After Psy’s success, Big Bang member G-Dragon came out with his solo album title song, “That XX” and ranked number 1.

There does not seem to be any stopping for YG. With G-Dragon’s recent comeback, it seems that YG will be heating up the charts until the end of this year.

Source: KpopStarz

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News: 2NE1, First Korean Girl Group to Rank #29 on Billboard Boxscore

2NE1, First Korean Girl Group to Rank #29 on Billboard Boxscore

2NE1 has become the first girl group to rank on Billboard‘s Current Box Score.

The ladies of 2NE1 recently held an independent concert at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on August 24th. 6,680 of the 6,714 tickets put on sale were sold, bringing in a gross sales of $653,716, and ranking at #29 on Billboard’s Current Box Score.

Box Score receives information from promoters all over the world and assesses ticket sales and audience members for all performances put on over the past three months. The only Korean artists to have their names listed so far on this chart were SMTOWN and Lim Jae Bum, but now 2NE1 has become the first girl group to be listed on Billboard’s Current Box Score.

The ladies of 2NE1 are currently touring in Japan. The girls kicked off their Japanese concerts with a three day concert in Osaka (August 31st to September 2nd) at Osaka Castle Hall, where 36,000 fans gathered to see them perform. The girls will also be performing at Nagoya Nippon Gaishi Hall on September 7th and 8th, at the Yokohama Arena on the 11th and 12th, and at the Saitama Super Arena on September 29th and 30th.

Source: AllKpop

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News: 36,000 Flock to 2NE1’s First Japan ‘New Evolution’ Tour Stop in Osaka Over Three Days

36,000 Flock to 2NE1’s First Japan ‘New Evolution’ Tour Stop in Osaka Over Three Days

Opening their first few concerts for the Japan leg of their New Evolution global concert tour, the ladies of 2NE1 kicked things off with a mighty start.

Descending on Osaka’s Castle Hall, 2NE1 shook things up from August 31 through September 2 with a total of 36,000 fans coming to see the 2NE1 members over the three days.

Performing everything live, the 2NE1 members gave performances of their representative hit tracks, including Fire, I Am the Best, Clap Your Hands, I Don’t Care and more, as well as some other performances that have been more difficult to see.

Their Jeremy Scott-designed outfits – flashy, bold, and everything in between – also brought wide praise from the fashion loving Osaka city and the concert overall signaled a great start to the rest of the group’s Japan tour.

2NE1 will next move on to perform in Nagoya from September 7 through 8, Yokohama from September 11 through 12 and Saitama from September 29 through 30. 

2NE1 will also release its single I Love You in Japan on September 19 and is already garnering interest for recently being selected to sing Maybelline New york’s mascara campaign song.

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News: Sandara Park Reveals, “We will be your umbrella.”

Sandara Park Reveals, “We will be your umbrella.”

2NE1’s Sandara Park uploaded a picture that revealed her consideration towards her fans.

On the afternoon of September 1, Sandara uploaded a picture on her Me2day with the caption, “The shining and bright sky begun to rain cats and dogs two hours before the concert. I always feel sorry for the fans… Getting all wet. All we can do is letting you in a little earlier, and show us an enthusiastic performance. We will be your umbrella.”

In the picture, Sandara is holding an umbrella on stage. After hearing about a heavy rain before the concert in Osaka, Japan, Sandara decided to be their umbrealla.

Her fancy style attracted attention. By brushing her hair to one side, her shaved head stood out and her semi-smoky makeup revealed her womanly charms.

Netizens commented: “The umbrella looks huge.” “You are so considerate Sandara.” “So cute.” “I guess there is a heavy rain in Japan?”

2NE1 will be holding concerts in Japan’s Osaka(September 1-2), Nagoya(September 7-8), Yokohama(September 11-12), and Saitama(September 28-29).

Source: en.korea.com

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News: 2NE1’s Dara Reveals it was Mostly Female Fans Who were Against Concert Kiss

I don’t know about you guys but I was screaming in happiness when Dara got fanboys from the audience to kiss! ^^ However, I wish that it were me in their place! Kekeke

2NE1‘s Dara revealed that it was mostly female fans who were against a kiss she gave to a fan during a recent 2NE1 concert performance.

Dara posted the following on me2day, “When I first thought of the kiss performance, I wanted it to be a special event for the fans who support me… I’ve performed the kiss four times at this point, and there are more than 10 concerts left on the tour… Ahahaha… How many more do I have to kiss? Tomorrow’s Osaka concert, fighting!”

She continued, “The 2NE1 fans who are complaining about this performance are mainly female Blackjacks who comprise of around 80% of our fan base. I can’t do anything about it either. Hahaha. I’m sorry.”

Dara also attached a snapshot of the kiss performance on a male fan from 2NE1′s ‘NEW EVOLUTION‘ world tour.

Upon seeing the post, fans commented, “I understand the hearts of female Blackjacks,” “Why are Dara’s performance partners so blessed,” and “I’m a girl, and I was still jealous.”

Source: Allkpop

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