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News: 2NE1 Still Going Strong 10 days After Release + Ranks #1 on Billboard’s ‘K-Pop Hot 100′

2NE1 Still Going Strong 10 days After Release + Ranks #1 on Billboard’s ‘K-Pop Hot 100′

2NE1 definitely seems to have come back with the right song for even 10 days after their release, it seems the girls will not budge from their spot at the top of music charts!

Even on July 14th, 10 days after the release of “I Love You“, major music sites like MelOn, Mnet, Olleh, Naver, and Cyworld showed the girls dominating as #1 on top of real time charts.

The girls have also ranked at the top of Billboard‘s ‘K-Pop Hot 100‘ chart as well, evidencing the song’s massive popularity.

In related news, 2NE1 will be back on this week’s ‘Inkigayo‘ with another hot performance, so stay tuned!

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News: Dara Hopes to Invite Actor Won Bin to 2NE1’s “Evolution Tour” Seoul Performance

Dara Hopes to Invite Actor Won Bin to 2NE1’s “Evolution Tour” Seoul Performance

Member Sandara Park (Dara) of girl group 2NE1 publicly revealed her love for actor Won Bin.

The ladies who returned to the music scene for the first time in a year with their new track “I Love You” held a mobile chatting event with their fans via social networking site, me2day.

2NE1 proved that they are one of today’s hottest idol groups, gathering over 10,000 fans for this event.

During the chat, member Dara blurted, “Please invite Won Bin oppa to the concert! I will personally supply the tickets keke,” once again revealing her love for the actor.

Since her debut, the singer has consistently selected Won Bin as her ideal type.

The girls will be kicking off their global ‘New Evolution‘ tour with shows in Seoul July 28th and 29th, and Park Bom who is looking forward to meeting with her fans remarked, “The first thing I want to do after embarking on this tour is stand on stage and look out towards the fans.”

“It seems so surreal that we are holding a global tour,” Dara added. “I know that things will only get harder from here on out, but strangely I am more excited.”

And different from the strong charismatic performer she is on stage, member CL who is a bit of an amateur when it comes to typing wrote, “You guys type so fast, please slow down,” displaying her adorable charm.

Source & Image : MyDaily via Nate

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News: YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk’s Method in Making an Artist

YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk’s Method in Making an Artist

YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk is now the camera man.

On July 11, 2NE1’s “I Love You” dance video was posted on the YG official blog. He filmed the members practicing and showed off their relaxed side. This footage was filmed by Yang Hyun Suk.

Last year, the video of 2NE1’s “I am the Best” dance video was also filmed by Yang Hyun Suk gained much attention.

Yang Hyun Suk, who is a former member of famous group Seo Taiji and Boys, is now a CEO of his own entertainment company. Above all, he knows about music and dance. He knows how to move at a certain point and how to dance and make the audience shout.

Many YG idol groups talk about Yang Hyun Suk on reality TV shows. From these shows, you can see how close he is to the idol groups. Yang Hyun Suk is always with his singers. He looks over the performances and always checks up on them. He praises his artists when they do something right or show them how to fix their mistakes.

Out of many singers in Korea, YG Entertainment singers seem to have their own style. These singers have fun on stage and interact with their fans. It is because Yang Hyun Suk believes that we shouldn’t keep the artists tied to one style but rather help them grow in their own skill and talent and show it to the world.

One YG official stated, “All the events and happenings that go on are all by him. Although he is the CEO, he works hard to be on the same level as the artists, which the singers appreciate.”

Yang Hyun Suk does not have an intricate method as to how he makes his artists. He simply lets go of his title of CEO and helps his artists find their true colors and makes them shine. He believes in always experimenting and trying shocking styles.

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News: Over 10,000 Attend me2day Chat Session With 2NE1

Over 10,000 Attend me2day Chat Session With 2NE1

Over 10,000 were able to spend time online with the 2NE1 members. 

On July 11, the 2NE1 members, minus Minzy, held a mobile chat session with fans through me2day.

Though only a lucky selected few were able to ask questions with the 2NE1 members, anyone with a me2day account was able to watch the chat session live.

In total over 10,000 took part in the me2day chat session with 2NE1, the largest on record for a celebrity yet. 

On that day, the 2NE1 members shared on their upcoming concert, new album and other topics. During the chat, Sandara Park once more showed her unending love for Won Bin writing, “Please invite Won Bin oppa to the concert! I will personally give him the tickets keke.” 

Asked on what to expect about the upcoming New Evolution concert, the 2NE1 members remained mum saying the fans would have to come and see to find out.

At one point, the rush of questions proved overwhelming even for the fast-spitting rapper CL who wrote, “Our fans’ typing is so fast. Please write slowly.”

2NE1’s New Evolution global concert will kick off in Seoul on July 28 and 29 at the Gymnasium Stadium.

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News: Yoon Yeo Jung, 2NE1, PSY, and More to Guest on “Go Show’s” Summer Special

Yoon Yeo Jung, 2NE1, PSY, and More to Guest on “Go Show’s” Summer Special 

Starting July 13th, SBS‘s talk show ‘GO Show’ will be holding a series of summer episodes in which guests of diverse talents will feature and entertain people of all ages. Every week, the guests will be engaging in different and refreshing topics while displaying their charms.

The first guests to appear for ‘GO Show’s summer special will be actress Yoon Yeo Jung and Choi Hwa Jung on an episode titled ‘Glamorous Singles’. It has been reported that Yoon Yeo Jung will be particularly talking about herself in an honest and unhindered manner. Specifically, she will be expanding on the once hot topic about her bed scene with actor Kim Kang Woo, as well as honestly revealing her thoughts on her single life. Although Yoon Yeo Jung is known to usually refrain from appearing on talk shows, she has made a special exception with the ‘GO Show’ for her close hoobae, actress and hostess Go Hyun Jung.

Aside from the actresses, talented girl group 2NE1, “King of Performances” Psy, hip hop legend Tiger JK, novelist Lee Wae Soo, and even the cast of SBS’ ‘Law of the Jungle’ will guest-feature on the ‘GO Show’ for it’s special special.

The summer series kicks off with the episode on July 13th at 11:05PM KST.

Source: My Daily via Nate
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News: 2NE1 Continues to Dominate at #1 on Music Charts

2NE1 Continues to Dominate at #1 on Music Charts

Previously, we reported that 2NE1‘s latest single, “I Love You”, had seized the top spot on prominent music sites soon after its release. As of July 11th, “I Love You” has maintained its #1 ranking for real time as well as weekly charts for sites like MelOn, Olleh Music, Mnet, Naver Music, and Cyworld Music.

The fact that 2NE1 has been able to maintain their status ever since the release of their song on the 4th is impressive especially with so many new releases. With this accomplishment, 2NE1 has defied the expectations of many, as the group was able to dominate despite the large number of July comebacks.

On the July 8th broadcasting of SBS‘s ‘Inkigayo’, 2NE1 flaunted a fresh performance, complete with sexy dance moves and unconventional fashion, and earned a positive response from the viewing audience. The girl group will be promoting “I Love You” for the next three weeks and will undoubtedly continue to win the favor of the public. Afterwards, it is expected that the 2NE1 members will reveal yet another transformation along with a new single they will be delivering.

In other news, 2NE1 will be embarking on their global tour ‘NEW EVOLUTION’ at the end of the month.

Source: OSEN via Nate

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News: 2NE1 Embrace Oldest Form of K-Pop – Mini-Album Might Be Released At The End Of The Year

2NE1 Embrace Oldest Form of K-Pop

Manufactured girl band 2NE1 have their eye squarely on the international market with a style of K-pop they have dubbed “electrot,” which combines Korea’s oldest pop genre, trot, with electronic elements.

“People outside of Asia still think of Japan or China before Korea when they hear the word ‘Asia.’ We wanted to approach the fans around the world with a novel yet very Korean music,” band members said at a press junket Friday.

2NE1 are showcasing the style with their new single “I Love You,” which they say is part of an attempt to expand into different genres.

Band member Sandara Park is quoted as saying, “We initially wanted to release an official regular album, but the process takes so long because we work so hard on every single song. So we decided to release a single and add more songs later to complete a mini-album by the end of the year.”

Starting with concerts in Seoul on June 28 and 29, 2NE1 embark on a world tour of 10 cities in seven countries including Europe, Japan and the U.S.

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News: SBS’ ‘Inkigayo’ Eliminates Ranking System, ′Mutizen Song Award′ and ′Take 7′

SBS’ ‘Inkigayo’ Eliminates Ranking System, ′Mutizen Song Award′ and ′Take 7′

Changes are a-coming for SBS’ Inkigayo.

Beginning from this week’s July 15 broadcast of SBS’ weekly music show, the show will do away with the ‘Mutizen Song’ title and ‘Take 7’ system with a new format to be instated.

According to a source close to the production, Inkigayo will strive to move away from being solely a music program and to become a music ‘show’ through a new system and a wide range of diverse stages.

In addition, more special stages including collaborations with foreign musicians are being planned.

The move will make KBS’ Music Bank the sole music program, among the three terrestrial major networks, to still utilize a ranking system.

MBC’s Music Core eliminated its ranking system in 2006.

Source: eNewsWorld

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News: SNSD, SHINee, 2NE1 and DBSK The Most Popular K-Pop Dance Artists Across the World

SNSD, SHINee, 2NE1 and DBSK The Most Popular K-Pop Dance Artists Across the World

As part of its ongoing K-Pop Cover Dance Festival, the Visit Korea Committee has released an aggregated figure of who have been the most popular K-Pop artists covered in dance by region.

According to its figures, from April 26 through July 10 a total of 1,350 teams have sent in submissions spanning six continents and 50 different nations.

By regions, the top five artists being covered were as follows: 

Overall, SNSD, SHINee and SISTAR seemed to enjoy the most broad appeal among the different regions.

South America was overwhelmingly in favor of covering SM artists with 4Minute being the lone non-SM artist represented in the region.

Australia/Oceania went against the trend of most of the other regions as SNSD didn’t chart in its top five and SHINee barely made the top five while DBSK took the top ranking in its listing.

Africa indicated the most diverse ranking with Block B being the most popular artist to cover and 2PM making a showing in the top five as well.

As for the ranking of artists most covered overall?

SNSD took the top spot with 157 dance covers, SHINee in second with 98 covers, miss A in third with 79, SISTAR in fourth with 75 and 2NE1 in fifth with 70.

The finalists for the K-Pop Dance Cover Festival will be invited in September to Gyeongju in Gyeongsangbuk-do to perform at the K-Pop Dance Cover Festival stage.

The full listing can be found here while the dance cover’s homepage can be viewed here.

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News: Park Taehwan’s Ideal Type, Sandara Park, Leaves Him A “Fighting” Message, “Listening To 2NE1 With Your Headphones Will Cheer You On!”

Park Taehwan’s Ideal Type, Sandara Park, Leaves Him A “Fighting” Message, “Listening To 2NE1 With Your Headphones Will Cheer You On!”

“Listen to our music with your headphones to gain strength!”

The Men’s Swimming Event for 200m, 400m, and 1500m, would be held on the 28th for the Summer Olympics in London. One of the competitors aiming for the gold medal is Korea’s “Marine Boy” Park Taehwan. His ideal type, Sandara Park sent him a “fighting” message for his event.

In the midst of releasing their new song, 2NE1’s “I Love You,” which is a big hit, Sports Seoul was able to interview Sandara Park, where she gave a message of encouragement to Park Taehwan.

Sandara Park said, “Park Taehwan is an amazing athelete, and I believe that he will continue doing well.” Park Taehwan is the first Korean athelete to win an Olympic Gold Medal in swimming, having won the 2008 Beijing Olympic men’s 400m swimming event. He is also well known for the fact that he listens to music through his headphone to relax, right before going up for a match. Sandara Park added, “I wish that you would listen to 2NE1’s music through your headphones before your event, and I hope that our music would cheer you on and give you strength,” she said.

On December 2010, these two celebrities appeared in KBS2 “Win Win – Park Taehwan Guesting,” where they formed a connection. At that time, Park Taehwan revealed that Sandara Park was his ideal type. The latter then appeared as a surprise guest for the swimmer, creating a warm atmosphere.

 

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Source: Sports Seoul Via Naver 
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