News: YG Entertainment and Samsung’s Cheil Industries Partners to Launch New Global Fashion Line

YG Entertainment and Samsung’s Cheil Industries Partners to Launch New Global Fashion Line

YG Entertainment is looking to launch its own global fashion line.

YG Entertainment and Samsung’s Cheil Industries announced a partnership on June 28, with the two companies looking to launch a new global young fashion business.

According to the two group’s plans, a new global fashion brand will be launched that combines Korea’s culture and fashion and targets individuals in their teens through 20s all over the world.

A representative for Cheil Industries said, “Cheil Industries and YG will work to create new products that combines Korean fashion, music and design and creates new cultures and ideas in Korea. We can nurture the business to receive recognition abroad and to be competitive.”

The rep added, “Both companies will create products with hallyu’s diversity and high value and will show the world a winning fashion culture. This will also be an opportunity for young and talented designers and artists in Korea.

The launching of the new brand is targeted for the spring season of 2013.

Photo credit: Samsung, YG Entertainment

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News: Jeremy Scott to create 2NE1’s stage costumes for their upcoming 1st world tour “NEW EVOLUTION”

Jeremy Scott to create 2NE1’s stage costumes for their upcoming 1st world tour “NEW EVOLUTION”

It has been revealed that world fashion designer Jeremy Scott will be in charge of creating 2NE1‘s stage costume for the girl group’s upcoming 1st world tour.

2NE1 is set to hit the first stage of their world tour on July 28th at the Seoul Gymnastics Stadium as part of their “NEW EVOLUTION” tour, in which Jeremy Scott’s original designs for 2NE1 will be revealed. Jeremy Scott will also be responsible for 2NE1’s backup dancers costumes.

Face magazine has listed Jeremy Scott as one of the Top 31 people most influential in the world of fashion.

2NE1 has released a new concert promotional poster, along with solo images of CL and Park Bom, who are introducing Jeremy Scott’s 2012 Fall/Winter collection.

The popular YG Entertainment group are the first Korean girl group to have specially designed stage outfits for their tour by a worldwide respected fashion designer.

Joining Jeremy Scott in 2NE1’s global tour includes Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” choreography Travis Payne, Beyonce tour’s band leader Divinity Roxx, as well as Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” stage designer Michael Cotton.

Meanwhile, tickets for 2NE1’s Seoul concert opened on June 26th on G-Market. Tickets for 2NE1’s U.S. concert is also available for purchase on Ticketmaster for both the Newark and Los Angeles shows.

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News: 2NE1’s World Tour Would Be Participated In By Michael Jackson’s Choreographer And Beyonce’s Band Leader

2NE1’s World Tour Would Be Participated In By Michael Jackson’s Choreographer And Beyonce’s Band Leader

It has been revealed that 2NE1‘s first world tour, “NEW EVOLUTION” would be participated in by a famous director.

On the 25th, YG Entertainment revealed, “For 2NE1’s first world tour, the choreographer for Michael Jackson’s ‘THIS IS IT’ concert, Travis Payne, and Beyonce’s tour band leader, Divinity Roxx, would be participating, ” he said.

On July 28 and 29, at the Olympic Gymnastics Stadium in Seoul, Korea, the workings of two of today’s talented and influential people, who have worked with some of the best musicians today like Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Janet Jackson, etc, would be revealed.

Travis Payne will be the concert director responsible for 2NE1’s shows. He choreographed Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson’s short film/music video, “Scream,” which was awarded the MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography. He has also been responsible for the choreography of such respected artists like Usher, Beyonce, Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Jennifer Lopez.

The session band playing for the concert, would be joined by Divinity Roxx, the musical director and bassist of Beyonce’s world tour. The powerful stage presence of the band, which didn’t have a male musician, has even become a hot topic in Korea.

The two, who will be joined by other staff and directors, would be going on tour with 2NE1 for their world tour that will be held in ten different cities, in seven countries, and which will be kicked off by the concert at the Olympic Stadium on July 28 and 29. The “New Evolution” tour concert is already being greeted with a lot of expectations and excitement from international fans, as they get ready to meet 2NE1 not only in Asia, but also in the US and Europe.

On the other hand, 2NE1’s impending comeback is drawing a lot of attention.

On the afternoon of the 25th, YGE’s official blog (yg-life.com) uploaded 2NE1’s new logo for their comeback, with the phrase, “2NE1 COMING SOON,” anticipating that the girls would be making their comeback in the music scene in no time.

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News: 2NE1’s New Sexy Concept? “Keep A Look Out” Says Minzy

2NE1’s New Sexy Concept? “Keep A Look Out” Says Minzy

2NE1 is about to make a comeback after a year since “I am the Best” and “Ugly.” Their new style and music is already drawing in a mass attention.

The group was at the red carpet event of the recent movie “Spider Man.” When being asked about the new concept, Dara only gave a mysterious, “Hmmm sexy? I don’t think so! It’s a big surprise!”

The interview with an OSEN reporter was only brief, and the members slightly hinted on their upcoming single. The youngest member Minzy let out, “Our new look and style is still a big secret. We promise to not disappoint you though, so please keep a look out for us!”

Dara also commented, “I think this is going to be very sexy. We are rehearsing hard for this so please wait for us.”

2NE1 was supposed to come back in the beginning of the month, but their agency YG Entertainmentexplains, “We are thinking of delaying our comeback till early July, as we are trying and working harder than ever for the new shows and videos. It may be earlier or later, depending on how things go.”

2NE1‘s comeback date is said to be clashing with Super Junior’s, which is already becoming a hot issue amongst the fans.

2NE1 is holding a concert next month, beginning their first world tour in 10 cities of 7 countries.

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