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News: Dara Me2Day Updates On the News – Se7en Teaser, Surprised Santokki, Selca Master, And Proud Noona

Long overdue, I know. T_T Sorry you guys, your translator has been pretty busy with work, mitus, and whatnot. T_T I hope this will make up for it. More news coming up.

And oh yeah, almost all of Dara’s me2day updates make it to the news. ^_^ If you have request articles you want translated, leave it at the comments section below. ^^

Sandara Park’s Explosive Expectations For Seven’s Comeback, “Ven-Nim Is The Best”

Singer Seven‘s new song teaser has made Sandara Park jump up in excitement.

2NE1 member, Sandara Park updated her me2day with, “Seven’s teaser was released to the public today? It really cuts to your heart. Although I’ve already listened to the song in advance, and even watched the MV. It gave me goosebumps.. I am also very excited for the stage! Really, Ven-nim is awesome! How could we wait until February 1!” uploading a screencap from Seven’s new song teaser.

On the broadcast of SBS Inkigayo on January 29th, a surprise teaser video was released. In the video, Park Jin Young was seen playing the piano, which turned out to be that he was featuring in Seven‘s new song, “When I Can’t Sing,” which was set to be released on February 1, 2012.

In addition, this comeback has garnered a lot of attention because of the collaboration between two big companies, JYP and YG. Seven, is a singer belonging to YG Entertainment, while Park Jin Young is the CEO of JYP Entertainment. Fans of both companies are already expressing their excitement and interest for the new collaboration.

After the teaser was released, Sandara Park made her update, showing her skills as the PR Director, and her happiness for fellow YG Family member, Seven, showing off their friendship. In addition, 2NE1’s Park Bom, 2PM’s Junho, G.NA, singer Bryan, and many more people showed their interest in the song’s release.

Sandara‘s excitement for Seven’s new song was echoed by netizens as they commented, “I was surprised when I saw the broadcast. I am excited for it too,” “A work by two big companies is coming out, so it is exciting,” “A collaboration between YG and JYP is awesome,” “The teaser is not enough, I can’t wait for February 1!” “After a long time, Seven-oppa is really making a comeback! Fighting!” “I want to hear it soon!” “The song really is bittersweet. Goosebumps,” “Sandara Park is a Seven fan!” “It’s really nice to see Sandara Park cheering on Seven!” showing their hot reaction.

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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120130n10409, http://news.nate.com/view/20120130n12373, http://news.nate.com/view/20120130n12306

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Sandara Park, Wearing Sleeveless Shirt And Apple Hair, “Surprised Santokki?”

Group 2NE1‘s member, Sandara Park, revealed a cute picture of herself with big, scared eyes! The picture caused her fans to smile because she resembled a cute, frightened rabbit.

On the morning of the 28th, Sandara Park updated her me2day with, “Right now, we’re in Japan! It’s the Ontama Carnival today at Yokohama Arena! We would be singing quite a number of songs for today’s performances; I hope that the performances would finish safely and that everyone would have a fun time; Have a good day everybody!” revealing a picture along with her text.

In the picture, Sandara Park is seen wearing comfortable sleeveless clothes and her apple hair, revealing her small face showing her large, scared eyes. Despite this, her small face is eye-catching and her appearance remained beautiful.

Netizens who saw the picture commented with, “No matter what you do, you still look cute,” “I hope that you will be succesful in Japan today. Fighting!” “Cute Santokki! Your cute eyes are huge!” “Your frightened face looks cute! Please come back safely after your performance in Japan!” showing a hot reaction.

Meanwhile, 2NE1 received the “Best Female Group” award from international English media site, AllKPop, for its “2011 AllKpop Awards.”

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Sources: http://news.nate.com/view/20120128n03807, http://news.nate.com/view/20120128n03187

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Sandara Park, Crowned As Selca Master, “Cute”

2NE1 member, Sandara Park shows that she is the expert in taking selcas.

On the 27th, Sandara Park updated her me2day with, “Did you watch the skin malgem commercial yesterday?!? It’s really fun, right! Later, I’ll do the skin malgem gymastics dance once again!” uploading a picture with the text.

She contineud with, “This photo… Noooo~!!! This is a poster that’s on my room.. It’s still a secret..! First of all is skin malgem!  The next work is coming sooonnnn~! Good morning! ” she finished.

In the picture, Sandara Park is seen hiding a poster behind her hand and head, showing an embarrassed expression. In addition, it seems that she is copying her pose in the poster behind her, which she modeled for.

Netizens who saw the picture commented with, “I find it hard to pose when I take a selca Ke ke Dara is a selca master!” “Unnie! When will you show your skin malgem gymnastics?” “Dara unnie is so cute and pretty~~~” showing similar reactions.

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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120127n13950

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Sandara Park, Celebrating MBLAQ’s #1 Win With Chick Hat, “A Mother’s Tears”

Girl group 2NE1 member, Sandara Park leaves a congratulatory message for MBLAQ when the group rose to number 1 for a music show for their new song, “It’s War,” attracting the attention of fans from both groups.

On the 26th, Sandara Park updated her me2day with, after MBLAQ won in Mnet’s “M!Countdown.” Her brother, Cheondoong, is a member of the said group. In her me2day, she said, “Wah… Celebrating Gaettongie’s #1~!!!” leaving a congratulatory message.

Sandara followed it with, “We’re the type to laugh when we’re happy and cry when we’re sad, then we have our clown style of celebrating when we get excited for a rise to number 1! I got quite teary when I saw Gaettongie become teary-eyed when they got 1st place… But what is this..? Maybe this is the feeling of a mother.. Nice!” posting a picture with the text.

In the photo, Sandara Park is wearing a huge yellow chick hat, with big eyes, while holding the camera showing a sober expression. Added to that were the two, large cartoon teardrops drawn below her eyes, finishing the funny picture.

Netizens who saw Sandara Park’s funny picture and witty writing, commented with, “Your similarity with your brother’s features is so very obvious. It would be awesome if you were my noona,” “That’s a really cute chick hat. Where could I buy something like that?” showing their interest and various reactions.

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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120127n11059

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Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

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News: 2NE1 and BigBang to Make an Appearance at Japan’s R&B Hip-Hop Festival “SPRINGROOVE”

Idol groups Big Bang and 2NE1 will take part in Japan’s largest R&B and Hip-Hop Festival, SPRINGROOVE. SPRINGROOVE revealed the lineup for the upcoming festival on the 28th and introduced Big Bang and 2NE1 as one of its main lineups.

SPRINGROOVE was established in 2006, inviting local artists as well as international stars to its festivities, and has become Japan’s largest R&B/Hip-Hop Festival. Since 2006, R&B/Hip-Hop artists who have taken part include Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Keyshia Cole, Akon, and T-Pain, who are some of many artists who have been invited to the grand festival.

Big Bang and 2NE1 will stand on the same stage as LMFAO, who stormed the world with the shuffle dance, and electronic DJ David Guetta, who will also participate in the 2012 SPRINGROOVE.

Big Bang was introduced as the group explosive group who has caused an explosive movement in the music market, while 2NE1 is the next world-leading generation pop icons.

The 2012 SPRINGROOVE will take place in Osaka on March 31st at the Kobe World Memorial Hall and again on April 1st at the Chiba Makuhari Messe Hall.

Source: Koreaboo; Thank you so much!

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News: Etude Girl Sandara Park’s “Skin Malgem Gymnastics” Becomes A Hot Topic

Etude Girl Sandara Park’s “Skin Malgem Gymnastics” Becomes A Hot Topic

Sandara Park’s “Skin Malgem Gymastics” is a huge hit among the netizens.

2NE1’s Sandara Park’s latest music video “Skin Malgem Gymnastics” for the newest Etude House skin care line “Skin Malgem” has been revealed to the public, and is already attracted a lot of attention and becoming a hot topic.

In the video, Sandara Park is seen dancing to SHINee‘s CM song, teaching a fun and easy choreography. When the video was revealed on the 26th, the number of views on Etude House’s YouTube channel immediately exploded, garnering a huge amount of viewer hits.

Netizens who have seen the video commented with, “This is mysteriously addicting,” “I think I can follow this with enough repetition,” “Sandara Park’s skin is so clear, and even while doing gymnastics, she’s still cute,” showing their hot reaction.

Starting on February 1st, Etude House will be releasing the “Skin Malgem” line nationwide, which is a product that is composed of five types, each according to the different kinds of skin. Users can choose their own type according to their skin types.

An Etude House representative revealed, “Through Skin Malgem series, your skin’s clearness will improve,” he said, “It’s an important and healthy habit to cleanse, and we showed a fun way of doing it through the video’s gymnastics. As soon as the music video came out it became a hot topic, and there was a huge interest in skin malgem series, please expect more from the campaign,” he finished.

Credits:

Sources: http://news.nate.com/view/20120127n19452, http://news.nate.com/view/20120127n09387, http://news.nate.com/view/20120127n07508

Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

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News: 2NE1, Only Korean Group In Japan iTunes List For “This Year’s Most Anticipated Artist”

2NE1, Only Korean Group In Japan iTunes List For “This Year’s Most Anticipated Artist”

Girl group 2NE1 has attracted the attention of international KPop fans all over the world.

First, 2NE1 was selected as the “Best Female Group” in international, English media site, “AllKPop” which hosted their “2011 AllKpop Awards.” The online voting for the polls were participated in by 3 million music fans all over the world.

On the 26th, AllKpop revealed the winners of their online awards poll. On the video of 2NE1 showed via AllKpop, they said, “Thank you to all our loving fans, and AllKpop for 2011 Best Female Group. And we wish you all a very happy 2012.”

2NE1’s world-wide popularity is also spread all over Asia. 2NE1 especially gained massive popularity and attained success in Japan. On the 25th, iTunes Japan announced their 2012 most promising newcomer artist, listing out 10 groups for the “Japan Sound of 2012,” where 2NE1 was the only group from South Korea named on the list.

Furthermore, after their official Japan debut on September last year, 2NE1 has also conducted a Japan concert tour in three cities (Yokohama, Kobe, and Tokyo). This series of concerts, mobilized a total of 70,000 attendees, the biggest number of recorded attendance in a debut live concert made by a Korean artist in Japan.

On the other hand, 2NE1 is planning to have new promotions in Japan on February, where great interest is already being shown.

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Sources: http://news.nate.com/view/20120126n08074 http://news.nate.com/view/20120126n12304
Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

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Info: 2NE1 Nominated at the 9th Korean Music Awards

Once again, 2NE1 is nominated at the 9th Korean Music Awards. If you can recall, they won the “Best Dance and Electronic Album” award last year at the 8th Korean Music Awards (2011).

This year, 2NE1 is nominated in 2 categories for their song “I Am The Best” from their 2nd Mini Album. They are nominated for “Song of the Year” and “Best Dance and Electronic Song”. Other nominees for “Song of the Year” include IU for “Good Day”, Lee Seung Yeol for “Not Coming Back”, Metal and Wreckx for “Yes Yes Y’All”, “Chang Kiha & The Faces for “Another Relationship” and Cho Deok Hwan for “A Long Way Home”. Other nominees for “Best Dance and Electronic Song” include f(x) for “Danger”, Trampauline for “Little Animal”, Infinite for “Be Mine” and T-ara for “Roly Poly”.

“Song of the Year”

“Best Dance and Electronic Song”

Moreover, 2NE1 is also up for “Netizen’s Choice – Musician of the Year (Group Category)”. This category is based solely on online votes.

“Netizen’s Choice: Musician of the Year (Group Category)”

Fellow labelmate GD&TOP are also nominated in “Best Rap/Hip Hop Song” for “Knock Out”. Other nominees include Deep Flow for “Welcome to the Club”, Metal and Wreckx for “Yes Yes Y’all”, Verbal Jint for “You Look Good” and J.Tong for “Goo Goo Ga Ga”.

“Best Rap/Hip Hop Song”

The awards ceremony will be on February 29, 2012 at 7:00PM KST at AX-Korea. Good luck to all the nominees!

Source: Korean Music Awards

Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara / SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

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News: Sandara Park, Flawless Body Line Revealed To The Public

Sandara Park, Flawless Body Line Revealed To The Public

2NE1’s Sandara Park showed her perfect body line side profile bringing on the envy of netizens. Sandara Park has been known for not going under any weight control, but still has an enviable slim figure.

On the 17th, Sandara Park updated her me2day with, “Ambitious work for this spring! On February 1, Etude fair skin! Will be revealed to the public~! Ppabam! All of you guys, after you finish watching the new advertisement, leave a comment! After our successful performance at the Winter Olympics Wish Success show in Pyeongchang, we’ll be going back to Seoul! It’s been a long time since we performed on a domestic stage! Please watch out for the broadcast~!” publishing a photo along with her text.

In the photo, Sandara Park is shown lying down on the couch, with both of her slim legs raised, showing off her perfect S-line, in the pose.

Netizens who saw the pictures commented with, “Her body line is no joke,” “When I lie down like that, people say ‘you’re like a piece of meat spread out on the couch,’ but when Sandara Park does it, she looks nice and slim,” “It’s not possible for a human to have that body. Forever jealous,” they said, showing off a hot reaction.

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120118n12940

Translated by: SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara/ BlackjackBelle@OhDara

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News: Shinee’s Minho Becomes a Gallant Gentleman for 2NE1’s Sandara Park

SHINee‘s Minho is much beloved for his talents, but now his appeal got kicked up another notch after netizens espied his chivalrous manners towards 2NE1‘s Sandara Park.

Snapshots from an Etude commercial shoot were shared online under the title, ”Minho taking care of Sandara. It’s heartwarming”.

The two stars were reportedly on standby, and Minho made sure to take care of his co-star by ensuring that she was protected from the cold. Minho was seen putting a jacket on Sandara several different times, as the photos show him wearing different outfits. Sandara looks a bit taken aback by Minho’s manners, who is actually 7 years younger than her.

Prior to this incident, Sandara had previously mentioned on SBS‘s ’Strong Heart‘ that “I like younger boyfriends. I’d like it if he would have a cute appearance but have a masculine, tough personality.” It seems that without knowing it, she went on to describe SHINee’s Minho indirectly.

Netizens commented, “Nuna is pretty~ Replay~ kekeke”, “Minho is handsome and even has nice manners”, “They look good together”, and “I would totally support this couple.”

Source: TV Report via Nate + ALLKPOP

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News: Etude House’s Fun Make-Up Play Microsite, Selected As “Best Website”

Etude House’s Fun Make-Up Play Microsite, Selected As “Best Website”

The 8th Web Award Korea presented the “Top Performing Award” for the field of cosmetics, and presented the winner of the “Excellence” awards simultaneously!

Etude House was presented with the “Top Performing Award” in the cosmetics field, and was also awarded with an “Excellence” award as a cosmetic brand, in the “8th Web Award Korea.”

The “Web Award Korea” is sponsored by the Korea Internet Specialists Association, where an evaluation committee, composed of different local web specialists and representatives, gather together to find the most excellent website. This year, they evaluated more than 600 websites, before presenting the award at the event.

Etude House’s pearl shining mineral BB Cream All Day Strong micro-site won the top prize in the cosmetics field The micro-site featured products that ensured “lasting clear skin” with various, beautiful images and videos of their advertisement model and representative, Sandara Park (2NE1), and a lot of other activities that users can do, like a quiz event and photoshoot event.

The users and visitors of the micro-site particularly loved the photoshoot event, where they could place their own profile pictures and put them into an Etude magazine ad, they specially gave a good response as they could upload the picture into their SNS site profiles.

Aside from the micro-site, Etude House’s main website was also evaluated. The website had good composition and layouting, as well as a charming feel to it. It also gave various make-up information, and contacts with the admins could happily be done in real-time.

Etude House has also launched “Social Etude” services, aimed towards SNS activity, with information about the latest make-up trends, with a lot of fun and lovely videos and images, and even a “Make-up Tutorial” section, which was received warmly by the younger customers. It has been continually winning awards in the Cosmetics Brand field, for 3 years running, since 2009.

Credits:

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20120111n14066
Translated by: SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara/ BlackjackBelle@OhDara

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Etude Play (@etudeplay) tweeted about the event and showed their award!

Trans: [Hello! Etude!] Etude’s website has won three gold medals from Web Awar Korea!!★ Please also play a lot with Etude, and look forward to us in the future~~/>_<)/

Wee! Congratulations Etude and Dara! Looking forward to more collaborations in the future! FIGHTING! ❤

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[TRANS][ARTICLE] Sandara Park, “Our Dating Ban Seems To Have Been Extended”

Sandara Park, “Our Dating Ban Seems To Have Been Extended”

I make picture albums for the members on their birthday, and give them as gifts

In front of the camera, celebrity stars seem to be overwhelming, as people see their perfect features and gorgeous appearances. Let’s see how stars look like and try to meet them as they get ready to set foot on stage, how they conduct themselves under pressure, and how they prepare for another day tomorrow.

As preparations were finished, the first guest for “Lee Jeong-Ah’s Celebrity” is popular and talented group, 2NE1’s Sandara Park. She always shows a happy and bright expression, which make the people who meet and see her feel light; Sandara Park, who has taken up photography as a hobby.

Like her cute self, her camera is the Nikon J1 model. The intense shade of red color, as expected, suits her well. Let’s find out when she decided to take up such a hobby.

“I don’t really recall when exactly, I just know that ever since I was a baby, I’ve had a lot of pictures; I think I really liked to have my pictures taken back then. Then ever since I made my debut, I carried a camera and took a lot of photos myself. I want to have a lot of memories when I am working.”

Although this definitely is a busy time for her, it seems that she still has time for this particular hobby.

“There’s plenty of time. I take pictures when we’re on the airplane; when we’re filming, I also take time to take photos. A lot of my photos have the members in them, but recently, I’ve been taking pictures of our. I think our cat is my new model.”

We’re curious if this hobby has a different meaning as “person” Sandara Park and “singer” Sandara Park.

“The photographs that I take are a lot of help for me. For me, they are very valuable because they are precious memories…  After some time, I may forget what I did yesterday; or there’s also a possibility that in the future, I might miss what I am doing today, so there’s still a chance for me to look back and relive it again; for me, that’s a good thing. So really, I love taking photos a lot.”

Seeing that there are a lot of photographs that are taken, there must be some problem on how to store them, so it was asked if she makes things like an album to keep them in.

“In the past, I kept the photos on a lot of CDs, but recently, I keep them in separate folders on my computer. I also really like to make albums, so on the members’ birthdays, I give them albums as a gift. I did this last year, but I didn’t get the chance to do it this year. I also like printing the pictures myself, and then writing letters on them after.”

For someone who hasn’t taken actual photography lessons, we were curious to know who Sandara Park’s favorite photographer is. “I’ve worked with photographer Hong Hang Hyeon, and I like him. He works very quickly, but there’s always a lively and beautiful work born out of it. You can feel the energy in the pictures. I haven’t shown my photos to him though. I’m shy. (Haha!)”

We thought that it would be good to see the photos that she has personally endeavored so hard to photograph. We were also curious as to what kind of light she sheds on her subjects.

“I’m really quite a shy person, so I didn’t give it much thought, but once, I had an idea to make a book out of my photos. I have lot of photos. And I think the fans would like to see them too. I’m thinking about doing it next year, but there’s nothing definite yet.”

Aside from photos, Sandara Park also has something else she wants to learn. Perhaps this passion is the reason why she always looks so lively.

“I want to learn video filming and editing. In the future, I want to make a music video that will feature all the memebrs, and then I’d be the one to add the analog, music, and the kind of feel I want it to have.”

While revealing her love for photography, Sandara Park showed an animated and lively appearance all throughout. It’s quite different from her image that we are used to on stage. While working hard, it can get to be quite frustrating, but because of a happy hobby to engage in, she has become relieved of some of the burdens.

Splitting her time coming and going between Korea and Japan, and generally living a busier life everyday, it appears that many fans are worrying a lot about Sandara Park’s health.

“Because of the cold, I sometimes have a runny nose, but other than that, I’m fine. I really don’t get sick all of the sudden. I make sure that I take care of my health by eating well and taking vitamins and red ginseng always.”

Compared to other stars, we can also see that Sandara Park communicates more actively with the fans through SNS (Social Networking Sites). It’s true that she is indeed a diligent star.

“I really think that SNS is fun and interesting. No matter how late or how tired I come after work, I check my SNS and happily communicate with the fans. Even if the comments run past a hundred, I try to read them all.”

In addition, because of doing this hobby, she continues to work happily. We wondered at what the secret is that causes her to always look happy and lively.

“Although a hobby can be a reason, but more than anything, I think that being together with the members is the thing that gives me strength. Of course, I also have personal problems as well, but I bury them for a time when I’m alone, and then try to live happily when I’m with the members.”

2NE1 has been busier than anyone else during the past year. We wondered what the most memorable thing was during this year.

“Originally, 2NE1 doesn’t really go for a lot of activities within a year, but for this one, we seem to have worked hard with a lot of promotions. This time, we had our first solo concert too. Wow!!!! And just recently, we went to the US, and received an award from MTV in New York. Wow!!!! When I think about it now, I still find it hard to believe. In the new, upcoming year, we will continue to work hard in our various activities.”

And more than anything, next year is the year when they would be released from their dating ban, as Sandara Park has revealed. Because of that thought, one would think that she would have thought about falling in love and dating. But she gave quite an unexpected answer.

“Everyone tells me that it would be hard for me to fall in love. I ask them why? Then they say that it’s because I dream about a person who is like a prince; a person that exists only in the movies. (Haha!) But I really wanted to tell them the truth. That, originally, our president was about to release us from the dating ban on May of next year. But after those words were revealed in public, people started to ask me “How’s your love life?” And then the president heard when they were talking to me, and he said, “That’s not allowed!” just like that. Un! be! liev! able!”

 

Credits:

Source: SBS News

Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara

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News+Photos: 2NE1 Meets An Amazing Fan Backstage On Iggy

Awww, Iggy is so nice to listen to the fan’s request, and 2NE1 must have been so touched to see him come all the way from Connecticut into New York! ^^

Please click on the picture to see it in full. ^_^

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Source: @WeLoveDara + Tumblr

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