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Japanese News: Lovely Dara and Her Cat on “Go Away” Japanese PV!

2NE1’s Dara revealed a picture of herself in the set of “Go Away” PV shooting.

On the morning of 21st, Dara revealed on me2day (Korean twiiter) an interesting picture of herself in the setting of Japanese version of “Go Away”.

“Go Away Japanese Version music video shooting.. Dara who is waiting anxiously for Dadung… Dadung-i who got frightened was in a lot of stress and hid in the corner and at the couch and refused to come out ㅠㅠ Although I’ve been trying to soothe him…” The statement that said “nya-nya” was like that of her pet crying.

In the photo, Dara who is squatting down on the floor in a colorful set while waiting for the cat is shown.

Eventually, the frightened cat got out and finally awoken.

Netizens who saw this picture says, “The cat is lovely same as lovely Dara,” “Maybe Dadung became tense on the spot,” “Lovely set,“.

On the other hand, 2NE1 will put the single on the market this November 16. And will meet South Korea fans through YG Family concert this December.

[KSTAR NEWS&Moneytoday;Starnews]

Source: http://ehiroba.kstarnews.jp/news/viewContents/entame/1304649309
Trans by: sivviee@ohdara/welovedara

Article: New York Daily News Names “Fearless Foursome” As One Of The Five Must- Hear KPop Groups

Excerpt from article “The Korean invasion: New Yorkers are screaming for the new wave of pop stars“:

Korean pop is serious business. Since the turn of the millennium South Korea has been pumping out dramas and music videos as a means of influencing the broader culture throughout Asia. South Korean president Lee Myung-bak ranked K-Pop as one of the country’s greatest achievements in an August speech celebrating Korea’s independence from Japan.

K-Pop videos are “just slick, extremely well produced, always have different themes that really capture audiences’ attentions,” says Cedarbough Saeji, a Ph.D. candidate at UCLA in culture and performance with a focus on Korean culture.

“The production value is very sophisticated. Every K-Pop video is as high-quality as any top American act like Lady Gaga or Britney Spears, but the image is a lot cleaner, less sexualization.”

Saeji says one appeal of Korean pop music is that the stars become friends with their audiences. And Korean singers perform multiple times on several TV networks a week.

“People like these Korean stars because they seem like someone they can be friends with,” she says. “They’re taught to be humble, friendly. There’s no diva attitude. And they’re fun.”

This sense of fondness for these artists has everyone from teens in London to singing groups in Vietnam remaking Korean pop songs or emulating their dance moves and fashion styles.

“Social media has definitely impacted how accessible and easy it is to find these groups,” says Young Ji Park, who founded a website dedicated to K-Pop called SeoulBeats.

“Twitter and Facebook have made these groups widely known and Korean pop groups are even featured on the top music videos of the day on YouTube. It’s very visible.”

So eye-catching in fact, that a live K-Pop invasion was inevitable. Here’s one example:

Hip-hop sensation 2NE1, a four-girl group that sings and raps about girl empowerment, has become designer Jeremy Scott‘s muses. Scott created a shoe: the JS Collage Wings x 2NE1, which will debut next month.

The group’s look — high fashion with a colorful, punky twist — has even inspired some updated costumes in the new production of Broadway’s “Rent.”

Rapper and producer will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas fell in love with the group after watching one of their videos online. He’s now producing their first all-English album.

5 MUST-HEAR GROUPS:

Ready to dip your toe into the Korean Wave? Here are the top five South Korean acts that will help immerse you in the world of K-Pop:

2NE1


Unlike other Korean girl groups who capitalize on sex appeal or being saccharine and cutesy, this group rose to the top of the charts for their anthems on girl power and boy bashing. When they aren’t dominating the charts in Korea and Japan, the group — Dara, Bom, Minzy and leader CL — are making a statement in the fashion world. Often described as “fierce,” this fearless foursome express their style through fashion houses like Alexander McQueen, Gareth Pugh, Proenza Schouler, Balmain and Jeremy Scott, who has become one of the band’s biggest supporters. Catch them repping South Korea as one of the Best Bands of the World nominated by MTV Iggy.

Download this: “I Am the Best,” a catchy electronic beat with a bass-friendly undertone.

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News: Nikon To Release Nikon 1 TV CF with Model, Sandara Park

Nikon Imaging Korea announced that they will be releasing a TV CF for the mirrorless Camera, “Nikon 1” in time for their formal launching on the 20th.

Popular girlgroup 2NE1 member, Sandara Park would be appearing as the model for the CF of the “never-before seen camera in the world,” and has a concept that fits with the product.

The launching of the Nikon1 would spread the minimalist yet stylish features of the Nikon Cameras and will highlight their features and unique capabilities.

Famous for her cute and perky image, Sandara Park is expected to present an elegant and sophisticated image with the promotions for Nikon 1, transforming her image with her thick eye make-up and funky hairstyle

The new CF would be aired on TV Cable Channels, and can also be found at the Nikon Imaging Korea (http://www.nikon-image.co.kr/) homepage.

 

Source: Nate

Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara / SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

Do you guys spy the super sexy Dara at the bottom left hand corner? Legs!!! I truly can’t wait for this CF!

News: Sandara Park Is The Number One Female Star With The Prettiest Handwriting

 

Sandara Park Is The Number One Female Star With The Prettiest Handwriting

2NE1’s Sandara Park was chosen by netizens as the “Female Star With The Prettiest Handwriting.”

Professional music site, Monkey 3 (http://www.monkey3.co.kr) posted the poll “Who is the female star with the prettiest handwriting?” on October 6th to 12th. From the survey conducted on that topic, Sandara Park ranked the highest on the polls by getting 35% (115 votes).

Revealing her very own handwriting to the public through SNS, Sandara Park was applauded by the netizens for its neat appearance and her handwriting’s cute and charming style.

In addition, there is a total of 328 people who participated in the poll. Receiving 19% (61 votes) of the netizens’ support, Kim Yuna got the second place, while Kim Sun-Ah and Moon Geun Young both received 13% of the support, putting them in third place. Also, Son Ye-Jin (11%) and Yoon Eun Hye (10%) followed them in fourth and fifth place respectively.

Credits:
Sources: http://news.nate.com/view/20111018n20570 and http://news.nate.com/view/20111018n05892
Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara / SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

News: PARK SISTERS in the NEWS! The Sporty and The Sexy!

Title: Sandara Park Garners Attention Once Again!

2NE1 member Sandara Park garners public attention again for its photograph taken during radio broadcasting.

On her me2day on the 17th she wrote, “Now in Japan! Broadcasting Radio!”

Sandara Park on the photo shows expressive lovely eyes staring in the camera while holding big headphone.

It is still hot but Sandara exquisite a bright aura as she is wearing a big orange beanie hat and a light blue jacket adding to her uniqueness and cutie sporty look.

Netizens who saw this says, “Lovely!” “Looking forward to the radio!” “lovely Hat!” “She’s at it again!” “Fighting!”.

Source: http://www.k-poplove.com/archives/32210
Trans by: sivviee@ohdara/welovedara

Title: Provocative Park Bom!

On the 16th, In a certain entertainment bulletin board, a sentence that goes, “Sexy Bom in a bath tub.” with an accompanying photo garners attention.

Bom with a towel wrapped on her head exposes her shoulders and arms in the photo.

Her look in the bubble bath tub with her right leg raised, shows a provocative side.

The netizens who saw this said, “Provocative side of Park Bom” “Is this photoshop? Is this real?” “She’s sexy!”.

Source: http://www.k-poplove.com/archives/32283
Trans by: sivviee@ohdara/welovedara

News: Sandara Park Is Pretty In A Unique White Dress, “Meet You In Yeongdongpo!”

Sandara Park Is Pretty In A Unique White Dress, “Meet You In Yeongdongpo!”

Sandara Park shows off her pride in her new camera and shows the unique design of her white dress.

On the 6th, Dara updated her me2day, revealing a picture of her slim body in a pretty white dress. She said on her update, “Since I got a new camera, there’s now a chance to meet up once again with the Korean Blackjacks after a long time! Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, at the Yeongdongpo Time Square, at the first floor atrium, there’s going to be CLMingkki on the 7th, and then BomDara will be going on the 8th! Bring along your Nikon cameras and I will also take our cute pictures~ See you at the event! It’s really been a long time!” she said on the text that she posted up along with her picture.

Posing with a white and pink camera, the picture showed off Sandara’s fresh beauty and slim body. In the photo, Sandara Park is seen holding two colorful cameras, wearing a white dress with feathers. The white dress looked unique with the lace, feathers, and sequins. Usually clad in casual styles, Sandara’s transformation set off a hot response.

Netizens who saw the picture commented with, “An angel has descended from heaven,” “You’re so beautiful. I really like your new look, I hope you get to show it off more,” “Sandara unnie has an ant waist,” “You seem to be totally missing your fats,” “Unnie, please eat a lot, you need more meat in you,” “You’ve become thinner!” “Yay! Finally, activity again in Korea!” showing off their varied reaction.

Credits:

Sources: http://news.nate.com/view/20111007n03712 and http://news.nate.com/view/20111006n35566 and http://news.nate.com/view/20111006n21166

Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

News: YG Family, Club Party Photos Leaked… “Liking Crazy Parties?”

Okay, just to be clear. I am translating this, and we are posting this, because it had to be done and to show everyone how the current issue is having an impact, not only on GD and Big Bang, but on the whole YG Family. I feel, personally, that it’s become a witch hunt and they are targeting YG Family.

The pictures used in this article was taken AGES ago. This was during the Adidas Launch Party event with Jeremy Scott and 2NE1. The girls were having fun, and the rest of YG Family joined them, I guess.

Again, the news/article/translation does not, in any way, reflect what we think.

YG Family, Club Party Photos Leaked… “Liking Crazy Parties?”

Photos of YG Family partying in a club has become hot topic online.

On the 6th, an online community made a post, titled, “The different image of YG Family during a Club Party!” posting up pictures of different YG artists while out on a club party. As expected in light of recent events, the article’s hits was explosive.

In the photo, 2NE1’s Sandara, CL, producer Kush, and 2NE1 stylist, Yang Seung Ho, seem to be enjoying themselves in a crazy club party. Their outfits and hairstyles, how they look like they are enjoying themslves, and the air clouded with smoke, was particularly eye-catching.

In particular, CL who had her face near Jeremy Scott‘s who was holding her, and a picture of Sandara together with Kush while blowing cigarette smoke, has attracted attention. Also, G-Dragon, who is undergoing a controversy, was snapped in another photo.

Netizens who saw the pictures commented, “WOW! Such a crazy party~ You guys really play hard,” “YG singers, artists, and people totally play in a different way,” “YG, don’t you think you should do better at properly managing your singers?” “Is the club atmosphere really like that?” “Isn’t the timing of these photos surfacing publicly and online totally amazing?!” “They sure party like crazy,” showing an explosive reaction.

Credits:

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20111006n08274 and http://news.nate.com/view/20111006n09981
Translated (with a heavy heart) by: SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara/ BlackjackBelle@OhDara

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EDIT!

The photo with the other article:

What the heck?! The girls were out with YG Family, people that they know and trust. What’s the point of blurring their faces?! It’s not as if these people need anonymity because they’re all pretty well known. Gawd.

News: 2NE1 TV Japan Concert, Exclusive Public Revelation Made Sandara Park and Park Bom Shed Tears?

2NE1 TV Japan Concert, Exclusive Public Revelation Made Sandara Park and Park Bom Shed Tears?

The behind the scenes story of group 2NE1‘s first concert in Japan would be released exclusively in Mnet’s “2NE1 TV Live Worldwide.

At 6:00PM of October 4th, the broadcast would release “2NE1 TV Live in Japan” showing the preparations and snippets of the live performances of the Japan concert, “NOLZA IN JAPAN” held last month until earlier this month.

Everything about the 2NE1 Japan concert would be revealed, from memorizing new Japanese lyrics, to lacking sleep, and even the tensions that the girls felt during preparations, and the passionate response of the Japanese fans.

This episode broadcast was organized, despite the fact that “2NE1 TV Live Worldwide” came to a finish 2 weeks ago, because of the massive special requests from the fans.

The 2NE1 members, shed some tears upon hearing the news that “2NE1 TV Live in Japan” would be the final episode of “2NE1 TV.”

The unnie team, Sandara Park and Park Bom said, “It’s really sad that this would be the last, but thank you so much, 2NE1 TV. Is it really true that this is the final episode?” they said, showing their infinite affection for 2NE1 TV, which has been there together with them since their debut.

Credits:

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20111004n21007
Translated by: SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara/ BlackjackBelle@OhDara

News: Etude House To Open in Japan with Dara as their Endorser!

Yay! We reported this a while back but the news is still very exciting for all of us Dara lovers! Etude House will finally open in Japan and Dara will still be their main endorser! I love this because this means that Dara will have more exposure in Japan! I really wish that Etude will do well there so that they will open more and more stores and that Dara will shoot a new Etude CM for Japan! Let’s all cross our fingers ok?

Translations will be posted up soon!

For a while now, Etude has already opened their Japanese Website. You guys can visit it here! 

Source: http://i-voce.jp/news/2011/62346/etudehouse_debut.html

News: Hallyu Star, Ryu Si-Won, “Jang Geun Suk and 2NE1 Will Do Well in Japan”

Hallyu Star, Ryu Si-Won, “Jang Geun Suk and 2NE1 Will Do Well in Japan”

Hallyu star, Ryu Si-Won’s comments about Jang Geun Suk and group 2NE1, is garnering attention.

On the 2nd, Ryu Si-Won held a press conference at the Shinpyung Hotel, before his international fan meeting. He was asked which Korean star does he think would do well in Japan.

He said, “Well, all my friends who have had activities there are doing well,” he continued, “Among the actor-singers, I think that Jang Geun Suk would do well, while among the idols, personally, I think that 2NE1 is a great group.” he said.

He followed this with, “Jang Geun Suk, I think, would do well. He’s a friend who matches well with Japan,” he said, “Ever since he went there last year, he’s been earning a lot of love.” In addition, he also said, “2NE1 just debuted in Japan, but the reaction there is intense,” he said, “Their unique style would appear to fit well with Japan’s taste,” he predicted.

Source: Nate

Translated by: SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara / BlackjackBelle@OhDara