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News: 2NE1 Sandara Park, Pure, Long-Haired School Girl, A “Powerful” Ending

2NE1 Sandara Park, Pure, Long-Haired School Girl, A “Powerful” Ending

With her eccentric hairstyles always being hot topic, 2NE1’s Sandara Park, with her long, straight hair, has transformed into an innocent and pure school girl. .

During the live broadcast of SBS Inkigayo, 2NE1 performed “Hate You” and “Ugly” for their last stage, ending their broadcast activity.

In particular, for that day’s stage, it was 2NE1 member Sandara Park, who attracted attention with her innocent charm. Sandara Park had her long hair styled to straight and lose, and matched with her uniform-like clothes, made her look like an innocent school girl.

Born in 1984, Sandara Park’s innocent looks impressed netizens who said, “Sandara Park is too cute,” “You look good with straight, long hair,” “Innocence personified,” “I dream of this person in my sleep,” showing a hot response.

Meanwhile, 2NE1 would be holding their first concert, Nolza, for three days, on August 26-28, at Olympic Hall, Seoul Olympic Park. In order to fully concentrate on concert preparations, 2NE1 has currently stopped all broadcasting activities.

Credits: http://news.nate.com/view/20110821n08146
Translated by: SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara/ BlackjackBelle@OhDara

News: 2NE1’s Dara Attends MBLAQ’s Concert

On August 20th, 2NE1’s Dara shared proof shots after she attended her little brother Thunder’s ‘MEN IN MBLAQ‘ concert.

On her Me2day, Dara wrote, “On my way back to the company building after watching Gaeddong’s concert. I’m thankful for the members for balancing out our rehearsal schedule so that I could take time off from our busy schedule to go.  Thankfully, I had a lot of fun.  I’m excited and looking forward to our concert now that I’ve felt the energy of a concert.  I’m ready.”

She continued to write, “I bought a light stick and waved it around, enjoying the concert. Right before the last track, I teared up when they were making their final comments. Sob sob.  Something just swelled up inside of me!  Anyway, MBLAQ was so amazing today!  And good job!  But Gaeddong.. You didn’t look at me once when I was waving my hand so hard at you.”

In the pictures, Dara is seen in casual clothes holding up support tools for her younger brother.  Netizens commented, “The siblings look so close together”, and “Such a beautiful face even without make up”. 

Source + Photos: OSEN via Nate + ALLKPOP

News: Four member Girl Group 2NE1 Put Their Desire Back in M-Station Appearance!

Four member Girl Group 2NE1 Put Their Desire Back in M-Station Appearance!

It was confirmed that 2NE1 will perform in TV Asahi Show ‘Music Station‘ this coming September 2, 2011 for the start of their Japan debut and promotions of their mini album and expansion of ‘NOLZA’. It’s the first announcement made publicly since then.

From the start, It’s been decided that 2NE1 will be having their first appearance in M-Station early March this year but due to the same day great earthquake that hit Japan, it was immediately decided to move the girls’ schedules and about promotions. At that time, the girls just arrived to Japan and done with their rehearsals when they encountered the great earthquake from a multi-story hotel in Tokyo that stopped all plans of promotions. M-Station decided then that, ‘M-Station Broadcasting will discontinue for now.’ It was the first great earthquake experience for the girls.

Then afterwards, the Japan debut mini-album sale is decided to drop on September 21, 2011 with three consecutives new songs released ahead starting from July. It is also the start of the new establishment of the new label “YGEX”, a new recording label in combinations of 2NE1’s label management in South Korea and in Jaoan.

All the members expressed their feelings about their impending debut, “The scheduled performance was able to be announced early already to the fans. Please look forward to our Japan debut, and for the Japanese to be energetic even if a little,” [T/N: whuut? it’s not only little, you humble 21!]Let’s have strong desire together and meet at M-Station! We wish to see you this time.”

Hello. What’s up we 2NE1! The great earthquake happened after finishing our rehearsals in ‘Music Station’ last March and was not able to meet everyone since then. Now this time, we are happy to be able to meet everyone again in ‘Music Station’. Let’s meet soon! See you!” — 2NE1.

2NE1 will perform in ‘Music Station’ this coming September 2, 2011 20:00. It is scheduled to be a performance with lots of unique clothes and fashion, and accompanied by their dancers, [T/N: Jihye, Kwon Twins! lol] and do a performances they did in South Korea though the tune was still undecided. And their fashion have not been revealed yet to the public by a very highly person known all over the fashion world, maybe due for utmost privacy. [now, i wonder who’s fashion designer is this?]

Moreover, 2NE1 newest single ‘UGLY’ will drop by this August 31, 2011 in Rekochoku.

Source:  http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/5797573/
Translated by: Sivvie@Twitter

News: 2NE1 Dara Shows Support to Younger Brother MBLAQ Cheondong!

2NE1 Dara Shows Support to Younger Brother MBLAQ Cheondong!

Dara of four member girl group 2NE1 was seen assisting her younger brother and junior singer MBLAQ Cheondoong for their first ever concert.

Five member all male boy group MBLAQ, where Cheondong is one of the members, holds their first ever single concert after their debut this 20th, 5:00 PM in Seoul, Jamsil Indoor Gym.

Dara updated her me2day at 1:00 PM today to show support with a caption that says, ‘It is the day of Cheondong’s concert! Kya~! First concert of MBLAQ…I feel nervous though the bouquet was already presented… Kya~! Expectations for first performance of MBLAQ~!

〔KSTAR NEWS&Moneytoday;Starnews〕

SOURCE: http://ehiroba.kstarnews.jp/news/viewContents/kpop/1305182200

Translated by: Sivvie@Twitter

News: 2NE1 Dara Transforms as ‘Homeless Dara’, a Preparation for Upcoming Concert!

 

Picture of 2NE1 Dara tired from the concert practice has been revealed!

Dara updated her me2day with a picture of herself and a caption on the 18th that says, “So Tired…lying on the studio! I look homeless,” and “Let’s work hard everyone!…concert D-8…” Dara on the photograph was seen lying on the floor, shows a finger sign that symbolizes ’21’ of 2NE1.

The netizens who saw the photograph showed reactions such as, “Please practice while still being healthy,” “Please work hard,” “Let’s enjoy the concert,” and “You’re homeless? Where are you now?”

2NE1 will have their first ever concert in Olympic Hall, Seoul Olympic Park from August 26th to 28th.

Source: http://ehiroba.kstarnews.jp/news/viewContents/kpop/1305182194

Translated by: Sivviee@WeLoveDara / Sivviee@OhDara

News: 2NE1, M-Station 9.2 “Revenge Appearance!”

 

 

South Korean four member girl group 2NE1 (Bom, CL, Dara and Minzy) will be having “Revenge Appearance” in TV Asahi Show ‘Music Station’ this coming September 2, 2011 as released on August 19, 2011.

At First, 2NE1 was scheduled to debut in March this year but due to the great earthquake that hit Japan, made the girls delay their full scale promotions and upcoming debut . Fans that were highly anticipating their comeback that time patiently and energetically waits for the girls from the rehearsal received also the same shock from the earthquake. 

Schedule for their first ever concert ‘Nolza’ in Japan was also announced this coming September 21, 2011 with their new songs added in their performances. Members also voiced out their excitements, ‘I am very glad to meet you again. Let’s meet soon.’ gaining hot responses. 

Source: Sanspo 

Translated by: Sivviee@WeLoveDara / Sivviee@OhDara

 

 

News: Sandara Park, Set Shot After Fansigning Event… “I saw you! A Lot of Fans Really Came!”

Sandara Park, Set Shot After Fansigning Event… “I saw you! A Lot of Fans Really Came!”

Girl group 2NE1 member, Sandara Park revealed a funny authentication shot, that has attracted a lot of attention.

On the morning of the 17th, Sandara Park updated her me2day with, “The fan signing schedule for 2NE1 is finished! We found a lot of reports that the fans who came were impressed! It was so fun in the fan signing that I really regretted that it was over so soon.. I saw a lot of cute, familiar faces of people who always come to see us a lot! There were a lot who came, so I wasn’t as awkward as I thought I would be! I hope that we could have a chance to do this in the future! When Blackjacks tell me directly the love that they have in their hearts for us, I get so moved that it brings tears to my eyes! I love you!” she said, posting a photo along with her text update.

In the photo, Sandara Park is posing as if in deep emotion with her fingers on her brow.

Netizens who saw the photo commented with, “Your pose looks pretty!” “I want to get your autograph too,” “You’re really cute,” showing their reaction. On her me2day, her mitu friends also commented a lot, saying, “I saw you yesterday, Dara-ssi! You look like a doll!” “Your smile was so cute, you look like a young child,” “We love you too!” “Cute unnie is so nice! I’m a fan of the best 2NE1 and I now believe that I’m not ugly,” “You’re really pretty,” “Dara-unnie really loves her red fedora, I think,” “Dara-lisa, I really wanted to see you,” “I love you so so so much!” “I am a fan of Dara-unnie and 2NE1 forever!” showing their hot reaction.

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Sources: http://news.nate.com/view/20110817n19175 + Dara’s me2day comments
Translated by: SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara/ BlackjackBelle@OhDara

News: Sandara Park, Pants Size is 33? Leg’s Thickness Compared To Other Members

Sandara Park, Pants Size is 33? Leg’s Thickness Compared To Other Members

Girl group 2NE1 member, Sandara Park, is hot topic again because of the thickness of her slender legs that was caught when she was wearing pants during a performance, and thus her pants size has become an issue.

Last August 14th, 2NE1 participated in a special stage for the DMZ Peace Concert at Paju, Gyeonggi-do, for MBC Changsha 50th Anniversary special show, “DMZ International Documentary Film Festival and Peace Concert.”

On that day, Sandara Park had a black Tuxedo-style black concept costume, which appealed to the general feel of the event. With a matching bow tie to finish it off, Sandara Park and her intense eye gazes added fire to the atmosphere.

But on that day, fans took notice of Sandara Park’s thighs in the black pants. With her known slim figure, Sandara Park surprised the people who were watching when they saw the effect of the black color on her.

In Korea, women in their 20s usually have pant sizes averaging on 55 to 66, but netizens speculated that Sandara Park could be a size 33, smaller than the extra small size, which is 44. In addition, standing on stage with the other 2NE1 members whose legs looked full and strong, compared to Sandara Park’s, fueled the netizens reactions further.

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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110817n27870
Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

T/N: For reference on women pants sizes in Korea => http://www.yesstyle.com/en/women-size/help/section.html/hsi.795 You will see that there’s no size 33. So netizens are speculating that Dara is even smaller than the smallest size 44. ^_^

News: Sandara Park Continues To Promote “Not Ugly” Campaign, “Everyone, Come on!”

Sandara Park Continues To Promote “Not Ugly” Campaign, “Everyone, Come on!”

Girl group 2NE1‘s Sandara Park continues her commitment to promote her “Not Ugly” campaign.

On the 16th, Sandara Park updated her me2day with, “Sending a message to everyone who participated and to those who also wished to be involved in the Not Ugly campaign!” she said, while posting up a video.

In the video which showed her youthful appearance, Sandara Park said, “Everyone has moments once in a while whent they feel, “Why am I so unattractive?” and in that moment, you lose your confidence. Please send me your story and after I read them, maybe I can help solve your anxieties. Everyone, remember that you are not ugly,” she said.

She followed this with, “Don’t miss it! Anyone can join, men or women, whatever your age. Come on!” she added.

The “Not Ugly” campaign was launched beginning with an announcement on the 6th, based on 2NE1’s new song, “Ugly.” It is meant to convey the message that “Everyone has a unique beauty that not anyone else can have. It’s all about confidence.

Sandara Park is expected to select ten people who have sent in these stories, she has also prepared a special event to help them regain their confidence.

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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110816n16848
Translated by: SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara/ BlackjackBelle@OhDara

News: Sandara Park, Inkigayo Number One Win Testimony, “This is Happiness”

Sandara Park, Inkigayo Number One Win Testimony, “This is Happiness”

2NE1 member, Sandara Park expresses her happiness over winning the number one spot in SBS TV “Inkigayo.”

On the 14th, Sandara Park updated her me2day with, “Wassup?!? We’re finished with Inkigayo and the Peace Concert in Imjingak, and are now on our way back to the dorm! And it really felt good with the fans and other people who were having fun with us! The stage was~ really one of the best~! I feel so good!Sometimes, it’s hard to express it on stage, so I’m trying hard to say it through writing! Kya~! This is truly happiness~!” she said, uploading a picture along with the update.

In the photo, Sandara Park is shown in her white and black costume which she wore in a live performance, and a black bandana, which showed her distinct fashion. In particular, her pose, which she had her fingers on her hair, added a certain cuteness.

Netizens who read Sandara Park’s testimony said, “Sandara-unnie, congratulations on winning number one!” “2NE1’s stage is amazine!” “I really love the song Ugly,” and other comments, celebrating with Sandara Park.

Meanwhile, last August 14th, 2NE1 received the mutizen award for their song, “UGLY” which was televised live from Inkigayo.

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Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110815n06957
Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara