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Feature: Feminism and K-Pop – Why 2NE1 Matters!

By Guest Contributor refresh_daemon, cross-posted from Init_Music 

Even though I’ve been able to mildly appreciate the various idol pop songs that are produced by the mainstream Korean pop industry, it’s only been in the last couple months that I’ve been particularly drawn to any particular idol group and its music. This group is YG Family’s 2NE1, a girl idol pop quartet, which debuted in 2009.

Interestingly enough, I first encountered 2NE1 via an introductory post regarding the discussion about cultural appropriation on Racialicious and before anything else, I was struck with the group’s eye-popping wardrobe and surprisingly found myself appreciating the production and songwriting of “Fire”, but soon after, my awareness of the group faded until Anna/helikoppter at IndiefulROK pointed towards a cover of 2NE1′s “I Don’t Care” by folk songstress obsession of mine, Osoyoung.

Again, in its stripped down arrangement by Osoyoung, I was struck by the smart songwriting and even lyric writing of the song and ended up searching out the original and promptly got addicted, searching out the videos that were made for their original debut and onto their first album. And while I have to credit former 1YTM member Teddy Park’s excellent production and songwriting talents for drawing me into the group, as he is 2NE1′s principal producer/songwriter, I have to say that I was also impressed by the image projected by this group, which might have started off a touch cute, but the quartet quickly developed a very defined image of feminine strength and independence.

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MTV Iggy: Diplo’s Already Picked a Best New Band Finalist!

Diplo has already picked a best new band finalist and its none other than 2NE1! ^^ Of course! Who else would it be right Blackjacks? I love what Diplo said about 2NE1:

 “They’re beautiful. They have crazy charisma. They’re amazing live. It’s like loud; there’s dancing, there’s explosions, there’s crazy stuff all over the place; confetti, canons. Their fanbase in Kpop is so enormous, that they already have a head start over all the rest of these groups. It’s like, battling a superhero in this category. So, I’m definitely running on 2NE1. “

While we are on the subject, let’s not forget to vote for 2NE1 in MTV Iggy’s Best New Band in the World! ^^ Let’s make this happen for the girls! Check out the video in MTV Iggy!

Updated With Full Perf Vid! Videos: 111108 2NE1 On Mezamashi TV

The girls are so so so cute! Pity though that their perf got cut. T_T A full vid has been found! Thanks to awesomely ninja people!

Dara handing out the business card to the host! LOL! And the host was like “I’m keeping this, you can’t have it,” kekeke! I miss the girls so much! It was so good watching them here! Still getting used to CL’s hair color, though I love it on her. Minzy’s violet hair and Bommie’s red! I want to see Dara’s highlights, but her hair is up weirdly again. But it makes her even more cute and adorable. ^_^

Interview:

Fancam of Full guesting:

Go Away Perf (full):

Credits: happyrichlifebbxxx and NOKCYD and TheGreenHorse3

Video: A Trip Down Memory Lane – Star Circle Quest

Most of us already know that before Dara became 2NE1’s Fresh Vocals, she was a huge celebrity in the Philippines. She was a product of a talent search called “Star Circle Quest.” She endeared herself to millions of Filipinos and became a household name. Let’s all take a trip down memory lane and remember how she has always been a star…

Star Circle Quest also made a segment about Dara’s life story. I think this is a must see for all Dara fans and Blackjacks out there. It allows ut to understand Dara a little bit more. She didn’t have an easy life. She had to work her way through it and persevered with more or less a positive outlook. From before until now, Dara has always been a fighter. Everything wasn’t served to her on a silver platter. She had to work, work and do more work. To those who know her life story, I think this is why we love her so much. Let’s all take a trip down memory lane and find out what its like to be Sandara Park…

Credit: Uploader

Video: 111002 MNET Idol Chart Show – Thunder with a Superior Star Family

This video is so cute! Without a doubt, the Park Siblings truly have superior genes. Check out one of the MC’s fanboying over Dara and calling Thunder “brother-in-law”. It also shows how supportive Dara is of Thunder.

One of the MC’s even said, “If  I had an older sister like her, I would carry her on my back all the time!”

Credit: onlyMBLAQ1@YouTube

Videos: 2NE1 in Music Japan TV, Music Arena and Kantame Pop

Music Japan TV – 2NE1 Special

Music Arena

Kantame Pop

Credit: 0lovespice0@YouTube

Video: 2NE1 on Taka and Toshi Golden Harvest

Credit: Cocacolapet1@YouTube

Info: Vote for 2NE1 at the MNET Asian Music Awards

The MNET Asian Music Awards (MAMA) ceremony will be staged outside of Korea for the second time, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, on November 29. After a grand showing that featured a massive 80-act lineup in Macau last year, the six-hour mega show that will include a two-hour red carpet event for fans is set to draw a considerable amount of attention from the ever-expanding Singapore fandoms.

According to local organizer Mediacorp Vizpro International, 5,000 seated tickets have been made available for sale to accommodate fans of the various acts (lineup still unannounced). Standing tickets are also available but in a limited quantity.
Priority tickets for Singtel users and/or HTC handset owners will be available from October 25-28. Public sales start on October 29. Tickets will cost $98-198 from Sistic.

For more information, see 2011 MNET Asian Music Awards.

See the full list of nominees here:

Best Male Group: TVXQ, 2PM, Super Junior, Big Bang, Beast

Best Female Group: Brown Eyed Girls, 2NE1, f(x), SNSD, Kara

Best New Female Artist: Dal Shabet, Brave Girls, A Pink, Jang Jae In, Han Groo

Best New Male Artist: Kim Ji Su, Boyfriend, N-Train, Huh Gak & B1A4

Best Male Artist: Kim Bum Soo, Kim Tae Woo, Kim Hyun Joong, Sung Si Kyung, Wheesung

Best Female Artist: Kim Wan Sun, Baek Ji Young, Seo In Young, IU, G.Na

Best Solo Dance Perf: Kim Hyun Joong, G.Na, Hyun-A, Jang Woo Hyuk, Jay Park

Bst Group Dance Perf (Male): TVXQ, Beast, Big Bang, Super Junior, MBLAX, Infinite

Best Group Dance Perf (Female): SNSD, Secret, T-Ara, 4 Minute, 2NE1, Miss A

Best MV: Big Bang’s “Love Song”, Brown Eyed Girls’ “Sixth Sense”, Sunny Hill’s “Midnight Circus”, Jang Kiha and The Faces’ “Just to Know Each Other”, UV’s “Itaewon Freedom”

Song of the Year: Kim Kunmo’s “It’s Sadder Than Yesterday”, Kim Hyun Joong’s “Break Down”, Davichi’s “Don’t Say Goodbye”, TVXQ’s “(Why) Keep Your Head Down”, 2NE1′s “I’m the Best”, 4Men’s “Once While Living”, Hyun-A’s “Bubble Pop”, Tablo’s “Bad”, T-Ara’s “Roly Poly”, Leessang’s “Turned Off the TV”, Mighty Mouth’s “Tok Tok”, Jay Park’s “Abandoned”, Baek Ji Young’s “That Woman” (Secret Garden), Beast’s “Fiction”, Big Bang’s “Tonight”, SNSD’s “The Boys”, Super Junior’s “Mr Simple”, Secret’s “Shy Boy”, Sistar19′s “Ma Boy”, IU’s “Good Day”, MBLAQ’s “Mona Lisa”, Lee Hyun’s “You’re the Best of My Life”, Infinite’s “Be Mine”, Yim Jae Bum’s “Love” (City Hunter), Jaurim’s “IDOL”, Jang Kiha and The Faces’ “Just Know Each Other”, Jang Woo Hyuk’s “Time is (L)over”, Clover’s “La Vida Loca”, Tae Yeon’s “I Love You” (Athena), Huh Gak’s “Hello”, 2AM’s “YWAC”, CN Blue’s “Intuition”, FT Island’s “Hello Hello”, G.Na’s “Black & White”, K. Will’s “My Heart is Beating”, Miss A’s “Goodbye Baby”, Simon D’s “Cheerz”, YB’s “Find the Dream Breaker”

Artist of the Year: Kim Bum Soo, Kim Wan Sun, Kim Ji Su, Kim Tae Woo, Kim Hyun Joong, Dal Shabet, TVXQ, Baek Ji Young, Boyfriend, Brown Eyed Girls, Brave Girls, Beast, Big Bang, Seo In Young, Sung Si Kyung, SNSD, IU, A Pink, N-Train, Jang Jae In, Kara, Han Groo, Huh Gak, Wheesung, 2NE1, 2PM, B1A4, f(x), G.Na.

INTERNATIONAL FANS CAN VOTE FOR 2NE1 BY GOING TO MAMA.MNET.COM/EN/VOTE.ASP!!!

Credit: is.asia-city.com + MNET

Video: Dara For BTS Of Etude House Sweet Propose Collection

Speechless because of her beauty. BRB when my brain starts working again.

Etude House 2011 Winter Collection Sweet Propose

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Video: Oh, My Goddess Full Fancam of Dara’s Surprise Party at Gimpo International Airport

Credit: Oh, My Goddess + @ohmygoddessDARA + @OMG_SANDAR