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Interview: Yoo In Na Admits She’s a Big Fan of BIGBANG and 2NE1

INTERVIEW WITH YOO IN NA “IT’S STILL SURPRISING TO SEE BIG BANG IN OUR CAFETERIA”

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[일간스포츠 정지원·김진석] You can find Yoo In Na (32) in most hit Korean soap operas. She first made her debut in “Unstoppable High Kick!” and later appeared in “Secret Garden,” and “The Greatest Love.” All the pieces that she took part in had high viewing rates and were popular. Yoo In Na didn’t play big roles in all of the dramas. But, she did her best in her role, whether big or small, and added a special touch to the drama. She said, “I didn’t try to be greedy in selecting roles. I just chose roles that I could play well.”

Many people in the media want to work with her. As all of the dramas that she was in was a success, she is also called “an actor who brings good luck.” Recently, her latest soap opera “My Love from the Star” of SBS was also a great success. Yoo In Na played Yu Se-mi, the rival of the female leading character Jeon Ji-hyun. Yoo In Na is also the new MC of “Get It Beauty 2014” in On Style channel, with which she broadened her sphere. For the last 4 years, she has been working as a DJ in the radio program “Turn Up the Volume.” Her experience as DJ can now be found in TV, as well, which all indicate to Yoo In Na’s various talents.

The Drunk Talk with Yoo In Na was conducted in an indoor snack bar near Hong-ik University. The reporter had met with Yoo In Na several times before, but it was the first time to have a drink with her. In the comfortable atmosphere, it was easier to see what kind of person Yoo In Na was. It was hard to see any mean traits in her as shown in some of her soap opera roles. The following is the interview with Yoo In Na, who laughed constantly throughout the interview.

-Do you often meet with other celebrities in the YG Entertainment?

“As each one of us is busy, it is not so easy to gather together. I am a big fan of Big Bang and 2NE1, and I constantly listen to 2NE1’s CD in my car. It still feels very strange to see them in the company cafeteria (laughter). YG Entertainment used to be a nest for singers, but actors are also joining in, so it gives me much comfort. Although we don’t meet much, I became really good friends with Sandara Park. People think about her as being quirky, but she also has other sides. She also likes to make people laugh.”

-How often do you meet with the CEO, Yang Hyun-suk?

“It’s quite less than you think. Sometimes he calls me and asks what I’m doing, though he knew at that time very well that I was doing a drama. He encourages me and gives me power.”

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News: 2NE1 Shows Powerful Choreography of “Come Back Home” Created by Yang Hyun Suk

2NE1 SHOWS POWERFUL CHOREOGRAPHY OF “COME BACK HOME”, CREATED BY YANG HYUN SUK 

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[OSEN=권지영 기자] The choreography video of “COME BACK HOME”, one of the double title tracks of girl group 2NE1’s second full-length album, has been disclosed. The choreography has been drawing a big attention even before its disclosure, as it is known to have been created based on the initiative by YG’s head Yang Hyun Suk.

In the morning on the 14, the choreography video of “COME BACK HOME” was disclosed on YG’s official blog. In the video, 2NE1 is showing groovy and restrained group dance with male dancers.

Even though 2NE1 is wearing comfortable outfit such as training suit, they show a perfect performance, not losing their flagship charisma. Plus, they leave a strong impression by demonstrating feminine but restrained moves.

Notably, they are showing a very impressive choreography, which has been creating sensation recently as it is known to have been created directly by YG’s head producer Yang Hyun Suk. Yang had choreographed “COME BACK HOME” of Seo Taiji and Boys in 1995 himself, and now, he has choreographed 2NE1’s song with the same title with his hit song 10 years ago, to come under a big spotlight.

Yang Hyun Suk took the initiative for the choreography of “COME BACK HOME” because of 2NE1 members’ request. According to YG insiders, 2NE1 members like the choreography of Seo Taiji and Boys’ “COME BACK HOME” very much, so they thought their performance would be perfect if Yang Hyun Suk choreographs it himself, since the title of the song is the same and the point of the song is also hip-hop.

Recently, Yang Hyun Suk has not created choreography for YG artists because of his busy schedules. However, he thought highly of such idea of 2NE1 and choreographed 2NE1’s “COME BACK HOME” himself, and spared no support and advice for 2NE1 in the whole process of the practice of the choreography.

Before that, 2NE1 has already given rave reviews for their free but powerful performances on the stage of SBS “INKIGAYO” and Mnet’s “M-Countdown”. Fans who saw the choreography video are giving positive responses, saying, “The new choreography video of 2NE1 is so cool”, “They dance quite impressively”, and “That’s 2NE1”, etc.

Meanwhile, 2NE1 has now kicked off TV performances in earnest and is to meet overseas fans in their second world tour “ALL OR NOTHING”, while continuing to give performances in Korea.

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News: 2NE1 Tops the Gaon Digital Chart and 9 of their New Songs Rank Above Top 20

2NE1 TOPS THE GAON DIGITAL CHART, AND 9 OF THEIR NEW SONGS RANK ABOVE TOP 20

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[스타뉴스 길혜성 기자] 2NE1, the girl group of 4 members (CL, Sandara Park, Park Bom and Gong Minji) not only topped the GAON Digital Chart but also had 9 of their songs in the top 20.

According to the GAON Chart on Mar. 13, the title song “Come Back Home” of 2NE1’s second album “Crush,” which was released on Feb. 27, received 17,784,174 scores in the third week of March (Mar. 2 to 8), and topped the GAON Digital Chart with ease.

This is not all.

2NE1’s another title song “Gotta Be You” ranked 3, “If I were you” ranked 8. Other songs such as “Crush,” “Good to You,” “Mental Breakdown,” “Happy,” “Scream,” “Baby I Miss You” ranked 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 19, respectively. Nine songs out of 10 in the second album were ranked within 20 in the GAON Digital Chart.

Thinking that the only track that didn’t make it into the top 20 was the unplugged version of “Come Back Home,” it is right to say that all songs in the second album were listed in the top 20 of the GAON Digital Chart.

With their song “Come Back Home,” 2NE1 also topped the Online Download Chart of GAON in the third week of March.

In the afternoon of Mar. 13, 2NE1 will make its first show in “M Countdown,” which is a K-POP ranking program of Mnet. In the show, 2NE1 will sing “Come Back Home” and “If I were you,” which topped the digital chart. On Mar. 9, 2NE1 did appear on TV through SBS Inkigayo with their second album. But it is still their first time showing “If I were you” on Mnet.

“Mr. Mr,” a fourth mini-album of Girls’ Generation released in Feb. took the first place in the GAON Album Chart for the third week of Mar. The Online Streaming Chart was topped by Soyou and Junggigo’s “Some.”

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News: 2NE1 Throws Away Other “Sexy” Girl Groups

2NE1 THROWS AWAY OTHER “SEXY” GIRL GROUPS

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[국민일보=박지훈기자] 2NE1 has a firm standing in the K-POP world. Their songs are based on African-American music, they have their own characteristics, and that is why they are popular in and outside the country. 2NE1 is different from other girl groups which are either cute or sexy.

2NE1’s newly-released second album “Crush” is gaining much popularity among fans. It not only topped various music charts in Korea, but it also was included in the Billboard Charts, which is called the “Dream chart” among musicians. 2NE1 also started a world tour in 12 cities of 9 countries, and they are estimated to engage more than 200,000 fans. 2NE1’s popularity knows no end. What is the driving force behind all this popularity?

2NE1’s success story: 2NE1 made its debut in May. 2009 with their single album “Fire.” In 2010, their first mini album’s title song “I Don’t Care” made a hit and it gave 2NE1 an unwavering standing. Ever since, 2NE1 has been named with the girl group “Girls’ Generation” as representative K-POP groups.

With the release of the second album, it seems that 2NE1 is becoming more powerful. 2NE1 easily won the competition against Girls’ Generation, which released its new song around the time 2NE1 did. 2NE1’s album ranked 61 in the U.S. Billboard Album Chart, “Billboard 200” on Mar. 5. This is much better than that of “Twinkle”, the mini album by a unit of Girls’ Generation, “Taetiseo,” whose best ranking was 126. In the Single Chart “Hot 100,” Psy’s “Gangnam Style” ranked as high as 2, but 2NE1’s is the first time that a K-POP singer made into 100 in the “Billboard 200.”

Overseas media are applauding the results. Billboard praised “COME BACK HOME,” the title song of 2NE1’s second album, as being an explosive new song with the combination of various genres. The U.S. music channel Fuse TV and the music magazine SPIN have also given spotlight to 2NE1’s new album with keen interest.

A director of a record company said, “I am not really sure about the charms of each member. But their music does seem ‘high-level.’ They are different from other girl groups who only want to appeal their sexy side.”

2NE1, where is your end? In 2014, there already has been many impressive points in 2NE1’s work. They are proving to be more “global” than other K-POP groups. For instance, in Jan., 2NE1 appeared in ABC’s reality program “THE BACHELOR,” which is broadcast across the nation. In Mar. 11, when reports about CL and G-Dragon partnering with a famous U.S. musician Skrillex were released, it aroused great interest.

Korean music critic Gang Tae-gyu said, “Most girl groups tend to show off their looks, so it’s hard for them to refresh their image after some time.” He added, “But 2NE1 is focused more on the music rather than looks, so they will probably long-run. Their competitiveness in the global market will rise.”

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News: 2NE1’s MV As Popular as Album – Tops Youtube Kpop MV Chart

2NE1’S MV AS POPULAR AS ALBUM: TOPS YOUTUBE K-POP MV CHART

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[스포츠서울닷컴ㅣ이건희 기자] 2NE1’s 2nd full album’s title song “COME BACK HOME” topped YouTube’s K-Pop Music Video Chart.

YouTube’s K-Pop channel that collected data from March 3 to 9 shows 2NE1’s “COME BACK HOME” on #1 and “HAPPY” on #3 on YouTube K-Pop Music Video Chart Top 20. Since their album release on Feb 27, the quartet knocked down all major music charts, and they now stand at the very top with their newest music video.

The MV of “COME BACK HOME” is spotlighted by music fans and foreign media like Billboard and Popdust for its “sci-fi-movie” feel. The MV of “HAPPY” features the four members’ very cute and vivacious charms.

Apart from 2NE1, PSY ranked #2 with “GANGNAM STYLE” and #5 with “GENTLEMAN,” proving his continuous popularity. Girls’ Generation’s “Mr. Mr.” is catching up, ranking #4.

2NE1, starting this week, is scheduled to unveil the performances of “COME BACK HOME” and one of the double titles “GOTTA BE YOU.”

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News: 2NE1 Meets with Fans at Signing Event: First Time in 3 Years

2NE1 MEETS WITH FANS AT SIGNING EVENT: FIRST TIME IN 3 YEARS

2NE1-3년만에-팬사인회-‘팬들과-가까이서-만난다’[OSEN=강서정 기자] YG’s 2NE1 is to hold a signing event in celebration of their album release for the first time in 3 years.

The quartet will be meeting their fans at the circular stage located in Seoul Yeongdeungpo Times Square Atrium Floor 1 for about one hour starting from 8:30pm on March 15.

Their signing event is the first one in 3 years since 2011 when they released a 2nd mini album, which makes the fans even more excited.

Those who want to be part of the event can enter after buying 2NE1’s newest album at Yeongdeungpo Kyobo Hot Tracks from March 11 to 13. The list of those chosen to be part of the event will be published on Hot Tracks homepage on March 14.

The latest full album “CRUSH” was released on March 7 in two different versions Pink and Black, which holds a total of 10 songs including the title song “COME BACK HOME” and “GOTTA BE YOU.”

The songs cut across reggae, hip-hop, R&B and other genres, and the album ranked #61 on Billboard 200. This is a new record for a South Korean album, which proves that the time-invested album is gaining much popularity.

2NE1 showcased their first TV comeback on SBS’s Inkigayo on March 9 with such strong presence, which marks the beginning of their frequent appearances on TV. The divas will travel overseas for their 2nd World Tour “ALL OR NOTHING.”

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Interview: 2NE1, “TV Comeback Exciting and Fun… Confidence in Yang’s Choreography”

2NE1, “TV COMEBACK EXCITING & FUN… CONFIDENCE IN YANG’S CHOREOGRAPHY” (INTERVIEW)

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[스타뉴스 길혜성 기자] 2NE1, through an interview, explained how they felt after delivering the first comeback performance of their 2nd full album “CRUSH.”

In the evening of March 9, 2NE1 was in Seoul Deungchondong to make a comeback on SBS’s Inkigayo with their 2nd full album. They showcased their title song “COME BACK HOME” and “CRUSH,” a song that gets its name from the album title. Their performance was indeed dynamic and powerful.

It was a special day for the quartet and the fans as this was the first music program on which they were showcasing the songs from the latest album.

Although their full sound tracks of “CRUSH” came out on Feb 27 and the offline version on March 7, their 2nd World Tour performances in Seoul Olympic Park’s SK Handball Arena on March 1 and 2 were all fans could see. This is the reason fans were anticipating much for the Inkigayo comeback for a long time.

On the day of Inkigayo, 2NE1 met with the interviewer of Star News at the site to talk about how they felt about the comeback.

CL, the leader, commented, “It was both exciting and fun to unveil to the fans our album that came out for the first time in 4 years.”

“We took muck time preparing the new songs and the performances, and it was a delight to reveal it. The choreography of “COME BACK HOME” was designed by our boss YANG, and its quality makes us very confident.”

DARA said, “We were nervous but we also had fun. Starting from today, we will be able to show our fans many more performances on TV from now on.”

BOM added, “We had fun today and we still have a lot to show you. Because we invested so much time in this album and the performances, we are feeling confident about the other performances to come in the future.”

MINZY continued, “I am glad it ended well, and since I just turned 20 I will be able to show the fans more mature performances of a wider range.”

2NE1 once again proved their global stardom by topping various music charts home and abroad immediately after their new album release. The album “CRUSH” ranked #61 in America’s top music site Billboard 200 of the recent weekly chart, breaking the record for K-Pop group.

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News: 2NE1’s TV Comeback ~ Sexy “Crush” vs Powerful “Come Back Home”

2NE1’S TV COMEBACK: SEXY “CRUSH” VS. POWERFUL “COME BACK HOME”

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[OSEN=임영진 기자] 2NE1 caught the attention of many by delivering a comeback performance that both showcased alluring and charismatic divas, aired on SBS’s Inkigayo on March 9.

The quartet passionately performed the double titles “CRUSH” and “COME BACK HOME.”

The four appeared on stage for “CRUSH” with charisma, dressed in uniforms with a wired-fence in the background. They showed off their wild womanly charms through the outfits that exposed their stunning figures and the alluring dance moves. With “COME BACK HOME,” they aroused attention not only with charisma, but also with powerful energy.

YG Entertainment’s founder YANG HYUN SUK designed the choreography of “COME BACK HOME” himself. Parris Goebel, who choreographed TAEYANG’s “RINGA LINGA,” personally visited South Korea to design 2NE1’s “CRUSH” this time.

Meanwhile, 2NE1 ranked #61 on Billboard 200 with their latest album, writing a record-breaking history of the K-Pop industry.

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News: YANG, “2NE1’s New Choreography, Historic… Fully Satisfied”

YANG, “2NE1’S NEW CHOREOGRAPHY, HISTORIC… FULLY SATISFIED”

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[조이뉴스24 = 장진리기자] YANG HYUN SUK, the founder of YG Entertainment, showed his full confidence for the latest choreography of 2NE1’s new song.

2NE1 will be making their TV comeback on March 9 on SBS’s Inkigayo.

They are to showcase the double titles “COME BACK HOME” and “CRUSH.”

The choreography of “COME BACK HOME” was designed by YANG himself while “CRUSH” was done by PARRIS GOEBEL, Jennifer Lopez’s world-renowned choreographer who fashioned the dance moves of TAEYANG’s solo song “RINGA LINGA.”

YANG aroused much attention as it is quite rare for him to be directly involved in designing the choreography of YG artist. He said, “The two choreographies are historic, and I am fully satisfied. You can have your expectations high.”

2NE1’s 2nd full album “CRUSH” ranked #61 on Billboard 200, breaking the record of K-Pop history.

2NE1 has now kicked off their 2nd World Tour “ALL OR NOTHING,” the first for a South Korean girl group, to meet their international fans.

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News: 2NE1’s Live Performance Video to be Shown One by One

2NE1’S LIVE PERFORMANCE VIDEO TO BE SHOWN ONE BY ONE: “MTBD” TODAY

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[OSEN=김사라 기자] 2NE1 is arousing much attention by revealing their concert’s live performance videos one by one.

The group finished the first two days of the 2nd World Tour “ALL OR NOTHING” held at Seoul Olympic Park’s SK Handball Arena on March 1 and 2 in great success. And since then 2NE1 has been selecting the most memorable scenes of the live performance and uploading the videos on YG’s official blog as part of a special event for the fans. On March 6, the opening song “CRUSH” was unveiled, and now other videos are waiting to be disclosed.

The first video featured the four divas dancing along the upbeat music and engaging passionately with the fans, while performing the charismatic “CRUSH.” On March 7 a video of CL’s solo “MTBD” is to follow. At the Seoul concert CL delivered a dynamic solo performance with her powerful rap and singing, dominating the arena.

With a sensational performance, 2NE1 delivered such free yet powerful stage. They excited the fans with their sensational and alluring performances, while also unleashing their charms through sorrowful voices and sentiments. The fans will be able to enjoy the enthusiasm and vividness of the live performances once again through the upcoming videos.

2NE1 was once again joined by the world-renowned directors TRAVIS PAYNE and STACY WALKER, the band LIVE who performed with BIGBANG and G-DRAGON’s at World Tours, and POSSIBLE, the famous visual video team. With the outstanding lineup of members, 2NE1 went through rehearsals for 2 weeks with exactly the same setting as the actual concert. It was all part of the effort to create a perfect show.

Having done a very successful World Tour for the first time as a South Korean girl group, 2NE1 fulfilled the much-heightened expectations of the fans in the 2nd World Tour in Seoul with their latest album accompanying a big transformation and a leap forward.

The quartet was the first South Korean artists to enter Billboard 200 (at #61), re-writing the history of K-Pop music industry. All eyes are on the divas to see what they will unveil through the videos that are to be released.

2NE1 will make their TV comeback on SBS’s Inkigayo on March 9, and will be moving on to meet their international fans as part of the World Tour.

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