Their larger-than-life stage presence and natural charm were already enough to make them stars but their uncanny ability to produce something fresh and out of the ordinary with every new release — catching fans and casual listeners off-guard without exception — has placed them in a league of their own.

Just three years after their debut, they have become one of the most popular K-pop groups today, turning heads all around the world, from Korea and Japan to the United States and Brazil. They were at the Cannes Lions, presenting K-pop’s spread at the advertising world’s biggest event. Spin Magazine ranked the group’s sophomore EP “2nd Mini Album” No. 6 on its review of best pop albums, above those by Florence + the Machine, Coldplay, Kelly Clarkson, Rihanna and fellow K-pop act Girls’ Generation.

For the group’s members, C.L., Bom, Dara and Minzy, success has come from hard work and the willingness to venture outside their comfort zone. But the girls’ surprisingly introverted demeanor at the interview, in stark contrast to their free-wheeling energy on stage, made the occasion even more intriguing, trying to discover the formula behind the hitherto foolproof K-pop magic potion.

“For 2NE1, it’s always been all about music,” said rapper and vocalist C.L., 21, who was the most engaging during last week’s interview but saved her words for later. “People really respond to that.”

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THIS IS SO SO SO SO CUTE! ^_^ I’m happy that Taeyang updated with a photo of Dara, Bom and CL! Awwww! YG Family Love!

2NE1’s FIRST GLOBAL TOUR “NEW EVOLUTION” YOU SHOULD JUST CHECK THIS OUT!!

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I want one of these just for the box! ^^ Its my favorite Dara photo from their Intel promotions!

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Park Taehwan’s Ideal Type, Sandara Park, Leaves Him A “Fighting” Message, “Listening To 2NE1 With Your Headphones Will Cheer You On!”

“Listen to our music with your headphones to gain strength!”

The Men’s Swimming Event for 200m, 400m, and 1500m, would be held on the 28th for the Summer Olympics in London. One of the competitors aiming for the gold medal is Korea’s “Marine Boy” Park Taehwan. His ideal type, Sandara Park sent him a “fighting” message for his event.

In the midst of releasing their new song, 2NE1’s “I Love You,” which is a big hit, Sports Seoul was able to interview Sandara Park, where she gave a message of encouragement to Park Taehwan.

Sandara Park said, “Park Taehwan is an amazing athelete, and I believe that he will continue doing well.” Park Taehwan is the first Korean athelete to win an Olympic Gold Medal in swimming, having won the 2008 Beijing Olympic men’s 400m swimming event. He is also well known for the fact that he listens to music through his headphone to relax, right before going up for a match. Sandara Park added, “I wish that you would listen to 2NE1’s music through your headphones before your event, and I hope that our music would cheer you on and give you strength,” she said.

On December 2010, these two celebrities appeared in KBS2 “Win Win – Park Taehwan Guesting,” where they formed a connection. At that time, Park Taehwan revealed that Sandara Park was his ideal type. The latter then appeared as a surprise guest for the swimmer, creating a warm atmosphere.

 

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Source: Sports Seoul Via Naver 
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My pretty girls all in white~! Love Dara’s lace coat and all beige outfit! I am such a sucker for neutral colors! ^_^

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Wahhh! My internet is lagging, I have yet to see the video! I shall edit with my thoughts after I watch it! Enjoy with me you guys! ^^

Yay! Done watching! It’s so cute! Kekeke! DaRin so cute and BomZy so cute also! Dara’s giggle around the 2:35 mark is just so precious and adorable! ❤

[Nikon] Photo Movie: “I Take The Best” with 2NE1 – 2NE1 in Jeju Episode 02

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YG Entertainment as announced that 2NE1 has cancelled their comeback stage for Mnet’s ‘M! Countdown‘, which was scheduled to be held on July 12th.

On July 5th, the ladies made a comeback after a one year hiatus with a track titled ‘I Love You‘ and kicked off their various music program promotions beginning with ‘Inkigayo‘ on the 8th.

However, with the passing of Minzy‘s great aunt (often referred to as her “grandmother” as great aunt in Korean is literally “aunt grandmother”), Gong Ok Jin, who is famous for being a pioneer in Korean cultural dance, 2NE1 has cancelled their upcoming ‘M! Countdown’ performance.

Gong Ok Jin’s funeral will be attended by those in Korean classical music and culture and the funeral is planned to span four days.

A representative of YG Entertainment stated, “Minzy wants to be there to send off her great aunt.  Staff members at the broadcasting companies were very understanding and allowed us to cancel our appearance for this week.”

The members of 2NE1 will still hold the “me2day star chatting” event with their fans through me2day on the 11th, with the exception of Minzy.

All four ladies of 2NE1 will stand on the stage together after the funeral period for Gong Ok Jin has passed.

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Guess who topped the list of What the Buck’s top Kpop songs of all time? It’s none other than the B-E-S-T, 2NE1!!! ^^ Big Bang’s Monster is at number 2! YG Family! ^_^

(A/N: Michael Buckley  is famous American Internet celebritycomedian and vlogger.)

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