Today, it was announced that Korean girl group, 2NE1, would start releasing their three new songs on July 20th. It was also revealed that this group will make their CD debut with their new mini-album (current title unknown) on September 21st.

 

For their debut in Japan, the girls will gradually release various musical materials as part of their ‘countdown’. Firstly, on the 20th, 2NE1 will release their popular single, “I AM THE BEST” throughRecochoku (music distribution site for downloading songs to cell phones or PC). After that, they will continue to release their other songs on August 10th and August 31st, before releasing their mini-album on September 21st.

 

Back in March, the popular girl group was supposed to debut in Japan for the first time with their single, “Go Away”. But during their stay on the 31st floor of a hotel, the earthquake struck. Since an earthquake occurs rarely in Korea, the members were severely shocked by the event and returned to their home country. At that time, they were in no condition to return to Japan due to the fear and terror they experienced from the disaster.

 

However, they kept on giving encouraging words of support to their Japanese fans through the internet by stating, “We want to cheer up Japan.” The leader of the group, CL (20) expressed, “As we have experienced the same shock and terror of the earthquake, we feel close and familiar to the fans. This time, we want to make our stage in Japan a fun place.” They’ve also announced that they’ve already made plans to go to Japan. During this trip, they will appear on television programs and other activities for their debut, as originally scheduled before the earthquake.

Credit: Tokyohive

 

 

두둥… 미래의 홍대여신 싼쿠스틱의 고민.. 기타 잘치시는분들~ 저 좀 도와주세용! 나는 왜?!? 기타를 치는데 가야금 켜는 소리가 날까요?!? 띵가띵가에요 정말..ㅠㅠㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 왼손 코드잡는것도 문제지만 오른손이.. ㅋ 열심히하면되겟죠?!? ^_^;;;

Dudung… The future goddess of Hongdae, Ssancoustic, is getting worried… To the other people who are good with the guitar~ Please help me a little! What do I do?!? When I strum my fingers on the guitar, why do I hear a tune like harp (T/N: She said gayageum, but I can’t find a direct trans of it, so I’ll go with harp)?!? It goes ddingga-ddinga, really.. ㅠㅠ ke ke ke ke ke ke My left hand has some problem making the chords, but my right hand is doing well.. ke But I’ll work hard, right?!? ^_^;;

Credits:

Source: Dara’s me2day http://twitpic.com/5mzcek
Translated by: SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara/ BlackjackBelle@OhDara

T/N: 가야금 or gayageum is a popular traditional Korean stringed instrument.

 

Credit: MNETAmerica

Thanks to ann9170

 

 

Ohhh! It seems like 2NE1 will release a Japanese Version of “I Am The Best” on July 20, 2011. However, this will be released on Recochoku only.

Credit: wind1693 + kstar0899 @YouTube

2ne1: Hello What’s up we 2NE1

CL: Following the Lonley Contest, we are opening I AM THE BEST dance concert. It’s for anyone who enjoy our music and our concert. You can dance alone or dance with a friend. Please Participate a lot

Dara: If you upload a video of you dancing to I AM THE BEST with a supporting message of our upcoming Concert on youtube, we will pick someone and we will send out invitation to 2NE1’s first concert and a lot of items from Adidas. Bravo!

Bom: If you want detailed information, you can check it out on our official YG website or our youtube website.

Minzy: We hope to see a lot of videos with your energy and talent and get excited for our 2NE1’s first ever concert.

CL: and this was 2NE1.

2NE1: Thank you!! 2NE1 Nolza (let’s play)

Thanks to minannah for the translations!

This is not a stereotypical contest where you lose the shine over extremely talented dancers!

2NE1’s 2011 Global Event VER.2!!!!!!!

Regardless of your nationality or age, everyone from all over the world who loves 2NE1 can participate.
Remember the [2NE1 LONELY COVER CONTEST] boom?
Now, this is a chance for you to ride a current by participating in 2NE1’s 2nd cover event!
Please upload a dance cover of ‘I AM THE BEST’. The winner will be invited to 2NE1’s first concert!

[The Easiest Way to Participate]

step1. Upload a video of you, covering a fierce dance of 2NE1’s ‘I AM THE BEST’
step2. (required) Entitle your video as [2NE1 ‘I AM THE BEST’ DANCE COVER]
step 3. Lastly, give us a description of your video, cover link and your nationality on YG Events page on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/ygevent

* You can check your video at right side of the main event page [You’ve contributed–>Your ideas(1)]

PLUS! TIPS on How to Raise the Odds of Winning
Leave a cheer message to 2NE1, preparing for their first concert with excitement.
In the beginning or at the end of your dance cover video, please shout out loud “Let’s Play” in your own language!

[Event Duration]
July 8th, 2011 ~ August 5th, 2011

[Winner Announcement]
– August 12th, 2011

A total of 21 teams will win prizes such as: concert tickets of 2NE1’s first concert! (yes, we will provideplane ticket/accommodation fees!!!), Adidas products which are worth approximately ten thousand U.S. dollars, 2NE1 CD with autographs and other special gifts 2NE1 prepared!

Don’t forget the specials…
[Guinness] award for a team with the largest members!
[The Best] award for a team with the most creative cover video.

[ATTENTION]

– A video should be between 4 to 5 minutes.
– If a video has no relevance to this contest, especially if it is a commercial, an administrator may erase the content without prior notification.
– A participant who used a video of another person may be disqualified even after the winnerannouncement.
We look forward to your participation and support.

Thank you !!

Source: 2NE1’s Official Facebook Page

Source: http://www.2ne10921.com/#003

 

Oh come on Dara-yah! Let us see you practice! Please!!! Pretty please! 

오늘은 스케줄이 없어서 각자 개인 연습을 한거같은데 연습실에서 우연히 만난 모 멤바..ㅋㅋㅋ어둠속에서 춤을..오..오마이갓!!!완전 멋잇네!!! 발이 안보여요!발이! 0.0 우와 저 야광 날개운동화를 신고 열정적으로 춤추는 소녀!열정 그 하나로 올인!ㅋㅋㅋ뒈에~박!!!

Today, we didn’t have any schedule, so we were going to do our pwn private practice, but I met with a member in the rehearsal studio by chance… ke ke ke Dancing in the dark…. Oh… Oh my ghad!!! It’s really chic!!! You can see their feet! Feet! 0.0 Wah, this girl who is dancing enthusiastically, wearing shoes with glowing wings! One passion, all in! ke ke ke Daeeee-bak!!!

Tags: To all the people who will be coming to the Adidas party tomorrow! Please enjoy our passionate performance! ^.^

Credits:

Source: Dara’s me2day http://me2day.net/21dara
Translated by: SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara/ BlackjackBelle@OhDara

Credit: Cyworld + 2NE1 Baidu Bar

 

 

 

Credit: firstlook_T + pabloolea + DC2NE1 Gallery