Posts tagged ‘2NE1’

Article: SPIN – “K-Pop Discovers the Trap (and Dub!) in 2NE1’s ‘Falling in Love’ Video”

K-Pop Discovers the Trap (and Dub!) in 2NE1’s ‘Falling in Love’ Video

Diplo’s favorite Seoul-ful girl group plots new album

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First ladies of K-Pop 2NE1 are back with their first single since will.i.am gave them the stadium treatment for his fittingly titled single, “Take on the World.” The girl gang are prepping a brand new album for YG Entertainment and will be sharing a single (plus video) each month until its October release. First up is “Falling in Love,” which debuted yesterday and has already racked up 3.5 million YouTube hits.

The foursome has received praise from Diplo in the past and it wouldn’t be surprising to learn that the Major Lazer main brain had a hand in this track. The beat combines sunny No Doubt-style pop with dancehall riddims and trap-rap effects. It’s pretty great — a crossover-ready K-pop club hit if ever there was one (discounting that one) — but if you don’t like it, head diva CL has words for ya: “Yeah, the club is getting ugly I don’t care / Can’t nobody stop the fire let them haters sit and stare.” The ladies slide effortlessly between English and Korean, smooth despite the nasty wobble that pops up in the production.

Credits: Spin

Article: MTV Buzzworthy – Robust Moment with 2NE1’s Comeback Jam “Falling In Love”

New Video: 2NE1, ‘Falling In Love’

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2NE1 is back with a reggae-tinged, summery video: “Falling In Love.”

We won’t lie: We are having a very robust moment with K-pop sensation 2NE1′s new comeback jam, “Falling In Love.” We say “comeback” because we haven’t actually heard from CL, Minzy, Dara, and Bom in a little under a (very torturous) year, but the ladies have thankfullly returned with a brand-new K-pop-tinged reggae jam, “Falling In Love.” And no, you didn’t mishear us — we said, “K-pop-tinged reggae.” (Hey, so what if they pulled the same move in their “I Don’t Care” remix? We want ALL the K-pop-tinged reggae all the time.)

At the top of the clip, the “I Love You” singers are just hangin’ out and laughing together on a (very fake-looking) beach set. As the reggae beat floods in, the girls break into some choreography that is juuust accessible enough for us try at home when nobody is watching, but just hard enough for us to completely fail at.

Suddenly, we’re transported to a gilded, water-covered room (like, literally no floor, just a thin level of sparking water. It’s the kind of thing that’d cause mortals like us to have a level three panic attack, but 2NE1 can walk on water, obviously, so they’re fine), where each of the gals take turns lounging on regal-looking chaises and throne chairs. We should also probably mention that there’s also a gaggle of cute dudes around, who are all ready and willing to wait on and flirt with each lady accordingly.

And there you have it! But before we wrap it up, here’s some more 2NE1 comeback news: Word on the street is that 2NE1 will be releasing a new single every month from July to October (kind of like K-pop Hanukkah!?) when the girls’ upcoming album drops. Translation? These next four months may in fact be the best of your life. Until you get married. Or win the lottery. (It all depends on how you define “best.”)

Credits: MTV Buzzworthy

Line: 2NE1’s PR Manager Dara Gets Her New Business Cards and Own Team!

Dara’s business cards look badass! I would love to have a business card like this as well. It’s simple, yet slick and elegant in its simplicity. ^^ And there’s a “2NE1 Communications Team” already! Wonder who Dara chose to be in her team? ^^

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[Public Relations Manager] Hello~ Good morning ^.* Recently, I am a person who is looking for subordinates/assistants. With my new team and subordinates, we will adapt a “fighting” mindset, starting with these brand new business cards. I really like my new subordinates! I am in very polite company ^_^

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Source: 2NE1 Line App

Translated and capped by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

Line: Bom (Big Park), Dara (Small Park) and Minzy Leave Messages in 2NE1’s Official Line Account

OMG! T_T These two Unnies are just sooooooo cute! T_T They even left audio messages for us! So much aegyo! Cute cute cute!

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Here’s a YouTube Version of their messages! So cute!!!

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Check the link below for translations and more!

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Weibo: Dara Leaves a Message in 2NE1’s Official Weibo Account – ” It will be the first time 2NE1 visits Shanghai”

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Hello! This is PR Director DARA! It will be the first time 2NE1 visits Shanghai this Friday~ We’ll see everybody at Feng Xian Bi Hai Jin Sha! The thought of seeing Shanghai fans just makes me feel so excited!!! Come on come on~ –DARA

Translated by: @sgbjcrew

Photo: 2NE1 Goes Back to Black for Joy News 24 Interview

Our girls look rocking! going back to their roots in basic black clothes. ^_^ Still looking awesome and fierce! ❤

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Source: Joy News 24

Re-uploaded by: OhDara

Twitter: Dara Promotes Falling In Love – “When I See You, My Heart Goes Oh Oh Oh”

Dara is so so so cute! Her pigtails are adorable! ❤

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Ah, right! 2NE1’s new single is out, right?! Should listen to it~~Falling in love, falling in love ~ When I see you, my heart goes oh oh oh >.<

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Source: @krungy21

Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

Article: 2NE1 Knocks Out 7 iTunes Around the World in Just 24 Hours

2NE1 KNOCKS OUT 7 ITUNES AROUND THE WORLD IN JUST 24 HRS

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NE1’s new song ‘FALLING IN LOVE’ stood on top of 7 iTunes around the world in less than 24 hours after its release.

‘FALLING IN LOVE’, which was released on July 8 at 0 a.m., immediately rose to #1 on iTunes of Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, Brunei and Hong Kong.

‘FALLING IN LOVE’ is still gradually penetrating the world – in Indonesia and Thailand it is currently ranked #3, while in Finland, Sweden and Macau, it is within rank #20. The phenomenal performance of 2NE1 is even more special as it was accomplished in less than 24 hours of the release.

2NE1 has already proved themselves the ‘high class’ powerful girl group when the new song swept across 9 Korean music charts instantly after its release.

The reggae song ‘FALLING IN LOVE’ is 2NE1’s first attempt at this genre, each member transforming themselves into summery looks. Their last big hit ‘I LOVE YOU’, which was a trot-style (the oldest form of Korean pop music) song, is followed by the newly released ‘FALLING IN LOVE’ – writing another success story for the group.

Meanwhile, 2NE1 is preparing for their first comeback performance of ‘FALLING IN LOVE’ on Mnet’s M Countdown for July 11.

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Source: YG-Life

Article: Perez Hilton – “2NE1 Is Falling In Love!”

Another shoutout from Perez! He’s such a big 2NE1 fan. ^_^

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Source: Perez Hilton

Article: Billboard – “2NE1 Kicks Off New Album With Reggae-Tinged ‘Falling in Love'”

2NE1 Kicks Off New Album With Reggae-Tinged ‘Falling in Love

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The K-pop foursome reveals the first track from a monthly single release schedule before their October album release.

K-pop phenoms 2NE1 have made their long-awaited comeback with new single “Falling in Love.” The reggae-influenced track makes has a breezy, summery feel to it and showcases 2NE1‘s knack for fierce sing and rap stylings mixed with catchy hooks.

It’s not a truly standout moment for the foursome, but it is a nice return from a group that has been missing from the scene for almost a year. The group also gets points for incorporating a rarely-heard reggae genre to K-pop.

The video accompanies the audio nicely with CL, Minzy, Dara and Bom in summer-ready outfits dancing outdoors on the beach and in Jamaica-themed sets. In fact, it wouldn’t have been to surprising to see Snoop Lion pop in for a cameo at one point. There also seems to be an added focus on youngest member Minzy letting her lead both verses and rocking a florescent pink wig.

In addition to dropping “Falling in Love,” YG Entertainment has announced that 2NE1 will be releasing a new single every month from July to October, when its new record will be released; it has not been decided if it will be an EP or full-length album. The lengthy wait is odd, as fans may remember hearing a similarly-sounding intro track (featuring CL rapping in English) when 2NE1 performed “I Love You” on TV last summer. If the track had been crafted a year ago, what was the hold up?

2NE1 last made a splash on the K-Pop Hot 100 with their only 2012 single “I Love You” reigning No. 1 for two weeks last summer. Leader CL recently released her debut solo single “The Baddest Female” which peaked at No. 4 last month.

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Source: Billboard