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Article: Manila Standard Today ~ “2NE1 Comes Home”

2NE1 comes home

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It was a scorching night and fans who lined up early at the SM Mall of Asia Arena were sweating buckets. But the summer heat did not stop Filipino Blackjacks from showing their support for their Korean idols. Blackjacks are fans of the Korean girl group 2NE1 and they trooped in force to the venue in Pasay City last May 17, Saturday, to witness the Manila leg of the group’s All or Nothing World Tour.

The concert was a momentous occasion for the Blackjacks in general and the Filipino Blackjacks in particular. The concert coincided with the group’s fifth anniversary and was eyed as a double celebration of sorts as it signified a homecoming for Sandara Park as well.

Park, arguably one of the more popular members of 2NE1, started her showbiz career in the Philippines and enjoyed a massive fan base that carried over when she joined 2NE1.

The event was also a fulfilment of a promise Dara, as she is now called, made when the group performed years ago to come back to Manila for a full-length concert.

With Park were group leader Lee Chaerin or CL, Kong Minji or simply Minzy, and Park Bom.

At a press conference held the day before the concert, the girls promised to give their fans a show.

And that’s what they did! The production was impressive, with amazing stages, flashing lights, jumbo LED screens, movable scaffoldings and platforms (even a few fireworks in between) providing the backdrop for the girls’ high octane performances.

Showtime!

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CL, Dara, Bom, and Minzy emerged on stage wearing their signature flashy outfits and immediately revved up the crowd. They followed this up with “Fire,” “Clap Your Hands,” “Pretty Boy,” and “Don’t Stop the Music.”

The group left the stage but shortly came back hoisted up by individual white cloth swings, singing their haunting ballad, “Missing You.” The girls then alighted from their swings and sat on a faux rock formation as they sang more of their slow songs such as “If I Were You,” the acoustic version of “Come Back Home” and “Ugly” to complete the feel-good set.

After being serenaded, the fans were treated to a surprise appearance by actors Sam Milby, Jason Abalos, Ram of G-Force and Joross Gamboa who were called by Dara to sit onstage and enjoy the lap dance the girls performed while singing “I Love You.” The boys were paired with each member—Dara with Sam, CL with Ram, Bom with Joross, and Minzy with Jason.

Living up to her label as the Queen of Swag, CL then performed a mashup of her self-composed songs “The Baddest Female” and “MTBD (Menbung).”

Homecoming

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It was refreshing to hear Dara speak Filipino so fluently. She talked to fans in Filipino and almost forgot that she was with her group members who could not understand the language. Despite the language barrier, the other three members happily sang and danced to Dara’s Tagalog novelty song “In or Out” which she made popular 10 years ago while in the Philippines. The song is based on her Star Circle Quest stint. Additionally, Dara made CL, Bom, and Minzy do Vice Ganda’s “Boom Panes” dance.

During the encore, the girls took a moment to bring out some cake given by the fans and to acknowledge the other members of the team. This included their dancers, band and managers. CL said the Philippines is Dara’s hometown and she wished it was hers, too. The fans sang happy birthday and everybody joined in the party. The group thanked the fans for their continued support. Each one of them yelled “Mahal ko kayo! (I love you!)”

Winner debut

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Another reason why young fans flocked the venue was because members of YG entertainment’s newest boy group, Winner, were the special guests in the concert. Kang Seung Yoon, Song Minho, Nam Taehyun, Kim Jinwoo, and Lee Seung Hoon sang “Just Another Boy” and “Go Up.” The boys were part of Team A and are the winners in the YG Entertainment reality show Who is Next: Win, thus, their name.

Other songs performed were “Gotta Be You,” “Do You Love Me,” “Scream,” “I Am The Best,” “I Don’t Care,” “Come Back Home” both acoustic and dance versions and “Go Away.”

The show closed in a rain of glittering gold streamers.

Return of a star

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Dara flew in two days earlier than the other members of 2NE1 for show appearances on ABS-CBN, her former network. She appeared in Abunda and Aquino Tonight and Gandang Gabi Vice and entered the Pinoy Big Brother House.

On Friday, May 18, 2NE1 held an open press conference in Shangri-la Mall in Mandaluyong that was attended by hundreds of fans.

2NE1 All or Nothing World Tour was produced by Pulp Live World Productions and supported by the Korean Tourism Organization, Shangri-la Edsa, SM Malls and Solaire Resort and Casino.

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Article: Philippine Star ~ “CONCERT REVIEW: A big ‘scream’ for 2NE1”

CONCERT REVIEW: A big ‘scream’ for 2NE1

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MANILA, Philippines – There was a sea of people outside the SM Mall of Asia Arena last Saturday afternoon and Mr. Taxi Driver, who was passing by, was baffled by the commotion. Is there a concert by Rihanna? Beyoncé? Or Katy Perry? Nope, it turned out that the people were fans and supporters of one of the top girl groups in Korea — 2NE1 (pronounced “twenty one” or “to anyone.”)

Filipino Blackjacks (the name of 2NE1’s fans club) trooped to the arena to watch the one-night-only Manila leg of the group’s All or Nothing concert.

What made 2NE1 extra special to Filipinos is Sandara Park, one of the four members of the group.

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Sandara made a mark in local showbiz in 2004 when she won second runner-up in the ABS-CBN talent search show Star Circle Quest, endearing herself to the Filipino public as the Korean with a Pinoy heart. During her brief career in the Philippines, Sandara starred in a couple of movies and released an album. But after her popularity fizzled out in 2007, Sandara decided to go back to Korea to join 2NE1, a girl group in the mold of Destiny’s Child or Spice Girls with a touch of Nicki Minaj.

In 2009, 2NE1 released its debut single Fire which became the best-selling single in South Korea with 7,000,000 digital sales. It was followed by hit after hit — I Don’t Care, Go Away, Lonely and I Am The Best, chart-toppers that catapulted the group to fame all over Asia.

Last February, 2NE1 released its second Korean studio album Crush, which sold over 4.2 million digital album sales — making it the best-selling digital album of 2014 so far — and peaked at South Korea’s Gaon Music charts and US Billboard charts.

Despite her popularity and stature today, Sandara said she has never forgotten her fans here and has always considered Manila her second home.

At 2NE1’s concert last Saturday, Sandara showed her love for her fans when she introduced segments that delighted the sold-out crowd.

Sandara invited her friends in local showbiz, Sam Milby, Jason Abalos, Joross Gamboa and Ram from G-Force for a special number, which got the crowd crazy.

At the chorus of the 2NE1 song I Love You, the hunks sat in front of the stage while the ladies did a sexy lap dance.

Sandara sat on Sam’s lap and leaned close to his face while the other girls gyrated in front of the boys. The performance drew the loudest screams from the audience.

During the encore, Sandara, together with Minzy and Bom, danced and sang her old Tagalog hit In or Out. She also let Bom sang the Tagalog lines from the song, which the latter delivered flawlessly.

During the almost three-hour show, the arena held up impressively with the elaborate video screens, flame bursts, fireworks, laser lights, Harley motorcycles, hyperactive back-up dancers and a catwalk-ready stage that traversed the whole arena. The girls incessantly exhorted the crowd to party as they sang, stepped and smiled through every choreographed moment without missing a cue.

In Fire, Gotta Be You, Do You Love Me, Scream and I Am The Best, the girls sang and danced like there was no tomorrow.

A member who clearly stood out and sought the spotlight aggressively was CL (a.k.a Chaelin Lee).

CL was a spark plug, igniting the stage with her booming voice and energetic dance moves.

During her solo turn where she performed Baddest Female, CL rapped with an attitude and sang with swagger, further heating up the crowd.

At the start of the concert, it was clear that Minzy and CL are the singers in the group.

There were times when Bom and Sandara’s voices shook as they sang the high notes in 2NE1’s soaring ballad Ugly. But what they lacked in vocals, they made up with their dancing and good looks. Bom and Sandara are eye candies and the prettiest in the group.

Near the end of the concert, the 2NE1 girls thanked their Filipino fans for a memorable concert.

Sandara was solicitous towards her Pinoy fans, telling them: “Lagi ko sinasabi sa kanila na maganda dito sa Pilipinas dahil ang mga Pilipino mababait at ang pagkain masarap.”

The girls ended the concert with a promise to come back.

2NE1’s All Or Nothing World Tour in Manila was organized by PULP LIVE WORLD.

Credits: Philippine Star

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Photo: 140517 Official Pic of Smiling, Cheerful Sandara Park Taking a Pose at AON in Manila

Dara was so active and lively and fun at the concert! Something about her just pulls my eyes to her, even though she’s fleeting all over the stage.. XD Seriously, her dancing, singing, her performance level is just amazing! ❤ 

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Photos: 140517 Official Pictures of Lively 2NE1 at their 5th Anniversary and “All Or Nothing” Concert in Manila

Weeee! Here are the official photos! They look so happy teasing each other in the first two pictures.. XDDD

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Photos: 140516 Gorgeous, Glowing Dara at The Shang for 2NE1’s “All Or Nothing” Press Conference

Dara is so very, very, very pretty! ❤ She’s petite, but well-proportioned! And her skin just.. glows! She’s so pretty, especially up close! And I think my hands were shaking when I got to shake her hand, and I told her, “We love you, Dara! Come back to the Philippines more often!” Kekekeke! ❤

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Photos: 140517 Press Pictures of Dynamic 2NE1 Killing the Stage at “All Or Nothing” in Manila

Press pictures! ❤

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Instagram: Vice Ganda Shares a Picture with 2NE1 (Sans Bom) and Hi-Tech, Backstage of AON in Manila

OH MAAAANNN! Can we request that Dara take off her jacket even for just a few minutes on stage?! SO SEXXXYYYY! ❤ Vice meets 2NE1, sans Bom! ❤ And look how behaved-looking he is while taking a picture with Hi-Tech. XD

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“2NE1 AON All Or Nothing Concert”

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News: 2NE1 Holds a Successful Concert in the Phili[ppines, Celebrating 5th Anniversary of their Debut

2NE1 HOLDS A SUCCESSFUL CONCERT IN THE PHILIPPINES, CELEBRATING 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR DEBUT

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[enews24 전수미 기자] YG Entertainment(YG)’s power girl group 2NE1 held a concert celebrating the 5th anniversary of their debut in the Philippines, which was a great success.

On the evening of May 17, the day that 2NE1 debuted five years ago, the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, the Philippines, was packed with local fans who came to see 2NE1’s world tour, “ALL OR NOTHING.”

Wearing stylish and colorful outfits on stage, 2NE1 started the concert with their 2nd regular album’s title track, “CRUSH,” and captivated fans.

2NE1 impressed fans by singing songs in various genres from hit songs that boast powerful performances such as “FIRE,” “CLAP YOUR HANDS,” and “PRETTY BOY,” to sentimental songs with soft vocals such as “MISSING YOU,” “IF I WERE YOU,” and the unplugged version of “COME BACK HOME.”

Local fans enthusiastically welcomed 2NE1’s first-ever concert in the Philippines by singing along to all lyrics in Korean. 2NE1 performed a total of 18 songs including pervious hit songs, “I AM THE BEST” and “I DON’T CARE,” as well as their 2nd regular album’s new tracks, “COME BACK HOME,” “GOTTA BE YOU,” and “SCREAM.”

Local fans were especially excited for 2NE1’s first exclusive concert in the Philippines because DARA used to be a local performer while living there. As a way to respond to the great enthusiasm of local fans, 2NE1 prepared a special performance by other members of 2NE1 singing along DARA’s single that she released in the Philippines, “IN OR OUT.”

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2NE1 also arranged a special stage to celebrate the 5th anniversary of their debut.

Cakes in various colors sent from fans were displayed on stage so that 2NE1 could celebrate the special occasion not only among themselves, but also with fans. 2NE1 playfully put the cake’s icing on each others’ faces, which drew a joyful cheer from the audience

DARA posted a message on her SNS in Tagalog after the concert ended, saying, “I’m the happiest person right now. Black jack! 2NE1 loves you!”

Meanwhile, WINNER, a new boy band that YG has put together for the first time in eight years, showcased their new songs “GO UP” and “JUST ANOTHER BOY” as opening acts of 2NE1’s concert in the Philippines, leaving a memorable impression on local fans.

Following the concert’s great success in the Philippines, 2NE1 will travel to Malaysia on May 24 to continue their world tour concert in Kuala Lumpur.

Credits: YG Life

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News: ABS-CBN ~ “Review: Fans Pumped Up at 2NE1 Concert”

Review : Fans pumped up at 2NE1 concert

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MANILA — Smacked just a couple of feet away from the stage, it was hard not to get pumped up at the All Or Nothing concert of the South Korean girl group 2NE1 at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday night.

The group’s avid fans dubbed Blackjacks, who filled the seats from the upper box down to the VIP section, were all waving glow sticks while screaming out fanchants to the group composed of CL, Minzy, Bom and Dara — or Sandara Park to her legion of Filipino supporters.

Some held up banners and many took pictures. And when the lights were dimmed down and an introductory video played on the giant screens, the entire arena echoed with screaming fans, who were now all on their feet.

The song “Crush” blasted from the speakers and the four members of 2NE1, as if coming out of nowhere, were suddenly there on the stage.

The group’s chart-topping songs like “Fire,” “Can’t Nobody,” “I Am The Best,” and “Come Back Home” from their newest album were among the 25 songs performed on Saturday night.

The encores even included Park’s Filipino hit “In or Out,” which was performed by all four members.

Halfway through the concert, 2NE1 called out surprise guests to the stage, starting with YG Entertainment’s newest boy group, Winner. Also known as Team A from the reality-survival show “Who is Next: WIN,” the group performed “Just Another Boy” and “Go Up.”

Park also brought local celebrities Jason Abalos, Joross Gamboa, Sam Milby and Ram from G Force to the stage for the sexy lap dance number for the hit “I Love You.”

Park later thanked the guys for being there at the show on her official Twitter account.

Saturday’s show also marked 2NE1’s fifth anniversary.

“Special ang araw na ito dahil dito kami sa Manila magse-celebrate ng fifth year anniversary namin,” Park said in flawless Tagalog. (T/N: This is a special day because we’re celebrating our fifth year anniversary in Manila.”

The group made its debut on May 17, 2009 with their first single “Fire.”

All four members expressed their happiness for having reached this career milestone. Their managers, back-up dancers, and staff were called on stage, and cakes were brought out to mark the celebration.

The group’s leader, CL, also thanked the fans for their support.

“Thank you so much for making this night so beautiful. I don’t know why it took us so long to get here, I don’t wanna leave,” she said. “Tonight is a very special night for us. It’s our fifth anniversary and we’re happy to spend it with you guys.”

Park said she’s happy to have finally staged a full concert of 2NE1 for their Filipino fans.

“I’m so happy to be here with 2NE1 and Blackjacks. Mahal ko kayo!” she said.

The concert ended with the final encore number “Can’t Nobody” as gold confetti rained at the MOA Arena.

Credits: ABS-CBN News

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Fan-Taken: 140517 2NE1 at “All Or Nothing” World Tour Concert in Manila

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