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Official/News: From YG – “News About 2NE1” ~ 2NE1’s Second Full Album “Crush” to be Released on February 24th!

From YG: NEWS ABOUT ‘2NE1’

A very belated new year’s greetings…

Hello everyone, this is YANG HYUN SUK.

I get an opportunity to send you greetings in writing about once a year.

And as this is a rare chance, I would like to share my thoughts with you
on some of the things that had my mind reeling, while also delivering news on YG artists in 2014.

2014 is expected to be a more important year than any other ones for YG.
To put it bluntly, 2014 is like a year of big gamble that will determine the next 10 years of this entertainment agency.

Not only is it a year where YG’s main artists PSY, BIGBANG and 2NE1 are releasing albums for the first time in a while,
but it is also a year where sensational four new groups of YG will be unveiled, after a very long period of preparing and training.

It takes YG several years to produce an album for the existing artists, and they’re unveiling four new groups? Four?

I agree that this is not an easy task, so I choose to use the word “challenge.”
And since it’s also risky, I say this is a “gamble” for us, but we are determined to achieve the goal.

And the only way to reach the goal is to produce good music.

This calls for maximizing the talents of YG artists with composing and writing skills, as well as more than ten YG composers.
In order to do this, we expanded our music studio, recording and dance training rooms for the last few months,
while also arranging meetings with foreign music producers for active collaboration.

Now to the main news. I would like to tell you all the details of what is happening to the YG artists.

Since there’s a lot to say, I would like to make it into a brief Q&A form, keeping in mind some questions you would have.
Thank you for your understanding.

Of the 2014 list, which YG artist is the first in line?

Is it because we had fans waiting for too long? Just hearing the name 2NE1 makes our hearts throb.

People who are not familiar with the details might think I am overreacting when I say this,
but I do so because 2NE1, who made a debut 6 years ago, will be unveiling a full album with many new songs for the very first time.

To be more precise, 2NE1 released their first album 4 years ago in September 2010,
but it was an album with just a few new songs added to the previous single soundtracks.
So this is the first time in 6 years for the divas to be unveiling an album full of new songs.

When is 2NE1’s 2nd full album release?

2NE1’s second full album will be released at 12 am on February 24th on online music sites.
The album will go on sale offline the following week.

The music video (MV) of 2NE1’s latest title song, which is an MV with the largest budget for the group,
requires high level of computer graphic work.
So a teaser video will be unveiled first on February 24th, and then a completed version on February 28th.

2NE1’s new songs will be presented for the first time at their Seoul concert on March 1st and 2nd.

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Article: [Dara’s journal of 2NE1 world tour preparation 4] The meeting note of 2NE1, who is preparing for the concert!

[Dara’s journal of 2NE1 world tour preparation 4] The meeting note of 2NE1, who is preparing for the concert!

Hello!! 2NE1’s captain San has returned. Have you guys doing well last week? It was I, whom the will towards the concert is getting much stronger~ after spending the New Year holiday. I was worrying about if I will be able to do well when I heard the story that I have to prepare for 4 sets of episodes of STARCAST with only the stories that captain San have prepared but the last episode has already come, cry cry ㅜ.ㅜ since it is the last one, with the authority of the captain San!! I will engage myself with a determination to show everything today.^.^

The story that will be revealed this time is, ta da! It is revealing of 2NE1, who is working hard with a career woman mode. 2NE1 have gathered at the recording studio of YG private company building in the late night for a concert conference. We tell the fact that we gather and discuss the stories about “ALL OR NOTHING” whenever we have time as one day is not enough~. +_+ Now then, meet the conference scene through the pictures!! (This episode specially has lots of pictures ready due to the excitement coming from meeting the fans in a long time so do not miss it~!!~.^)

#1. The meeting note of 2NE1, who is preparing “ALL OR NOTHING”

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The first page of today’s conference agenda!! Ta da!!
This is the first page of the conference about how we will appear on the stage and what kind of songs we will sing.

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Are you guys curious about it? That is a secret for now! Check it out at the concert hall^.^

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Taking a picture before the conference starts! We begin today’s STARCAST with a refreshing opening picture!

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This is Minzy, who is listening to the stories about this concert’s stage set with serious looks in the eyes.+_+
Maybe it is because the conference, she fully shows an adult-like and mature vibe.

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This is CL’s conference fashion of today that is comfortable but cool!
Wow~ Doesn’t her look of holding the chin with a hand that has the pen look professional?
I am also saying something while looking at the conference agenda but it is sad as the voice is not conveyed through the pictureㅜ.ㅜ

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What is our Bom looking at so intensely?+_+
What Bom is holding right now is the planning document about this ‘ALL OR NOTHING concert’ MD goods~
Please look forward to what kind of pretty and cool one and only 2NE1 goods will be released this time.

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Provocative Minzy with provocative attitude and looks in the eye! The direction of the pupils are.. Don’t tell me… were you looking at me?
Do not forget that you are the youngest, Minzy! ^.~

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I get to show it like this once again~This is Dara concentrating everyone~
I would have been thinking hard about promotion ideas even right at that moment…… right?^^;; Haha

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I have immediately caught in sight the charisma leader CL, who is concentrating on the conference~ Even her single hand movement that is putting her hair back has charisma????

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Last bonus picture!! This is one picture of the unrevealed meeting with an authority of the captain San.
I am going to wrap up the last episode with this serious look^.^

Wow~ It feels new as I get to show the members in this way myself in a long time. Whether it is the stage that 2NE1 stands on or the place that we are together with you guys, they are all important moments every time but we are thinking either A or B! just for this world tour. Just like the title, it is “ALL OR NOTHING”!! It will be a choice that you guys are not going to regret>.< I will see you guys at the concert site! Bye~

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+ The autograph that is revealed in surprise this week is the autograph from Bom. I am also preparing to show something surprising together with Bom. Please highly look forward to it. Now then, the captain San really send last greeting and bye! ^^

PS: You guys are going to get ready to play with us together in “ALL OR NOTHING” IN SEOUL that starts off 2NE1 world tour concert on March 1st and 2nd, right~?

Credits: Naver Star Cast

Photos: Reporter Dara’s 4th Entry for Naver Star Cast’s Special “All Or Nothing” Special

Wahhhh! So very beautiful in their casual, yet still fashionably chic styles! I love how Dara splashed color via her bright yellow hat in addition to her all black outfit, and red beanie to her black and white outfit.. And I am in love with both her jackets.. ❤ The girls all look so serious and focused in their planning. AON will surely, surely rock! ❤

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More pics of the girls after the cut!

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Article:K-Pop Wrap Up:Who and What Dominated Headlines in January 2014 (2NE1,Gdragon,Taeyang and Others)

January has proven to be a very successful month for K-Pop’s infiltration into the United States and has been the month of the sexy girl group concept.

K-Pop made a strong start in 2014 as a musical genre that continues to spread throughout the globe. Artists such as YG Entertainment‘s G-Dragon and 2NE1 have been at the forefront of mainstream Western media attention with momentum that has not been seen since the spread of Gangnam Style. The U.S. arrival of U-KISS drew attention from numerous media outlets, who were surprised by the English proficiency of the group, as well as the college career of member AJ. In the midst of the month, headlines became dominated by the tragic news regarding the death of the father and grandparents of Super Junior‘s Leeteuk.

2NE1 established their newsworthiness in January, with the announcement of their upcoming All or Nothing album and a world tour in support of the album. 2NE1 along with YG Entertainment were featuring during Fuse TV’s week long Fuse Loves Seoul coverage, which delivered K-Pop onto prime time television in the United States. Furthermore, 2NE1 returned to American television at the end of January by performing on ABC’s The Bachelor. Their appearance on the episode led to more mainstream exposure for the group and an increase in sales of songs such as their hit I Am the Best2NE1 while filming the segment for ‘The Bachelor’.

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Source:  @kpopstarz

Video: 140128 Full Clips of 2NE1’s Guesting on Popular ABC Show, “The Bachelor” Episode 1804 ~ “2NE1 is Huge!”

Here’s 2NE1’s guesting on “The Bachelor” while thye were on their Seoul leg! OMG I super love how the Bachelorettes got all kinds of excited when they realized who 2NE1 was and how they were super big! As one Bachelorette said, “2NE1 is huge here in Korea. Freaking huge. Their music video has 77 million views. Million. That’s a lot of views.” And they were super awed when they got to the venue and saw the screaming fans and all the people who stopped to watch the girls. ^^ The Bachelorettes kept calling 2NE1 “the biggest Kpop group” acknowledging 2NE1’s popularity.. ^^

Kpop Superstars 2NE1 on ABC’s “The Bachelor”

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Source: Via @blisswanderlust

Photos: 140128 Official Pictures of The Bachelor, Episode 1804 with K-Pop Superstar Guests, 2NE1

Hahaha, will be forever amused at the caption “Which lady will rock Juan Pablo’s world?” and the picture is 2NE1! XD It makes people think that the 2NE1 ladies are the ones that The Bachelor, Juan Pablo, is choosing from. CDABCsite

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THE BACHELOR – “Episode 1804” – “K-Pop” superstars “2NE1” put Juan Pablo and six of the women through their paces, teaching them a choreographed routine to one of their chart-topping hits. Kat steals the spotlight with her professional dance moves, while Nikki struggles to keep up and fit in. Then the group drops a bombshell — Juan Pablo and the six beautiful women will perform as background dancers during a concert in front of a live audience. Kat has no problem showing off her expertise and making sure Juan Pablo knows it. Nikki has a serious case of stage fright she must conquer if she is to continue. At the after party, one woman makes it quite clear she is not a fan of group dates and wants Juan Pablo all to herself, on “The Bachelor,” MONDAY, JANUARY 27 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

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Source: ABC Website

Re-uploaded by: OhDara

Article/Photos: Reporter Dara’s Third Journal Entry for 2NE1’s AON World Tour

Wow, Reporter Dara really taking on her job enthusiastically! I am super loving these BTS pictures! ^_^

Dara wanted to show 2NE1’s different eye make-up for their promotions, so she shared a picture with her eyes closed to really show them. ^^

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I give off a alien from outer space impression because of my mysterious eye make-up, right?

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Comparing a scene with the original and after CG effect!!! Jjajjan!!! 

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First, we have charismatic leader CL-yang~ Although the braids on either side of her head is cute, but oh the charisma! Force! Played a queen of cats in the teaser video ^.^

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For those who saw the teaser video already, do you know what the ball of light that distresseed Bom-yang already? +.+ Bom-yang whose tear is like a shining jewel ㅜ.ㅜ For everyone whose keeping up with the teasers, here’s the original photo of the promotional poster! !!

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Our ero-Mingkki, Gong Minji! Our youngest who already turned 21 and whose eyes and pose has become more provocative… Kya~ Unnie is worried, Minji-ya ^.^

2NE1 who came from the stars, attempted to try out a different style of make-up, but unfortunately, it didn’t come out too well in the video ㅜ.ㅜ So we’re showing it through pictures!! Ppyong!! 

Credits:

Source: Naver Star Cast

Re-uploaded and captions translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

News/Article: 2NE1 Unveils the ‘All or Nothing – The Journey’ Teaser

2NE1 Unveils the ‘All or Nothing – The Journey’ Teaser

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Revealing bits and pieces of its concert to come, 2NE1 released a teaser for the 2014 2NE1 All Or Nothing World Tour.

The teaser was released on January 21 with CL starting off a narration that the time has come for 2NE1. The teaser followed through the sci-fi concept as shown in the 2NE1 teaser photos that were previously released, showing the members as female warriors.

2NE1 will be kicking off its second world tour on March 1 and 2 at the Olympic Park SK Handball Stadium in Seoul, before traveling around the world to visit fans in other countries as well

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Source: Mwave + 2NE1

2NE1 Prepares for a Cosmic Journey in New “All Or Nothing” Teaser

2NE1 raises the excitement for their upcoming world tour and album to new heights with another video teaser, titled “The Journey.”

This new teaser shows the 2NE1 members preparing for a cosmic journey. CL starts the teaser with the words, “The time has come. It’s all or nothing,” as she releases dice with the numbers zero and one inscribed. Bom sheds a tear as she looks at the moon. Energy flows from Dara‘s fingertips as rocks levitate behind her. Minzy wields a light saber as she gives a confident smile. CL then walks forth holding a box with other alien beings. Later we see a bright object falling fast to earth from space.

2NE1 is currently busy preparing for their upcoming “All Or Nothing” world tour and new album. The group works with famed director Travis Payne and Stacy Walker for the tour. It starts off in Seoul on March 1 and 2. The tickets will go on sale through G-Market on January 21 and 22.

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Source: Soompi

News/Article: 2NE1 Shed Tears Before World Tour – Why?

2NE1 Shed Tears Before World Tour – Why?

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[TV리포트=김예나 기자] Girl group 2NE1 shed tears, while their world tour “AON” (ALL OR NOTHING) is coming up. It aroused people’s curiosity about why.

In the morning on the 21 this month, 2NE1’s agent uploaded a teaser video of 2NE1’s documentary film on its official blog. In the three-minute-long video, 2NE1 members are expressing their sincere and tender hearts.

In the video, BOM says, “Right now? It’s love. For human maybe?”, with tears in her eyes. CL says, “In fact, people around me often says ‘how can she do those things’, so I came to refrain myself, you know, I’m a person too.”

MINZY says, “We play on the stage indeed, but you can think that we play in a do-or-die attitude.” DARA shed tears, saying, “2NE1 is just like myself. Like my own name… I felt it for the first time after 2NE1’s first concert”.

DARA also opened her heart, saying, “Because the other 2NE1 members are the best in their fields, my issue is ‘what can I do in this team’. I always think about it, even until now”.

In the main poster of 2NE1’s second world tour, which was disclosed along with the video, 2NE1 is introducing their world tour that feels like a fantasy. They are giving off a dreamy and feminine appeal like goddess of space.

2NE1 will hold 17 concerts in 13 cities in nine countries including Korea, Japan, and China. The tour begins from Seoul concert on March 1 and 2 at Olympic Park’s SK Handball Hall, located in Songpa-gu, Seoul. The tickets for the Seoul concert will be sold on January 21 and 22 on G-market.

Credits:

Source: YG Life

Photos: Reporter Dara Shares 2NE1’s Behind The Scenes Photos for “All Or Nothing” Photoshoot!

Our pretty girls! Oh wow, more more more of the BTS please! ❤ And oh, you know the drill, I’ll wait for the official trans that’ll surely be out sometime later today.. ^^ For now, let us all bask in the beauty of our girls! ❤

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Source: Naver Star Cast