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News: 2NE1′s Dara and CL to donate their personal things for Allure’s Green Campaign

 2NE1′s Dara and CL to donate their personal things for Allure’s Green Campaign

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The act of giving is always practiced by the 2NE1. But as of this moment, it’s Dara and CL to do the kind.

Allure’s Green Campaign is raising funds to have their advertisements regarding the importance of a clean and a healthy environment. They will do that through an auction, so Dara and CL decided to donate their personal stuffs.

What are the items? It’s to be announced. Keep posted.

Source: dkpopnews

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News: YGE Signs Contents Licensing Contract with Aurora World

Hmmm, I wonder what this would mean to 2NE1 and to the whole YG Family. Either way, I’m excited for what they have in store for us. ^^

YGE signs contents licensing contract with Aurora World  Read

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CEO Yang Min Seok of YG Entertainment met with Aurora World CEO Choi Young Il at the YG office building on April 10 to sign the licensing contract.

The contract will bring together YG Entertainment′s K-Pop content and Aurora World′s merchandise production and licensing expertise. The two companies aim to add YG′s content to a variety of new merchandise areas, then market and sell the goods to the world.

Aurora World is a character marketing company which has recently been promoting its self-produced animation Yoohoo and Friends with Happy Meals in 6,000 McDonalds branches, scattered throughout 40 European countries.

YG Entertainment and Aurora World′s new partnership is expected to bring about a new wind in contents marketing, and expand the global K-Pop boom to a successful merchandising business.

Source: Enewsworld

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News: 2NE1 to attend “Asia Style Collection” in Singapore on June 22nd!

Good news for Singapore Blackjacks!! 2NE1 is to attend “Asia Style Collection” in Singapore in June, along with SNSD. 

No information about the ticketing is yet known, but we’ll keep you posted ^^

 

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Article: Big Bang-Epik High-2NE1, YG Artists Take Over German K-Pop Charts

Ooooh! A proud Blackjack, VIP and YG stan here!!! ^_^ Congratulations YG family! ♥

Big Bang-Epik High-2NE1, YG Artists Take Over German K-Pop Charts

YG Entertainment artists such as Big BangEpik High and 2NE1 are gearing up to expand the K-Pop industry in Germany.

Recently, a new Facebook page for K-Pop fans in Germany was created called, ‘K-Pop Statistic Germany’.

It was revealed that Epik High was chosen as the best Hip-Hop artist. Best boy group went to Big Bang and best girl group to 2NE1. For the male solo category, G-Dragon was chosen.

For all the categories, from hip-hop artist, female-male solo, group, etc, YG Entertainment artists were chosen for all sections. For the best female solo, CL was chosen along with Lee Hi at number 8 and 9. Singer Ailee was chosen as number 1.

In Korea, YG was also chosen as the country’s best entertainment company with SM Entertainment at a close number 2.

In 2012, YG artists took over the muss charts for one year and was successful with all their new releases. They also successfully completed their world tours and overseas activities as well.

Epik High, who released a new album after a 3 year hiatus along with Psy, 2NE1, Big Bang, Se7en and others, all released new albums that all ranked number 1.

In the case of Big Bang and G-Dragon, their solo and drop title songs were all seen taking over the charts.

YG stated that after the comeback of Psy on April 13, other artists such as Big Bang, 2NE1 and others will be making their comebacks as well.

Big Bang member Daesung also just recently held his first solo Japan concert and will continue to other cities in Japan as well for a total of 19 cities and 25 concerts.

G-Dragon has also begun the Japan portion of his solo world tour and will meet with a total of 550,000 fans from Korea and Japan.

Source: KpopStarz

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News: Actor Lee Sung Jae’s favorite spring time song is 2NE1′s “I Don’t Care”

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Actor Lee Sung Jae revealed that he has a song he listens to whenever this time of the year hits. That song turns out to be one of 2NE1‘s oldies, “I Don’t Care“!

March 29th broadcast of MBC‘s ‘I Live Alone‘ showed the members Noh Hong ChulKim Kwang KyuDefconnSeo In GukKim Tae Won, and Lee Sung Jae preparing for the season of spring.

The members talked about songs that remind them of spring, and Lee Sung Jae had other nodding along when he shared, “When it becomes spring, I listen to ‘I Don’t Care‘.”

Then, Kim Tae Won started playing 2NE1′s song on his guitar and Lee Sung Jae attempted to sing the chorus of “I Don’t Care“. Defconn started to sing along as well, and the others laughed as “I Don’t Care” suddenly transformed into a trot-like song in their attempts.

Source: Allkpop

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News: Big Bang and 2NE1 Often Visit 1TYM’s Song Baek Kyung’s Curry Place

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Although the group hasn’t been active since 2005, 1TYM’s Song Baekkyung revealed that he still keeps in touch with the people at YG Entertainment.

On March 27’s broadcast of SBS’ One Night of Entertainment, Song Baek Kyung was featured in a segment trying to find out what first generation idol group members were up to these days. The program staff visited Song Baek Kyung, who currently owns three curry houses with fellow member Oh Jin Hwan.

During the interview, he mentioned that Big Bang comes to eat at his restaurant often. “2NE1 really likes curry, so although it’s usually not allowed, I let them do take-out,” explained Song Baek Kyung. On whether or not he receives money from them, he replied, “Well, 2NE1 isn’t the one paying and it’s from YG Entertainment, so I definitely take the money.”

Not only that, Song Baek Kyung was recently revealed to have participated in Lee Hi’s new album for the song Rose. He explained that he randomly visited Teddy’s studio, and somehow randomly ended up producing a song. He hoped to one day return to the music scene.

Lee Hi’s Rose is scheduled to be released on March 28.

Source: Enewsworld

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News: 2NE1, Ryu Seung Ryong, and Kim Nam Ju chosen as the ‘Power Entertainers of Korea 2013′

Oooooh~!!! This one’s so awesome! I feel so proud for the girls since they haven’t done anything significant like a comeback or an album release this year but still,  they managed to be on top~ 2NE1 jjang! ^_^ Congratulations girls!!! <333

News: 2NE1, Ryu Seung Ryong, and Kim Nam Ju chosen as the ‘Power Entertainers of Korea 2013′

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2NE1, actor Ryu Seung Ryong, and actress Kim Nam Joo were ranked the top ‘Power Entertainers of 2013‘ in the categories of film, drama, and music.

The prestigious KAIST University measured the influence of celebrities including actors and actresses, singers, and TV personalities, and released the results of their ‘Power Entertainers of Korea 2013′ report. For the film category, the entertainers’ long-term box office sales over the past 3 to 5 years were counted and for the other categories, the votes of 1,300 people from their teens to 5os were researched to rank the most popular entertainers among a wide range of age groups.

In the ‘film’ category, actor Ryu Seung Ryong was ranked #1 for his roles in the box office smash hit films ‘Masquerade‘ and ‘Miracle In Cell No. 7‘. Actor Ha Jung Woo came in 2nd and Park Bo Young was the representative actress in the top 10 at #7.

In the ‘drama’ category, Kim Nam Joo ranked #1 for her role in the popular drama ‘You Who Rolled In Unexpectedly‘ and Son Hyun Joo trailed behind in 2nd place.

In the ‘music’ category, 2NE1 ranked #1 and Busker Busker ranked #2.

Source: Allkpop

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News: 2NE1, U-KISS to Excite Malaysia F1

Malaysian Blackjacks, are you ready for 2NE1? ^_^

2NE1, U-KISS to Excite Malaysia F1

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K-pop bands 2NE1 and U-KISS are to heat up the stage of the Formula 1 race in Malaysia this weekend.

The two K-pop groups have been invited to the concert, held to celebrate the 2013 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix, which will take place in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia on March 22.

Following Wonder Girls in 2011 and Girls Generation in 2012, 2NE1 and U-KISS are the third Korean artists to join the event, along with U.S. pop stars Demi Lovato and Backstreet Boys.

“We are deeply moved to be at this concert, even though we shared several stages with overseas pop stars before,” members of boy band U-Kiss said, “we practiced the dance moves of Backstreet Boys’ ‘ As Long As You Love Me’ before we made our debut. It feels great to be on the same stage with the musicians we look up to.”

Formed of SooHyun, Eli, DongHo, Kevin, KiSeop, Hoon and AJ, U-KISS made their debut with the first single “New Generation” in 2008. They recently made their comeback to the local music scene with the third full-length album “COLLAGE,” which includes the sophisticated title song “Standing Still.”

Being one of the leading artists in the mainstream K-pop and fashion, 2NE1 has produced smashing hits since their debut in 2009, including “Fire,” “Lonely,” “Ugly,” “I Am The Best” and most recently, “I Love You.”

The iconic girl band reportedly participated in the American hip-hop artist will.i.am’s forthcoming second solo album, with details about the collaboration so far undisclosed.

Source: KStar10

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News: Sandara Park Reveals Photo With Mysterious Feel “Dreamy Charm”

Sandara Park Reveals Photo With Mysterious Feel “Dreamy Charm”

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Group 2NE1’s Sandara Park recently revealed a new photo.

Ont he 25th, Sandara Park updated her Twitter with, “Goodnight,” revealing a picture with her one-word update.

The photo that Sandara Park disclosed was a pencil line drawing of herself, drawing much attention. Sandara Park had her eyes closed, with both hands covering her cheeks, exuding a mysterious charm and a dreamy atmosphere.

Netizens who saw Sandara Park’s photo commented with, “Dream-like Sandara Park,” “Sandara park is so pretty,” “Mysterious Sandara Park,” “Sandara Park is becoming younger and younger,” showing their reactions.

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Source: OBS
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News: Sandara Park Makes Surprise Visit To Gummy’s 10th Anniversary Fanmeeting “Friendship Shines”

Sandara Park Makes Surprise Visit To Gummy’s 10th Anniversary Fanmeeting “Friendship Shines”

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Girlgroup 2NE1 member, Sandara Park, made a surprise visit at Gummy‘s 10th Anniversary fan meeting.

On the 20th, Gummy said through YG Entertainment’s official me2day, “During my 10th anniversary fanmeeting, Dara came secretly to wish me, ‘Congratulations, ppyong!’ My tears came out because I was so happy. It was such a touching gift that I never expected! Dara, thank you so much, and thank you also to all the YG dongsaengs that congratulated me, I love you all” revealing a picture with the post.

In the photo, Sandara Park and Gummy share a comfortable and friendly appearance. They are both looking at the camera with big, bright smiles, making a warm atmosphere. With their shoulders touching each other’s, their comfortable and intimate pose signifies a close friendship between these two people.

Netizens who saw the picture commented, “Sandara Park is really a loyal person,” “Gummy has become prettier,” “It’s great to see their friendship,” “Congratulations to Gummy for her 10th anniversary,” “Being blonde suits Gummy well,” “They are cute,” “Sandara Park and Gummy are really close,” “Sandara Park is very faithful to her friends,” “Both are looking more and more beautiful,” “The warm atmosphere is really nice,” “I hope that these two people’s friendship would last forever~” “Sandara Park personally going to Gummy’s fanmeeting is really very warm and nice of her,” “Sandara Park and Gummy, friendship that is priceless,” “Gracing the fanmeeting with her beauty,” “Seeing this certification shot of Sandara Park going to Gummy’s fanmeeting is really great,” “Dara-unnie’s loyalty,” “Congratulations on the 10th year anniversary, Gummy~” “Sandara Park in Gummy’s fanmeeting, shining beauty,” “I pray that their friendship lasts long,” “So impressed!” “Sandara Park in Gummy’s fanmeeting certification shot, is this the beauty of someone in her 30s?” “These two people are really cute,” “Sandara Park and Gummy’s unexpected connection,” “I guess that Gummy is Sandara Park’s first close friend,” “It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Sandara Park. She’s getting prettier and prettier,” “Both are pretty,” showing their various reactions.

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Source: Nate 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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