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News: YG’s Artists Caught In “Rush Hour” Traffic

YG’s Artists Caught In “Rush Hour” Traffic

Right now, it’s “YG War.”

After Psy achieved global success with “Gangnam Style,” Big Bang’s G-Dragon quickly followed suit. On September 15, he released his solo mini-album “One of A Kind” with the title track “Crayon.” Even though he didn’t actively promote his title track, it still hogged the spotlight for a good time during the peak of his promotion period.

Epik High is next on the promotion list to the delight of fans who have patiently waited for more than 3 years for new material. They have just released the song “It’s Cold” featuring labelmate Lee Ha Yi ahead of their album release on October 19. The song has achieved “all-kill” status continuing the popularity of the other YG artists. Next up is none other than the not-really rookie Lee Ha Yi who is most known as the runner up for the highly competitive and popular SBS’s “K-Pop Star.” She will make her official debut on October 29.

A small disclaimer, but the following order on the promotion roster is a rumor. SuPearls (consisting of other contestants of “K-Pop Star” Lee Michelle, Lee Jung Mi, Lee Seung Joo and also Lee Ha Yi), a group originally planning to make their debut in September, was pushed back by the unexpected popularity of Psy’s “Gangnam Style.”

In November, 2NE1 and Big Bang’s Taeyang are planning to release new material. 2NE1 has already released their single “I Love You” in July and have proved their undying popularity. They’re aiming for a full-length album this time around. There’s much expectations for Taeyang, who experienced much success with his previous solo songs like “Look Only At Me” and “Wedding Dress.”

Dubbed as “YG’s Girls’ Generation,” the girl group was also originally supposed to debut simultaneously with SuPearls. They have now been pushed back to January 2013.

An industry official commented, “YG Entertainment started this year with Se7en and if we had to use baseball as an analogy for YG this year, they hit a homerun. There’s no strike. It’s highly likely that “YG Rush Hour” will last til the end of this year. If Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style’ continues to stay addictingly popular, there’s no telling how the traffic will ease up. It’s normal for entertainment companies to not expect any security, but YG Entertainment is doing beyond well. “

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News: 2NE1′s Dara Shocks Fans With Her Newest Hairstyle

I love how Dara confidently struts at the airport with this new look like a boss. Confident Dara is jjang! <333

2NE1′s Dara shocks fans with her newest hairstyle

2NE1‘s Dara previously shared that she was a bit confused about what to do with her hair next.

However, recent photos of the idol at the airport seem to have thrown fans for a loop. Dara can be seen sporting cornrows. She kept the left side of her head shaven, and pulled the rest of her hair into a high ponytail.

Fans who saw the photos responded with mixed reactions: “This is a little too much“, “Her face is pretty, so any type of hairstyle suits her well“, and “Why are you doing this?“.

What do you think of her newest hairstyle?

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News: 2NE1′s collaboration with Adidas to be brought to another level?

2NE1′s collaboration with Adidas to be brought to another level? 

Adidas has expressed that 2NE1‘s collaboration with them will be brought to the next level. In August, 2NE1 has held 2 massive “New Evolution” concerts in America, and whether it was New York on the East Coast or Los Angeles near the Pacific Ocean, both packed concerts certainly drove their American fans mad (with excitement/happiness).

“I heard Nike wants to poach them away“, Adidas’s Publicity Director for the Asia-Pacific market, Andy Collison, half-jokingly said. 2NE1, as one of those on the forefront of contemporary Korean entertainment, has an incomparable influence around the world; and thus, the campaign that they have shot for a major brand like Adidas is extremely important.

Andy Collison also revealed that 2NE1 ‘s collboration with Adidas has been going on for some time and the commercial that they have shot along with Derrick Rose who’s making a comeback, has already been broadcasted around the world in over 50 countries.

Adidas is known to engage spokespersons that cater to local tastes in different countries or regions, however, Andy Collison said that he thinks 2NE1 caters to the tastes of everyone irregardless of where they are from, thus, they will be appearing in all the commercials.

“K-pop is extremely popular at the moment. Wasn’t there this guy lately who’s song, Gangnam Style, got really popular? The song excites and has great rythm.. really awesome,” Andy Collison said.

Having been appointed as a global spokesperson for Adidas, maybe we’ll soon be able to see 2NE1 attending events together with Beckham.

In addition, Adidas is also planning to get 2NE1 their own Adidas campaign song, and this mission is most likely to be a collaboration with YG Entertainment’s trump card, producer Teddy Park.

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Video: 120811 News Coverage of 2NE1’s Appearance at Psy’s Concert

Energetic performances from 2NE1 and Psy! The crowd surely loves Psy and the girls! ^^

Cute Bommie reading the lyrics of Psy’s song which were on her palm! Keke! Her voice still sounds raspy though. T_T I hope she gets her voice back and I hope the girls get enough rest in time for their concerts in US. ^^

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News: S.E.S BADA Supports 2NE1 At Their World Tour Concert

Wow! Dara, Bom and their connections! O_O I remember watching Dara and Bom sing and dance to SES songs on 2NE1tv, and now they actually invited Bada to their very own concert. ^^ Just wow! ♥

S.E.S BADA Supports 2NE1 At Their World Tour Concert

Singer Bada revealed that she attended 2NE1‘s ‘New Evolution’ World Tour Concert to support them with a picture!

Bada on the 30th, revealed the photo above on her Twitter and wrote, “2NE1 concert. I think it’s meaningful after becoming a senior to support my fellow juniors at their concert. Because I think there’s a lot I can learn from my juniors! Bom, Dara thanks for inviting me~ I had fun at the concert.”

In the picture above, Bada is seen wearing a leopard print hat covering her eyes while smiling into the camera. Also, Bada seemed to have written the words 2NE1 on one arm and Bada on the other. In the background, many of 2NE1‘s fans are seen waving their glow sticks in support of the group.

Internet users who saw the photo commented, “They must have a warm sunbae-hoobae (senior-junior) relationship,” “Both the senior who learns from the junior and the junior who give their senior tickets to their concerts are really pretty,” and “I really want to see the 2NE1 concert too.”

On another note, 2NE1 finished their first concert on the 28th of their ‘New Evolution’ World Tour Concert at the Olympic Park in Seoul. Their tour will consist of 10 cities in 7 different countries.

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News: 2NE1 Dara Kisses a Fan During Her Performance!

Can I be this person instead? Because OMG!!! Wanna be kissed by Dara too. T_T Lucky fanboy is lucky!!!

2NE1 Dara Kisses a Fan During Her Performance!

On July 29, 2NE1‘s concert was held at the Seoul Olympic Stadium as a part of their global tour “New Evolution.” During Dara‘s performance, she picked one person from the audience and brought him on stage. While singing the song “Kiss” during her solo performance, she kissed the fan on the cheek.

Before her solo performance, Dara stated, “I’m actually a wild woman. In order to create a sticky performance, I’m going to bring a male audience on stage.”

All the men in the audience were flinging their arms to be picked and Dara stated, “Today, area 4 is calling my name. Since it is a world tour, I will pick that peron. White T-shirt. Come to the stage” and chose a foreign fan.

Shortly after, Dara asked him to sit down on a chair and performed while sitting on his lap and also kissed him on the cheek. There was a lipstick mark on the fan’s cheek and the fans went crazy when they saw it.

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News: 2NE1 Members Find Singing Easier than Talking

2NE1 Members Find Singing Easier than Talking

While the 2NE1 members were attending the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France, they also shot some amazing photos with fashion magazine, W.

Issued in the August edition of W magazine, the pictorial revealed the 2NE1 members wearing very distinct outfits and unique accessories such as Sandara Park’s giant pom-poms or Minzy′s winged hat.

The magazine also showed some pictures from when 2NE1 was speaking at the Festival in June.

During the interview with W, 2NE1 discussed its newest single I Love You and its upcoming global tour concert, New Evolution, which will take place on July 28 and 29 in Seoul, before moving to the rest of the world.

When told that their performances in Korea were shortened due to their upcoming concert, CL replied, “We were a bit sad, but because the first concert is in Seoul, we were able to feel a bit better. We’re currently really busy, preparing for the concert and our next single, but we’re a lot happier when we’re working rather than just resting.”

W asked, “Choosing between standing on the first comeback stage or talking at the Festival, which one is harder?”

“Talking is definitely harder,” said Sandara Park.

CL added, “At a performance, we’re able to transform into something completely different, but at settings like this one, we have to show ourselves, so it makes us nervous at times.”

The complete interview and pictorial can be found in the August issue of W magazine.

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News: Sandara Park and B2ST Send Wreaths in Support of MBLAQ’s Concert

Sandara Park and B2ST Send Wreaths in Support of MBLAQ’s Concert

After successfully completing the first day of “THE BLAQ% TOUR” in Seoul, MBLAQ‘s agency J. Tuneshared the above photo and tweeted “Thank you to all the fans who attended and let’s have fun today also!”

The photo was of the congratulatory wreaths sent to MBLAQ for their concert and it looks likeThunder‘s very own big sister sister Sandara Park (Dara) and boy group B2ST sent in their wreaths.

Sandara’s wreath had a very affectionate message for her younger brother, “Chundoongah~ I love youuuuuuuu~”. Sandara also didn’t fail to take the opportunity to dub herself “The big sis who’s pretty even with her hair half shaved off”, referring to her new hairdo for 2NE1′s comeback.

Good luck to MBLAQ for a successful concert tour! Also to B2ST and 2NE1 for successful comebacks with ‘Midnight Sun‘ and ‘I Love You‘.

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Video/News: 120718 2NE1 Featured on CNN International

Oh wow! It’s amazing how the release of their new single made it to CNN news! 2NE1 is BEST!!! <333

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News: 2NE1 To Lose Weight, Except Sandara Park Who Will Do The Opposite

The girls are really working hard for their concert, even with their eating habits! I just hope that they’d stay healthy! 2NE1 fighting!!! ^_^

2NE1 To Lose Weight, Except Sandara Park Who Will Do The Opposite

With their song, “I Love You” sweeping the music industry by storm this mid-summer, girl group 2NE1 revealed that, “All the members, except Sandara Park, are on a diet,” they said.

Recently, 2NE1 met up with some members of the press and said, “Recently, we’ve been dieting these days in preparation of the world tour. But Sandara Park, who is underweight, needs to eat more,” they said. They revealed that instead of eating sweets, they’ve taken to drinking a lot of water instead. They added, “The company didn’t spefically tell us to lose weight. Instead, the members voluntarily went into a diet so that we could show more beautiful features for the fans,” furthermore, they said, “It’s a combination of dieting and exercising,” they revealed.

On the other hand, Sandara Park said, “I think I need to gain a bit more weight. But my mouth is too small and can’t take in a lot of food, so I don’t eat much. I bet you’d be surprised if you know my real weight,” she revealed with a smile.

2NE1‘s single, “I Love You,” which was released recently as their comeback single in Korea, has been received with an explosive response. Their world tour, called “New Evolution,” which is scheduled to start at the Seoul Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium, would be a first for a girl group coming from the country. Even after 10 days from its release, “I Love You” is steadily claiming the top spot, despite facing stiff competition from other group releases.

2NE1 made their comeback amidst a storm of other comeback schedules on July, netizens expect to see fierce competition unfold as these groups go neck-to-neck for the top spot. However, 2NE1‘s achievement of staying on the top place at number 1, shows that they are not like other normal girl groups. Their song, which is a mixture of trot and electronic, plus their more feminine and sexy concepts, gave off a high level of anticipation from fans and netizens, gaining a following that lead to their claiming the top spot.

Meanwhile, 2NE1 is set to hold the first stop of the “New Evolution” world tour concert, in the coming 28th and 29th, at the Seoul Olympic Gymnastics Stadium. They are planning to bring the concert to 10 different cities, in 7 different countries.

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