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Photos: Naver Star Cast Goes Behind-The-Scenes for 2NE1’s Preparation for their First M!Countdown Stage and YHY SKetchbook Guesting

Woohoo, behind the scenes! ❤ So very beautiful.. T_T Loving her casual, feminine look, and equally loving her blue-haired, badass, fierce look! ❤ Our Dara chameleon! ❤ Naver Star Cast and YG Life would be uploading this article soon, so watch out for it! ❤

Dara preparing for their very first stage in M!Countdown!

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Dara all dressed up and ready to roll for YHY Sketchbook!

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Fashion Feature: [STARCAST- What should I wear this week?] The weekly fashion learned from girl groups

[STARCAST- What should I wear this week?] The weekly fashion learned from girl groups

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Did everyone spend a warm holiday? It was a warm weather but it must have been not that easy to walk out the door due to tiny dust. It is expected that the tiny dust will cover entire Korea this week also. We would recommend putting more care into protecting the respiratory system from Monday to Wednesday.

There is also good news about rainy weather. On Wednesday, it will start to get slowly from the south and Jeju Island and it will rain throughout Korea on Thursday. Since it is a spring rain, it might be possible to feel the warmth as the spring is about to begin even when it is during the middle of the day. It looks like this rain will go away on the morning of Friday.

Inconsistent weather, it is a trouble when we think of what kind of clothes we should wear to deal with it, right? We found answers from the fashion of the stars. First, we will introduce a mask fashion that stays strong even with tiny dust. Also, we recommend the trench coat fashion that matches well with the spring rain.

It is ‘What should I wear this week’ that STARCAST introduces. As a bonus, check the weekly weather in advance also.

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▶ Monday, February 24th ㅣ Lowest 0 degrees, highest 10 degrees (Celcius) Little cloudy, tiny dust (based on Seoul) : A clear and warm weather is expected. The temperature in Seoul during the day will go up as far as 10 degrees. However, the level of tiny dust is expected to reach the level of ‘Slightly bad’.

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Suggesion ① Scarf&missing bottom ㅣ Even with the tiny dust, it is not possible to give up the style. How about we make use of the scarf just like ‘2NE1’ Bom? We can protect our respiratory system and also look cool so it is catching two birds with a single stone.

However, match the bottom lightly. That is because the top can rather look tight with a thick scarf. We recommend a bold missing bottom look that exposed the body figure. 

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▶ Wednesday, February 26th ㅣ Lowest 0 degrees, highest 12 degrees, slowly get cloudy  : The warmth that might can be felt in middle of March is expected. The lowest temperature in Seoul will be 0 degree, and the highest will be 12 degrees. However, it looks like it is going to slowly get cloudy beginning from the south and Jeju.

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Suggestion ③ Cardigan&dress ㅣ There will be people who thinks it feel so empty wearing only a t-shirt or a sweater. Use the cardigan just like Dara from ‘2NE1’. Spring is the season of cardigans.

It will be all good when matching a long cardigan with bright colors to a dress. It will be a little more feminine when matching it to a flower print dress. Here is the refreshing lovely look that defeats a cloudy weather~.

(A/N: Omitted parts not relevant to Dara and Bom. Full article on the credits link. ^^)

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Source: Naver Star Cast

[STARCAST] “Missing You ~ 2013″…2NE1’s last diary

[STARCAST] “Missing You ~ 2013″…2NE1’s last diary

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2013, there is one day left.

Missing you~ missing you~ miss~ing you~

Maybe! Would there be any other group like 2NE1 that was active in 2013 and who will miss 2013? After the leader CL started off with her solo song ‘The Baddest Female’ in last May, 2NE1 was restless until December.

The total of three songs ‘Falling in love’, ‘ Do you love me’, ‘Missing You‘ has dominated the music site and Bom presented a carol song with YG singer Lee Hi.

A one busy year. In what way would 2NE1 remember the year 2013? We were curious about the things they laughed, cried, sad and felt not enough about. It is the so-called ‘2013, missing you’.

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☞ First, we asked them the things they were most happy about. The answers of the four members CL, Minzy, Bom and Dara were all same. They were most happy when they were actively promoting after releasing the new song. They were most happy when they presented a new song to fans and they were happy because they were loved.

Dara:  We promoted the songs ‘Falling in love’, ‘Do you love me’ and ‘Missing You’ this year. When each of the songs came into being and when each was released, I was so happy.

CL: I was happy when I was promoting the song ‘The Baddest Female’. I stood on the solo stage for the first time after 4 years since the debut. Just that fact alone was meaningful to me.

Minzy: I was happy when I saw the fans when I was on the stage. We met after preparing for a long time. Even though the promotion activity was short, I have to say that I was happy when I saw the fans in such a long time while I was up on the stage.

☞ Not all moments can be happy. When would be the times when they were sad personally? They each had different answers. There was a member who talked about the emotions they felt when they were on the stage and there was a member who talked about personal experiences. Also, they talked about the sadness coming from responsibilities.

CL:  I was most sad when performing the second stage of ‘Missing You’ (SBS-TV ‘Popular Music’ Comeback stage). It was our first comeback stage on the music broadcast show in Korea. When I sang the ballad song in such a long time, something was very sad and I was absorbed into emotions when I thought of the lyrics…. Anyhow, it was something like that.

Minzy: I am sad because we did not get to release a proper regular album this year. We were supposed to present it this year by working hard and preparing it fast, and that was so sad.

Dara: I was sad when my hair got too bad. I gave changes restlessly from gold, pink and to silver this year so my hair was too ruined. All the hair was cut off. I am sad because I miss my hair. For that reason, there is a sad story that I had to wear a hat in ‘Missing You’~~

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☞ What kind of moments would have been most meaningful to 2NE1? Dara and Bom said it was every moment. It means that they have tried that hard and lived intensely. At times, they put in their hearts the special memory of the moment when they met with the fans.

Bom: Working hard (All the activities). That is most meaningful.

Dara: I think the moment when members gather and record the song and preparing for a new performance is always meaningful. Especially, I like who we are and what we are doing now recently. Please be sure to check the achievements of this very moment next year.

CL: I remember the moment when the fan meeting was held for the first time. It was the first fan meeting after making the debut. This time, we met with the fans in Japan but I hope to meet fans in Korea myself in the upcoming New Year.

☞ However, not everything can turn out good. The truth is, there were things that they felt not enough about. First, the promotion period was shorter than expected. There was also no concert. The fact that they did not get to release the proper and regular album was something that all members felt not enough about.

Minzy: I feel sad that I did not get to see you guys (fans) often due to a short promotion period.

Bom: Yes. There might be lots of things but I feel sad that 2NE1’s (Regular• Mini) album was not released. Personally, I also feel sad that I did not get to release a solo album.

Dara: The hot concert in the middle of the summer that took place 2 years in a row did not happen in 2013. I felt so sad about it. But, do not worry. It will begin in March of 2014. 2NE1’s 2014 World Tour.   

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☞ Girl group fashion star. When talking about 2NE1, fashion cannot be left out. For every stage, they showed a unique style that is to the different level compared to other girl groups. Then, what would be the best style that members have picked? Dara gave an answer first.

Dara: I remember the broad hat style. The feeling of putting on that hat on a blonde gold hair, I know what that is like~. It is unique but it can show the female charm at the same time, so I liked it. Fascinatingly, that hat matched well with all kinds of outfits.

Minzy: For me, there as a time when I wore a red cheetah patterned knit sweater out of the outfits in ‘Missing You’. I think it was simply the style that matched with me the most.

CL: I will pick the outfit from ‘The Baddest Female’. You guys remember the white swimming suit style that I wore on ‘Popular Music’ right? It was unconventional but it is memorable as it was an outfit that has charisma and is unique.

☞ In this year, 2NE1 met lots of people. Who would be the most memorable person? Dara said “I met too many people and said bye to too many people. The question is too difficult and hesitated to give an answer, but the rest of the members shared stories about their special someone that they remember.

Minzy: I have in my memory people who always cheer for me, the fans.

Bom: If I were to pick just one, I will choose Lee Hi. We sang a Christmas carol together. But, I think she is someone who is so adorable and nice.

CL: For me, of course it is Stevie Wonder. We met in the stage of ‘MAMA’. Just the fact that I was able to be on the same stage with the king of pop was such a big honor.

☞ We also asked about the moment that they can never forget. The moment that they cannot forget this year was all different. There was a member who talked about personal experiences and there was a member who talked about the memories felt while promoting. Stevie Wonder was mentioned once again. It was a double crown.

CL: I would have to answer it as the day that I met Stevie Wonder to this question also.

Minzy: I think it was the time when I volunteered with Sean. I think I cannot forget the moment when I took care of the kids when I visited Holt Children Welfare Center.

Bom: For me, it was holding a fan meeting for the first time in Japan and getting the award with ‘Missing You’.

Dara: It is almost the same for me too. The time when we were promoting ‘Missing You‘ is an unforgettable moment. We got awards few times and I cannot forget the stage that the fans voluntarily sang along altogether, no, I do not want to forget.

☞ Finally, the question 10. It is the question about things they are going to miss after this year passes. In one word, it is ‘2013 Missing You’ that 2NE1 shares. Missing you, missing you, what do you miss?

CL: It is a secret ^^

Minzy: I will miss 20 year old Minzy. It is the first year that I greeted as an adult and it is the moment that will now never come back.

Dara•Bom: I think it would be every single moment. If this year passes, I think I am going to miss all the moments in this year. Since, I can never go back, wouldn’t that be why every single moment is so valuable?

Credits: Star Cast

[STARCAST] “Promo Rep Dara Report” Behind-the-scenes story of Double Park TV Ep. 1 –part 2

[STARCAST] “Promo Rep Dara Report” Behind-the-scenes story of Double Park TV Ep. 1 –part 2

Hello, readers of Naver STARCAST! I came back with part 2. You know who I am, right? This is 2NE1’s promotion representative Dara. Thank you for your interest in and support for the part 1. Part 2 begins now!!

<#5. Inkigayo Scene >

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I drove my car to Seung-yoon‘s music show recording to support him and to invite him as the first guest of Double Park TV.

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We bought Seung-yoon roasted beef after the Double Park taxi interview! It was all the more delicious as we had it with our junior singer! Did you hear the <YOU & I> sung by Seung-yoon and Bom on Ep. 1? The two showed the best harmony. I believe that we can see their duet song some day in the future.

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Seung-yoon became our precious junior singer after his appearance on Double Park TV as the first guest. As a bonus, I will tell you about the Seung-yoon’s Mcountdown performance. We left our support messages for our cute junior singer without his knowledge. Seung-yoon must have been moved. Min-ji, the senior but the same age with Seung-yoon, left a comment for him as well. Seung-yoon~ This is your senior Min-ji. Wow, so cute!

<#6. Karaoke> 

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Oh, I got carried away a little bit. Do you remember the karaoke scene that made the grand finale of Double Park TV Ep. 1? The promo rep knocked down since she went too wild. The viewers of the Ep.1 know why I am that exhausted. I am thinking about going to a karaoke once again later. What do you think?

<#7. 2NE1’s apartment> 

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We moved to our apartment and started filming the segment ‘From. Double Park’. We changed into comfortable outfits. We were tired but… for you! From. Double Park is a segment that gives you information on YG Ent. that we ambitiously prepared to excel CEO Yang’s From.YG.

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Good night with the lovely Big Park who always infuses great energy into Double Park TV despite fatigue and sleep deprivation and with the beloved Pung Pung Yi!!

Well, this is all for Behind-the-scenes story of Double Park TV Ep. 1 –part 2, but it is too sad to end here. So! As a bonus, I release the pictures we could not disclose on Double Park TV Ep. 1 due to time constraint.

Tada! You are still giving a lot of love to “DO YOU LOVE ME”, which heated up this summer. Thank you. 2NE1 loves you!!!


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I will show you the beautiful 2NE1 members in a swimsuit from now on. It is still a hot summer. Aren’t you happy to see the cool swimming pool? It was for the filming of our music video, but we had a good time in Jeju Island. Firstly, I will show you our leader CL’s picture. She is sexy and charismatic indeed as a leader. Wow!

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Wow! The bikini look of the youngest member Min-ji is released! She is getting prettier day by day. Cuteness and sex appeal coexist in her.

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Our big Park, Park Bom!!! I am always envious of her long and slim legs!!

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Finally, I am doing a firework!!! Every moment is a fun memory. Did you have the same fun watching the music video of DO YOU LOVE ME?

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This is the real end of Behind-the-scenes story of Double Park TV Part 2. We are currently busy preparing for Double Park Ep. 2. Please look forward to it! Oh, I almost forgot! Double Park TV is available on Naver TVCAST. I love you, all! Bye!

Written by Dara (2NE1)
Photograph: Dara, YG Entertainment

Source: Naver Star Cast

Feature: [Starcast] 2NE1’s history of change, outstanding from the beginning

[Starcast] 2NE1’s history of change, outstanding from the beginning

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2NE1 is an icon of a shock. Their motto is ‘I am the best’. Not a single aspect from music and performance to style is ordinary. A concept sometimes going overboard is fine with 2NE1. They always turn such concepts into their own style proudly and confidently.

When it comes to music, they tried a variety of genres. They discriminated no genre. Their debut song ‘Fire‘ was a hybrid combining electronic and Indian music. In 2010, they sampled a children’s song in ‘Follow Me‘ and in 2012, they tried Trot in ‘I Love You’. Their latest song ‘Falling in Love’ is reggae.

Their performance and styles have evolved as well. They started with a dance accentuating their legs and now they perform hip-hop dance such as the Dougie. The same goes to fashion. They are far from the typical fashion style of girl groups characterized by a lace and a pleated skirt.

It is 2NE1 who rips off leggings and wears a rare broach that no one could assume where came from.

2NE1’s shocking change has become fiercer over time. Shall we take a ride on a time machine and go back to the year 2009? First, let us have a look at their ‘performance’.

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“Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh 2NE1~”

In May 2009, 2NE1 debuted with the mini album ‘Fire’, which drew massive popularity upon its release. In the intro, they showed their personality with a popping dance where they popped their chest. In the chorus, they hit their hair with their hands and slightly shook their bottoms.

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In September 2010, about a year later, 2NE1 released their first official album. They promoted three title songs ‘Clap Your Hands’, ‘Go Away’, and ‘Can’t Nobody’. They performed the Chair Dance in ‘Clap Your Hands‘ and a pantomime in ‘Go Away‘, and shook their hands up and down in ‘Can’t Nobody’. The youngest member Min-ji’s Wall Sweeping Dance should not be missed out.

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Their performance evolved album after album. In ‘I’m the Best’ released on June 24, 2011, they motioned like they pass their hair with their hands. It was called ‘Haughty Dance‘. A snobbish face was essential. When they sing “No no no no,” they shook their fingers while for “Na na na na,” they hit their shoulders.

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2NE1 is good at popping hips. In June 2012, 2NE1 released the Trot-based song ‘I Love You’ for the first time as a girl group. They popped their hips hand in hand with dancers. They showed mature dancing skills when they popped their hips to the beat.

Then, how about their performance of the new song ‘Falling in Love’ released on July 8?

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Harp Dance “Hula hula, wave wave!

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“We should not miss out on our signature ‘hands up’ pose.”

“Let’s finish with hip popping”

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☞ Next, ‘fashion’.

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They were different from the beginning. They were already fashion leaders. They drew public attention with ‘Lollipop‘, a song used for a commercial, in March 2009 before their official debut. Most noticeable was their style. CL’s swimsuit and Sandara Park’s ponytail hairstyle look fresh and shocking even today.

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They revealed their uniqueness in ‘Fire’ in May 2009. One of the most impressive was cyber fashion. They gave off classy charm unseen in ‘Lollipop’. The most outstanding member is CL. She looks perfect in a swimsuit, leather pants, and mirrored sunglasses.

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In February 2010 they tried a cute look for the first time since their debut in ‘Follow Me’. Min-ji wore fluorescent-colored skinny pants, ParkBom, a pleated skirt, and Sandara, a pink t-shirt to show perkiness. CL wore a plain look with a white t-shirt and jeans. She accentuated her personality with a pink belt and heels that cover her foot tops.

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2NE1’s plainness, however, lasted just for a while. In September 2010, seven months later, they tried a shocking look again in ‘Can’t’ Nobody‘. They tried a ‘thunder’ look this time. They matched black leather pants with a thunder-shaped top. They look like female warriors from the future. Nothing is impossible.

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In June 2011, they showed the essence of a shocking style. Their fashion in ‘I’m the Best’ made one immediately say ‘Oh My God’. More shocking than the studded outfits was their hairstyle. Sandara Park’s Vegeta look, CL’s cow horn, Min-ji’s white air, and Park Bom’s blonde hair, all of those were possible only by 2NE1.

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In July 2011, just a month later, their fashion went ‘ugly’ in ‘Ugly’. They wore outfits printed with hideous patterns such as skeletons and monsters. The colorful and geometrical printing is unique. Accessories such as bone-shaped earrings are also eye-catching. The monster look was on the vogue for a while at that time in the fashion world.

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Then, shall we turn our eyes to their occasion fashion? 2NE1 is one of the most sought-after celebrities of fashion events. It is because their fashion is not ordinary. Their fashion style at an ‘Adidas’ event held on November 1, 2011, was impressive. Particularly Sandara Park’s tapeline training suit drew passionate responses.

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Let us get to the point again. This is when they were promoting ‘I Love You’ in July, 2012. Gong Min-ji and CL tried rock chic while Sandara Park and Park Bom wore an oriental look. They showed both feminine beauty and fierceness. 2NE1 was indeed the best fashion leader among girl groups. Particularly Sandara Park’s half-shaved head was unrivaled.

In fact, 2NE1’s evolution should be seen on a member-by-member basis. Shall we take a look at the shocking style leaders CL and Sandara Park?

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CL’s fashion always has epithets ‘shocking’ or ‘irregular’. She enjoys new and fresh fashion styles. She attached a shark’s fin on her waist or wore an over-sized jacket beautifully. Trying monster, training, and rock chic looks, she has never been the same. You come to automatically admires, “That is CL indeed.”

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CL impressed us with fashion while Sandara Park, with a hairstyle. She proves the rule that the entire look is completed with a hairstyle. She draws attention with brand-new hairstyles such as Vegeta, ponytail, palm tree, conch-shapedbread, and half-shaved head in every time their album is out. Her small and clear face allows her to try anything. Actually, her hairstyle benefited from her face.

Written by Kim Su-ji (Dispatch)
Photograph=Dispatch DB, YG Entertainment

Credits: Naver Star Cast

[Star Cast][Dara’s Report on 2NE1 Comeback] D-2, The Most Important Thing in Preparing For a Comeback? Improving Fitness!

[Star Cast][Dara’s Report on 2NE1 Comeback] D-2, The Most Important Thing in Preparing For a Comeback? Improving Fitness!

Hello, everyone! I’m Dara, the PR manager of 2NE1. Nice to meet you Naver StarCast. Drum roll! We are making a comeback on July 8th with the song ‘FALLING IN LOVE’, a year after we performed ‘I LOVE YOU’ in 2012. Are you curious about what we did over the past year? Look forward to the comeback report by me, Dara!

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2NE1 are very busy preparing for a comeback these days! Because of the rising temperature, these days are especially difficult. So we try to improve our fitness to prepare for the comeback by working out with Master Hwang. One’s health is what is more important than anything else! Every one, let’s work out!

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Photos taken by Master Hwang. The posture of Minzy  and I are identical like twins!

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The posture of doing sit-ups is perfect! It is an exercise that helps to make your abs pretty.

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Source: Naver