Dara to discuss 2NE1's disbandment on 'Talking Street'

Dara is set to discuss 2NE1's disbandment on an upcoming episode of JTBC's 'Talking Street'.

Dara along with Seo Jang Hoon will be sitting down for an interview at a cafe in Seoul on the 18th. It's the first time Dara will be meeting with the public since 2NE1's official disbandment, and she's expected to talk about her feelings on the matter.

You can expect Dara's 'Talking Street' to air on the 25th. Stay tuned!

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CL performs the edited version of 'MTBD' in Dallas

CL and her staff seem to have recognized her mistake.

CL had gone under fire after using the unedited "MTBD" track during her Los Angeles show during her "Hello Bi+ches" tour in USA. When she released her solo track "MTBD" back in 2014, the song had become highly controversial when Muslims noticed that the background track sounded very much like a reading of a verse from the Quran. As the Quran is the central text of Islam, Muslims protested that it is extremely offensive and it should not be made light of by being put in a song or used for entertainment purposes of any form.

The Korea Muslim Federation had raised a formal complaint, and YG Entertainment had ultimately decided to take out the controversial part of the song out. However, the unedited track somehow made its way into her setlist during the Los Angeles show.

While she has not issued an explanation or made an apology, she and her staff did correct the issue right away. For her Dallas show (held just a few hours ago), she performed the edited "MTBD" track.

MTBD 🙏 @cltour2016

A video posted by Peter Chun (@method331) on Nov 6, 2016 at 7:44pm PST

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2NE1 fans beg for Park Bom’s return after recent public sighting

It has been a while since Park Bom made an appearance in public and this photo of her has fans wondering when she’ll make a comeback!

Aside from her appearance last year in 2NE1’s performance on Mnet, Park Bom seems to have been laying low after her alleged “drug scandal” came to light. A tantalising glimpse of Park Bom, however, surfaced online on August 3rd,

Response to the post has been largely positive, with many fans begging her to make a comeback. Unfortunately, Bom has remained tight-lipped about any plans for reuniting with 2NE1 in the near future.

Park Bom continues to tease her fans with the potential of returning to the spotlight, however, as she slowly returns to the realm of social media. She suddenly reactivated her Twitter account in April 2016, and in an exciting move, activated a brand new Instagram account on October 15th on which she made her first Instagram post in more than 2 years!

Park Bom says in the post that she wants to see her fans again, and I’m sure we all feel the same!

“Let’s see each other soon~~~?!! Okay??”

Source: Instiz
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Dara’s cousin training for YG Entertainment’s new boy group??

YG Entertainment’s Teddy is producing a new boy group under The Black Label. Sandara Park’s cousin may be one of the members.

YG Entertainment’s The Black Label are in the process of training their first idol group. According to industry officials, the agency is in the process of training recruits as they prepare for their debut. The exact date was not confirmed but tentatively aims to introduce them by the end of next year.

It was also revealed that Dara’s cousin is currently in training in rap, singing, dance, and music production, in order to join the group.

The label was launched back in 2015 as an independent agency managed by Teddy. Currently, the label includes artists and producers such as Zion.T and Kush. An audition was held last May.

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Source: AsiaEconomic

Black Pink speak their minds on comparisons to 2NE1

Black Pink spoke their minds about the comparison made between them and YG Entertainment label seniors 2NE1.

When asked about the difference between the two groups, Black Pink responded, "We don't purposely try to be different from 2NE1." The girls continued, "It's actually a big part of us that we're compared to 2NE1. We don't want to show a different color than them because we believe they portrayed the color of YG. We also want to show YG's color in our own, unique way."

Black Pink added, "We think it's good for us to follow them as much as we can. When you see their performance, 2NE1 are sunbae with overflowing charisma. We want to be shown like that on stage too."

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Park Bom’s latest SNS post seemingly hints at 2NE1’s comeback

After breaking her hiatus by returning to Instagram last week, Park Bom shares a teaser post about 2NE1’s possible comeback. 

On October 26th, Park Bom updated her personal account once more and alerted fans of her recent visit to Moomin Cafe. What caught the attention of her fans, however, was part of her message saying, “I am doing well~ Hmm.. Let’s meet soon.” It was also posted with the tags “#2NE1,” #parkbom,” and “#YGentertainment,” making her fans suspicious of a possible comeback soon.

This would have been the singer’s second update since announcing her return to Instagram.

If true this will be 2NE1’s first comeback without Minzy who left the agency back in April. Currently, the rest of the members are busy with their own activities. CL is in the United States for her ongoing tour, while Dara with her regular appearances on CF and entertainment programs.

Source: Naver 
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BLACKPINK and TWICE’s overlapping promotions draw comparison to 2NE1 vs Girls Generation

With BLACKPINK‘s comeback confirmed for the 1st of November, their likely overlapping promotions with TWICE has drawn comparison to two well-known girl groups in K-Pop.

2009 was one of the most exciting and competitive time for fans as two of South Korea’s top girl groups underwent promotions at the same time: Girls’ Generation and 2NE1.

On June 29, 2009, Girls’ Generation dropped their 2nd mini-album Tell Me Your Wish (Genie), which spawned the hit track “Genie.” It went on to win two Inkigayo awards and once on Music Bank during their promotions between June 26, 2009 and August 15, 2009.

About a week later, 2NE1 began promotion of their third single “I Don’t Care” in early July 2009. Promotions for the track continued on until September in which they won five trophies on Music Bank, three on Inkigayo, and four on M! Countdown.

Due to their overlapping promotions and popularity even at the time, the two girl groups inevitably went head-to-head on weekly music shows for the #1 spot — three times on Music Bank. And each time, 2NE1 pushed ahead for #1 by the smallest margin in points.

Currently, JYP Entertainment‘s girl group TWICE has been confirmed for a comeback this month set for October 24th with their mini-album TWICEcoaster. TWICE has experienced high popularity this year,especially after releasing “Cheer Up,” which took the #1 for nearly a month on the digital charts in March.

YG Entertainment‘s newest girl group BLACKPINK also showed popularity and success on the charts with their debut this August, dropping the tracks “Boombayah” and “Whistle,” achieving all-kills with their songs as well. They have also recently confirmed a comeback with an album set to drop a little over a week after TWICE on November 1st.

And so, fans are awaiting and on the edge of their seats for the results of the upcoming TWICE vs BLACKPINK competition on the digital charts and music shows, comparing it heavily to the Girls’ Generation vs 2NE1 battle that occurred over seven years ago.

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