2NE1 wants their fans to check out their upcoming appearance on ‘Music Station’!

Last week, it was reported that 2NE1 would be making their debut appearance on ‘Music Station‘ with a performance of “I AM THE BEST” off of their upcoming mini-album “NOLZA“.

They’re scheduled to appear on the show’s September 2nd broadcast and to help promote this, the girls uploaded a video onto their official YouTube channel where they asked their fans to check out their upcoming performance.

Check out the video below!

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Park Bom’s Cellist sister amazes fans!

At 2NE1’s first solo concert, “NOLZA“, member Park Bom and her sister Park Goeun stood together on stage and put on a spectacular performance.

Park Bom sang her solo song “You & I“, while her sister Park Goeun played the background music through her cello.

During an interview, Park Bom stated, “I didn’t think my sisters cello performance would match well the song, but fans said it matched perfectly, so I think it was a good stage performance. It was really touching.”

Talent surely runs in the Park family!

Source: Xportsnews via Naver

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2NE1 successfully wraps up “NOLZA” concerts in Seoul!

Two years after their debut, 2NE1 successfully wrapped up their first solo concert, “NOLZA” on the 28th at the Seoul Olympic Stadium. With 4,000 fans in attendance, 2NE1 put on powerful performances of about 20 tracks, and also put on a few solo performances.

2NE1 kicked off the concert with a performance of “Fire“, which included a laser show, creating a very club-like atmosphere, followed by “Can’t Nobody” and “Let’s Go Party.”

On stage, they stated, “There are so many people here today. We are thrilled. Since this is the last day of our concert, please don’t hold back and go crazy/enjoy the show. We too are going to faint on stage.”

It’s been revealed that over 2,000 fans from overseas attended the concerts from the 26th – 28th. Check out the photos below!

Source + Images: TV Report via Nate

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Sandara Park reveals her thoughts on completing ‘Nolza Concert’!

Sandara Park recently shared her thoughts on completing 2NE1’s first solo concert, ‘Nolza Concert‘.

On August 28th, she wrote on her me2day “2NE1’s first concert ‘2011 Nolza Concert’ ended! I’m so happy. Thank you. I won’t ever forget this moment. I love you. In the future, let’s play more [nolza]“.

Along with the post she added a picture where Sandara Park is seen sitting on the stairs to the stage with a gloomy expression after completing the concert.

Netizens replied with “Your sadness is expressed well in the photo“, “Please have a cool concert for next year“, and “Even though I couldn’t go this time, I’ll make sure to go next time“.

Source: TV Report via Nate

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2NE1 reveals Minzy’s Japanese teaser for “Ugly”!

Yesterday, YG Entertainment shared the first of four teasers for 2NE1’s newest Japanese single, “Ugly“, featuring leader CL.

On August 22nd, they shared maknae Minzy’s teaser, and once again, it’s showcased her rich vocals amidst the energetic drive of the guitar.

Check out the teaser clip below!

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Video: 2NE1's Youtube

Dara and Park Bom feel disappointed about ending promotions

Sandara Park and Park Bom expressed their disappointment in ending their promotions so soon. 

On August 23rd, Sandara Park posted on her me2day, “Photographer San’s a shot a day! Sister Park being sad after the last recording of ‘Inkigayo’! I tried to give a fresh, cute expression.”

In the picture, Sandara Park and Park Bom are seen wearing their stage outfits and ‘wiping’ tears after their last ‘Inkigayo‘ recording on August 21st. In order to prepare for their upcoming ‘Nolza‘ concerts, the group decided to conclude their promotions for their second mini-album.

Netizens commented, “So pretty. Real goddesses” and “Although I won’t be able to see them on TV for a while, I will wait for the day you come back with another good song.”

Source: OSEN via Nate

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2NE1 takes a memorable group photo with their fans!

Sandara Park has returned with yet another update on 2NE1’s activities by uploading a new picture from the set of their pre-recording for SBS’s ‘Inkigayo‘.

The girls wrapped up their second mini-album promotions last week in time for their concert preparations and Japanese promotional activities.

On August 22nd, Dara wrote, “This is a picture taken during the brief free time we had at our pre-recording. We didn’t have a lot of time so we kind of rushed it. Although it’s not as pretty as it could be, the point is that we’re all together.”

She continued, “Those that took it with us, save the picture, it’s a memory of our own! The members are always thinking of Blackjacks.”

Gathered around the stage with their fans as the backdrop, the girls are looking lovely with spotlights despite it being a ‘rushed photo’. Fans commented, “You’re still so beautiful even if it’s rushed”, “Thank you for always thinking of your fans”, and “Everyone looks great in the photo.”

Source + Photos: Star News via Nate

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Instiz releases chart rankings for the 3rd week of August!

The Instiz chart combines the overwhelming variety of charts that South Korea uses to rank music sales, and it’s what fans use to determine whether their favorite artist has achieved an “All-Kill”.

Check out the chart rankings for the 3rd week of August below!

Instiz Chart Singles Ranking

1. Leessang – “Turned Off the TV…” – 15,833 Points

2. SISTAR – “So Cool” – 11,325 Points

3. 10cm – “Hug Me” – 7,415 Points

4. 2NE1 – “Ugly” – 5,707 Points

5. Rain – “Busan Girl” – 3,697 Points

6. miss A – “Goodbye Baby” – 2,573 Points

7. Super Junior – “Mr. Simple” – 2,547 Points

8. Park Jung Hyun – “It’s Only My World” (“I Am A Singer”) – 2,430 Points

9. Kim Bum Soo – “Being Alone” (“I Am A Singer”) – 1,776 Points

10. Heritage – “I Decide” – 1,703 Points

Source: Instiz iCHART

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2NE1 reveals CL’s Japanese teaser for “Ugly”!

With 2NE1’s debut date in Japan drawing ever nearer, the girls continue to release revamped material from their upcoming Japanese album.

Having released “I Am The Best“ and “Hate You“, 2NE1 shifted their focus on a new teaser cycle for “Ugly“! Leader CL revealed her teaser clip through YG Entertainment’s official YouTube channel today, so check it out below!

2NE1 will be releasing their debut Japanese album on September 21st. 

Credits: Allkpop

Dara shares her thoughts on ending activities for 2NE1’s 2nd mini album!

2NE1’s Sandara Park gave her thoughts on finishing promotional activities for 2NE1’s 2nd mini album.

On August 21st, she posted on her me2day “I finished my activities for the 2nd mini album. Even though it’s unfortunate, I’m going to take a break for our next steps. During the time, I worked so hard. Emotional, emotional, I’ll upload the picture I took today when I get home. We just came to our practice room. Concert practice, hwaiting!“.

On this day, Sandara Park and the other members of 2NE1 performed live on SBS’s ‘Inkigayo‘ as they wrapped up their activities.

2NE1 is now planning to prepare for their Japanese activities and concert.

Source: Star News

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Sandara Park supports brother Thunder for MBLAQ’s first concert!

2NE1’s Sandara Park cheered on her brother, MBLAQ’s Thunder, as they prepared for their first solo concert.

Five-member idol group MBLAQ held their first concert performance, ‘Men in MBLAQ‘ on August 20th at 5:00PM KST at Seoul’s Jamsil Indoor Stadium.

On August 20th at 1:00PM, Sandara posted via her me2day, “Today is Thunder & MBLAQ’s first independent concert! Chyeah! I’m so excited and also completely nervous!”

She continued, “Our own concert is only 6 days away! I came here at 12:00 to practice for our performance. Check out my cute Sandara T-shirt! ^0^” and attached the above photo.

2NE1 is also holding their very own solo concert from August 26th through the 28th at Seoul’s Olympic Stadium.

StarNews via Nate

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2NE1 to conclude second mini-album promotions on this week’s ‘Inkigayo’

On August 18th, YG Entertainment announced that they would be concluding 2NE1’s promotional activities for their second mini-album with on SBS’s ‘Inkigayo‘ this week.

Since April, the girls have been on a long run with back-to-back releases of their hit tracks, “Don’t Cry“, “Lonely“, “I Am the Best“, “Hate You“, and “Ugly“. By concluding their two months of promotional activities this week, the girls will now be able to focus on their preparations for their ‘Nolza‘ concert.

2NE1’s first ever solo concert will kick off on August 26th and run through to the 28th at the Seoul Olympic Park Olympic Hall.

Source + Photos: Star News via Nate

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2NE1's performance on “2011 Incheon Korean Music Wave” festival!

On August 13th, many of Korea’s top idol groups and singers gathered together to perform for the “2011 Incheon Korean Wave” festival, held at the Incheon Munhak Olympic Stadium. The night was full of brilliant performances from the likes of Super Junior, SNSD, 2PM, 2NE1, B2ST, KARA, SHINee, 2AM, f(x), miss A, T-ara, MBLAQ, F.T. Island, 4minute, SECRET, SISTAR, INFINITE, TEEN TOP, and ZE:A.

Hosting the show for the third year in a row were SNSD’s Tiffany and Yuri, as well as MBC announcer Oh Sang Jin. Together, the three MCs and the festival’s performers hoped to show off the beauties of Incheon, especially to international tourists and raise the level of interest in the K-Pop wave.

Check out their performance below!

Source: Allkpop

2NE1's Performance at the DMZ Peace Concert in Paju!

Aside from the usual television music shows, many of the currently promoting idols participated in the ‘DMZ Peace Concert‘. Hosted by MBC and the DMZ Docs International Documentary Film Festival, the free concert was created with the theme, “We are the peace generation” held in conjunction with the Paju Festival. In addition to live performances on the concert stage, there were several pre-recorded performances by artists at various locations around historic Paju City.

The concert was aired earlier on MBC. The list of performers included 2NE1, Super Junior, MBLAQ, miss A,  Secret, Sistar, IU, Bobby Kim & Buga Kingz, and Park Hyun Bin.

Check out the girls performance below! 

<2NE1 — “Ugly“>

<2NE1 — “Fire“>

Source: Allkpop

2011 Pink Play Concert Spot - VJ Sandara!

Video: welovesandara

CL snapped in a pretty hanbok!

On August 12th, 2NE1’s Sandara Park revealed a picture of fellow member CL wearing a traditional Korean dress via her me2day.

She wrote, “Look who it is! Here is a little something for all of our fans– CL’s grandmother gave her the hanbok as a gift to celebrate becoming an adult! She looks so lovely with her hands folded like that. She looks ready to get married, but not before us unnis! Thank you grandma!”

CL is snapped in the picture with her blonde hair neatly tied back, while wearing a traditional hanbok with a pink jacket and navy skirt.

Netizens commented, “This is so different from her fierce image on stage” and “She looks good in a hanbok“.

In related news, 2NE1 will be holding their very first solo concert from the 26th-28th at Seoul’s Olympic Park.

Source & Image: OSEN via Nate

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Gaon Charts release chart rankings for the 1st week of August!

The Gaon Chart is the national chart of South Korea, and is intended to be the equivalent of Oricon in Japan and Billboard in the United States.

Check out the chart rankings for the 1st week of August below!

Gaon Chart National Digital Singles Ranking

1. 2NE1 – “Ugly” – 45,026,674 Points

2. miss A – “Goodbye Baby” – 33,535,771 Points

3. Leessang – “Grand Final” ft. Jung In & MC Nal Yoo – 29,076,912 Points

4. 2NE1 – “Hate You” – 28,003,903 Points

5. CM HaHa – “Sticky Rice Cake” – 24,736,766 Points

6. Ja Woorim – “Whale Hunter” – 22,721,045 Points

7. Super Junior – “Mr. Simple” – 22,645,614 Points

8. T-ara – “Roly-Poly” – 18,740,451 Points

9. HOMME – “Laughing Cause I’m A Man” – 17,712,055 Points

10. 4MEN – “Vision Of Love” – 17,657,488 Points

Gaon Chart National Physical Albums Ranking

1. Super Junior – “Mr. Simple 5th Album”

2. 2NE1 – “2NE1 2nd Mini Album”

3. B2ST – “Fiction And Fact”

4. INFINITE – “OVER THE TOP”

5. Various Artists – “Sungkyunkwan Scandal OST”

6. CNBLUE – “First Step”

7. Jung Myung Hoon & Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra – “La Mer/Ravel – Ma Mere L’Oye, La Valse”

8. F.T Island – “Beautiful Journey”

9. SNSD – “The 1st Asia Tour Concert ‘Into The New World’”

10. SNSD – “‘Run Devil Run’ The 2nd Album Repackaged”

Source: Gaon Chart

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2NE1 rises to #1 on Gaon Charts!

Making a comeback with their newest mini album, 2NE1 has once again proven their popularity on the charts dominating the #1 spot with their newest track "Ugly".

Like the group's previous releases the single did not debut straight to no.1, but despite the competition "Ugly" managed to rise 4 spots knocking Miss A's "Good-bye Baby" to no.2.

At #3 Leessang's “Grand Final" knocked down 2NE1's "Hate You" to #4, while finally 10cm & HAHA's "Chapssalddeok" made its debut on the charts at #5.

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2NE1 reveals short MV for Japanese “Hate You”!

After four days of teasers featuring individual clips of the members, 2NE1 has revealed a short MV for “Hate You“!

Though the content remains the same, it seems a little shorter than the original Korean version. Still, the girls appear to have improved on their Japanese, as they sound much smoother this time around.

Check out the MV below, and toss us your thoughts on the Japanese version of “Hate You”.

Credits: Allkpop

New girl group Chocolat chooses 2NE1 as their role models!

During Osen’s interview with new girl group Chocolat, the members revealed, “We want to be like the girl group 2NE1.”

Chocolat, which includes three girls who are of mixed race, have trained and polished their skills for the past two and a half years. 

Leader, Soa, stated, “2NE1 sunbae-nims’ personalities are very distinct. That aspect of them leaves a very deep impression. Likewise, our members’ personalities are distinct, so we want to be similar to 2NE1’s charms.”

When asked what type of personalities the members had, she replied, “First off as the leader, I’m like the oldest sister who diligently takes care of the others. Jae Yoon, who is the main vocal, has an easygoing nature and strong charisma. Juliane has a sexy body. Because she enjoyed cheerleading and various sports in America, she especially pays good attention to exercise. Melanie, who is in charge of the artistic features, is good at emulating Park Bom’s and IU’s voices, she also sets the atmosphere. Tia is full of aegyo (cuteness). It’s fun because she always does aegyo to us, her unnies.”

In response to Soa’s words, Tia gave three examples of her aegyo by saying, “Unnie, hug me,” “Unnie, I’m hungry,” and, “Unnie, I missed you.”

Chocolat will be debuting with their first single album ‘Syndrome’ on the 17th. 

Source: Osen via Nate

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Behind the Scenes with 2NE1 and Jeremy Scott!

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Instiz releases chart rankings for the 1st week of August!

The Instiz chart combines the overwhelming variety of charts that South Korea uses to rank music sales, and it’s what fans use to determine whether their favorite artist has achieved an “All-Kill”.

Check out the chart rankings for the 1st week of August below!

Instiz Chart Singles Ranking

1. 2NE1 – “Ugly” – 13,255 Points

2. miss A – “Goodbye Baby” – 7,555 Points

3. CM HaHa – “Sticky Rice Cake” (“Infinity Challenge”) – 7,056 Points

4. Super Junior – “Mr. Simple” – 4,663 Points

5. 2NE1 – “Hate You” – 3,876 Points

6. XIAH Junsu – “You Are So Beautiful” – 3,662 Points

7. Leessang – “Grand Final” ft. Jung In & MC Nal Yoo – 3,497 Points

8. 4MEN – “Vision Of Love” – 3,167 Points

9. Ha Dong Kyun – “I Will Wait” – 2,434 Points

10. Ja Woo Rim – “Whale Hunting” (“I Am A Singer“) – 2,154 Points

Looks like our girls are reigning again the chart! Congratulations 2NE1!

Source: Instiz iCHART

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Minzy @ Super Traxx Pentaport Rock Festival!

*NOTE: She was seen hanging out with Hi-Tech Dancer, Kim Hee Yun & 2NE1TV's CHOI PD, Minzy also tweeted pictures of her at the event ^^

Source: YGLadies

It's not an "Ugly" day for 2NE1 as they win their 1st Inkigayo Mutizen

After wowing with great vocals yesterday at MBC's Music Core and wins on MCountdown and KBS' Music Bank, anticipation and expections were high for 2NE1 on today's SBS Inkigayo. Did our girls meet expectations?

"UGLY" Wows!!

The stage was glamorous, to say the least, with a starry background and decadent golden and red lamp-like props, reminiscent of a European chateau. The lighting design turned into a mix of blinking yellow, purple and blue with the energy and lights rising when the girls took off their masks. The entire mood transforms when 2NE1 literally spring into their dance and chorus. Again, the girls showcased their vocal ability by belting out their notes soulfully, with no signs of faltering. Take a look for yourself...

Forget the white, 2NE1 opted to go ALL-BLACK in sleek leggings with black blazers of varying styles. Dubbed the Masquerade Concept, by k-media the girls once again do a 180-degree turn with their fashion and yet it matches the song perfectly. The maknaes blazers had more of a shiny sheen where as the Park Sisters were matte colored. Despite the muted style of their clothes, the stage was just as energetic as before. In fact, the clothing and unique face masks really helped to set an intense start to the performance, drawing the viewers in.

"UGLY" Wins!!

This week's Take 7 was chock-full or strong singles including: MBLAQ's [Mona Lisa], Miss A's [Goodbye Baby], INFINITE's [Be Mine], TEENTOP's [No More Perfume on You], and T-ara's [Roly Poly in Copacabana]. Our girls were able to come out on top though, making it a "triple crown" on this week's music charts. 

All the way from the back of the stage, 2NE1 ran towards the center to accept their second Mutizen (first on Inkigayo) for 'Ugly'. Our elated girls couldn't help but express their thanks over their triumphant comeback, giving shoutouts to YG sajangnim and Papa Teddy, the makeup artists who makes them pretty and to the Blackjacks who never failed to support them. This week has been wonderful for 2NE1. Let's continue to support the girls and hope for their continuous winning streak.

Will this momentum continue through next week? Well, the 2nd Mini Album is selling solidly on Hanteo, consistently has three songs onMelon's Real-time including Ugly at #1, and Ugly is #1 (Hate You is #7) on Instiz , that is wonderful momentum going into next week. Of course, we expect Super Junior's massive album sales to give them a huge advantage, but 2NE1 could still squeak out one or two wins next week. It's 2NE1 so anything is possible.

Just like yesterday, excited fans managed to trend "Congrats 2NE1" worldwide shortly after 2NE1's win was announced. The perfect ending to a fantastic week for 2NE1.

Source: YGLadies

2ne1 with their Black & White Outfit for "UGLY" on MBC's Music Core

After 2NE1's concert-like triple song stage on Thursday's M.Countdown, anticipation for 2NE1's next performance was even greater. Of course 2NE1 was up to the challenge and pulled off yet another great performance of their title song, "Ugly".

 

2NE1 has had a bit of trouble with the lower notes in prior performances, however, tonight all four girls pulled off their verses wonderfully. In fact, overall this may be their best vocal performance of the song. That coupled with their always present and boundless energy made for an awesome stage.

Although keeping in the same style of the MV and previous comeback stages, 2NE1 switched it up today opting for a more monochrome look. All the girls kept to their style only removed all the color for a seemless black and white stage. Rather than a wacky hairstyle, Darawore a bandana tied in the front that gave her "gangsta" look even more oomph. CL took a page from her unnies playbook and wore a pair of designed tights, similar in style to Dara and Bom's from the "Hate You" performances. Speaking of Bom, though her dress was impossibly short, she pulled off the look as only she can. Finally, leave it to maknae Minzy to pimp the skeleton gloves in the middle of summer. The matching skeleton pants work to giving Minzy a wonderful silhouette.

Looks like we weren't the only ones impressed with the girls' performance. 2NE1-Ugly is currently trending worldwide at #6 less than 30 minutes after music core's airing.

as of 5:30PM KST/1:30AM PST on 8/6

Anyone else eager for tomorrow's Inkigayo? Can 2NE1 pull off a clean sweep of this week's awards?

Source: Ygladies

2NE1 wins Inkigayo Mutizen + "Ugly" Performace!

SBS’s Inkigayo is back once again, and this week’s show was full of amazing and fun performances from the top participating K-pop artists!

The ‘Take 7‘ nominees for this week’s show were MBLAQ (“Mona Lisa“), HyunA (“Bubble Pop!“), T-ara (“Roly-Poly“), INFINITE (“Be Mine“), miss A (“Good Bye Baby“), 2NE1 (“Ugly“) and TEEN TOP (“No More Perfume On You“). HyunA has already ended her promotions earlier this week.

We had a new winner this week as it was announced that 2NE1 had won the Mutizen award. Congratulations to 2NE1 as they completed a trophy sweep with different songs, having won on Mnet M! Countdown and KBS Music Bank earlier this week.

Check out their performance below!

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2NE1 places 4th on Billboard’s World Album Chart!

he ladies of 2NE1 dropped their 2nd mini album last week along with the release of their MV for “Ugly“. 

The mini album has been performing well on the charts in Korea and on iTunes. Now, there’s another one to add to their chart list as the mini album has placed 4th on Billboard’s World Album Chart.

Congratulations to the girls on this achievement.

Source: Billboard

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Minzy sends a kiss photo!

2NE1’s maknae Minzy showed off her puckered-up lips.

On August 4th, Minzy tweeted the photo above and wrote, “My lips are the best in 2NE1, but this guy’s lips are quite something~” 

In the photo, right next to Minzy’s cute red lips, is a pair of lips on a mint can. The two lips look pretty similar, right?

Netizens wrote, “But Minzy is still the best”, “Your lips are attractive”, “So cute”. 

Source: Money Today via Nate
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Netizens uncover CL’s childhood photos!

2NE1’s leader CL recently had her childhood photos uncovered by netizens!

It was a fresh look at her more innocent side, free of the heavy eye make-up and edgy outfits CL is now famous for.

This photos reveal a CL with a bright smile, as she proudly holds up her drawings for the camera. Her single eyelids were also praised by netizens as a charm point. “Cute and natural,” they said. “She looks really happy in the photos!”

Quite the change from the tough and fierce CL we’re used to seeing!

Source + Image: Mydaily via Nate

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Sandara to sing “Naengmyun” with Park Myung Soo at ‘NOLZA’ concert!

2NE1’s Sandara Park will be teaming up with gagman Park Myung Soo to sing a fun duet for 2NE1’s “NOLZA” concert!

The two will tackle Park Myung Soo’s huge hit, “Naengmyun“, which he originally sung with SNSD’s Jessica back in 2009.

It won’t be the first time that Park Myung Soo’s teamed up with a 2NE1 member; he’s worked with Park Bom and Big Bang’s G-Dragon for his fun collaboration track, “I Had an Affair“. The song was specially composed for July’s “Infinity Challenge” concert.

2NE1 will be holding their solo concert on August 26, 27th, and 28th at Seoul’s Olympic Hall.

Source + Image: Max Movie via Nate

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2NE1 talks about when they feel the most and least confident!

The ladies of 2NE1 are now famous in the K-Pop industry for their confident style, but they still managed to turn quite a few heads when they came out with “Ugly“.

In their interview with OSEN, the girls were asked if they ever felt ‘ugly’ like in their lyrics. Fans were surprised to read Dara’s answer, who laughed, “Yes, when I’m wearing a feminine style. I’m always dressed like a man on stage, so I feel a loss of confidence when I’m wearing more feminine styles.”

Bom replied, “I don’t specially feel ugly or anything, but I don’t have confidence when I get my song wrong.“  

Minzy said, “I feel that way when I’m trying to improve and advance, but when it’s not going out the way I want it to.”

CL said, “I don’t feel especially ugly, but I do get into a slump sometimes. Like the lyrics of ‘Ugly’ state, I do feel lonely at times.”

In reverse, the girls were then asked for the time where felt that they were amazing. Bom said, “When I’m singing.  I love singing and I’m the most confident in it.” 

Dara agreed, “It’s easy for me to feel confident when I’m on stage. The shouts of our fans thrill me and I truly feel like I’m the best for the three minutes I’m on stage.”

Minzy expressed, “When I’m dancing to my solo part”, while CL said, “If I don’t feel confident on stage, then the people that are watching and listening to us won’t feel it either. I have to be the best on stage so that the audience feels the same way. I go up on stage thinking that I’m going to be the best.”

Source + Photos: OSEN

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Changes to artist lineup for ‘2011 Incheon Korean Music Wave Concert’!

Last month it was on the news that the third ‘2011 Incheon Korean Music Wave Concert‘ will be taking place at the Incheon Munhak Olympic Stadium on August 13th. The concert featured a powerful lineup and not only will this concert be another great influence to the rapidly growing K-pop wave, but it will also be helpful in exposing the beauties of the city of Incheon, especially to international tourists.

Well, earlier today it was revealed on the official website that their was a change in the lineup for the concert. Originally, SG Wannabe, CNBLUE and Son Dambi were supposed to perform but due to circumstances / schedule conflicts they can’t perform.

In absence of these three artists, they’ve been replaced with INFINITE, TEEN TOP and ZE:A.

The other artists, Super Junior, SNSD, 2PM, 2NE1, B2ST, KARA, SHINee, 2AM, f(x), miss A, T-ara, MBLAQ, F.T. Island, 4minute, SECRET and SISTAR are all still scheduled to perform.

It’s said that a big group of French tourists have already booked their seats for the phenomenal concert, and concert organizers have predicted that many other international fans and media outlets are preparing to make their way to Incheon later this month to watch the concert.

Source: Koreanwavefestival.com

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‘Ticket Wars’ for 2NE1’s first solo concert “NOLZA,” even YG can’t get tickets!

“Looking for 2NE1 concerts. Will pay extra.”

Ticket wars for 2NE1’s first solo concert, NOLZA, have been engaging as they have sold out two times in a row, and selling out as soon as they went on sale.

2NE1’s first solo concert since their debut, NOLZA, was planned to be a back-to-back, two day concert on the 27th and the 28th of August, but because tickets sold out instantly, fans went wild and an extension was set in answer to their call. As so, a concert on the 26th has been added.

With their comeback, 2NE1 is the first and only group to have hit the top of Korea’s major charts for 5 weeks with 5 different songs, “Don’t Cry”, “Lonely”, “I’m the Best”, “Hate You”, and “Ugly”.

Because all 5 songs 2NE1 has released this year have all went on an ‘all-kill’ streak, the situation is that it’s not just the fans that are anxious for their first solo concert, but even people in the entertainment industry are paying close attention to 2NE1’s overwhelming force. 

Furthermore, the concert is planned to showcase new and extraordinary performances, which has gained the attention of everyone, whether they have or don’t have the golden ticket.

A representative of YG Entertainment spoke, “Even the CEO, Yang Hyun Suk, does not have enough tickets to give to his friends. Because it’s almost impossible to find tickets, it seems hard for even employees to attend the concert.

On the other hand, 2NE1 is set to have a concert in Japan, and the reception in Japan is hot as well. Despite the fact that 2NE1 has not debuted in Japan yet, about 100,000 tickets have been sold in just two days as ticket pre-sales began on July 23rd.

2NE1 was scheduled for 5 concerts at Yokohama Arena on September 19th, Kobe World Memorial Hall on the 24th and 25th, and Makuhari Messe on October 1st and 2nd, for their first Japan solo concert, “NOLZA in Japan’. However, because of the overwhelming reception, they have added an extra day on September 20th.

As 2NE1 had pushed back their debut in Japan from March to September, due to the disaster, they sent good news by setting an extra day to their tour schedule.

In related news, 2NE1 is currently promoting their 2nd mini-album’s title song, “Ugly“.

Source: OSEN via Nate

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