2NE1 Performances in 2012 MBC Gayo Daejaejun Award!

It’s New Year’s in Korea, and what better way to send off 2012 than with a livey music show with this year’s top artists!

The MCs for tonight’s “2012 MBC Gayo Daejaejun” was MBLAQ‘s Lee Joon, Girls‘ Generation Seohyun, Boom and Lee Hwi Jae.

Artists were divided into two teams, Blue & White, and throughout the show, viewers cast their votes through text messages for their favorite team. It was White Team who was revealed to be the winner at the end!

White Team: EXO-K, INFINITE, Big Bang, TVXQ, B2ST, B.A.P, SECRET, After School, MBLAQ, Girl’s Day, Son Dam Bi, KARA f(x), Jo Kwon and Kwanghee.

Blue Team: BTOB, B1A4, 2NE1, Super Junior, SHINee, TEEN TOP, T-ara, Sunwha, Epik High, SISTAR A Pink, Lee Hi, and Ga In.

Watch their performance below!

Epik High feat Park Bom - Don't Hate Me + Up

2NE1 & Special Appearance by Lee Hi

Big Bang + Special Appearances by 2NE1, Lee Hi, & Epik High Credits: Allkpop

2NE1's Performance in '2012 SBS Gayo Daejun'!

It’s just about that time as the year comes to a close, and Korea’s hottest broadcasting stations hold their year-end ceremonies to celebrate. This time around, SBS aired its annual ‘2012 SBS Gayo Daejun‘.

The MCs for tonight’s show were miss A’s Suzy, IU, and actor Jung Gyu Woon!

Performances from tonight included: SECRET, B.A.P, Super Junior, TVXQ, Lee Hi, Epik High, 2NE1, Big Bang, Ailee, Sung Si Kyung, 2AM, MBLAQ, INFINITE, Teen Top, B2ST, SISTAR, 4minute, KARA, After School, GLAM, EXO, Ga In, f(x), SHINee, miss A, Kim Wan Sun, Kim Won Jun, FTISLAND, and CNBLUE. 

Check their performance below!

CL and Sung Si Kyung's collaboration

I Love You

Credits: Allkpop

The New York Times: The Best Concerts of 2012!

A concert is always more than just a rendering of songs. It’s a musical revamp, a real-time test, a spectacle, a pop-up community, perhaps a dance party or an incipient riot — and, even in the YouTube era, an ephemeral, site-specific experience. Here the pop and jazz critics of The New York Times recall some of their favorite live events of 2012, in order of importance.

JAY-Z

2NE1 Aug. 17, and BIGBANG Nov. 8, both at Prudential Center, Newark. This was the year K-pop arrived — not in the form of “Gangnam Style,” which was everywhere and yet completely evanescent — but in these arena shows, which were full of thousands of young, paying fans eager to see the girls of 2NE1 and the boys of BigBang, groups with zero American hits between them, but rabid American followings all the same.  

DISCLOSURE Glasslands Gallery

ODD FUTURE Hammerstein Ballroom 

DMX S.O.B.’s

MIGUEL Bowery Ballroom 

2 CHAINZ, S.O.B.’s

ERIC CHURCH Hammerstein Ballroom 

NICKI MINAJ Chicago Theater 

DRAKE PNC Bank Arts Center

Source: NYTimes

MelOn's 2012 Year-end Charts!

MelOn, one of Korea's top music sites, has released their year-end music charts for 2012. 

Here are the results:

Overall Chart
#1 Psy - Gangnam Style
#2 Sistar - Alone
#3 Busker Busker - Cherry Blossom Ending
#4 Sistar - Loving U
#5 Big Bang - Fantastic Baby
#6 2NE1 - I Love You
#7 Busker Busker - If You Really Love Me
#8 Ailee - Heaven
#9 Seo in Guk & Eunji - All For You
#10 Busker Busker - First Love
#11 IU - Every End Of Day
#12 T-ara - Lovey Dovey
#13 Taetiseo - Twinkle
#14 Huh Gak - The Person Who Once Loved Me
#15 Naul - Memories of the Wind
#16 Busker Busker - Yeosu Night Sea
#17 Big Bang - Monster
#18 Big Bang - Blue
#19 Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
#20 Huh Gak, Jia - I Need You
#21 Baek Ji Young - Voice
#22 Wonder Girls - Like This
#23 IU - You And I
#24 Lee Jong Hyun - My Love
#25 Lyn - Back In Time
#26 Verbal Jint - You Are Pretty Enough
#27 K-Will - Please Don't
#28 Lee Hyun - My Heartache
#29 T-ara - Day by Day
#30 Psy - What Could Have Been
#31 10cm - Sorrow
#32 f(x) - Electric Shock
#33 Psy - Hot Goodbye
#34 Juniel - Illa Illa
#35 Lee Hi - 1,2,3,4
#36 Roy Kim, Jung Joon Young - Become Dust
#37 Ailee - I Will Show You
#38 Busker Busker - It's Hard To Face You
#39 G-Dragon - Crayon
#40 Hyuna, Hyunseung - Trouble Maker
#41 Gain - Bloom
#42 Busker Busker - The Flowers
#43 BoA - Only One
#44 Orange Caramel - Lipstick
#45 Ulala Session - Beautiful Night
#46 Huh Gak - One Person
#47 10cm - Good Morning
#48 Maroon 5 - Payphone
#49 Dynamic Duo - Without You
#50 G-Dragon - Missing You
Streaming Chart
#1 Psy - Gangnam Style
#2 Sistar - Alone
#3 Sistar - Loving U
#4 Busker Busker - Cherry Blossom Ending
#5 2NE1 - I Love You
#6 Big Bang - Fantastic Baby
#7 Busker Busker - If You Really Love Me
#8 Seo in Guk & Eunji - All For You
#9 Ailee - Heaven
#10 Naul - Wind Memories
Download Chart
#1 Busker Busker - Cherry Blossom Ending
#2 Sistar - Alone
#3 Big Bang - Fantastic Baby
#4 T-ara - Lovey Dovey
#5 Ailee - Heaven
#6 Psy - Gangnam Style
#7 Big Bang - Blue
#8 Lyn - Back in Time
#9 IU - Every End of the Day
#10 Busker Busker - First Love
Album Chart
#1 Busker Busker - Busker Busker 1st Album
#2 Psy - PSY6 (Six Rules) Part 1
#3 Big Bang - Alive
#4 G-Dragon - One of a Kind
#5 Busker Busker - 1st Wrap Up Album
#6 Big Bang - Still Alive
#7 Naul - Principle of my Soul
#8 Various Artists - Superstar K4 Top 12 Part 1
#9 Primary - Primary and the Messengers LP
#10 Epik High - 99

Source: MelOn

A Surprise YG Family Show for MBC Gayo Daejun!

It will be the first time since 2008 that YG Artists will grace the stage as a family unit for the Gayo Daejun. The confirmation of attendance of these YG artists minus PSY who is busy with US activities adds more meaning to the event.

Big Bang, 2NE1, Epik High, and Lee Hi are the major players that have helped establish YG syndrome from the beginning of the year with their continuous streaks of all kills and number one spots on the music charts. Top idol group Big Bang, who has been busy with their global tour has been unable to appear on programs for some time. The announcement of their appearance has peaked the interest in many fans for the Gayo Daejun show.

Also, the MBC is planning to offer a block of their show for a joint stage of YG family groups Big Bang and 2NE1. These stages are expected to carry the famous YG Family concert feel which will surely attract viewers.

In addition, viewers can look forward to a performance by Lee Hi who has topped the charts at number 1 for 14 consecutive weeks."
 

Osen reports that All of YG Family, except for PSY will perform at MBC Gayo Daejun on the 31st December 2012. 

Source: Nate + Osen

Credits: DKpopNews

2NE1 and Lee Hi to perform each others’ songs at ‘MBC Gayo Daejaejun’!

Fans of Lee Hi and 2NE1 will have something to look forward to at the end-of-year festivities, as the two artists will be exchanging songs for their respective performances at the upcoming 2012 ‘MBC Gayo Daejaejun’!

According to an entertainment staff member, the upcoming show on the 31st will feature a cross-over collaboration stage between the two YG Entertainment artists. 2NE1 will perform Lee Hi’s debut track, “1,2,3,4″, while the ‘K-Pop Star‘ rookie will be singing 2NE1′s ballad/hip-hop song, “I Love You”.

In addition to the two artists, this year’s MBC music festival will also feature other artists from YG Entertainment, including Big Bang and Epik High, raising expectations for this year’s ‘Gayo Daejaejun’.

Credits: Allkpop

2NE1 will rock the house and perform at the ‘MBC Gayo Daejaejun’!

It seems the previous rumors concerning YG Entertainment artists’ possibly appearing at the upcoming ‘MBC Gayo Daejaejun‘ have been confirmed by media outlets. This news has brought much excitement to fans as the last time YG artists appeared on the show was back in 2008.

It has been revealed that Big Bang and 2NE1 will rock the house with individual stages while rookie artist Lee Hi will join Epik High for a special collaboration stage.

The ‘MBC Gayo Daejaejun’ will focus on a “past, present, and future” theme and will feature performances from idol groups as well as veteran artists COOL, Koyote, J.Y. Park, and Dynamic Duo. Viewers have even more to be excited about as MCs Lee Hui Jae, Boom, Girls’ Generation‘s Seohyun, MBLAQ‘s Lee Joon will be hosting the event.

Tune in for the ‘MBC Gayo Daejaejun’ on December 31st!

Source + image: Sports Hankook via Nate
Credits: Allkpop

2NE1's 'I Love You' is at #4 spot in Billboard.com 20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2012!

These 20 K-Pop songs represent a fantastic array of veteran artists, popular idols, ballad crooners and talented rookies.

2012 was the year that PSY, an unlikely K-pop veteran, surpassed his contemporaries with international stardom and an inescapable single ("Gangnam Style," of course). But that doesn't mean the rest of the K-pop world wasn't also delivering excellent tracks.

It was a year of fantastic tracks, exciting comebacks and these 20 singles represent a fantastic array of veteran artists, popular idols, ballad crooners and talented rookies. Check out the Billboard.com and Billboard Korea staff's picks for the top 20 K-pop songs of 2012, and tell us your personal favorite tracks of the year by tweeting us!

20. "Catch Me" - TVXQ
19. "Love Dance" - The Koxx
18. "Touch" - miss A
17. "One Of A Kind" - G-Dragon
16. "Without You" - Dynamic Duo
15. "Painkiller" - SPICA
14. "Same Love, Same Farewell" - Urban Zakapa
13. "Good Morning" Verbal Jint feat. Kwon Jung Yeol
12. "I Wish" - F.T. Island
11. "Every Night" - EXID
10. "Beautiful Night" - Beast
9. "Cherry Blossom Ending" - Busker Busker
8. "Gangnam Style" - PSY
7. "Only One" - BoA
6. "Flashback" - After School
5. "Bad Boy" - BIGBANG
4. "I Love You" - 2NE1
3. "Memory Of The Wind" - Naul
2. "Alone" - SISTAR
1. "The Chaser" - INFINITE

Source: Billboard.com

CL visits HOLT Children’s Services to spend time with orphans!

CL recently visited HOLT Children’s Services to spend time with children.

JINUSEAN‘s Sean tweeted photos of CL playing with a child at the center named Dojoon. 

He wrote a series of tweets, the first tweet read: “CL and Dojoon’s second meeting at the HOLT Children’s Services Temporary Care Center. She was happy to see him but must have felt sad that he had not met his parents yet, so she gave him a kiss right away.. Dojoon, remember that you’re a man who got kissed twice by CL noona^^“. The second tweet read, “Today’s couple at the HOLT Children’s Services Temporary Care Center. Dojoon and CL sported couple outfits. Dojoon, would you give your pants to CL noona later?“, and the final tweet read, “Dojoon was happy because he received CL’s love, and CL was happy to spend time with Dojoon. Children are the most beautiful when they are loved“.

For fans who could not read Korean, he added a tweet in English,

@jinuSEAN3000 : CL visited HOLT Children's services.She met Dojoon for the second time and they had great yime together.LOVE4CHILDREN pic.twitter.com/RYjr7ljv

Source: Sean’s Twitter 
Credits: Allkpop

YG & MBC Entertainment in discussion for appearances at ‘MBC Gayo Daejaejun’!

A report started circulating in which it was claimed that YG Entertainment artists will gather together through ‘MBC Gayo Daejaejun‘ to rock the stage once more, leading to questions of whether MBC and YGE have patched up their differences.

It was said that Big Bang, 2NE1, Epik High, and Lee Hi, who all had numerous all-kills and number one hits landings on music charts this year, would be attending the show and standing on stage.

However, YG Entertainment revealed that no appearances have been confirmed yet, stating, “It is not finalized that YG Family will be appearing on ‘MBC Gayo Daejaejun’. Although it’s true we have discussed it, it’s not at the stage where we can say appearances are confirmed.”

Source: Newsen
Credits: Allkpop

YG Entertainment takes 7 of top 10 spots for most viewed K-Pop MV’s of 2012!

YG Entertainment has dominated the view counts for 2012.

With three weeks remaining in 2012, artists from YG Entertainment took 7 out of the top 10 spots for the most viewed K-Pop MV’s of 2012 on YouTube. Psy‘s “Gangnam Style” was by far the most viewed music video as it is now the most viewed video of all time on YouTube. “Gangnam Style” is well on it’s way to be the first video to hit the 1 billion view mark. Psy’s follow up music video featuring Hyuna titled “Oppa, You’re My Style” was second and Psy’s two music videos were the only ones to break the threshold of over 100 million views.

Big Bang‘s “Fantastic Baby” was third overall but that wasn’t the only thing that was fantastic as Big Bang had a very impressive showing with four MV’s in the top 10 including “Fantastic Baby“, “Blue“, “Bad Boy“, and “Monster“. 2NE1‘s “I Love You” ranked 10th overall, which was good enough to give YG Entertainment a whopping 7 spots.

SM Entertainment‘s f(x) and Taetiseo took the 4th and 5th spots with “Electric Shock” and “Twinkle” respectively. Hyuna was the only artist in the top 10 that wasn’t from YG or SM as her “Ice Cream” MV ranked 7th.

Congratulations to all the artists!

TOP 10 as of December 10th: 
1. Psy – “Gangnam Style” 925,621,474 views (YG Entertainment) 
2. Psy ft. Hyuna – “Oppa You’re My Style” – 186,474,756 views (YG Entertainment) 
3. Big Bang – “Fantastic Baby” – 54,564,812 views (YG Entertainment) 
4. f(x) – “Electric Shock” – 36,200,745 views (SM Entertainment)
5. Taetiseo – “Twinkle” – 31,939,213 views (SM Entertainment) 
6. Big Bang – “Blue” – 31,753,570 views (YG Entertainment) 
7. Hyuna – “Ice Cream” – 27,50,865 views (Cube Entertainment) 
8. Big Bang – “Bad Boy” – 26,207,699 views (YG Entertainment) 
9. Big Bang – “Monster” – 24,964,245 views (YG Entertainment) 
10. 2NE1 – “I Love You” – 20,633,036 views (YG Entertainment)

Source: Allkpop

2NE1 & Big Bang, one of the big winners in Europe’s 3rd Annual ‘So-Loved Awards’!

On December 8th, ‘K-Colors of Korea‘ a German magazine devoted to K-pop and Korean culture, revealed the winners of its third annual ‘So-Loved Awards‘. The ‘So-Loved Awards’ were created as Europe’s first K-pop awards, to reflect the tastes of European K-pop fans.

Although voting was open to everyone, only votes from European voters were tallied to determine the winner of each category. With over 307,086 total votes (110,984 European votes), this year’s awards were bigger than ever.

2012 saw Big Bang win the most awards taking home one solo, G-Dragon won for ‘Best Male Solo‘, and four group awards; ‘Best Male Band‘, ‘Best Mini Album‘ and ‘Best Song‘ . Block B won four awards, ‘Best Album‘, ‘Best OST‘, ‘Best Music Video‘, and ‘Best Hip Hop Group‘,  showing their popularity in Europe.

2NE1 was one of the few female winners this year.  The quartet won the ‘Best Female Band‘ and ‘Best Japanese Release‘ categories. Other female winners included G.NA for ‘Best Female Solo‘ and Ailee for ‘Best Female Newcomer‘.

Rookie group, B.A.P won not only ‘Best Newcomer‘, but also ‘Best Choreography‘ further cementing their super rookie status.  In addition, CNBLUE absolutely dominated the ‘Best Rock/Alternative Group‘ category winning with nearly 70% of the votes.

There were three special awards that were not included in the voting. Dalmatian won the ‘K Special Award‘, MYNAME won the ‘so-loved Special Award‘ and non-idol Judy Suh won the K Culture Award.

Congratulations to all the winners!

Check out the complete winners list below:

Best Band (female) 1. 2NE1 (45.2%)
2. f(x) (12.5%)
3. Secret (7.7%)

Best Band (male) 1. Big Bang (30.4%)
2. Super Junior (22.6%)
3. SHINee (10.9%)

Solo Artist (female)
1. G.NA (30.8%)
2. Ga In (29.4%)
3. Ali (16.7%)

Solo Artist (male)
1. G-Dragon (52.9%)
2. Xia (22.2%)
3. Tablo (10.7%)

Newcomer (female)
1. Ailee (42.2%)
2. EvoL (15.2%)
3. AoA (9.8%)

Newcomer (male)
1. B.A.P (42.5%)
2. EXO (22.6%)
3. NU’EST (15.3%)

Album
1. Block B – Blockbuster (41.0%)
2. Xia – Tarantallegra (15.6%)
3. Epik High – 99 (13.6%)

EP (Mini Album)
1. Big Bang – Still Alive (23.8%)
2. B.A.P – Crash (17.2%)
3. Infinite – Infinitize (15.4%)

Song
1. Big Bang – Fantastic Baby (26.7%)
2. B.A.P – No Mercy (18.6%)
3. Block B – Nanlina (17.2%)

Japan Release
1. 2NE1 – Scream (40.7%)
2. CN Blue – Come On (28.3%)
3. Park Jungmin/Romeo – Give Me Your Heart (12.9%)

Music Video
1. Block B – Nillili Mambo (30.0%) 2. Big Bang – Monster (29.5%)
3. B.A.P – Power (19.9%)

Choreography
1. B.A.P – Warrior (47.2%)
2. Infinite – The Chaser (30.0%)
3. Teen Top – To You (13.9%)

Drama
1. Rooftop Prince (28.1%)
2. Shut Up! Flower Boy Band (27.9%)
3. Reply 1997 (21.5%)

OST Song
1. Block B – Burn Out (Ghost OST) (28.1%)
2. Daesung – Lunatic (What’s Up OST) (27.7%)
3. J-Min – Stand Up (To The Beautiful You OST) (26.6%)

Rock/Alternative
1. CNBLUE (68.1%)
2. LED Apple (18.5%)
3. Busker Busker (7.6%)

Hip Hop
1. Block B (59.1%)
2. Epik High (28.2%)
3. Phantom (5.7%)

Special Awards:

K Culture Award: Judy Suh – ExamiNation so-loved Special Award: MyName K Special Award: Dalmatian

Source: Allkpop
Credits: omonatheydidnt.livejournal.com

Big Bang and 2NE1 make MTV Style’s list of ‘Best Band Style of 2012′!

Big Bang and 2NE1 have made MTV Style‘s list of the ‘Best Band Style of 2012‘.

The two YG Entertainment groups are the only Asian artists to make the list of 10, which includes One Direction, The Wanted, Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls, Destiny’s Child, Fun, HAIM, and No Doubt.

MTV wrote on 2NE1:

“K-Pop had a GIGANTIC year in 2012, partly because of ‘Gangnam Style‘ and partly because the genre is CHOCK FULL of boy bands and girl groups. MTV Style has a soft spot for 2NE1 thanks to their propensity for all things bold and colorful and their enviable closeness with Jeremy Scott.” 

Big Bang:

“Speaking of bold and colorful… We are OBSESSED with Big Bang. The K-Pop boy band is a five-dude unit of unbridled energy, hyper-saturated streetwear, tonsorial risk-taking, and uhh, they wear MINX NAILS SOMETIMES. *faints*”

Big Bang previously made headlines on MTV for their style. This past September, G-Dragon and T.O.P received attention for their Minx Nails. The group’s songs “Blue” and “Bad Boy” also made the spotlight.

 In related news, Big Bang will be holding their ‘Alive GALAXY World Tour‘ from the 8th to the 10th in Hong Kong, while 2NE1 continues on their 7-country, 11-city ‘New Evolution‘ tour.

Source: Allkpop

YG Entertainment rakes in 13.8 million USD and counting for 2012!

YG Entertainment has currently brought in more than 15 billion KRW (approximately 13.8 million USD) so far this year.

The amount includes the profits brought in by artists active in 2012 such as  Se7en, Big Bang, G-Dragon, PSY, and 2NE1, but because it has currently only counted up to September of this year, additional profits from Psy, Epik High, and Lee Hi will be added on later. With the new earnings counted later for the fourth quarter, the total is expected to jump even more. The 15 billion KRW estimate is about a 17% increase from last year’s 12.8 billion KRW (approximately 11.8 million USD) revealed during the same quarter.

Experts are expecting a large profit from Psy, who recently has won or will win awards at the MTV EMA and AMA, as well as from Epik High and the ‘monster rookie’ Lee Hi, who is continuing to dominate music charts.

Source: Osen via Nate
Credits:  Allkpop

2NE1 cancels ‘New Evolution’ concerts in Malaysia and Indonesia!

2NE1 have canceled their ‘New Evolution‘ global tour stops in Malaysia and Indonesia.

The announcement on 2NE1′s official Facebook states: “BLACKJACK in Malaysia & Indonesia, Due to circumstances beyond our control, we regret to announce that the 2NE1 shows originally scheduled for Malaysia & Indonesia had to be cancelled [sic]. We sincerely apologize to all our fans in Malaysia & Indonesia and hope that we will be able to play there in the near future. The remaining shows on the tour have not been affected and we thank each and every one of you for your amazing love & support.”

Concert organizer Running Into the Sun has also stated that the concert in Malaysia was canceled due to “unresolved technical issues while producing the show.” The company further stated that they did not want to compromise the production value of the concert or safety of concertgoers.

Credits: Allkpop

Is 2NE1 gearing up for a comeback soon? Filmed music video in Los Angeles?

Park Bom was recently spotted with cameras filming her in Los Angeles, California.

A photo of Park Bom in a tight one piece dress with a hot pink cape was recently uploaded online. The photo was uploaded by a fan who lived in Los Angeles, who wrote, “Park Bom filmed a music video right in front of my house. I opened the window because 2NE1-style music was playing loudly outside. I saw Park Bom with a pink cape walking back and forth to the music on the street. There were about 20 male staff members filming with her.”

Fans have been wondering if the music video was being filmed for 2NE1′s upcoming comeback. What do you think?

Source: Sports Chosun via Nate
Credits: Allkpop

Dara reveals gifts for 2NE1 members from the Philippines!

Dara recently returned from her trip to the Philippines and showed off the adorable souvenirs she bought for her fellow members.

Dara took to her me2day to attach the above photo and wrote, “Gifts for my members!!!^_^ ‘Angry Bird‘ character bags and~ Something I can’t forget when I go to the Philippines! The kids love it! The dried mangoes that they love! Also I am the best! The ‘inipit‘ bread that I love so much that I always had it with me during my activities in the Philippines! The kids tell me they like it hoot hoot. I’ll give these to them when I see them today!>.< Kyak! I can’t wait!”

The photo shows the souvenirs that Dara brought from her trip for her members which include ‘Angry Bird’ bags, dried mangoes, and ‘inipit’ pastries, and left fans smiling with Dara’s mindfulness of her members.

Welcome back, Dara!

Source & Image: Dara‘s me2day
Credits: Allkpop

Park Go Eun reveals the hard work her young sister Park Bom put in to become a singer

Park Bom‘s older sister Park Go Eun revealed the hard work put in by Park Bom on tvN‘s “Baek Ji Yeon’s People Inside“.

On the show, Park Go Eun stated, “When my sister said she was debuting as a member of 2NE1, I didn’t think much about it, but I know how much she cried. She put in so much work and became a singer after failing 5 auditions. When she stood on stage, she looked great. When I see her on stage, I realize how good she is more so than when she sings at home. I guess the reason for that is because she’s my sister.”

Park Go Eun received attention in the past for being an excellent cellist, and she featured in Kim Nam Gil‘s new movie ‘Ensemble‘.

Credits: Allkpop

Nikon releases “Sensual Guy” version of photo movie feat Dara!

Nikon recently released the “Sensual Guy” version of their new CF featuring Dara for the new ‘Nikon 1 J2‘.

This photo movie is a three-part series and will show three different types of proposals to the lovely Dara.

Check out the “Sensual Guy” proposal below!

Also check out the previously released “Candy Guy” proposal if you missed it last time!
Source: Allkpop

Dara and Thunder chosen as the #1 idol family on ‘Weekly Idol’ and celebrate their victory on Twitter!

 On the upcoming episode of MBC Every1‘s ‘Weekly Idol‘, Dara and MBLAQ‘s Thunder were ranked as the #1 idol family by fellow idols.

The poll entitled, ‘Unstoppable Family Love! Well-Known Idol Families Best 10‘, was held by the show and obtained the votes of idols to determine who made it to the top.

Runners up in this list include siblings Super Junior‘s Leeteuk and Park In Young, JYJ‘s Yoochun and actor Park Yoo Hwan, and Girls’ Generation‘s Jessica and f(x)‘s Krystal.

TEEN TOP‘s C.A.P. revealed his reason for selecting Dara and Thunder commenting, “I think it would be fun to for them to do a show together as siblings.” KARA‘s Seungyeon also expressed her envy and shared, “The two siblings seem really close, so I am jealous. I wish I had a younger brother like him too.”

The survey was run by MBC Every1‘s ‘Weekly Idol‘, and the episode aired on October 3rd at 6PM KST. Right after Thunder saw the episode, he took to his Twitter to tweet his happiness to his sister, writing, “Big Sis we’re first place♥ Yay!!!”

Dara replied quickly, saying, “Gaeddong~~~~~!!!!!!!ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ So happy!!! Congratulations!!!^.^ Thank you to everyone who chose us! We’ll be showing you good sibling chemistry from now on as well! Bowing down! (__)“, showing her excitement as well.

The two have always shown their affection for each other in various forms. The exchange on Twitter only seemed to confirm their status as the #1 idol siblings. 

Fans of both siblings who saw the exchange commented, “You two are the best!“, “No siblings can beat the Park siblings“, and “I want a family like this“.

Source: Dara’s Twitter and Thunder’s Twitter
Source + image(s): TV Daily via Nate
Credits: Allkpop

2NE1 confirms Singapore stop for ‘New Evolution’ global tour!

2NE1 has confirmed Singapore as a tour stop for their ‘New Evolution‘ global tour.

The group has already wrapped up their concerts in Korea and the United States, and are currently touring in Japan until the 30th. They’ll be making stops in 10 cities in 7 countries in Asia, the Americas, and Europe by the end of ‘New Evolution’.

‘New Evolution‘ includes the participation of world famous artists like choreographer Travis Payne, who previously worked with the late Michael Jackson, and Divinity Roxx, the leader of Beyonce‘s tour band.

2NE1 is the first female K-pop group to hold a world tour.

Source: 2NE1′s Facebook
Credits: Allkpop

Dara shocks fans with her newest hairstyle!

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?

Credits: Allkpop

Dara apologizes to Thunder for her “scary hairstyle”!

On the upcoming episode of MBC Every1‘s ‘Idol Manager‘, Dara sent a heartfelt letter to her younger brother, Thunder.

The theme for this week’s episode is a healing workshop for MBLAQ. The members will read handwritten letters sent from their families, and footage of them practicing their choreography will be shown. Thunder especially garnered interest for receiving not only a letter from his mom, but his older sister, Dara of 2NE1.

Dara’s letter was revealed and contained a heartfelt message of love and support for her younger brother as well as some pocket money, making the MBLAQ members jealous She wrote, “I also want to be a pretty older sister, so I am sorry for getting a scary hairstyle,” leading everyone on set to burst into laughter.

This episode of ‘Idol Manager’ will air on September 28 at 6PM KST.

Source + Image(s): TV Report via Naver
Credits: Allkpop

Dara poses with guitar strap gifted by fans!

On the 25th, Dara uploaded a photo of herself holding a guitar on her me2day.

She wrote, “I’m trying to play the practice song that I just started learning using the uber cute ‘Dara guitar strap’ that fans made me when I went to LA. I learned only two parts, but it’s hard. It’s hard this time too. When will I become the ‘Hongdae Goddess’ at this rate? Keke. I’ll try hard to learn though~ ^_^ Ssan-coustic fighting! [Strum, strum~] Dara has rented out [Park Bom]-Minzy‘s dorm living room. Am I playing the guitar melodiously at someone else’s house? It might seem like it, but the reality is that I’m just making noise.”

In the photo, Dara is playing a guitar that has a “2NE1″ design as well as a strap with her name imprinted along it.

The fans who saw her post responded, “I want to see you play guitar on stage“, “I want that guitar“, ”The mood is very serious“, and “It’s not noise! Even if it is noise, I’m prepared to listen“.

Source: Sandara’s me2day
Credits: Allkpop 

[CLOSED] To Anyone' Album Giveaway!

 

I have two copies of 'To Anyone' album in my hand and it was just last month that I saw the other one (not yet opened) in my cabinet and think about of giving the other one, as a gift for Blackjacks that are supporting us for two years. Actually, this is my first giveaway and I apologize for it is 2NE1's First Album. It would be awesome if its 2NE1's 2nd Mini Album right? Maybe next time. Let's see.

No worries. This is an INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY.

How to join? Here are the mechanics:

1. You should follow us on Twitter - @Daily2NE1.

2. OPTIONAL: You could follow my personal Twitter account @TheKrissyStyles.

3. Tweet about this giveaway! You just need to retweet it. (Click here)

4. Tweet us your COMPLETE Name together with your Country (Kristel Styles, Philippines)

I will choose ONLY ONE winner via random.org

Good luck!

Lots of love, Krissy.

And the winer is.... @StellaaaMalik!~ Congrats and thanks for joining!

Picture: Coverlandia

Park Bom reveals her flat stomach in new selca!

Park Bom seems to have overcome her love of corn. The idol revealed her flat stomach in a new selca on me2day.

On September 10th, Bom posted, “Everyone~~~ Kekeke. With the support and threats (?) of my dongseng~~ I finally took a picture wearing a crop top!! Kekeke. ㅠㅠ *^____^*,” showcasing her amazing figure.

Fans commented, “Her body is amazing. She has no stomach fat,” and “The crop top looks good. She’s so thin.”

What do you think of Park Bom’s crop top?

Source + Image: Park Bom’s me2day

Credits: Allkpop

Pop Rock Band ‘Nylon Pink’ reveals English cover of 2NE1′s “I Am the Best”!

After a summer break, the lovely ladies of edgy female pop-rock band Nylon Pink are back with another K-Pop cover.

After their successful covers of Big Bang‘s “Blue“, Girls’ Generation‘s “Gee“ and “Run Devil Run“, they’ve now released a cover of 2NE1‘s “I Am the Best“.

In related news, the girls will be heading to Macau and Malaysia for an Asia tour where they will be headlining at the Hard Rock Hotels. Recently the girls played at the Key Club for this year’s Sunset Strip Music Festival, and are set to release the video for their single “Heart Attack” off of their upcoming EP.

Check out their cover below!

Source: Allkpop

Gaon Chart releases chart rankings for August 26th – September 1st!

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 week of August 26th to September 1st below!

< Gaon Chart National Digital Singles Ranking >
1. Seo In Guk & A-Pink’s Eunji – “All For You”
2. Huh Gak ft. Zia – “I Need You”
3. KARA – “Pandora”
4. PSY – “Gangnam Style”
5. G-Dragon – “That XX”
6. B2ST – “Beautiful Night”
7. BoA – “Only One”
8. CNBLUE’s Lee Jong Hyun – “My Love”
9. SISTAR – “Loving U”
10. PSY ft. Sung Si Kyung – “Passionate Goodbye”

< Gaon Chart National Physical Albums Ranking >
1. XIA Junsu – ‘Uncommitted’
2. Super Junior – ‘SPY The 6th Album Repackage’
3. B.A.P – ‘Crash’
4. ZE:A – ‘Phoenix (Single)’
5. Various Artists – ‘Protect The Boss OST’
6. Various Artists – ‘Pursuit Of Happiness OST Part 1′
7. PSY – ‘PSY 6th album Part 1′
8. Lee Seung Gi – ‘Lee Seung Gi The Best’
9. Various Artists – ‘Musical Wicked OST (5th Anniversary Edition)’
10. Various Artists – ‘Secret Garden OST Special’

< Online Downloads For The Week >
1. Seo In Guk & A-Pink’s Eunji – “All For You” – 409,284 Downloads
2. Huh Gak ft. Zia – “I Need You” – 300,392 Downloads
3. KARA – “Pandora” – 278,872 Downloads
4. PSY – “Gangnam Style” – 180,372 Downloads
5. G-Dragon – “That XX” – 169,781 Downloads
6. B2ST – “Beautiful Night” – 136,149 Downloads
7. Byul – “Before It Brushes Both Sides Of My Face” – 135,087 Downloads
8. BoA – “Only One” – 132,595 Downloads
9. Seo In Young – “Anymore” – 122,947 Downloads
10. Rumble Fish – “Don’t Be Like That” – 122,588 Downloads

< Top 10 songs sung at Karaoke >
1. PSY – “Gangnam Style”
2. CNBLUE’s Lee Jong Hyun – “My Love”
3. JUNIEL – “illa illa”
4. SISTAR – “Loving U”
5. Lee Hyun – “My Heartache”
6. 2NE1 – “I Love You”
7. Ulala Session – “Beautiful Night”
8. Huh Gak – “One Person”
9. Big Mama – “Resignation”
10. Lim Jae Bum – “For You”

Source: Gaon
Credits: Allkpop

Dara: In the gym of a certain hotel in Osaka

실시간 업뎃!!! 새벽 한시… 오사카의 한호텔 헬스장.. 내일 공연과 앞으로 이어질 투어들을 위하여 체력관리를 하는 그녀.. 그녀는 지금 행복하다. 고독한 자기관리.. 황싸부님과 함께여서 고독하지않다!^.^v

Real-time update!!! At a certain time in the crack of dawn… In the gym of a certain hotel in Osaka.. A girl manages her stamina for the concert tomorrow and for the rest of the tour.. The girl is happy right now. The loneliness of self-management.. she’s with Hwangssabu-nim so she isn’t lonely!^.^v

Source: Dara's Me2day
Credit: YGLadies

Minzy and Jaewook

Whoa…I met Byoung Gon oppa at this late hour at the gym keke He came alone to exercise keke Amazing^^ Dancers are totally momjjang!!

T/N: momjjang – slang to describe someone with a well-built body

@ganzi78: @mingkki21 The future is bright for Hitech

@mingkki21: @ganzi78 kekekeke No~ Far from bright kekeke

Note: J (ganzi78) is YG’s Resident choreographer,a member of Hi-Tech dance team & former member of WAWA dance team.. He choreographs almost all YG dances, and sometimes performs as back up for the YG artists. (From ygfamilyy.tumblr.com)

Source: Minzy & Jae Wook Twitter