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