Netizens impressed with 2NE1’s MR removed performance!

Recently, an MR removed video of 2NE1’s “Ugly” performance was uploaded on the internet and has been attracting a lot of attention and praise.

In the video, the girls showed off their incredible vocal talent for their performance on SBS’s “Inkigayo” on July 31st. Since they have just started promoting the song, they’re sure to improve and make fans even happier with their skills and stage presence.

Netizens responded with, “I thought they wouldn’t sing that well, but they were surprisingly good,” “CL sings well,” and, “They’re better than other girl groups.”

Check out the video below to see if you agree!

Source & Photo: My Daily via Nate

Credits: Allkpop

2NE1 continues to dominate YouTube!

2NE1’s new song “Ugly” has climbed to the #1 spot on YouTube’s weekly and monthly favorites. This feat means that the girls have stolen the spotlight from many other artists all over the world, and have done so for more than just a day!

“Ugly” was released on YouTube on July 27th and it reached almost 3,000,000 views in a matter of 24 hours. The video also placed 3rd in ‘most commented’ with almost 30,000 comments confirming its buzz-worthy status.

YG Entertainment commented, “While “Hate You” reached about 7,000,000 views, “Ugly” is also getting a similar amount of interest.” They added, “The reaction from international fans was so immediate and so hot that it surprised the 2NE1 members as well“.

2NE1 released their second mini-album on July 28th.

Source & Photo: Naver News

Credits: Allkpop

Park Bom and Seungri ranked 1st for the highest registered fans in individual fan cafe’s!

Among Women:
1. Park Bom (2NE1)
2. Kim Hyoyeon (SNSD)
3. Jeon Jiyoon (4Minute)
4. Lee Chae Rin (2NE1)
5. Sandara Park (2NE1)
6. Sunny Lee (SNSD)
7. Kim Taeyeon (SNSD)
8. Gong Minji (2NE1)
9. Kwon Yuri (SNSD)
10. Tiffany Hwang (SNSD)
11. Choi Sooyoung (SNSD)
12. Im Yoona (SNSD)
13. Kwon Sohyun (4Minute)
14. UEE (After School)
15. Jessica Jung (SNSD)
16. Seo Joo Hyun (SNSD)
17. Bae Suzy (MissA)
18. Park Sun Young (T-ara)
19. Kim Hyuna (4Minute)
20. Amber Liu (Fx)

Among Men:
1. Lee Seung Hyun (BigBang)
2. Jang Hyun Seung (B2ST)
3. Kwon JiYong (BigBang)
4. Choi Seung Hyun (BigBang)
5. Dong Young Bae (BigBang)
6. Park Sang Hyun (MBLAQ)
7. Lee Taemin (SHINee)
8. Choi Siwon (SuJu)
9. Yang Yoseob (B2ST)
10. Yoon Doojoon (B2ST)
11. Kim Kibum (SHINee)
12. Choi Minho (SHINee)
13. Lee Jin Ki (SHINee)
14. Nickhun (2PM)
15. Kang Daesung (BigBang)
16. Son Dongwoon (B2ST)
17. Lee Joon (MBLAQ)
18. Kim Jong Hyun (SHINee)
19. Kim Hyun Joong (SS501)
20. Lee Kikwang (B2ST)

Credits: Yooeun @ FC + YGEX

Instiz releases chart rankings for the 4th week of July!

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 4th week of July below!

Instiz Chart Singles Ranking

1. miss A – “Goodbye Baby” – 11,853 Points

2. 2NE1 – “Ugly” – 9,947 Points

3. 2NE1 – “Hate You” – 8,670 Points

4. Park Jung Hyun – “If I Leave” (From “I Am A Singer”) – 7,654 Points

5. Leessang – “Grand Final” ft. Jung In & MC Nal Yoo – 5,382 Points

6. Jang Hye Jin – “Drink” (From “I Am A Singer“) – 4,970 Points

7. Lee Bo Ram – “Two Fools” ft. Mino of Freestyle – 2,184 Points

8. T-ara – “Roly Poly” – 2,138 Points

9. 2NE1 – “Don’t Stop The Music” – 2,042 Points

10. HOMME – “Laughing Cause I’m A Man” – 1,973 Points

Source: Instiz iCHART

Credits: Allkpop

Sandara Park’s fashion on ‘Music Core’ wows fans!

2NE1 sent off their hit track, “I Am The Best“, with an explosive stage and even wilder fashion sense on the July 30th broadcast of MBC’s ‘Show! Music Core‘. In particular, Sandara Park’s outfit has been drawing a lot of interest from netizens and fans alike.

Sandara was seen wearing a futuristic skirt, with the top half being made of a shiny silver material while the bottom had a very flamboyant pink tutu. She also ditched her “Vegeta Hairstyle” for her classic “Palm Tree Hair“, further heightening her charisma.

After the broadcast, netizens commented, “A style only Sandara Park could pull off“, “The only person who could look pretty with Palm Hair is Sandara Park“, “2NE1 really is the best“, “The pink skirt is daebak!“, and “I wonder if they’d be willing to do some outside styling“.

Source & Photos: Financial News via Naver
Credits: Allkpop

Gaon Chart releases chart rankings for the 3rd week of July!

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 3rd week of July below!

Gaon Chart National Digital Singles Ranking

1. miss A – “Goodbye Baby” – 81,411,730 Points

2. T-ara – “Roly Poly” – 38,615,606 Points

3. 2NE1 – “Hate You” – 37,849,387 Points

4. GG – “I Cheated” ft. Park Bom – 37,161,898 Points

5. HyunA – “Bubble Pop!” – 35,301,477 Points

6. HOMME – “Laughing Cause I’m A Man” – 34,564,263 Points

7. Drooping Snail – “Apgujeong Delinquint” – 29,976,051 Points

8. MBLAQ – “Mona Lisa” – 29,946,027 Points

9. Baek Ji Young – “I Still Love You Today” – 28,927,022 Points

10. 2NE1 – “I Am The Best” – 26,005,781 Points

Gaon Chart National Physical Albums Ranking

1. Various Artists – “Infinity Challenge West Coast Highway”

2. INFINITE – “Over The Top”

3. MBLAQ – “Mona Lisa”

4. Various Artists – “You’ve Fallen For Me Part.1 OST”

5. B2ST – “Fiction and Fact”

6. f(x) – “Hot Summer 1st Album Repackage”

7. GD&TOP – “1st Album High High”

8. SNSD – “Run Devil Run The 2nd Album Repackage”

9. F.T Island – “RETURN (EP)”

10. CNBLUE – “1st Album FIRST STEP”

Source: Gaon Chart

Credits: Allkpop

2NE1 2nd Mini Album Digital Booklet from iTunes!

Source: YG-BigBang Tumblr