Dara to MC “Sugar Man” With Yoo Jae Suk and Yoo Hee Yeol

Sandara Park will be an MC on the JTBC variety show “Searching for Sugar Man.”

She will be working alongside Yoo Jae Suk and Yoo Hee Yeol, who were MCs on the pilot episodes of the variety show that aired in August.

On being chosen as the MC for the show, Dara stated, “This is my first time being a regular MC so I’m happy, first of all. I think it will be a great opportunity. I’m glad that I get to work with the best MC, the best composer and lyricist. I think I would also like to perform on the show as a current musician, if possible.”

“Searching for Sugar Man,” which will unearth forgotten hit singers from the past in a competition-style program, will premiere as a regular program in October. This will be Dara’s first time being a main MC on a variety program.

Credits: Soompi

Minzy opens up her own dance studio 'Millennium Dance Academy'!

Minzy, the group's adorable maknae, who has flowered into a gorgeous lady, has opened up her very own dance studio called 'Millennium Dance Academy'! 

The singer uploaded a picture of herself posing in front of her portrait at the studio, sharing with her Instagram followers, "I'm at my @millennium_dance_academy," linking to the dance school's official social media accounts.

If you visit the studio's official Instagram and YouTube page, you will see that they have been posting stuff since four days back! Looks like the academy has already scouted some talented dancers with some sick moves. Be sure to check them out, and of course, congratulate Minzy!

Credits: Allkpop

Yang Hyun Suk reveals what's in store for 2NE1, says their contract ends next year

It is well-nigh two years that Blackjacks have last seen their queens. With the recent, distressing rumors of the group's disbandment, fans can't help but fret and wonder, what's in store for the fierce ladies of 2NE1? 

'Newsen' has released the contents of the interview with Yang Hyun Suk held this past October 3, during which he revealed 2NE1's future plans. 

Staying ever discreet, Papa YG didn't disclose much when he told the media outlet "As of now, we are focusing on CL's American debut. After she does well [in America], we will think of [plans for] 2NE1,"  and added, "2NE1 is contracted until next year." 

At this ominous statement, fans are once again worried about the possible disbandment of 2NE1. Media has reported that the group is "on the verge of breaking up," and that their disbandment is considered "a fact within YG." However, the label has denied all these claims.

Credits: Allkpop

CL sits down for a solo radio interview with San Francisco's '99.7 NOW'!

CL is here to represent in her solo interview for San Francisco's radio station '99.7 NOW!' She talked to the radio DJ about everything we're interested in, including 2NE1, personal things about herself, her music and her fashion. 

CL looks flawless, her English is flawless, and she's so comfortable, despite the fact that it's her first official U.S. radio interview! She talks about Scooter Braun, Jeremy Scott, and more, so this is definitely an interview you don't want to miss.

Credits: Allkpop
Video: 99.7 NOW! FM KMVQ

Fans rave over CL and Dara’s dramatic reunion video

CL and Dara got the attention of their Blackjacks after a short reunion video of the two went viral. 

On September 8th, Dara updated fans from her personal trip to Los Angeles, California, where she was greeted by her fellow member, CL. In the short video, Dara was seen entering the hotel room and dramatically running towards CL, who then gave her a tight hug and was posted with the caption, “Run to baby Rin!!!”

The video gathered much interest from their fans as CL has been shying away from 2NE1 while she focuses on her upcoming debut promotions in the United States.

채린아~!!! 일주일만의 재회... 너무 보고싶었어!!! 😂 #그리워해요 Run to baby Rin!!!

A video posted by Sandara Park (@daraxxi) on Sep 8, 2015 at 12:51am PDT

Credits: Koreaboo

'Dazed' predicts CL's 'The Baddest Female' as one of the songs fashion will be obsessed with

'Dazed' (formerly known as Dazed & Confused) has just picked 11 songs which they think fashion will soon be obsessed with. The magazine says they 'looked into their crystal ball' to predict which tracks are going to be popular in SS16 (the Spring/Summer 2016 season).

The list includes popular artists including Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Rihanna, and more, but what's most notable is that CL's "The Baddest Female" has made it to the number 9 spot! It's also the only K-pop song on the list.

In addition, the day before, 'Dazed' also put out a Top 13 K-Pop playlist titled 'K-Pop's Fashion Crossover Stars'. The American track CL is featured in, "Doctor Pepper" takes the number one spot, followed by songs from other top artists like Big Bang, G-Dragon, SHINee, Girls' Generation, f(x), and 4minute. CL's "The Baddest Female" makes it onto this list as well.

Credits: Allkpop / DazedDigital

CL is selected as one of the "8 Debut Albums to Get Excited about This Fall" by American "Entertainment Weekly"

CL’s soon-to-be-released debut album in the US has been chosen as one of the “8 albums to get excited about this fall” by Entertainment Weekly (EW) – an US entertainment magazine. 

EW chose eight albums that fans should look out for this fall and announced it on September 2 (local time). Along with CL’s debut album (title yet to be determined), Car Seat Headrest’s “Teens of Style”, BØRNS’ “Dopamine”, and Bob Moses’ “Days Gone By” were among the eight most expected albums.  

EW wrote “K-pop sensation CL (Lee Chaerin) is heading stateside this fall as she releases her first EP with Mad Decent.” About CL’s collaboration with world-renowned artists, EW commented “She introduced herself through choice collaborations with tastemakers du jour Diplo (who doubles as Mad Decent’s labelhead) and Skrillex with the frenetic dance-pop-rap mashup “Dirty Vibe,” which featured fellow Korean G-Dragon.“

EW also expressed high expectations for her album by saying, “And if her prior collabs with Diplo are any indication, despite her switching to an English language performance, we won’t be getting a “Westernized” version of her unique pop-rap style.“

Even though she hasn’t made her official debut in the US yet, CL has been getting a lot of spotlight from the foreign press including EW, BBC, Rolling Stones, Billboard, Complex, and Fuse TV. Already, CL has performed several times in the US and will continue her MDBP tour in Berkley, California and LA on September 11 and 19. 

Meanwhile, CL received much attention from the media when she attended MTV’s Video Music Awards with the world famous fashion designer Jeremy Scott on August 31. 

Credits: Entertainment Weekly / YG Family