2NE1′s Sandara Park urges fans to come see the 2011 YG Family Concert!

2NE1‘s Sandara Park wants you to come see the 2011 YG Family Concert!

On October 27th, Dara wrote on her me2day, “Bbabam! Bbabam! Bbabambbabambbabam! Finally! Tonight! 8 o’ clock!!! The ticketing for the 2011 YG Family Concert will begin! I’m really looking forward to this year as well! +.+ I hope everyone reserves their tickets to come and play with us! My fellow Blackjacks and everyone who likes YG Family! Come on~! ^.^.”

In the attached photo, Dara poses with what seems to be a Blackjack membership card. Her adorable smile and radiant beauty drew compliments from fans and netizens alike.

Netizens commented, “I really want to go~!“, “This time around, I REALLY want to make it“, and “I hope I get a good seat“.

Source + Photo: Dara’s me2day

Voting begins for the ’2011 Melon Music Awards’

Award season is coming up for K-Pop, and the ‘2011 Melon Music Awards‘ have revealed their Top 30 artists.

The ’2011 Melon Music Awards’ sponsors Loen Entertainment and MBC Plus Media will be running the online system for the 1st round of votes from October 27th to November 6th. Only albums that got released after December 1st, 2010 were considered.

The top 30 artists were chosen through Melon streaming statistics (40%), download numbers (50%), and SKT wireless numbers (10%). The chosen top 30 include 2NE1, 2PM, 4minute, Girls’ Day, TVXQ, B2ST, SECRET, G.NA, f(x), INFINITE, T-ara, GD & TOP, miss A, IU, Huh Gak, K.Will, CNBLUE, LeeSsang, Davichi, 10cm, Big Bang, Super Junior, and many others. ’I Am A Singer‘ participants Park Hyun Jung and Lee Bum Soo are reported to be currently ranking in the top 10.
Those advancing from the top 30 will have their votes calculated from their album scores (80%) and online votes (20%). The results of the first round of votes will be revealed on Melon’s homepage on November 7th, and the second round of voting will occur right after. The winner of the two highest voted artists will be awarded as the ‘2011 Melon Music Awards Artist‘.

The ’2011 Melon Music Awards’ ceremony will occur on November 24th at 7PM at the Olympic Park’s first stadium.

Source + Photo: Star News

[Me2Day] Dara updates with a video of CL dancing!! (October 26, 2011)

Dara’s me2day quote:
자~!그럼 공개합니다!!! 영상의 주인공은 바로바로!!두구두구두두구두구… 투애니원의 섹쉬~카리쑤마~ 리다!!! 씨엘양!!!!!최근 일본에서 스케줄을 마친뒤 연습실을 찾은모습인데용~ 캬~!아직 여러분들이 못본 투애니원의 모습이 많다는거!!!그쵸?^.^캬~! 퉤니원 놀자!

So~! Now for public exposure!!! The heroine in this shot is, is!! Dugudugudugudugu (drumroll)… 2NE1’s sexy~ charisma~ Leader!!! Miss CL!!!!! Recently after the schedules in Japan, I found her in the practice rooms~ Kya~! There are still many sides of 2NE1 you have yet to see!!! Right?^.^ Kya~2NE1 Nolza!

Source: Dara’s me2day
Translation by: Caz@CLtheBaddestFemale.com

[Official] IT HURTS to be the ending theme for Japanese TV show, “Ima-chan no ‘Jitsu wa…’”!! (October 27, 2011)

“IT HURTS” tie-up decision!!
The coupling song of the 1st Single “GO AWAY” that will be released on 11/16, “IT HURTS” has
been chosen to be the ending theme song of the Asahi TV program called “Ima-chan no ‘Jistu wa…’” in November!!

http://asahi.co.jp/imachan/

A/N: This TV program is an educational variety show that reveals facts about the world that are generally not known. “Ima-chan” refers to the host of this show, Imada Kouji, who is a famous comedian and host in Japan.  The term “jitsu wa…” can be roughly translated to “in actual fact…”. Since Imada is a comedian, the show is educational but in a humourous way gaining many fans and has allowed it to continue airing since its debut in 2008. Therefore 2NE1’s song being chosen as the ending theme will give them much (more) exposure to the Japanese public!

Source: 2NE1 Official Japanese Website
Translation: Caz@CLtheBaddestFemale.com

[Article] 2NE1 mentioned in the ‘New York Daily News’ Entertainment Section (October 23, 2011)

 

 

–omitted other parts–

Source: nydailynews

 

[Audio] Preview of 2NE1′s “Go Away” + “It Hurts” Japanese Version (October 23, 2011)

Psy poses with 2NE1 after ‘I-FESTA’ concert

On October 23rd, labelmates Psy and 2NE1 showed off their friendship through a picture update on Me2day.

Psy wrote on his Me2day, “With 2NE1. The kids that are the best.” 

The five performed at the ‘I-FESTA‘ on the 22nd at the Olympic Stadium. Although they’re known for being charismatic on stage, they’re looking sweet and innocent here alongside a very proud-looking Psy.

Fans commented, “So jealous! Yesterday was really fun, everyone’s jjang!”, “Looks like an uncle with his nieces”, “YG Family ♥♥♥♥ 2NE1 on each side”, and “Loving the hair styles!”

Source + Photos: Psy’s official me2day

[Photos] 2NE1 at Hyundai’s i ★ Festa Concert (October 22, 2011)

2NE1 to hold concerts in Thailand and Vietnam

Girl group 2NE1 is continuing their dominance in Asia as they will be advancing to further promote their music in Thailand and Vietnam.

According to their agency, 2NE1 put on a successful debut concert in Japan in September for over 70,000 fans, and they have plans to make their debut in Thailand and Vietnam as well in order to enlarge their sphere of activities.

The girls who are currently promoting in Japan will hold their very first ‘NOLZA‘ concert in Thailand on the 29th at the Impact Hall in Bangkok, despite being busy working as models for Yamaha Thailand.
And in addition to Thailand, They will also be greeting their fans in Vietnam at a collective concert to take place in Hanoi on November 19th. 2NE1 will be the only Korean artists to take place in the particular show.
The concert is a public service event put on by the KOTRA in Vietnam as well as Silk Road CNT, and it is an effort to offer assistance to Vietnamese teenagers and will serve as an opportunity for Korea and Vietnam to share and exchange pop cultures.

A representative from Silk Road CNT stated, “We have heard that 2NE1 is the most popular Korean artist among Vietnamese teens and therefore we decided to invite them to represent Korean artists at the concert… The event is being held with good intentions, so not only is the Vietnamese government particularly interested in the event, but all of the major Korean enterprises in the area are also showing their interest and support.”

The ladies of 2NE1 will be releasing their single in Japan on November 16th, and will greet their Korean fans once again at the YG Family Concert in December.

Source & Image : StarNews

[Other Articel] B1A4 announces Japanese debut, strikes deal with Pony Canyon

 

Although it hasn’t been too long since their Korean debut, rookie group B1A4 has just announced that they’ll be extending their act into Japan with an official overseas debut!

“B1A4 has struck a deal with Japan’s Pony Canyon,” revealed an industry representative. Pony Canyon is a company under Japanese media giant Fujisankei Communications Group, and is also the current management for Hallyu star Jang Geun Suk. “We’re very proud that they are going into Japan so shortly after their debut.”

A representative from Pony Canyon stated, “We were struck by their debut album, which featured high-quality music, smooth choreography, and instinctive fashion.” They continued, “Although they are rookies, we struck a deal based on their future potential as the best Hallyu stars. Jang Geun Suk was also complimented B1A4 on their future potential.”

B1A4 is scheduled to kick-start their Japanese activities with their first showcase, to be held on December 9th at the Sinagawa Stellar Ball in the heart of Tokyo. They will release their Japanese album in January of 2012.

Source: allkpop.com

2NE1 reveals PV preview of “Go Away” + tracklist details

2NE1 is preparing to rock Japan with their first Japanese single, “Go Away“, and we’ve got the preview for their PV!
(Instead of using the term ‘music video’, or ‘MV’, the Japanese music industry uses ‘promotional video’ or ‘PV’).

Scheduled to hit shelves on November 16th, “Go Away” will come in three versions: two CD+DVDS (‘Type A’ and ‘Type B’) as well as ‘CD-Only’. ‘Type A’ will hold the music video for “Go Away” as well as its making-of clip, while ‘Type B’ will include an episode of ’2NE1 TV’ as well as highlights from the YGEX press conference.

As for the music video, the girls filmed brand new footage that sees a ton of bright colors, in addition to choreography shots.

Check out the PV preview as well as track list below!

Tracklist
“Go Away” CD+DVD – Type A

CD:
1.GO AWAY
2.IT HURTS
3.GO AWAY (INSTRUMENTAL)
4.IT HURTS (INSTRUMENTAL)

DVD:
・GO AWAY ＜MUSIC CLIP＞
・GO AWAY ＜MAKING MOVIE＞


“Go Away” CD+DVD – Type B

CD:
1.GO AWAY
2.IT HURTS
3.GO AWAY (INSTRUMENTAL)
4.IT HURTS (INSTRUMENTAL)

DVD:
・2NE1 TV SEASON3 EPISODE1 HIGHLIGHT
・2NE1 TV JP -YGEX PRESS CONFERENCE-



“Go Away” CD-Only

1.GO AWAY
2.IT HURTS
3.GO AWAY (INSTRUMENTAL)
4.IT HURTS (INSTRUMENTAL)


Source + Image: CD Japan

How to Dress Up as CL for Halloween

 

Halloween is just around the corner. If you are still trying to decide who/what you should dress up as, how about dressing up as 2NE1’s leader and the best female rapper, CL? Let me show you how!

First of all, put away those cardigans and polos and cutesy t-shirts and skirts. If you’re going to become the baddest female Seoul city ever had, you’re going to need to get a leather jacket/vest (the shinier, the better), torn jeans or leggings (the more colorful, the better), and some sunglasses (the wackier, the better).

Or perhaps you don’t think you can pull off that gangster look so well. You can also go for the more formal CL look with a blazer, graphic tee, and nicer jeans.

But since CL is not the only one who wears those types of clothes, you need to emphasize that you’re the fierce leader of 2NE1 with some big and bold accessories, like some big earrings, chunky necklaces and bracelets, and studded belts.

As for your hair, it would be best to get a blonde wig (or not if you have blonde hair), but if you can’t get your hands on a wig, you can cut yourself some bangs and tie your hair into a high bun or ponytail, or you can try this faux hawk from 2NE1’s “Fire” days.

Finally, for the finishing touch, don’t forget your heavy eye makeup!

Source: ningin.com