In matching rust colored hair, 2NE1 came out to the “2009 Character and Licensing Fair” at Samsung Coex to support their big brothers, Big Bang’s characters called “The Bangs.”I think tat's very cute!
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Korean Weekly Album Sales as of 2009.07.19 ~ 2009.07.25.

1. (+1) 2NE1 - Mini Album Vol.1
Weekly Sales: 9,760 copies. (-3% from last week)
Total Sales: 30,550 copies.
Average Sales (per day): 1300-1400




Credit: Hanteo charts + pic from offcial2ne1 twitter

2NE1 sweeping all the music charts, what’s their secret to winning?

Hot newcomer 2NE1 has dominated the kpop music industry! It has successfully managed to make a clean sweep of all the major music charts out there, clinching number ones over and over again.

On 26th July, 2NE1 once again won the Mutizen award at SBS Inkigayo, beating another popular girl group So Nyeo Shi Dae. On 24th July, they clinched Number 1 at Music Bank’s K-chart for “I Don’t Care’, furthermore on 17th july and 23rd July, they too won at Mnet M!Countdown. That is not all, their album sales have surpassed 80,000 and their songs are all rising up on online music charts. 2NE1 debuted last May, and in a mere 3 months has become the top girl group in the music industry these days.

What’s the secret to this unstoppable group?

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Firstly, their fashion styles differ from that of the “girly” looks of other girlgroups. They are trendsetters, dressing in baggy hip hop fashion and sexy chic clothing. They’re always coming up with different looks that are unique and fashionable at the same time.
Secondly, the 4 members of the groups have been working hard training before their debut and even after debuting, so as to bring the best performance to the audience. Their dance chereography is powerful and emphasises “girl power”. Furthermore, their collaboration with Big Bang in the song “Lollipop” too raised their popularity in anticipation for the release of their 1st mini album.
Thirdly, 2NE’1 songs not only have strong beats, but also smooth melodies. The lyrics are emotional and well-written, and the raps make the songs even more attractive.

Lastly, each of the 2NE1 members have distinct personalities and performing styles. Leader CL (18) has a strong presence on stage and great rapping skills. She stands out from the current girls in the music industry and does a good job leading her members. Sandara Park (25) who returned from the Philippines andPark Bom (25)and contributed to 2NE1 with their beautiful vocals and soft, sweet tones. Minji, who is only 15 years old and the youngest YG trainee, shines on stage with her dance abilities.

It is not known whether the popularity and sudden interest in 2NE1 is only temporary. We’ll have to continue waiting till the end of the year to see whether 2NE1 continues to deliver and bring out powerful performances as they get more experienced.



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2AM’s ideal girls are from 4Minute, 2NE1, SNSD and After School

On a recent recording of KBS JOY “Day and Night Handsome Guys’ Carriage” , a question was posed to members of 2AM, “Among the current female singers, who would you choose as a girlfriend?”

Lee Chang Min, the eldest of the group said that he would choose Yuri from So Nyeo Shi Dae. Jo Kwon chose HyunA of 4Minute and Jinwoon chose 2NE1’s Sandara Park.

Seulong heard the members’ choices and responded, ” All the members of the girl group have their own charm. It is difficult to choose but my ideal is After School’s Yuri.”

And then MC Go YeongWook sad, “Truthfully recently I have been paying much attention to 2NE1 Gong MinJi.” and then Shin JungHwan who was around said, “You want to have another scandal” which caused laughter in the studio.

This episode of the show will be aired on 30th July.



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With recent news that their 1st minialbum title song ‘I Don’t Care’ is flying off on and offline music and album charts, group 2NE1 is also at the same time taking Filipino music charts by storm.

Their previous hit ‘Fire’ is at #2 positions on various charts on local popular MYX site.

The chart results for week of July 19th till July 24th/25th.

Lets celebrate, shall we? xD

So we all probably already know that CL was a JYP trainee, and was close with both 2PM and the Wonder Girls. But did you know that she is also close with KARA's Nicole Jung? Just like in the 2PM and Wonder Girl's albums, CL gets a special mention in KARA's albums ...

PRETTY GIRL MINI ALBUM (2008)

ROCK U MINI ALBUM (2008)

Awe, CL seems like such a friendly girl, getting all these mentions in other stars thanks. Xiao Ryn @ ygladies

So i don't know if anyone knew this or not, but i figured I would share it, just in case. As all of you may (or may not) know, in the beginning of the Space Version of Fire, 2NE1 is seen wearing Beats by Dr. Dre headphones. Today i was randomly browsing the official website for the headphones, www.beatsbydre.com and look what i stumbled upon!



HAHA, do you see our fierce leader, CL? sorry if you can't see the circle that well, but i'm sure you could all see CL ~~

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Big Bang's G-Dragon remains to be the fashionista. He showed up on a Japanese show "Hey Hey Hey" wearing a detailed tank-top. And recently at Big Bang's opening of 'BANGS' store, 2NE1 made a special appearance where CL wore the exact top that G-Dragon wore.

Who do you think is the best Fashionista?

EDIT: it seems like Dara also enjoys the tank top as well :

Dara: 앗! 울 퉤니원팬들 지금 입장하나요? 내가봤지롱!!!ㅋ 투애니원써있는 슬로건들구있네요들ㅋ내 눈에확~! 띄었네 고냥!!!^.^ 오늘 우리첫생방이자나요! 재밌게놀아봐요! 놀자!
Translation: Woops! Our fans are coming right now? I saw them coming! lol I can see some of the "slogan" / "board signs" that our fans are holding for us. It's good enough that it caught my eye right away...!! It's our first attempt to do a live tv show. let's have fun together! lets rock!!!!


- I apologize, one has to catch some sleep! haha!
Here's the me2day updates. Dara is confusing me... xD

- Congratulations to our super girls!! They won Inkigayo!! Yippie! Ahhh its just fab!
This week has been wonderful for the fans and 2ne1. They make us happy no? Simple pleasures of seeing our favorite groups rise to stardom and still see their feets planted on the ground.
Triple epic wins this week! I hope they promote and make an MV of Pretty Boy soon! ;)

- Let me just mention that their clothes and SHOES are ferocious!! I love it!


- Here's a quote for you :
It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles. ~Niccolo Machiavelli

Finally, 2NE1 won their first Mutizen for I Dont' Care this week 090726! Good job girls!

Dara broke into e' Korean industry but that doesn’t mean that Philippine had forgotten her! As 2NE1 is on e' rise, Dara is still getting love from e' land where she first rose to stardom. For e' Filipino channel TFC on the program 'Entertainment Live', e' reporter, Bianca, stopped by Korea to visit Sandara Park to make sure that Dara remembers Philippines and that the Philippines hasn’t forgotten her.So gd!!!
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