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just watched YG on air....they r so beautiful...

minzy in lonely so awesome.....waiting for their comeback..

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[Review] “Don’t Cry” by Park Bom

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2NE1’s lead vocalist Park Bom first relished in the spotlight as a solo artist back in 2009 when she debuted her first hit single, “You & I“. Produced by YG Entertainment’s in-house beat maker, Teddy, who has been responsible for knocking every 2NE1 song out of the park since their debut, managed to give Bom just the right amount of love with “You & I”; the production of the song was a great complement to Bom’s voice and the overall style was spot on.

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Before 2NE1 though, Park Bom had already served her round of features on various YG songs (We Belong Together, Forever With You), so her agency has had ample time to get acclimated with what works and what doesn’t with this singer, as well as Park Bom herself with her own vocal prowess.

Park Bom has developed a very distinguished singing voice in K-pop. While it’s not the strongest, the timbre of her voice is instantly recognizable and has a certain likeability to it, especially when she focuses it in the right vocal range.

It’s a rare occasion to hear Bom for more than 10 seconds at a time in any given 2NE1 song – she’s regularly stuck belting out the choruses – so it’s interesting to see how she handles full songs on her own. For me, it’s always a mixed moment of anxiety and wonder to hear if she can hit all the lows and highs, especially with as piercing of a voice as her’s.

Which brings us to her latest solo single, “Don’t Cry.”

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Between the releases of 2NE1’s “1st Mini Album” (2009) and “To Anyone” (2010), there’s been a noticeable change in the way YG has designated the use of Park Bom’s singing.  She went from ad-libbing all over the place to not ad-libbing at all, and while it made sense with 2NE1’s musical approach of 2010 – rather static and overly digitized – a piece of me wanted to hear a bit more fluidity in the vocals, especially with Bom because her voice is not fit to be over processed.

If I needed evidence to prove that point, “Don’t Cry” is a great example of what I’m getting at.  Teddy knows that if Bom hits all the right notes (which she usually does, given that she will forever remain in the same old octave she resides in), all he needs to do is bust out a great song and there’s a hit in the making. No need for auto-tune, no need to over process.

As if on cue, Park Bom works it out to a T in “Don’t Cry”. This song isn’t as R&B-by-the-books as “You & I” was, as “Don’t Cry” is less aggressive and very YG-pop. What Bom does here is take away some of the loudness in her singing and reaches toward her lower range for once. Bom doesn’t really have a low register, but she gave it a go in “Don’t Cry” and she pretty much pulled it off.

The transitional pre-chorus is a little iffy for me (not a fan of the multiplying snares), but all in all, this song is a winner. I’m curious, though, if Park Bom could take on a swooping ballad a la Gummy.

I don’t know about you, but I think Bom’s more than ready to take a risk or two and step out of her comfort zone.

PARK BOM - DON'T CRY M/V [HD]

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NEW Adidas CF - 2NE1 is all in

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They're all so pretty. ♥

CNBlue Jonghyun covers 2NE1's I Don't Care

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Gaa. I always love CNBlue's covers of 2NE1 songs. The people in the video seemed genuinely happy when he began singing I Don't Care. Most of them were singing along too. :)

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[110507][iNTERVIEW] 2NE1 on their comeback & more Lonely M/V Details

These four girls who dream of freedom and power are once again announcing their revolt.

From the beginning, there's been a good feeling. Park Bom's solo song, Don't Cry' has swept several online and offline music charts, and they have prepared to once again seize the stage with their music and fashion.

Money Today Star News was on the scene of the recent music video shoot for 2NE1's new song, Lonely, located on Nodeul Island on the Han River.

For this music video, the four members played the tragic female heroines, who were despaired by love and separation.

CL, wearing a brightly coloured leather jacket, was seized by grief. Sandara Park was extended the baton of separation. The voice of Park Bom, immersed in gloom added to the realistic acting of the youngest, Minji, after a break up. The story is quite unusual, and forms into one, as the four members together act as one female.

2NE1 showed their natural acting abilities, taking on the role of a female left alone after a party. The realistic movements of the members, trying to express their loneliness amongst a crowd, were the highlight.

Sandara Park evoked a feminine essence to her with her red leather jacket, and her hair swept to one side. The expressions that Minji, who was absorbed in gloom, put on with her eyes added to the deep feelings of separation. More than anything, the developing members' styling and auras really gave off a unique feeling.

2NE1 hopes that there will be lots of anticipation for this new music video.

CL stated, "This music video is really interesting to watch.", "It's unique how the four members act as one, and it's also interesting to see the member's act after a breakup in harmony with the acoustic atmosphere.

The music video for 'Lonely' is a work of Han Samin, the director who had directed the music video for Big Bang's 4th mini special album's title song, 'Love Song'. The sensual imagery and fluttery feelings really stand out. Two lighting cranes were mobilized and the set was especially produced over a span of 10 days. Filming at Han River, on it's own to begin with, costs 150 000 000Won (approximately $150 000).

2NE1's unique vigour was an excellent mix with the atmosphere of a song about separation. While the song plays, one is greeted by a sad aura through the members' tones, along with the unique composition in which you can't hear a drum beat. Even without a beat, 2NE1's unpredictable unique sound will still make you feel the groove which can cause one to shake their shoulders.

The members, as expected, could not conceal their excited feelings to be doing new music.

Sandara Park stated, "This song, Lonely, seems like a song that no one would have been able to expect from us.", "As soon as you hear the first verse, you begin to get the feel of it."

Park Bom expressed her confidence, "If I dare say so, I'm confident this time as well. The melody itself is soulful and has a pop-feeling to it, and it seems like fans will enjoy it."

We wondered whether they felt burden for this round of promotions, considering their triple crown records from last year. CL stated, "It's important to place first as well, but sharing emotions with the public with our music is more important", "That is the success that we think about".

2NE1's activities have began starting with Park Bom's solo song 'Don't Cry'. Lonely is the second song that 2NE1 will be revealing every 3 weeks. The members hope that many will anticipate their new album, stating "The full details are a secret", "One thing for sure though, is that it is our own style of music, and it cannot be described in one word". These girls are rewriting the definition of a girl group, with their unconventional expedition.

The goals of 2NE1, who has been constantly growing, remain unchanged. They lead music and fashion trends, and thus the reason why the modifier 'new' always follows them."

"During the last round of promotions, we scored the amazing record of a triple crown. This time, of course, there is much burden as well. However it's a happy feeing of burden. We want to properly show ourselves through this album. We'll leave it up to your imagination. Please anticipate a changed 2NE1."

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http://news.nate.com/view/20110507n05440

Translated by GEE @ ygladies.com

[110507][iNTERVIEW] (Part 2) 2NE1 on their comeback, "A feel-good pressure.. first concert in August"

Girl group 2NE1 is now reaching their 3rd year after their debut this year. They are foreshadowing an extravagant comeback after having all 3 title songs place 1st on music ranking programs last year.

They say that they’ve already finished preparing with a song that will flip any sort of expectancy and performances that will surprise the world. In gearing up for promoting in Japan at the time, 2NE1 had a change of route in deciding to perform in Korea due to the unfortunate earthquake incident. The return of 2NE1 to the music industry will be a friendly one when their improvement is unstoppable.

The love calls for 2NE1 are hot with K-POP rising in Brazil, France, and countries that may not seem like they would be involved. Also, Will. I. Am, a supporter of 2NE1, foreshadows good results in their debut to the American market. 2NE1 who is ready to enter the international market is spreading their wings for their performances in Korea.

The four stars who are dreaming of freedom on stage met with Star News.

-You are going to promote in Korea when you were ready to promote in Japan.

▶(Sandara Park) There is disappointment, but I think that we are getting more preparation in order to promote in Japan. I’m happy to meet Korean fans first. I want the day to pass by faster in enjoying the stage.

-What have you been up to lately.

▶(CL) After the awards show back in December of last year, we all received a week of break for each member. I went to France with my father and I felt at ease. Now that I’m thinking about standing on stage again, I’m nervous.

▶(Gong Minji) I spent my time recording for the new album, practicing my vocals, learning ballet and Japanese, and others.

-The responses for Park Bom’s solo song are hot.

▶(Park Bom) I was lucky (laughs). I really didn’t know the responses would be this good, and I was very surprised. I worried a lot because my song would be introducing the start of 2NE1. However, I thought, ‘This is the good kind of pressure’ and after hypnotizing myself with it, I did my best in wanting for it to be perfect. I’m very happy as of lately because of the much love our fans give.

-Solo songs will be released every 3 weeks. If you could introduce the song ‘Lonely’ which will release on the 23th.

▶(CL) After listening to it carefully, you’ll know that it was a song we took an extreme risk for. Everyone gets lonely. We thought that this would be a song that the public can relate to. In midst of the strong atmosphere, the song expresses distinct loneliness felt, whether one being a strong man, woman, or just anyone in general.

-All 3 title songs were 1st place candidates from your official 1st album released in the second-half of last year. Do you not have any pressure for your promotions this time around?

▶(Park Bom) We feel pressure, but it’s the feel-good pressure. First off, I feel good in seeing that Park Bom’s solo song is doing well. It’s always the same, but I’m curious in the response of fans. Ranking is good for us, but we think its jackpot when our fans agree with 2NE1.

-You’re waiting on your debut in the American market with Will. I. Am. what did you talk about when you met up recently?

▶(CL) We met up with him after a year. He had others listen to our songs and even spoke a lot about us. Normally, he talks a lot about music but when he sees us, he even talks about shoes (laughs). He talks a lot of interest in our shoes. We’re almost done recording for the album that we will release in the American music industry.

▶(Gong Minji) We had a lot of discussion about jumping into the American market with Will oppa (Will. I. Am). We talked about which points we can appeal with and since the American market is a big market, we have to concentrate on the points, but we’re happy that good songs came out of this.

-If there is a goal for you when you start promoting the new album

▶(Sandara Park) Placing 1st is important also, but we hope for the public to relate to the things we express. Like always, we hope you like the songs. I hope to hear it on the streets lots also. We have our solo concert in august and we’re already excited to show a new image of us. I’ll leave it to everyone’s imagination (laughs).

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http://news.nate.com/view/20110507n05497

Translated by seoulfoood @ ygladies.com / http://twitter.com/jbridgeezy / the best wifey ever <333

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2NE1’s Dara sells 40k pink umbrellas in a week for “Etude House”

Make-up brand “Etude House” has revealed that they’ve sold out 40,000 of their special pink bunny umbrellas in just one week, thanks to their endorsement model, 2NE1’s Dara!

Orders began pouring moments after pictures of Dara holding the umbrella were released.

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The umbrellas were created with Dara’s rabbit nickname as the motif, and were sold for $2 USD if customers purchased over $20 worth of products.

‘Etude House’ revealed that Dara not only raised their sales, but even brought in a foreign consumer base. Tourists recently visited the store in Myungdong and bought the umbrella’s entire series of colors after seeing her picture.

Representatives commented, “We used Dara’s nickname of ‘Santokki’ as the idea for our sweet bunny umbrella. The response has been better than anything we ever expected, so we’re all very surprised.”

Source: Hankyung via Naver

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Yoohoo!! We've got the 2 new subforum Moderators. Congratulation!! :wub:

The BTS photos of "Lonely" MV make me think of a sad heartbreaking story. Since most of the title tracks of 2NE1 in the past were all upbeat party songs, "Lonely" absolutely will make a difference. I know 2NE1 is famous of their party songs but their sad songs are all amazing too such as In The Club or It Hurts.

Btw, have I said how much I love Bommie's BLONDE hair :wub: . It's shinning like the sun.

Can't wait to see more update about the girls' upcoming comeback :lol:

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I have this feeling than Lonely MV will be similar to BB's Love song MV. That there will be a lot of slow motion-kinda scenes and a lot of camera work involved :)

I love it in BB's mv, I will fall in love with it again, definitely ^-^

I'm totally digging the new funky hairstyles...I was like "OMG...so cool" when I saw them :P

can't wait for them to finally come back :D

and the CF for Adidas: :wub::wub::wub::wub::wub::wub:

love the BTS concept and 2ne1 is rockin them clothes like there is no tomorrow :P

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CONGRATULATIONS BLACKJACKS!

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As you may have noticed, 2NE1, SHINee and BEAST now have their very own subforums. This means that you are encouraged to post out of the MAIN OFFICIAL thread/s and are free to post a topic of your own, so as long as you abide by certain rules. Please follow the guideline on how to post and label your topic accordingly.

When starting a new topic, set labels according to their type:

[OFFICIAL] - For 2NE1 Main Thread and Individual Threads only

[TV] - For 2NE1 shows, varieties, etc; guesting is still included on the MAIN THREAD (or individual thread)

- For 2NE1 movie (future reference)

[RADIO] - For 2NE1 radio show (future reference); guesting is still included on the MAIN THREAD (or individual thread)

[ALBUM] - 2NE1 Album or Solo Album (weekly shows, album jacket, photos, songs, discussions about the album itself)

[sINGLE] - Digital Single with PROMOTION (weekly shows, album jacket, photos, discussions about the song itself)

[CONCERT] - For 2NE1 Solo Concert; concert participation goes to EVENT

[EVENT] - Fanmeeting, University Events, KMF, Dream Concert, Gayo Daejuns,YG Family Concert and other concerts/events 2NE1 participates.

[TUT] - Tutorials on how can we participate on supporting our girls.

[bIRTHDAY] - Birthday Project and Greetings for 2NE1 members. Only one official thread will be open for each member.

EVERYTHING ELSE will be put in either the MAIN THREAD or member's individual thread.

We will be having a SET OF RULES too to make our 2NE1 soompi community more organize and friendly. We encourage you guys to participate and give us great ideas and things that we mods should implement in 2NE1 Forum. We will be opening a thread for discussion regarding this. Participation of everyone will be much appreciated. Thanks!

2NE1 Sub Forum Rules and Guidelines

PLEASE READ. Open for feedbacks and suggestions

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