2NE1
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Both the song and the group became popular online: Fire topped Mnet's online chart and 2NE1 became a popular search term. The group was awarded three Cyworld
Digital Music Awards; "Lollipop" and "Fire" both won "Song of the Month" and the group won "Rookie of the Month" for May 2009. 2NE1 received their first Mutizen award after their fourth stage performance in SBS Inkigayo (Popular Song) on June 14, 2009. They received their second Mutizen award on SBS Inkigayo on June 21, 2009. Two days afterwards, 2NE1 signed a deal with Fila
to become the models for the new commercial campaign.
"I Don't Care
" was released as the second single on July 1, 2009, with promotions starting in early July. Yang Hyun Suk
stated that the song would demonstrate a softer, more feminine image. A reggae
version of "I Don't Care" was performed on SBS's Inkigayo, signaling the end of promotions for the song. However, due to the remix's popularity, it was released to digital outlets on September 3, 2009, and became their next digital single.
Along with three other groups representing Korea, 2NE1 performed in the 6th Asia Song Festival
in September 2009, where they received the 2009's "Asian Newcomer's Award."
2NE1 received many year-end awards, including Best Rookie Award and Song of the Year Award. Their hit single I Don't Care
was named 2009's Best Selling Song on music sites Bugs, Monkey3, and Cyworld.
Corby Folder. Over the summer, 2NE1 traveled to Los Angeles
and London
in order to record English songs for a possible American debut with The Black Eyed Peas
member will.i.am
. So far, group has recorded 10 songs. YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk
stated that the girls are planned to debut sometime in 2011 or early 2012, after The Black Eyed Peas
' global tour and 2NE1's own activities in Korea and Japan.
The first studio and full length album, To Anyone
, was released on September 9, 2010 and was a huge success.
The album contains 12 tracks including three title songs, namely "Clap Your Hands
" , "Go Away
" and "Can't Nobody
", which were promoted simultaneously. 2NE1 won first place on Mnet M! Countdown for "Clap Your Hands" on the day of their comeback, followed by a K-Chart win the next day on KBS Music Bank
for "Go Away", and a Mutizen a week after their SBS Inkigayo comeback for "Can't Nobody." Overall, 2NE1 won first place eleven times on various music shows.
To promote the album, the group made its first entertainment show appearance as a group on KBS variety-talk show Win Win. 2NE1 also aired the second season of 2NE1 TV.
On October 21, Yang Hyun Suk announced that 2NE1 would be releasing a follow up song on October 31, later revealed to be "It Hurts (Slow)" . It was first performed on SBS Inkigayo. The music video is directed by Kim Hye Jung, the same director for G-Dragon
's "Butterfly
." The music video was released on November 1 and was themed for Halloween
.
In addition, on October 28, it was revealed that 2NE1's official record label in Japan will be Avex, and that To Anyone would be re-released in Japan on December 8, 2010. However, the release was delayed to an indefinite time. The group also promoted in Thailand, where To Anyone
released on October 28, 2010. On November 26, 2NE1 released the single "Don't Stop the Music" as a "special gift for Thai fans".
of the Black Eyed Peas has no set time for release yet, because of the Black Eyed Peas' album release of The Beginning and subsequent touring.
On January 19, "Can't Nobody
(English Version)" was released on Recochoku as ringtones and ringback tones. On February 2, the "Can't Nobody (English Version)" music video was made available for download through iTunes Japan. On February 22, Avex announced that 2NE1 will release their Japanese debut single "Go Away
", previously used as a Korean promotional single, as a ringtone on March 9, 2011. It was later announced to be the theme song of Japanese television program Mezamashi TV
. On March 16, the group released 2NE1, their first extended play, in Japan, with no promotions because of the Tōhoku Earthquake and tsunami. It debuted at #24 on the Oricon
charts, selling 3,860 copies. 2NE1 initially planned to make their official Japanese debut live on Music Station
, but have since postponed their debut due to the earthquake. 2NE1 participated in the Naver "Pray for Japan" campaign alongside many other Korean celebrities, helping to raise funds for earthquake victims.
On April 18, 2NE1 announced their Korean comeback plans, pushing their mini-album, 2NE1 2nd Mini Album
promotions forward from July to April. Park Bom's solo project, "Don't Cry", was unveiled on April 21. After Park Bom sang an acoustic version of Don't Cry on YG on Air, leader CL
said a new Korean single called "Lonely
" would be released on May 12, 2011. A behind-the-scenes video of Lonely was shown on the second episode of YG on Air, and the music video of Lonely premiered on May 11, 2011. On June 24, 2NE1 released a single produced by Teddy Park
at midnight, titled "I Am The Best". Within 24 hours of release, "I Am The Best" topped all the major Korean charts, except for Monkey3 where the song was ranked second. As the day progressed, the song ultimately became first and was certified as a "perfect all-kill". On July 21, 2NE1 released their animated music video, "Hate You", directed by Mari Kim, which also topped all major Korean charts, with the exception of peaking at #3 on the Gaon Chart
. On July 28, along with the release of the full mini-album, the single "Ugly" and its music video were released, and again "Ugly" topped all major Korean charts. Promotions for 2NE1's Korean comeback were scheduled to end around late August. Following the end of promotions, 2NE1 had their first sold-out solo concert at the Olympic Hall in the Chamsil Olympic Park on August 26, 27 and 28 in Seoul, South Korea.
After concluding Korean promotions for their second mini-album, 2NE1 made their official debut in Japan in September 2011. Prior to this, 2NE1 has released Japanese versions of "I Am The Best", "Hate You", and "Ugly". 2NE1 also released the Japanese version of "Go Away
" on November 18, 2011 in three versions, following their late 2011 Japanese album and promotions. The music video for the Japanese version of "Go Away" showcased their costome made JS Collage Wings x 2NE1 sneakers by American designer Jeremy Scott
, who has been a contributing factor in their global success.
In the beginning of October, MTV Iggy, an international branch of MTV that promotes new and international music, held a global competition with 10 bands from all around the world who competed in a voting competition for the "Best New Band". With their song "I Am the Best", they were crowned winners of this title on November 10th, 2011, marking their first US Award. 2NE1 will be performing at Times Square New York
in December 2011 due to this honor.
, the group was noted to have a distinct, mixed style. While "Lollipop
" was categorized as for pop
, debut single "Fire
" is predominately influenced by hip hop. "I Don't Care
," however, was intended as a song with a reggae
feel.
Their comeback album, To Anyone
, was marked by a strong shift into electronic music. "Go Away
", the most successful promotional single from the album, is classified as dance
. However, songs like "It Hurts (Slow)" are R&B
, another style that also characterized their first EP. The three title tracks, "Clap Your Hands
," "Go Away," and "Can't Nobody
" were noted for their lasting impressions, as they topped music charts weeks after release.
Thematically, 2NE1's music explores independence and female empowerment, such as in songs like "Go Away" and "I Don't Care".
2NE1 has also been known to have close ties and relations with fashion guru and global fashion designer Jeremy Scott as he has stated they are somewhat his "muses".
. Park Bom
cited America
n singers, Beyoncé and Mariah Carey
as her main influences because of their strong vocals and powerful performances. She has listed hip hop and R&B as her favorite music genres. Youngest member Minzy
cited famous entertainer Michael Jackson
, while leader CL
said producer Teddy Park
and America
n entertainers Madonna
and Lauryn Hill
are her role models. Dara
states that singer-actress Uhm Jung Hwa is her inspiration. She also likes Jennifer Lopez
music and style very much that she naturally became her role model as she sang along with her music growing up.
Extended plays
Live albums
Singles (Physical)
Nolza in Japan (2011)
The Party Concert (2011)
YG Family 15th Anniversary Concert (2011)
YG Family Concert (2012)
" and the subsequent live performances were dubbed unconventional and impressive. They won many awards on the weekly music shows, such as The Music Trend
and Music Bank. "Fire" also brought them the Song of the Month and Rookie of the Month awards for May. "I Don't Care
" brought them similar success and recognition and led 2NE1 to win the Song of the Year award at the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards. The same year, the group earned Cyworld Digital Music Awards for Top Selling Artist, Best Rookie Group, Bonsang Award, and Best Song for "I Don't Care". The group was also nominated at the 2009 Golden Disk Awards
for the Popularity Award, Rookie Award, and the Digital Bonsang. At the Melon Music Awards, the group was one and the only rookie of the Top 10 artists in South Korea
and the Best New Artist. They won This Year’s Stage, This Year's Album, This Year's Song on 2009 GQ Awards. They received 4 out of 10 nominations on Rhythmer Awards 2009 including Rookie of the Year, R&B Artist of the Year, R&B Single of the Year for "I Don't Care" and R&B Album of the Year for their 1st Mini Album. Rhythmer.net is famous for hip-hop and R&B promotion for both mainstream and underground Korean music.
2NE1 won their first Artist of the Year and Album of the Year award for To Anyone
at the 2010 Mnet Asian Music Awards, in addition to awards for Best Female Group and Best music video for "Can't Nobody
". They are the first artist who has won all 3 grand awards at Mnet Asian Music Awards.
2NE1 was crowned "The Best New Band In The World" by MTV (television channel
Iggy on November 10th, 2011.
In November 29, 2011, 2NE1 won the Best Vocal Performance by a Group for their song "Lonely" and awarded their 2nd Song of the Year for "I am the Best". 2NE1 now has the most Grand Awards in MAMA history with 4.
Cyworld
Cyworld is a South Korean social network service operated by SK Communications , a subsidiary of SK Telecom .Members cultivate relationships by forming Ilchon or "friendships" with each other through their minihompy....
Digital Music Awards; "Lollipop" and "Fire" both won "Song of the Month" and the group won "Rookie of the Month" for May 2009. 2NE1 received their first Mutizen award after their fourth stage performance in SBS Inkigayo (Popular Song) on June 14, 2009. They received their second Mutizen award on SBS Inkigayo on June 21, 2009. Two days afterwards, 2NE1 signed a deal with Fila
Fila (company)
Fila is one of the world's largest sportswear manufacturing companies. Founded in 1911 in Italy, Fila has been owned and operated from South Korea since a takeover in 2007. Headed by chairman and CEO Yoon-Soo Yoon, Fila now has offices in 11 countries worldwide....
to become the models for the new commercial campaign.
"I Don't Care
I Don't Care (2NE1 song)
"I Don't Care" is the second single by K-pop group 2NE1 from the eponymous Mini Album, 2NE1 and became a hit on various on- and offline charts.-Song information:...
" was released as the second single on July 1, 2009, with promotions starting in early July. Yang Hyun Suk
Yang Hyun Suk
Yang Hyun-Seok is a South Korean singer, most notably a member of Seo Taiji & Boys. He is also the founder, owner, and chief executive officer of YG Entertainment.- Seo Taiji & Boys :...
stated that the song would demonstrate a softer, more feminine image. A reggae
Reggae
Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. While sometimes used in a broader sense to refer to most types of Jamaican music, the term reggae more properly denotes a particular music style that originated following on the development of ska and rocksteady.Reggae is based...
version of "I Don't Care" was performed on SBS's Inkigayo, signaling the end of promotions for the song. However, due to the remix's popularity, it was released to digital outlets on September 3, 2009, and became their next digital single.
Along with three other groups representing Korea, 2NE1 performed in the 6th Asia Song Festival
Asia song festival
Asia Song Festival, aka A-Song-Fe or ASF, is an annual Asian pop music festival held in South Korea, since 2004. It is hosted by Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange and features artists from Asian countries...
in September 2009, where they received the 2009's "Asian Newcomer's Award."
2NE1 received many year-end awards, including Best Rookie Award and Song of the Year Award. Their hit single I Don't Care
I Don't Care (2NE1 song)
"I Don't Care" is the second single by K-pop group 2NE1 from the eponymous Mini Album, 2NE1 and became a hit on various on- and offline charts.-Song information:...
was named 2009's Best Selling Song on music sites Bugs, Monkey3, and Cyworld.
2010: Return to group activities, and To Anyone
On February 9, 2010, without previous notice, "Follow Me" was released to digital outlets and used as a theme song for SamsungSamsung
The Samsung Group is a South Korean multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea...
Corby Folder. Over the summer, 2NE1 traveled to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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and London
London
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in order to record English songs for a possible American debut with The Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas are an American pop group , formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1995. The group includes rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Since the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide...
member will.i.am
Will.i.am
William James Adams, Jr. , better known by his stage name will.i.am and occasionally by his other stage name Zuper Blahq, is an American rapper, musician, songwriter, singer, actor and producer...
. So far, group has recorded 10 songs. YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk
Yang Hyun Suk
Yang Hyun-Seok is a South Korean singer, most notably a member of Seo Taiji & Boys. He is also the founder, owner, and chief executive officer of YG Entertainment.- Seo Taiji & Boys :...
stated that the girls are planned to debut sometime in 2011 or early 2012, after The Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas are an American pop group , formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1995. The group includes rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Since the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide...
' global tour and 2NE1's own activities in Korea and Japan.
The first studio and full length album, To Anyone
To Anyone
To Anyone is the first studio album of South Korean hip hop girl group 2NE1. The album was released on September 9, 2010, by YG Entertainment. 2NE1 worked with YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk, Teddy, and e.knock to produce the album. Musically, the album is classified as hip hop, pop, R&B, and...
, was released on September 9, 2010 and was a huge success.
The album contains 12 tracks including three title songs, namely "Clap Your Hands
Clap Your Hands (2NE1 song)
"Clap Your Hands" is one of three lead promotional songs by K-pop group 2NE1 from their first full album To Anyone, and became a hit on various on- and offline charts.-History:...
" , "Go Away
Go Away (2NE1 song)
"Go Away" is one of the three simultaneously promoted songs from South Korean girl group 2NE1's album To Anyone. The song was produced and written by YG Entertainment producer Teddy Park. The music video was released on September 10, 2010. It was first performed on The Music Trend...
" and "Can't Nobody
Can't Nobody (2NE1 song)
"Can't Nobody" is one of three promotional singles by South Korean girl group 2NE1's album To Anyone and a dance-pop song. The song was produced and written by YG Entertainment producer Teddy Park. The music video was released on September 12, 2010...
", which were promoted simultaneously. 2NE1 won first place on Mnet M! Countdown for "Clap Your Hands" on the day of their comeback, followed by a K-Chart win the next day on KBS Music Bank
Music Bank (TV series)
Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs...
for "Go Away", and a Mutizen a week after their SBS Inkigayo comeback for "Can't Nobody." Overall, 2NE1 won first place eleven times on various music shows.
To promote the album, the group made its first entertainment show appearance as a group on KBS variety-talk show Win Win. 2NE1 also aired the second season of 2NE1 TV.
On October 21, Yang Hyun Suk announced that 2NE1 would be releasing a follow up song on October 31, later revealed to be "It Hurts (Slow)" . It was first performed on SBS Inkigayo. The music video is directed by Kim Hye Jung, the same director for G-Dragon
G-Dragon
Aside from Big Bang, G-Dragon also made several solo appearances. After helping produce Taeyang's debut album, he recorded his own version of the album's lead single "Only Look At Me" , titled as the part two version to the song. The single was released digitally...
's "Butterfly
Butterfly (G-Dragon song)
"Butterfly" is the third single from the South Korean singer G-Dragon's first album Heartbreaker. It was released about a month after the release of his song "Breathe"....
." The music video was released on November 1 and was themed for Halloween
Halloween
Hallowe'en , also known as Halloween or All Hallows' Eve, is a yearly holiday observed around the world on October 31, the night before All Saints' Day...
.
In addition, on October 28, it was revealed that 2NE1's official record label in Japan will be Avex, and that To Anyone would be re-released in Japan on December 8, 2010. However, the release was delayed to an indefinite time. The group also promoted in Thailand, where To Anyone
To Anyone
To Anyone is the first studio album of South Korean hip hop girl group 2NE1. The album was released on September 9, 2010, by YG Entertainment. 2NE1 worked with YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk, Teddy, and e.knock to produce the album. Musically, the album is classified as hip hop, pop, R&B, and...
released on October 28, 2010. On November 26, 2NE1 released the single "Don't Stop the Music" as a "special gift for Thai fans".
2011: Korean Comeback and Japanese Debut
Originally, 2NE1's Japanese debut was planned for December 2010, but this was delayed to September 2011, with singles releasing throughout the summer. 2NE1's American promotions with will.i.amWill.i.am
William James Adams, Jr. , better known by his stage name will.i.am and occasionally by his other stage name Zuper Blahq, is an American rapper, musician, songwriter, singer, actor and producer...
of the Black Eyed Peas has no set time for release yet, because of the Black Eyed Peas' album release of The Beginning and subsequent touring.
On January 19, "Can't Nobody
Can't Nobody (2NE1 song)
"Can't Nobody" is one of three promotional singles by South Korean girl group 2NE1's album To Anyone and a dance-pop song. The song was produced and written by YG Entertainment producer Teddy Park. The music video was released on September 12, 2010...
(English Version)" was released on Recochoku as ringtones and ringback tones. On February 2, the "Can't Nobody (English Version)" music video was made available for download through iTunes Japan. On February 22, Avex announced that 2NE1 will release their Japanese debut single "Go Away
Go Away (2NE1 song)
"Go Away" is one of the three simultaneously promoted songs from South Korean girl group 2NE1's album To Anyone. The song was produced and written by YG Entertainment producer Teddy Park. The music video was released on September 10, 2010. It was first performed on The Music Trend...
", previously used as a Korean promotional single, as a ringtone on March 9, 2011. It was later announced to be the theme song of Japanese television program Mezamashi TV
Mezamashi TV
Mezamashi TV is a Japanese news magazine show broadcast every weekday on Fuji TV from 5:25 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. but not on TV Oita because there is "ZIP!" produced and copyrighted by Nippon TV on TV Oita....
. On March 16, the group released 2NE1, their first extended play, in Japan, with no promotions because of the Tōhoku Earthquake and tsunami. It debuted at #24 on the Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
charts, selling 3,860 copies. 2NE1 initially planned to make their official Japanese debut live on Music Station
Music Station
is a Japanese music television program. It began broadcasting on October 24, 1986 and continues to be broadcast weekly in High-definition from 8PM-9PM on tv asahi...
, but have since postponed their debut due to the earthquake. 2NE1 participated in the Naver "Pray for Japan" campaign alongside many other Korean celebrities, helping to raise funds for earthquake victims.
On April 18, 2NE1 announced their Korean comeback plans, pushing their mini-album, 2NE1 2nd Mini Album
2NE1 2nd Mini Album
The second mini-album of South Korean hip hop girl group 2NE1 was released on July 28, 2011, by YG Entertainment in distribution by KMP Holdings in South Korea. It contains six songs composed and produced by Korean producers Teddy Park and Kush....
promotions forward from July to April. Park Bom's solo project, "Don't Cry", was unveiled on April 21. After Park Bom sang an acoustic version of Don't Cry on YG on Air, leader CL
CL
CL may refer to:*Certificated Location, a Caravan Club site*Clay , a type of soil*150 in Roman numerals*Light cruiser hull classification in the US Navy*Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, an automobile...
said a new Korean single called "Lonely
Lonely (2NE1 song)
"Lonely" is the second single by the South Korean girl group 2NE1, taken from their mini-album, 2NE1 2nd Mini Album. A Japanese Version of the song was released and was included to their first Japanese Album NOLZA. A short version of the PV was uploaded through 2ne1's Official Youtube...
" would be released on May 12, 2011. A behind-the-scenes video of Lonely was shown on the second episode of YG on Air, and the music video of Lonely premiered on May 11, 2011. On June 24, 2NE1 released a single produced by Teddy Park
Teddy Park
Park Hong-jun , better known as Teddy Park or just Teddy, is a Korean-American rapper and record producer. Born in South Korea, Park moved to the United States as a young child. There, he learned English. After moving back to South Korea, he majored in English at Myongji University.Teddy Park...
at midnight, titled "I Am The Best". Within 24 hours of release, "I Am The Best" topped all the major Korean charts, except for Monkey3 where the song was ranked second. As the day progressed, the song ultimately became first and was certified as a "perfect all-kill". On July 21, 2NE1 released their animated music video, "Hate You", directed by Mari Kim, which also topped all major Korean charts, with the exception of peaking at #3 on the Gaon Chart
Gaon Chart
The Gaon Chart is a national record chart of South Korea. It is complied by the Korea Music Content Industry Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; with an aim to create a national chart for Korea similar to the Billboard charts and Oricon charts...
. On July 28, along with the release of the full mini-album, the single "Ugly" and its music video were released, and again "Ugly" topped all major Korean charts. Promotions for 2NE1's Korean comeback were scheduled to end around late August. Following the end of promotions, 2NE1 had their first sold-out solo concert at the Olympic Hall in the Chamsil Olympic Park on August 26, 27 and 28 in Seoul, South Korea.
After concluding Korean promotions for their second mini-album, 2NE1 made their official debut in Japan in September 2011. Prior to this, 2NE1 has released Japanese versions of "I Am The Best", "Hate You", and "Ugly". 2NE1 also released the Japanese version of "Go Away
Go Away (2NE1 song)
"Go Away" is one of the three simultaneously promoted songs from South Korean girl group 2NE1's album To Anyone. The song was produced and written by YG Entertainment producer Teddy Park. The music video was released on September 10, 2010. It was first performed on The Music Trend...
" on November 18, 2011 in three versions, following their late 2011 Japanese album and promotions. The music video for the Japanese version of "Go Away" showcased their costome made JS Collage Wings x 2NE1 sneakers by American designer Jeremy Scott
Jeremy Scott
Jeremy Scott is an American fashion designer born in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, for fashion design...
, who has been a contributing factor in their global success.
In the beginning of October, MTV Iggy, an international branch of MTV that promotes new and international music, held a global competition with 10 bands from all around the world who competed in a voting competition for the "Best New Band". With their song "I Am the Best", they were crowned winners of this title on November 10th, 2011, marking their first US Award. 2NE1 will be performing at Times Square New York
Times Square
Times Square is a major commercial intersection in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets...
in December 2011 due to this honor.
Members
| Stage name | Birth name | Date of birth | Position | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romanized | Hangul | Romanized | Hangul | ||
| CL CL (singer) Lee Chae-rin , better known as CL , is a South Korean idol rapper, singer , and dancer. She was born in Seoul, South Korea, but spent much of her early life in various places where she learned English, French, and Japanese... |
Lee Chae Rin | 이채린 | February 26, 1991 (age 20) | Leader, Main Rapper, Vocalist | |
| Minzy Minzy Gong Minji , more commonly known as Minzy , is a South Korean idol singer, rapper and dancer. She was born in Seoul. She is currently the main dancer, lead singer and maknae of the Korean girl group 2NE1 which is signed to YG Entertainment.Gong Minji debuted in 2009 with group 2NE1... |
Gong Minji | 공민지 | January 18, 1994 (age 18) | Maknae, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Rapper | |
| Dara Sandara Park Park Sandara , better known as Dara , is a South Korean idol singer, actress, television host and model. She is best known as being a member and the Director of Communications of the Korean girl group 2NE1. However, she first gained major popularity on ABS-CBN's Star Circle Quest during her stay in... |
Sandara Park | 박산다라 | November 12, 1984 (age 27) | Vocalist, Visual | |
| Bom Park Bom Park Bom , is a South Korean idol singer, Born in Seoul, South Korea, she eventually moved to the United States where she learned English. She is the main vocalist of girl group 2NE1, where her stage name became solely "Bom"... |
Park Bom | 박봄 | March 24, 1984 (age 27) | Main Vocalist | |
Musical styles
In 2NE1's debut EP 2NE12NE1 (EP)
-Singles:* "Lollipop" digitally released on March 27, 2009. The song was created for LG to promote their Cyon phone, and it was a joint release with Big Bang; the commercial/music video debuted on March 28, 2009...
, the group was noted to have a distinct, mixed style. While "Lollipop
Lollipop (Big Bang and 2NE1 song)
"Lollipop" is a song by Big Bang and 2NE1, created to promote a cellphone by LG Cyon. It uses an interpolation of the 1958 hit Lollipop written by Julius Dixson and Beverly Ross. The song hit the top spot on various online charts, including a 4-week #1 run on music portal M.Net...
" was categorized as for pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
, debut single "Fire
Fire (2NE1 song)
"Fire" is the debut single by K-pop girl group 2NE1. Released in May, the song became a hit on various on- and offline charts.- Background :On April 30, 2009, Yang Hyun-suk of YG Entertainment revealed that 2NE1's debut song would be a hip-hop/reggae song, to be released to digital outlets on May...
" is predominately influenced by hip hop. "I Don't Care
I Don't Care (2NE1 song)
"I Don't Care" is the second single by K-pop group 2NE1 from the eponymous Mini Album, 2NE1 and became a hit on various on- and offline charts.-Song information:...
," however, was intended as a song with a reggae
Reggae
Reggae is a music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. While sometimes used in a broader sense to refer to most types of Jamaican music, the term reggae more properly denotes a particular music style that originated following on the development of ska and rocksteady.Reggae is based...
feel.
Their comeback album, To Anyone
To Anyone
To Anyone is the first studio album of South Korean hip hop girl group 2NE1. The album was released on September 9, 2010, by YG Entertainment. 2NE1 worked with YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk, Teddy, and e.knock to produce the album. Musically, the album is classified as hip hop, pop, R&B, and...
, was marked by a strong shift into electronic music. "Go Away
Go Away (2NE1 song)
"Go Away" is one of the three simultaneously promoted songs from South Korean girl group 2NE1's album To Anyone. The song was produced and written by YG Entertainment producer Teddy Park. The music video was released on September 10, 2010. It was first performed on The Music Trend...
", the most successful promotional single from the album, is classified as dance
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
. However, songs like "It Hurts (Slow)" are R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
, another style that also characterized their first EP. The three title tracks, "Clap Your Hands
Clap Your Hands (2NE1 song)
"Clap Your Hands" is one of three lead promotional songs by K-pop group 2NE1 from their first full album To Anyone, and became a hit on various on- and offline charts.-History:...
," "Go Away," and "Can't Nobody
Can't Nobody (2NE1 song)
"Can't Nobody" is one of three promotional singles by South Korean girl group 2NE1's album To Anyone and a dance-pop song. The song was produced and written by YG Entertainment producer Teddy Park. The music video was released on September 12, 2010...
" were noted for their lasting impressions, as they topped music charts weeks after release.
Thematically, 2NE1's music explores independence and female empowerment, such as in songs like "Go Away" and "I Don't Care".
Image
2NE1 is known for a "unique and edgier style". During their debut single, the group was noted for being "hip-hop warriors" and the female counterpart to Big Bang but changed this perception with "I Don't Care" into strong, feminine women. During the "It Hurts (Slow)" music video, the members were noted for their gothic, black attire and strange hair and wigs.2NE1 has also been known to have close ties and relations with fashion guru and global fashion designer Jeremy Scott as he has stated they are somewhat his "muses".
Influences
The 2NE1 cited different girl groups influences like Destiny's ChildDestiny's Child
Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final line-up comprised lead singer Beyoncé Knowles alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girl's Tyme...
. Park Bom
Park Bom
Park Bom , is a South Korean idol singer, Born in Seoul, South Korea, she eventually moved to the United States where she learned English. She is the main vocalist of girl group 2NE1, where her stage name became solely "Bom"...
cited America
United States
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n singers, Beyoncé and Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut with the release of her eponymous studio album in 1990, under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she later married in 1993...
as her main influences because of their strong vocals and powerful performances. She has listed hip hop and R&B as her favorite music genres. Youngest member Minzy
Minzy
Gong Minji , more commonly known as Minzy , is a South Korean idol singer, rapper and dancer. She was born in Seoul. She is currently the main dancer, lead singer and maknae of the Korean girl group 2NE1 which is signed to YG Entertainment.Gong Minji debuted in 2009 with group 2NE1...
cited famous entertainer Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
, while leader CL
CL (singer)
Lee Chae-rin , better known as CL , is a South Korean idol rapper, singer , and dancer. She was born in Seoul, South Korea, but spent much of her early life in various places where she learned English, French, and Japanese...
said producer Teddy Park
Teddy Park
Park Hong-jun , better known as Teddy Park or just Teddy, is a Korean-American rapper and record producer. Born in South Korea, Park moved to the United States as a young child. There, he learned English. After moving back to South Korea, he majored in English at Myongji University.Teddy Park...
and America
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n entertainers Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
and Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Noelle Hill is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress.Early in her career, she established her reputation as a member of the Fugees. In 1998, she launched her solo career with the release of the commercially successful and critically acclaimed album, The Miseducation of...
are her role models. Dara
Sandara Park
Park Sandara , better known as Dara , is a South Korean idol singer, actress, television host and model. She is best known as being a member and the Director of Communications of the Korean girl group 2NE1. However, she first gained major popularity on ABS-CBN's Star Circle Quest during her stay in...
states that singer-actress Uhm Jung Hwa is her inspiration. She also likes Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...
music and style very much that she naturally became her role model as she sang along with her music growing up.
Korean discography
Studio albums- To AnyoneTo AnyoneTo Anyone is the first studio album of South Korean hip hop girl group 2NE1. The album was released on September 9, 2010, by YG Entertainment. 2NE1 worked with YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk, Teddy, and e.knock to produce the album. Musically, the album is classified as hip hop, pop, R&B, and...
(2010)
Extended plays
- 2NE12NE1 (EP)-Singles:* "Lollipop" digitally released on March 27, 2009. The song was created for LG to promote their Cyon phone, and it was a joint release with Big Bang; the commercial/music video debuted on March 28, 2009...
(2009) - 2NE1 2nd Mini Album2NE1 2nd Mini AlbumThe second mini-album of South Korean hip hop girl group 2NE1 was released on July 28, 2011, by YG Entertainment in distribution by KMP Holdings in South Korea. It contains six songs composed and produced by Korean producers Teddy Park and Kush....
(2011)
Live albums
- 2NE1 First Live Concert (NOLZA!) (2011)
Japanese discography
Extended plays- NOLZA2NE1 2nd Mini AlbumThe second mini-album of South Korean hip hop girl group 2NE1 was released on July 28, 2011, by YG Entertainment in distribution by KMP Holdings in South Korea. It contains six songs composed and produced by Korean producers Teddy Park and Kush....
(2011)
Singles (Physical)
- "Go AwayGo Away (2NE1 song)"Go Away" is one of the three simultaneously promoted songs from South Korean girl group 2NE1's album To Anyone. The song was produced and written by YG Entertainment producer Teddy Park. The music video was released on September 10, 2010. It was first performed on The Music Trend...
" (2011)
Solo Tours/Concerts
NOLZA (2011)- Concert Date: August 26, 27 & 28, 2011
- Concert Venue: Olympic Hall at Olympic Park Korea
Nolza in Japan (2011)
Other Concerts
YG Family Concert (2010)- Concert Date: December 3-5, 2010
- Concert Venue: Olympic Stadium at Olympic Park Korea
The Party Concert (2011)
- Concert Date: June 4, 2011
- Concert Venue: Manila, Philippines
YG Family 15th Anniversary Concert (2011)
- Concert Date: December, 2011
- Concert Venue: Olympic Stadium at Olympic Park Korea
YG Family Concert (2012)
- Concert Date: January, 2012
- Concert Venue: Various,Japan
Television
- 2NE1TV (2009)
- 2NE1TV Season 2 (2010)
- 2NE1TV LIVE:WORLDWIDE (SEASON 3) (2011)
Awards and recognition
When the group debuted, their song "FireFire (2NE1 song)
"Fire" is the debut single by K-pop girl group 2NE1. Released in May, the song became a hit on various on- and offline charts.- Background :On April 30, 2009, Yang Hyun-suk of YG Entertainment revealed that 2NE1's debut song would be a hip-hop/reggae song, to be released to digital outlets on May...
" and the subsequent live performances were dubbed unconventional and impressive. They won many awards on the weekly music shows, such as The Music Trend
The Music Trend
The Music Trend is a South Korean music program broadcast by SBS. It airs live every Sunday at 3:50 PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform on stage. It is currently hosted by Goo Ha-ra, IU and Nicole.- History :...
and Music Bank. "Fire" also brought them the Song of the Month and Rookie of the Month awards for May. "I Don't Care
I Don't Care (2NE1 song)
"I Don't Care" is the second single by K-pop group 2NE1 from the eponymous Mini Album, 2NE1 and became a hit on various on- and offline charts.-Song information:...
" brought them similar success and recognition and led 2NE1 to win the Song of the Year award at the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards. The same year, the group earned Cyworld Digital Music Awards for Top Selling Artist, Best Rookie Group, Bonsang Award, and Best Song for "I Don't Care". The group was also nominated at the 2009 Golden Disk Awards
Golden Disk Awards
The Golden Disk Awards is an awards show founded in 1986 that is presented annually by the Music Industry Association of Korea for outstanding achievements in the music industry in South Korea...
for the Popularity Award, Rookie Award, and the Digital Bonsang. At the Melon Music Awards, the group was one and the only rookie of the Top 10 artists in South Korea
South Korea
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and the Best New Artist. They won This Year’s Stage, This Year's Album, This Year's Song on 2009 GQ Awards. They received 4 out of 10 nominations on Rhythmer Awards 2009 including Rookie of the Year, R&B Artist of the Year, R&B Single of the Year for "I Don't Care" and R&B Album of the Year for their 1st Mini Album. Rhythmer.net is famous for hip-hop and R&B promotion for both mainstream and underground Korean music.
2NE1 won their first Artist of the Year and Album of the Year award for To Anyone
To Anyone
To Anyone is the first studio album of South Korean hip hop girl group 2NE1. The album was released on September 9, 2010, by YG Entertainment. 2NE1 worked with YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk, Teddy, and e.knock to produce the album. Musically, the album is classified as hip hop, pop, R&B, and...
at the 2010 Mnet Asian Music Awards, in addition to awards for Best Female Group and Best music video for "Can't Nobody
Can't Nobody (2NE1 song)
"Can't Nobody" is one of three promotional singles by South Korean girl group 2NE1's album To Anyone and a dance-pop song. The song was produced and written by YG Entertainment producer Teddy Park. The music video was released on September 12, 2010...
". They are the first artist who has won all 3 grand awards at Mnet Asian Music Awards.
2NE1 was crowned "The Best New Band In The World" by MTV (television channel
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
Iggy on November 10th, 2011.
In November 29, 2011, 2NE1 won the Best Vocal Performance by a Group for their song "Lonely" and awarded their 2nd Song of the Year for "I am the Best". 2NE1 now has the most Grand Awards in MAMA history with 4.