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2NE1
2NE1 (, ) was a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment, which was active between 2009 and 2016. The group was composed of four members: Bom, CL, Dara, and Minzy. Known for breaking typical stereotypes of K-pop, musical experimentation, fashion, and stage presence, they are recognized for expanding girl group styles in the Korean music industry and have become one of the leading figures of the Korean wave. The group was introduced in March 2009 after appearing on the promotional single "Lollipop" alongside labelmate Big Bang. 2NE1 rose to prominence with the release of their debut extended play '' 2NE1'' (2009), which featured the singles "Fire" and " I Don't Care". The latter was named the Mnet Asian Music Award for Song of the Year, making 2NE1 the first idol group to receive a daesang (grand prize) in the same year of debut. They followed up their debut EP with their first studio album, '' To Anyone'' (2010), and their second EP; the latter produced four char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandara Park
Sandara Park ( English pronunciation: ; born November 12, 1984), also known by her stage name Dara (Korean: 다라 English pronunciation: ), is a South Korean singer, actress and television presenter. She rose to fame in the Philippines as a contestant on the talent show '' Star Circle Quest'' in 2004, after which she had a successful acting and singing career before returning to South Korea in 2007. She made her South Korean debut in 2009 as a member of the K-pop group 2NE1, which went on to become one of the best-selling girl groups of all time before their disbandment in 2016. Park is one of the most popular South Korean celebrities in the Philippines, where she is known by fans as the ''Pambansang Krung-Krung'' (''National Crazy Personality''). She is considered an influential figure in the Korean wave, and has been called the "BoA of the Philippines" in reference to South Korean singer BoA who also experienced great success abroad. In 2004, Park released her first EP, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
To Anyone
''To Anyone'' is the debut studio album by South Korean girl group 2NE1. The album was released on September 9, 2010, by YG Entertainment and CJ E&M Music. 2NE1 worked with YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk, Teddy, and e.knock to produce the album. Musically, the album has been classified as mainly a pop record, and integrates other genres including R&B, dance, and hip hop. The album was subject to mixed to positive reviews from music critics. While it was praised for its production quality, complaints were often made about the overuse of auto-tune software. Nonetheless, ''To Anyone'' was a commercial success in South Korea, debuting at number one on the Gaon Album Chart and was the number one album on Gaon's monthly chart. In total, the album has sold over 150,000 copies. ''To Anyone'' went on to win Album of the Year at the 2010 Mnet Asian Music Awards and Melon Music Awards. Several singles were spawned and promoted from ''To Anyone'', including the "triple title tracks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2NE1 (2009 EP)
''2NE1'' (also known as ''2NE1 1st Mini Album'') is the eponymous debut extended play by South Korean girl group 2NE1. The album was released by YG Entertainment on July 8, 2009, and contains seven songs composed and produced by Korean producers Teddy Park and Kush. The EP was commercially successful in South Korea, where it was the best-selling album by a female artist and the third best-selling album overall in 2009. Background 2NE1's first song was " Lollipop", digitally released on March 27, 2009. The song was created for LG Cyon to promote their Lollipop phone, and it was a joint release with Big Bang; the commercial/music video debuted on March 28, 2009. Lee, Duna'여자빅뱅' CF통해 모습 공개한다 (''"Female Big Bang" First Shown Through Commercial'') ''uKopia''. March 26, 2009. Retrieved May 6, 2009. Although it was not a promoted single (as it was an advertisement song, there were problems with network chart eligibility), Im, I-rang ''MyDaily''. April 17, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Don't Care (2NE1 Song)
"I Don't Care" is a song by South Korean girl group 2NE1 from their eponymous debut extended play, ''2NE1'' (2009). Written and produced by Teddy Park and Kush, the song was released as the EP's second lead single on July 1, 2009 by YG Entertainment. The track has been characterized as a mid-tempo dance-pop track that incorporates elements of R&B and reggae, and was noted for marking a stylistic shift in the group's mainly previous hip-hop image. Lyrically, the song revolves around the theme of independence after a break up. A commercial success following its release, "I Don’t Care" became one of the country’s most popular songs of 2009. It won various awards, including multiple Mnet Asian Music Awards and Cyworld Digital Music Awards. The accompanying music video for the single was directed by Cha Eun-taek and was filmed over the course of two days in late June. It features the members visiting a fortune teller who then freezes time in order to play sabotage on their cheat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fire (2NE1 Song)
"Fire" is the debut single by South Korean girl group 2NE1. The song was released to digital outlets on May 6, 2009 by YG Entertainment, as the lead single for the group's self-titled debut extended play. Despite the group having appeared alongside labelmate Big Bang for the promotional single "Lollipop" in March 2009, "Fire" served as 2NE1's official debut. The song nevertheless became a hit in all Korean charts following its release and instantly gained success in South Korea, propelling the group to immediate fame. "Fire" was met with positive reviews from music critics, who complemented its musical styles and 2NE1's charisma. Retrospectively, the song is recognized for its role in the expansion of the "fierce" and "independent" image in the industry's girl group scene. Background and release 2NE1 was first unveiled to the public on March 27, 2009 after appearing alongside labelmate Big Bang for the LG Cyon promotional track "Lollipop". Despite the track not having any form ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CL (rapper)
Lee Chae-rin (born February 26, 1991), better known by her stage name CL, is a South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter. Born in Seoul, South Korea, she spent much of her early life in Japan and France. CL trained at JYP Entertainment before joining YG Entertainment at the age of fifteen. She debuted and rose to fame as a member of the girl group 2NE1 in 2009, which went on to become one of the best-selling girl groups of all-time. As a solo artist, CL made her debut with the single "The Baddest Female" in May 2013 and released the solo track " MTBD" in February 2014 as part of 2NE1's final studio album '' Crush''. Following the group's hiatus at the turn of 2015, CL pursued a solo career with the release of the standalone singles "Hello Bitches" (2015) and " Lifted" (2016). The latter single led CL to become the first female Korean solo artist to place onto the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and the third Korean artist to do so overall. In November 2016, YG announced the disbandment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2NE1 (2011 EP)
''2NE1'' (also known as ''2NE1 2nd Mini Album'') is the second eponymous extended play by South Korean girl group 2NE1. It was released digitally and physically on July 28, 2011, by YG Entertainment and was distributed by KMP Holdings. It contains six songs composed and produced by Teddy Park and Stony Skunk, Kush; five of them were released as digital singles. "Don't Stop the Music" was initially released as the Yamaha Motor Company, Yamaha Fiore CF Theme Song in late 2010. A Japanese version of the mini-album, titled ''Nolza'', was released by YGEX on September 21, 2011. Both versions of the extended play experienced commercial success, achieving number one on both the weekly and monthly Gaon Album Chart, Gaon Album Charts in South Korea as well topping the Oricon Albums Chart in Japan. Four of its singles—"Don't Cry", "Lonely", "I Am the Best", "Ugly"—each claimed the number one position on the Gaon Digital Chart, making 2NE1 the first group to have four number-one songs fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Bom
Park Bom (born March 24, 1984), previously known mononymously as Bom, is a South Korean singer. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group 2NE1. Park began her musical career in 2006, featuring on singles released by labelmates Big Bang, Lexy, and Masta Wu. In 2009, she made her debut as a member of 2NE1 as the main vocalist. The group went on to become one of South Korea's most popular and best-selling girl groups of all time. Park has released two solo singles, "You and I" and "Don't Cry", which reached number one on the Gaon Digital Chart, the national music chart of South Korea. She was awarded Best Digital Single at the 2010 Mnet Asian Music Awards. Following 2NE1's disbandment in 2016, Park left her group's agency, YG Entertainment, in November 2016. In July 2018, she signed with D-Nation Entertainment and released her comeback single, "Spring", in March 2019. After that, in May 2019, Park Bom released her new repackaged album ''re: Blue Rose'', wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment Inc. () is a South Korean multinational entertainment agency established in 1996 by Yang Hyun-suk. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and music publishing house. In addition, the company operates a number of subsidiary ventures under a separate public traded company, YG Plus, which includes a clothing line, a golf management agency, and a cosmetics brand. Current artists include Sechs Kies, Big Bang (South Korean band), Big Bang, AKMU, Akdong Musician, Winner (band), Winner, iKon, Blackpink, and Treasure (band), Treasure as well as actors and actresses including Kang Dong-won, Choi Ji-woo, Cha Seung-won, Lee Sung-kyung, Jin Kyung, Jang Ki-yong, Yoo In-na, Son Na-eun, and Yoo Seung-ho. Other notable artists include Jeon Somi, who is under YG Entertainment's subsidiary The Black Label. Former artists include Wheesung, Epik High, 1TYM, Gummy (singer), Gummy, Seven (Kor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lollipop (Big Bang And 2NE1 Song)
"Lollipop" is a song by Big Bang and 2NE1, created to promote a cellphone by LG Cyon. It interpolates the 1958 hit "Lollipop" written by Julius Dixson and Beverly Ross. The song achieved the top spot on various online charts, including a four week run at number one on music portal Mnet. "Lollipop" was used to debut 2NE1 unofficially, as it does not serve as their debut single. 2NE1 followed up with their official debut single "Fire". Background and release DJ Wreckx remixed the song for Cyon Bboy Championships. "Lollipop" was used to debut 2NE1 unofficially, as it does not serve as their debut single. In April, YG Entertainment announced that 2NE1 would release a hip hop and reggae song titled "Fire" on May 6, 2009, which would serve as their official debut as a group. The song was used for an LG Cyon phone. It charted number one on various offline and online charts in South Korea, despite not having any promotional appearances. The song went to sell over 3,000,000 digital d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YG Family
YG Entertainment Inc. () is a South Korean multinational entertainment agency established in 1996 by Yang Hyun-suk. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and music publishing house. In addition, the company operates a number of subsidiary ventures under a separate public traded company, YG Plus, which includes a clothing line, a golf management agency, and a cosmetics brand. Current artists include Sechs Kies, Big Bang, Akdong Musician, Winner, iKon, Blackpink, and Treasure as well as actors and actresses including Kang Dong-won, Choi Ji-woo, Cha Seung-won, Lee Sung-kyung, Jin Kyung, Jang Ki-yong, Yoo In-na, Son Na-eun, and Yoo Seung-ho. Other notable artists include Jeon Somi, who is under YG Entertainment's subsidiary The Black Label. Former artists include Wheesung, Epik High, 1TYM, Gummy, Seven, Minzy, Park Bom, 2NE1, Nam Tae-hyun, Lee Jong-suk, Psy, Seungri, B.I, One, CL, Lee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minzy
Gong Min-ji (; born January 18, 1994), better known by her stage name Minzy, is a South Korean singer, rapper, and dancer. She debuted in 2009 as a member of South Korean girl group 2NE1, which became one of the best-selling girl groups worldwide before her departure in April 2016. She released her first solo EP, '' Minzy Work 01: "Uno"'', in April 2017. On November 20, 2020, Minzy made her debut in the Philippines with the Tagalog version of her single "Lovely". Early life Minzy was born in Seoul, South Korea on January 18, 1994. She is the granddaughter of folk dancer Gong Ok-jin. When she was young, she moved to Gwangju with her family, but then her mother brought Minzy and her sister back to Seoul while traveling between Seoul and Gwangju to work with Minzy's father. She participated in many dance contests and competitions, winning various awards. A video of her at a dance competition in Gwangju was uploaded onto the Internet and became popular with many people sending pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
