YG Family releases pictures from its concert in Osaka

The YG Family just released pictures of their most recent concert in Osaka, Japan.  Artists included Big Bang, 2NE1, SE7EN, Gummy, and Tablo.  YG just completed their 2 set concert in Osaka and will be performing in Saitama, Japan on the 21st and 22nd to complete their tour in Japan.

 Source: http://www.facebook.com/ygfamily

2NE1tv Live: Worldwide to be released in July

2NE1 is set to release the third season for 2NE1 TV, but this time it will be released to the ENTIRE WORLD.  That's right, all international fans will be able to watch their favorite Korean girl group from their own TV.  According to the teaser, 2NE1 will be adventuring and promoting their music overseas, reaching as many fans as possible.  MNETUSA is promoting the U.S. side of the television show.  Through this international TV show, 2NE1 will be spreading K-pop farther than ever before!

Currently New York, Dallas, Washington D.C., Houston, and Honolulu are the U.S. cities in which you are able to watch Asian culture channel MNET, but the company promises to expand their range soon.

Watch Season 3 of 2NE1 TV on Sunday, July 17th at 8PM!

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2NE1 releases "I Am the Best" audio

After teasing us for a week, 2NE1 has finally released the audio for their newest single "I Am the Best".  2NE1 teased their fans with animated versions of themselves and a teaser that grew by about 10 seconds each day.   The song is electronic, just like many of 2NE1's songs.  The song can be purchased on iTunes here. Listen to the song below.

2NE1 releases 4th teaser for "I Am the Best"

2NE1 released the fourth teaser for their upcoming song "I Am the Best", which now features Park Bom.  40 seconds of the song are now released; the newest addition added the phrase "Oh my God" = xD. 2NE1 has teased the jelly out of us already.  Luckily there is only 1 more day to go!

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2NE1 releases 3rd teaser for "I Am the Best"

2NE1 teases their fans even more with this extended teaser for their upcoming song "I Am the Best" (내가제일잘나가). The teaser has been extended 10 seconds and features Dara.  Park Bom's teaser will be released tomorrow with an even longer teaser.

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2NE1 releases a second teaser

2NE1 just released another teaser for Minzy; the first teaser was of CL but Minzy's teaser is an add-on to CL's teaser.  The teaser is for the upcoming 2NE1 song "I Am the Best".  2NE1 stated that they will continue to release 10 second teasers, revealing more and more of the song until June 24th, when the song is released.

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2NE1 releases short teaser for "I Am the Best"

YGEntertainment released a teaser video for 2NE1's "I Am the Best".  YG seems to be taking the same approach for 2NE1's comeback as Big Bang's comeback in the sense that they are releasing ridiculously short teasers that last about 12-15 seconds.  2NE1's comeback is on the 24th according to the teaser, which only involves an animated version of 2NE1.  The audio teaser reveals a strong club beat.

Fans are excited to see their favorite K-pop girl group return after their recent comeback in May, "Lonely".

Dara asked fans on her Me2Day: "Was [the teaser] too short?"; most fans replied "yes".

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Souce: Dailykpopnews

2NE1 Releases "It Hurts" MV

2NE1's song and MV "It Hurts" has just been released just after Halloween, but just in time for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead, i.e. Spanish holiday) not that it has anything to do with Kpop.... xP.  The MV is set in a goth setting with a soul/ballad song.  Does the setting match?  Honestly, I personally do not think it matches (don't kill me).  The setting could have been a city, park, lake, whatever, but NOT a graveyard/goth setting.  Yes, it's "It Hurts" but not literally...  the tempo and sound is too upbeat for the setting it is in.  But what this song shows is 2NE1's excellent singing talent and versatility.  Good job 2NE1 :D.!!

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2NE1 Overworked And Disrespected

Although I'm personally really biased against posting about allkpop motherblog posts (anyone can go to their motherblog and read whatever), I wanted to post rant about two articles on their website.  One article states that Park Bom is in the hospital from being overworked; the other states that 2NE1 was hogging up too much time on SBS's Inkigayo.

Viewers complained that they were watching 2NE1 the whole time and that they'd rather watch other rookie bands ... Well, if they were complaining about it; there's an easy solution to this: turn the channel.

Companies complained about favoritism to YG Entertainment ... SBS runs their own TV show, you don't like what's there? Find another TV entertainment company.

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What's terrible is that Park Bom is receiving an IV drip because she was overworked.  She's working hard to make a good come back for 2NE1 and their fans.  The least we can do is say thank you. :D

Source: Allkpop
Photo source: Allkpop

Wondergirls Gets Customized Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones

oooo so pink and glittery :) it totally fits their style...i'll be waiting for the next music video with these headphones. 2NE1 and Se7en are also known for using Beats Headphones in their music videos.

2NE1 Releases "Go Away" MV

2NE1 released their "Go Away" MV and the video was very well done, in my opinion.  In the MV, CL acts as the race car driver girlfriend of an abusive boyfriend.  As the song's name goes, 2NE1 wants  for CL's boyfriend to "Go Away."  This MV involves the HITTING OF CL, WTF. Luckily, the guy gets what's coming to him at the end. What is it? You have to watch the MV to find out.

Source: My friend :D.
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2NE1's Album Release is a Success

2NE1 recently just released their album and music video for "Clap your Hands". Finally a successful comeback hurray! Music Video below!

2NE1's Comeback Teaser "Clap Your Hands"

Annyeong haseyo! 2NE1 comes back on September 9th, and they've recently released a teaser for one of their songs "Clap Your Hands."  The song is of 12 songs as stated on the YG Entertainment Notice website.  Here is the album list:

2NE1 [To Anyone] Track List:

01. Can't Nobody

02. Go Away

03. Clap Your Hands

04. I'm Busy

05. Apa (Slow)

06. Ohh Love

07.You and I

08. Please Don't Go

09. Kiss

10. Try With Me

11. I Don't Care [Reggae Mix]

12. Can't Nobody [Eng. Version] 

Source: Video from Daily Kpop News

Picture from OhDara.wordpress.com

Album List from YG Notice

2NE1 Comeback Filming "Go Away"

Annyeong haseyo! 2NE1 has just told us the name of their title track song's name... "Go Away"! "I Don't Care" "Go Away"? Hmm.... Sounds like what I think of antis right now. Anyways, the director that is directing them is famous Cha Eun-taek. Who is this guy? He's directed people like Lee Hyo-lee in their music videos.  Hopefully this means 2NE1 will have a very special/unique comeback. Release date is September 9th.  WHY DOES THIS FEEL LIKE IT'S TAKING SO LONG?!

Source: Daily Kpop News
Han Cinema
Photo from Asia E News

TIME Article "Korean Pop, with Online Help, Goes Global"

Is K-pop getting more attention than ever? Read this article to find out more! http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2013227,00.html
The article talks about Black Eyed Peas member will.i.am wanting to work with 2NE1 after seeing them through Youtube.   2NE1 may have a bright future in America. The article talks about growing international sensation Taeyang, who is already successful in American charts (his new album ranks at least #5 on iTunes charts last time I checked).  Has K-pop gotten it's big break?!? Will more people understand why we all love K-pop? I hope so!

2NE1 Comeback Happening Soon!

Annyeong haseyo! 2NE1's new album release is set sometime this month. According to PopSeoul, "2NE1 will release their new album in August."  Yes! It's true! I can't wait until the day they release it. I've missed them for too long!  Above are pictures of 2NE1 in their VogueGirl photoshoot.

Source: Ladyluvkpop in our chatango for pointing out the article in PopSeoul

Dara and Taeyang on Me2Day

Hey you guys! Dara posted a picture of her and Taeyang on her me2day! Yes, there were a lot of comments such as "What the heck? She's SO LUCKY," "THAT'S MY HUSBAND THERE," "DARA YOU ***** GET AWAY FROM MY TAEYANG.... I can't wait for your next album release!" Here is the picture!

Her message that came with the picture under the cut!

Oh geez, I'm going to butcher this again... LOL.

얍! 딱 한장만 살짝 보여줄게요! 너무너무 멋진모습들이 많지만 그건 뮤비로 확인해주세용^^ 이노래와 뮤비를 통해서 많은 여성분들이 태양의 girl이 될수있는 방법을 알게될거같아요! 또 한번 영배가 여심을 확~ 녹일거같네요!^^ 기대기대! 홧팅홧팅 야야야

That's what Dara originally posted on her me2day (social network in South Korea comparable to Facebook in the U.S.). And my attempt to use Google Translate brought out this:

Boom! Only a little wallet and I'll show you! Free Domain Name are delighted to confirm that, but it's myubi seyong ^ ^ Loving this song and the sun through a lot of ladies girl I'm gonna find a way to what might! Woman 's depth and accuracy youngbaega again ~ I think you're melting! ^ ^ Look look! Disappointing disappointing, hey, hey

I believe Dara is talking about Taeyang (YoungBaega), and she's saying basically that she's happy to be there and she's saying that Taeyang can make his woman fans "melt." Lolol, with Google Translate, this little passage becomes some kind of new research effort to decode some unknown language to man. Anyways, I NEED A TRANSLATOR. If anyone would like to help us out, please leave a comment or shout in our Shoutbox!

Info About 2NE1 and 2NE1's Comeback...

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courtesy of: http://goodvibe.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/2ne1bgpz0j.jpg

 "2NE1 is preparing a comeback in May. " (http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010040811571008505)

Translated from Google Translator...

2NE1: Girl Band, Made by YG Entertainment, Contains the following 4 members: CL, Bom, Dara, and Minzy; started in 2009, first rumored to be female version of Big Bang, 

Here's what 2NE1 has been doing...2NE1 just came out with a single earlier this year called "Try to Follow Me."  (I'm not sure if the song is "Try to Follow Me" or "Try to Copy Me," if anyone has any idea, please let us know).  Heavily anticipated, the single became extremely popular very quickly (I believe it became popular in a few hours after it was released--->WOW).  Following the success of the song, they made a music video a few months ago.  You can watch their video here.  You should check the video out, its worth it.  We will put up the music video on the blog shortly... THE CURRENT STATUS ON 2NE1 Currently, 2NE1 is working on releasing a comeback in May (the same goes for Super Junior on May 13th and for ss501 sometime this month).  We'll try to update you as soon as we find new information about their comeback as well as all the other Kpop band/artist's comebacks.  (We're wishing the best for you, 2NE1!)

And just for fun, I want to think 2NE1's comeback will be on May 21st xD. ---> random guess. 

~Kpopstas

Make Room for the Korean Girl Bands

Hey guys,

Welcome these bands to our Korean Pop Blog family :D, I'm sure you don't mind, right? Haha, forehead slap, how could we forget the girl bands? No sexism allowed here :P.  Okay, who's part of our family now? SNSD and 2NE1 ---> A little about SNSD; all-girl group xD, a.k.a Girl's Generation, when they first started out, called Super Girls, relating to Super Junior.  I hope it wasn't only because they're both big groups.  2NE1; to anyone, twenty one? Sounds like it when you say it. Korean girl group obviously, their debut is called "Fire." THIS GROUP IS GOING TO HAVE A COMEBACK IN MAY: CHECK UP ON THE BLOG, MAY IS GOING TO BE A BIG MONTH FOR KOREAN BAND COMEBACKS!  Check out the music corner often, we'll be adding more Kpop music along with the many bands we're adding recently.  Time to listen to some Kpop...

~Kpopstas

SNSD

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2NE1

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B2ST, SS501, Big Bang, Super Junior, SNSD, 2NE1.

Welcome to the blog for Kpop centered in SF Bay Area :P. The KPOP groups we're updating on:
2NE1
SNSD (Girls Generation)
Super Junior
B2ST/BEAST

SS501

Big Bang

2NE1
(courtesy of http://kpculture.wordpress.com/2009/03/30/2ne1/)

SNSD
(courtesy of http://qeagrumpygirl.wordpress.com/2009/06/23/snsdgirls-generation-geniesowoneul-malhaebwa-mp3-download-linksome-new-pic/)

Super Junior!! :D
(courtesy of: http://lemonique07.wordpress.com/2009/09/04/super-juniors-sorry-sorry-album-tops-the-list-of-best-selling-k-pop-album-in-2009/)

It's B2ST! :]
(courtesy of: http://www.last.fm/music/B2ST/+images/36946553)

SS501! saranghaeyo

(courtesy of: http://moogledesu.wordpress.com/2008/05/28/ss501-%EB%84%90-%EB%B6%80%EB%A5%B4%EB%8A%94-%EB%85%B8%EB%9E%98-a-song-calling-for-you-lyrics-and-translation/ )

Let's give an applause for Big Bang. love you too~~.

(courtesy of: http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-398631/who-is-your-fav-korean-boy-band/?pg=2 )