Super Junior, SNSD, and 2NE1 win the best awards at 2011 MAMA: “Super Junior gets a triple crown!” 0

Super Junior, SNSD, and 2NE1 won the Best Awards in 2011 MAMA.
On November 29, the 2011 M.net Asian Music Awards (MAMA) was held at an indoor stadium in Singapore from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. KST(Korea Standard Time). Super Junior won the Album Of The Year Award which is one of the best three awards. The group released fifth album in August and its song “Mr. Simple” was loved by many fans.
Super Junior was also awarded the Best Male Group Award and the Singapore Choice Award, getting a triple crown.
On the other hand, SNSD won the Singer (Group) Of The Year Award, which is another one of the best three awards, for its great performance throughout the year. SNSD released third album in October and its song “The Boys” created a sensation in the world of singers. The Best Female Group Award, the award that drew the most attention, went to SNSD.
2NE1 was awarded the Song Of The Year Award, which is the last one of the best three awards, for its hit song “I Am The Best.” This year, the group has swept no. 1 in various music charts with hit songs of “I Am The Best,” “Lonely,” and “Ugly.” The group was also awarded the Best Vocal Performance Group.
Heo Gak and a.pink each won the Rookie Award. Their awarding was attracting attention because they belong to the same agency, A Cube Entertainment.
Kim Hyun Joong and Baek Ji Young each received the Best Singer Awards among male and female singers. Baek won another award, the Best OST Award.
In addition, B2ST and Miss A each won the Best Dance Performance Award among male and female groups.
Besides awarding, 2011 MAMA was full of magnificent performances.
The ceremony began with the joint performance of the rock band YB, hip hop duo Dynamic Duo, and the winner for Korea Got Talent Joo Min Jung.
Then top actor Lee Byung Hun appeared announcing the opening of 2011 MAMA in fluent English.
4Minute’s Hyun Ah and B2ST’s Jang Hyun Seung gave a surprising kissing performance at the ceremony. They drew attention by kissing during a special performance.
Song Seung Hun introduced Japan’s top singer Koda Kumi to the stage and she appeared in a sexy costume.
High-profile hip hop group Black Eyed Pea’s Will.i.am, and apl.de.ap gave a joint performance with 2NE1’s CL.
Also, the legend of hip-hop, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dog gave a special performance. It was first time for the two figureheads of hip-hop gather together in one stage in Asia. The performance was meaningful in the aspect of having famous hip-hop musicians in one place.
The winner of Super Star K 3, the Ulala Session, also gave a powerful, touching performance.
Other participants of Super Star K 3, Christina and Two Months’ Son Yerim sang T-ara’s “Roly Poly.”
Popular girl groups SNSD and 2NE1 made the atmosphere more lively by giving powerful, special performances. SNSD performed “The Boys” while 2NE1 performed “Lonely” and “I Am The Best.”
Here is the list of awarding at 2011 MAMA:
▶The Singer(group) Of The Year=SNSD ▶The Song Of The Year=2NE1’s “I Am The Best” ▶The Album Of The Year=Super Junior ▶The Best Male Group=Super Junior ▶The Best Female Group=SNSD ▶The Best Male Singer=Kim Hyun Joong ▶The Best Female Singer=Baek Ji Young ▶The Rookie Award (male)=Heo Gak ▶The Rookie Award (female)=a.pink ▶The Best Dance Performance (male group)=B2ST ▶The Best Dance Performance(female group)=Miss A ▶The Best Dance Performance (soloist)=Hyun Ah ▶The Best Vocal Performance (group)=2NE1 ▶The Best Vocal Performance (soloist)=IU ▶The Best Band Performance=CN Blue ▶The Best Rap Performance=Leessang ▶The Best Music Video=BigBang’s “Love Song” ▶The Best Asian Artist=Koda Kumi (Japan) ▶The Singapore’s Choice Award=Super Junior ▶The Best Asian New Artist (soloist)=Wei Chen (China) ▶The Best Asian New Artist (group)=Aziatix ▶The Best OST Award=Baek Ji Young’s “That Man” ▶The Styling Music Award=Seo In Young ▶Special Award by the producer of M.net =YB

Source: Starnews
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2NE1′s Sandara Park wrapped herself up in winter clothes 0

2NE1′s Sandara Park recently took a picture of herself.
On November 21, Park posted a picture on her me2day account with the comment, “I’m in Korea for the first time in a long time. It’s too cold. I wrapped myself up in several clothes. Even though we are busy and tired with our overseas schedules, fans and exciting performance make us smile. You know that right? I’m going to go to practice for the concert.”

In the picture, Park is bundled up in a thick coat and muffler. She looks cute while wearing a big woolen hat.
People responded: “I wrapped myself up in thick clothes too.” “You are always beautiful.” “You are cute. Your hat is bigger than your face.”

2NE1 will attend the YG Family Concert, which will be held at Olympic Park in Seoul on December 3 and 4. Singers from YG Entertainment, including, SE7EN, Big Bang, Gummy, Psy, Talbo, and more will also attend the concert as well.

Source: Starnews
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2NE1 wins New Artist Prize on Japan Record Awards 0

The four-girl group 2NE1 was decided as the winner of New Artist Prize of the 53rd Japan Record Awards. It attracts much attention as to whether 2NE1 will win Best New Artist Prize following Big Bang who won the prize in 2009.

Japan Record Awards is one of the most renowned year-end music awards in Japan. They announced prize winners for the 53rd awards.
The list of prize winners includes 2NE1 as one of the winner for New Artist Prize along with Itoh Miyu, Super Girls and Fairies.

The winners of the Awards for Best Album, Best Singer, Best Songwriter and Best Arranger are released through an official announcement late November, and they are awarded in an awards ceremony to hold in late December.

Among the winners of New Artists Prize, Best New Artist will be named in the ceremony. That’s why much attention is being drawn on as to whether 2NE1 will receive the prize against stiff competition with other Japanese rivals.

2NE1 climbed to the top position on the Oricon Daily Album with its first mini-album, released on October 21, and completed its first Japan Arena Tour with great success.
Big Bang, belonging to YG Entertainment along with 2NE1, received Best New Artist of the 51st Japan Record Awards in 2009.

The eligible list for Grande Prize features ten candidates including two Korean singers: TVXQ (“Why? – Keep Your Head Down”) and Kara (“Go Go Summer”).

The winner of Grand Prize as well will be named in the awards ceremony to hold on December 30. The ceremony will be broadcast live on the TBS network.

The 53rd Japan Record Award is known to put more focus on the artistic value of their works, not to mention the influence they had on the music industry that year.

Source: Starnews
Via :korea.com

[SCANS] 2NE1 Go Away Single CD Photos 0

 

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(Scans) 2NE1 on Adidas All Originals Magazine + More Photos 0

2NE1 backstage at FM Yokohama 84.7

2NE1 with Abunai Sisters

2NE1 with DJ MITSUMI on FM yokohama [E-ne!]

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World famous DJ Diplo praises 2NE1 0

World famous producer and DJ Diplo recently praised 2NE1.
Diplo co-produced Beyonce’s Run the World and he worked with British musician MIA. He recently posted a note about 2NE1 on his homepage.
He said, “2NE1 is very charismatic group. They are super heroes who have huge K-pop fans. Their unique electro-hip hop songs entered the US charts as well.”
Diplo also worked with GD & TOP and showed big interest in K-pop. He gave joint performance with GD & TOP last summer.

2NE1 was voted for the ‘Best New Band in the World’ by MTV IGGY.
Over 4 million people from 168 countries voted for their favorite band and 2NE1 won the first place. The group was followed by British Ghostpoet, Jamaican Gyptian, American Skrillex, and Malaysian Yuna.

Source: Starnews
Via : korea.com

2NE1′s Sandara poses at her birthday dinner 0

2NE1‘s Park Bom showed some photos of fellow member Sandara Park‘s birthday dinner.
Late at night on the 12th, Park Bom posted the photo above on her me2DAY and wrote, “Today is Dara’s birthday~~~o(^▽^)o Right now, Dara is eating a lot! I will do some live reporting~”

In the photos, Dara is eating away at a delicious birthday meal to celebrate her 27th birthday.
Netizens wrote, “Happy birthday! Eat a lot since you don’t gain any weight no matter how you eat“, “Bom unnie should also eat something other than corn!“,  and “I’m happy to see you eating so much because you are so thin“.

Source: Star News via Naver
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Sandara Park cheered Gummy with no makeup on I’m Singer. 0

Gummy heartedly supported by YG Family.
The theme of I’m Singer was ‘Sing Each Other’s Songs’ on the 13th.
Bobby Kim sang Yoon Min Su’s ‘Again Even Though You hate’, Yoon Min Su sang Gummy’s ‘Loss of Memory’, Gummy sang In Soone’s ‘Again’, In Soone sang Kim Kyung Ho’s ‘Forbidden Love’, Kim Kyung Ho sang Jaurim’s ‘Hey Hey Hey’, Jaurim sang Jang Hye Jin’s ‘One Late Night in 1994’ and Jang Hye Jin sang Bobby Kim’s ‘Love the Creature.’

Gummy heartedly supported by YG Family such as Taeyang, Psy, Tablo, Sandara Park and Gong Min Ji. Especially, Sandara Park said, “I trust Gummy.” Her face with no makeup was attractive.

Source: TV Report
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Park Bom of 2NE1 shows off her sexy body lines in a bathtub 0

2NE1 Park Bom is creating a stir by showing off her sexy body lines in a bathtub.

On the 16th at an online community bulletin board, a picture with the comment “Park Bom looks sexy even in a bathtub.” was uploaded.

In the picture, she is inside a bathtub that is full of bubbles. Her sleek arms, legs, and bright colored bandana stand out.

Netizens commented: “Was this taken in Japan? She looks so happy like a child.” “This is my first time seeing Park Bom like this!”

2NE1 will release their first single album on November 16 in Japan.

Source: TV Report

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Dara Park’s new surprise! 0

On October 6, 2011, the “Queen of Me2day” posted another picture of her with a pink and white cameras. She looks like a fairy of cameras on her picture.

Dara excitedly said on her post about meeting the Blackjacks after a long hiatus in their Korean activities. This event is in cooperation with Nikon. She invited all 2ne1’s and Nikon’s fans to gather at Korea’s largest hybrid shopping center – Youngdeungpo Times Square 1st floor Aritaum. The two maknaes – CL and Minzy will grace the event on the 7^th and the two unnies – Bom and Dara will follow on the 8^{th at 3pm}.
Some of the fans comments are as follows :  ”Can you give me that white cam as a gift? Please..”, “You look like your going to a festival in rio! work it girl!” and “darayour so pretty:D I want to get those cameras!”
The event mainly promotes Nikon cameras, so the goers need to bring their Nikon cameras on both days to capture gorgeous and memorable pictures of the quartet.

If you want be one step closer to 2ne1, now is the chance. Grab your Nikon Cameras now and join the event. Since, 2ne1’s PR Director is there, surely, the event will be full of fun and surprises.
Show your love  on this event and together we shout 2ne1 Noja!

Source : en.korea.com + Dara’s Me2day

[NEWS] 2NE1 TV Japan Concert, Exclusive Public Revelation Made Sandara Park and Park Bom Shed Tears? 0

2NE1 TV Japan Concert, Exclusive Public Revelation Made Sandara Park and Park Bom Shed Tears?

The behind the scenes story of group 2NE1‘s first concert in Japan would be released exclusively in Mnet’s “2NE1 TV Live Worldwide.“

At 6:00PM of October 4th, the broadcast would release “2NE1 TV Live in Japan” showing the preparations and snippets of the live performances of the Japan concert, “NOLZA IN JAPAN” held last month until earlier this month.

Everything about the 2NE1 Japan concert would be revealed, from memorizing new Japanese lyrics, to lacking sleep, and even the tensions that the girls felt during preparations, and the passionate response of the Japanese fans.

This episode broadcast was organized, despite the fact that “2NE1 TV Live Worldwide” came to a finish 2 weeks ago, because of the massive special requests from the fans.

The 2NE1 members, shed some tears upon hearing the news that “2NE1 TV Live in Japan” would be the final episode of “2NE1 TV.”
The unnie team, Sandara Park and Park Bom said, “It’s really sad that this would be the last, but thank you so much, 2NE1 TV. Is it really true that this is the final episode?” they said, showing their infinite affection for 2NE1 TV, which has been there together with them since their debut.

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2NE1's "NOLZA" Album a Success in Japan 0

2NE1 had officially entered the Japanese market with their Japanese debut album, "NOLZA" which was released on September 21.

Prior to the official Japan debut, 2NE1 had released an album in Japan on March 16. Since it was all in Korean, is was not their official debut album and was more of a gift to their fans.

Out of the many idol groups’ singles or albums in Korea, 2NE1 has recieved alot of attention for being the first to reach the top of the Oricon Chart for Daily Albums. However, reporters pointed out that their Japanese album sales rates are lower than the other girl groups that have debuted in Japan.

Netizens then compared the sale rates for debut singles and albums from the last two months.

Artists	Album/Singles	Release Date	Day One Sales	Day Two Sales	Total
2NE1	NOLZA (album)	9/21/2011	7307	4852	12159
Rainbow	A (single)	9/21/2011	10141	4109	14250
After School	Bang (single)	8/17/2011	9060	4651	13711
Secret	Madonna (single)	8/03/2011			7190

As a result, from the past two months, 2NE1’s sales rates were higher than Secret’s, Secret sold a total of 7190 singles on the first two days of its release. However, After School and Rainbow’s sale rates were much higher than 2NE1’s rates.

Comparisons between singles and albums are meaningless

The most important difference is that After School, Rainbow and Secret all debuted in Japan by singles, not albums.

Albums are not sold as much as singles as the prices differ. A single in Japan can cost around 1700 Yen while  albums are about 3400 Yen. 2NE1’s "NOLZA" is also less expensive then normal albums, costing around 2400 Yen.

Is 2NE1 successful in Japan?

‘NOLZA’’s sales rate, on the first day of release, was close behind the top three of the daily rankings on September 21. ‘NOLZA’ was ranked first on the second day of release, overtaking the other albums’ rate by around 1600.

2NE1 is in a different situation to SNSD and Kara who have released a single first, followed by releasing their album. With 2NE1 has just entering the Japanese market with an album, they have been gaining more attention.

Many netizens and reporters have said that although ‘NOLZA’ isn’t selling as fast or as much as albums in Korea, overall they have made a splendid achievement by their selling rates, ranks and their general performances in Japan.

source soompi

2NE1’s Gong Min Ji reveals her mother 0

 

2NE1’s Gong Min Ji reveals her mother who looks just like her.

On the 1st, Gong tweeted a picture with the comment “This is my mom with a cute hat on. She looks adorable.”

In the picture, Gong’s mother is wearing a hat which is decorated with a figure of a skull, and her arms are crossed. Her appearance closely resembles Min Ji’s, drawing attention.

Netizens comment: “Like mother, like daughter.” “I feel like I’m looking at Min Ji’s future.”

Source: TV Report
Via : en.korea.com

2NE1 became the 3rd international artist to debut at 1st place on Oricon Chart 0

Korean girl group 2NE1’s Japan debut mini album “NOLZA” took 1st place in the 10/3 Oricon weekly album ranking. 2NE1 is the 3rd international artist/group to debut at 1st place, following t.A.T.u.’s “t.A.T.u.” in March 2003 and Jang Geun Suk’s “Let Me Cry” in April, 2011. 2NE1, of course, is the first to achieve the brilliant feat of debuting at no.1 for female Korean artists.

As a side note, the 1st no.1 for KARA, also successful as a Korean girl group, was the single “Jet Coaster Love” (released 4/6/2011). SNSD’s 1st no.1 was the album “Girls’ Generation” (released 6/1/2011), and both were the 5th work of each group since debuting in Japan. In terms of the number of days, KARA’s was on 8/11/2011, the 244th day from their Japan debut, and SNSD’s was on 9/8/2010, the 272nd day from their Japan debut. On the other hand, for 2NE1, they took 1st place in just “6 days” since their Japan debut.

The Japan debut mini album “NOLZA” is the first work to be released from YGEX, the new label established by the biggest Korean music production YG Entertainment and avex entertainment. It includes 5 songs that were a hit in Korea, such as “I Am The Best,” the bold electro number that brings forth 2NE1’s unique appeal, “Ugly,” with a catchy melody, and others sang in Japanese.

“I’m too happy and it hasn’t registered yet. With this mini album, we’re showing “the present 2NE1,” so we’ll work hard to show a new form again in our next release. I’d like more and more people in Japan to get to know 2NE1. Thank you.” –CL

“I can’t believe it! But this is the real starting point, so I want to bring even better performances and music and have a good time with everyone. I would be happy if people will continue to have an interest in 2NE1 and support us.” –Dara

“It was unexpected, so I’m very happy. I’m grateful to all those who have supported us. Our activities in Japan have just started, so I think we’ll have more to show in the future than what we’ve already shown. No matter if you’re happy, sad, or having fun, be with 2NE1’s music!!” –Bom

“I think it’s thanks to the many people who loved us and took an interest in us. We’re going to work really hard, and I’d like for everyone to know more and more about 2NE1’s appeal. Please continue to support us.” –Minzy

2NE1 plans to release their next single on 11/16. This single will include the Japanese version of the group’s biggest hit “Go Away,” which was also used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezanyu~."

Source: BARKS
Translation: Superior Music@ygladies.com

Sandara Park thanks her fans for the instant cup noodles 0

On the 24th, Sandara Park posted on her me2day, “There were some Korean fans in the concert at Kobe! Awesome! I just ran out of instant cup noodles! Alrighty then, I’ll go perform after eating some instant noodles!”

She uploaded a picture and also posted, “I am grateful for Korean fans who come abroad to watch our concerts.”

In the picture, Sandara Park is posing next to instant cup noodles.

Netizens commented, “I see that you don’t gain weight even if you eat instant noodles.” “You are gorgeous Sandara!” “Yummy!”

Source    en. korea: + TvReport