2NE1

From AsianWiki

Jump to: navigation, search

User Rating

Current user rating: 93/100 (39 votes)

You need to enable JavaScript to vote

Profile

Band Name: 2NE1
Hangul: 투애니원
Genres: Dance, K-Pop
Labels: YG entertainment
Website: www.yg-2ne1.com/

Biography

2NE1 (투애니원) is a 4 member South Korea girl group. The group consists of CL(group leader, rapper, vocals) , Bom (lead vocals), Sandara Park (vocals), Minzy (rapper, vocals). The group's name 2NE1 means "New Evolution of 21st Century," as well as showing fresh and defiant music like 21-year-olds. Before they debuted, they were trained by their record label YG Entertainment - CL for 3 years, Bom for 4 years, Sandara Park for 2 years and Minzy for 5 years.

On March 27, 2009, 2ne1 released digital single "Lollipop" with K-pop group BIGBANG. The song "Lollipop" was released as a CM for a line of Cyon cellphones and ranked #1 on music charts. The band garnered attention even before their official debut. On May 6, 2009, 2ne1 released their first single "Fire." The group then made their performance on SBS' music program "Ingigayo" on May, 17, 2009. Upon the release of "Fire," the song climbed to the top of the music charts.

On July 1, 2009, 2ne1 released their second single "I Don't Care" and on July 8, 2009 released their first mini-album "2NE1." "I Don't Care" quickly climbed to the top of music show charts. The group won the grand prize at the 11th Mnet Asian Music Awards. o

On February 9, 2010, 2ne1 released their single "Try to Follow Me" ("Nal Ddara Haebwayo"). In September 9, 2010, 2ne1 released their first full length album "To Anyone." The group took the unusual step of releasing three simultaneous lead tracks "Go Away," "Can't Nobody" and "Clap Your Hands" ("Paksoochyeo") to show their versatility. All three tracks ranked at the top of the music charts. During the 12th Mnet Asian Music Awards 2ne1 won 5 prizes.

On May 12, 2011, 2ne1 released single "Lonely" and on June 24, 2011 released the single "I Am The Best" ("Naega Jeil Jal Naga"). The group released their second mini-album "Ugly" on July 28, 2011.

From 2009 through 2011 2ne1 has shown their music and daily life through the reality show "2ne1 TV". 2ne1 also planned to enter the Japanese music market, but the earthquake & tsunami disaster postponed those planes. From September, 2ne1 plans to take part in promotions in Japan.