2ne1 is a South Korean girl group created by YG Entertainment. First appearing in a Cyon commercial campaign with Big Bang for LG Telecom, their debut single "Fire" was released on May 6, 2009.
The group's name stands for "New Evolution of the 21st Century".
The group was first mentioned by the press in late 2008, when rumours were spreading that YG was creating a female version of Big Bang named Sista. In response to those rumours, YG Entertainment President Yang Hyun Suk stated that the name was not chosen yet.[4] In January 2009, it was announced that the "Female Big Bang" would debut around July 2009 with three members — CL, Minzy, and Bom.[5] Later that month, YG stated that Sandara Park joined the group, with one more member to follow.[6] In the end, YG Entertainment announced that the group would consist of four members and debut sometime in May 2009.[7] The company stated that the group had trained for 4 years, and that their debut album would contain songs produced by Teddy Park.[5][6][7] The group's name was initially announced as "21"; however, due to the discovery of a singer with the same name, the group was quickly renamed "2NE1".[8]
2NE1's Park Bom revealed that the group was originally planned by YG Entertainment to be a 3-member group with herself, Koo Hye Sun, and Sandara Park[9].
Early 2009- Mid 2009: Introduction and debut
2NE1's first song was "Lollipop", digitally released on March 27, 2009.[7] 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.[10] Although it was not a promoted single (as it was an advertisement song, there were problems with network chart eligibility[11]), "Lollipop" proved to be a strong chart hit, going to #1 on various online charts[11] and topping music television network M.Net's online chart for four weeks in a row.[12] It was also profiled in Perez Hilton's blog.[13] However, questions were raised about the group's future, as the song's success was attributed to the popularity of Big Bang.[14]
On April 30, Yang Hyun-suk revealed that 2NE1's debut song would be a hip-hop/reggae song, and that it would be digitally released on May 6, 2009.[15] Titled "Fire", the song was fully written and produced by 1TYM's Teddy Park.[16] Teasers of the song were released on their official website at the beginning of May, with a 20-second clip released on May 1.[17]
"Fire" was released as planned on May 6, with two versions of the music video — a "space" version and a "street" version — released the same day.[18] The videos received over one million views in a day;[19] the viewcount then increased to two million.[20] The group's first performance of the song was on May 17, 2009, on SBS's Inki Gayo,[20] beginning the group's activities. Perez Hilton commented that "Fire" definitely lives up to the title,[21] even including their first performance in his blog, showing his interest towards the group.[22]
Both the song and the group have been very popular online, with the song topping M.Net's online chart and the group's name becoming a top search term.[23] The group was also rewarded with three Cyworld Digital Music Awards, with both "Lollipop" and "Fire" winning "Song of the Month" awards and the group winning "Rookie of the Month" for May 2009.[24] They received their first Mutizen award during their fourth stage performance in SBS Inkigayo (Popular Song) on June 14, 2009. They received their second Mutizen award on SBS Inkiagyo (Popular Song) on June 21, 2009. Along with their awards successes, 2NE1 signed a deal with Fila to become the new models for their commercial campaign 2 days after 2NE1's Mutizen win.[25]
It was announced that 2NE1 would be heading over to the United States to work on their album, as Interscope Records chairman Jimmy Iovine showed interest in the group; however, they have no plans to debut in North America.[26]
2NE1 is scheduled to participate in the 6th Asia Song Festival in September 2009, alongside Big Bang, Super Junior and Girls' Generation, to represent Korea; it was also reported that the group will be receiving this year's "Asian Newcomer's Award." [27]
1st Mini-Album
2NE1 ended their promotions for their debut single "Fire" on June 28, 2009 in SBS Inkigayo.[citation needed]
On July 1, the group released the title of a song out of their first mini-album called "I Don't Care", online. It is a totally different side and image of 2NE1, since "I Don't Care" is a reggae R&B ballad, co-produced by YG's rising producer Teddy and Kush. Kush is from a reggae group called "Stony Skunk". After its digital release, interest in the song rose greatly, topping Cyworld's hourly music chart after an hour of its release.[citation needed] On July 9, they released a music video of "I Don't Care". Besides "I Don't Care", there are 4 other new songs featured on the mini album to form a total of 7 tracks.
On its first day, it recorded 50,000 sales in pre-orders.[citation needed] Their debut was a success on the Korean charts, as it heads straight to number 1 for its week - as it sold 13,675 albums.[citation needed] YG also stated that it already reached the 80,000 sales mark within 2 weeks which is impressive since 2NE1 is only a rookie.[citation needed] On August 2, 2009, 2NE1 performed a live remix version of "I Don't Care" at Popular Song. "I Don't Care" was also profiled in Perez Hilton's blog.[28]. The group ended promotions for "I Don't Care" on August 30, 2009 in SBS Inkigayo with an unplugged version of the song.
1st Full Album & Concert
On June 6, 2009, YG Entertainment reported that thoughts of releasing 2NE1's full album will be September or October 2009. This album will contain songs produced by Teddy, Kush and Big Bang member G-Dragon. The release of the album will be done after future promotions for "Pretty Boy", a song from their first mini-album, 2NE1. YG also stated there are thoughts of having the girls do an independent concert by the end of this year.[citation needed]
2NE1 profile
CL
- Real Name: Lee Chae Rin (이채린)[29]
- Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Vocal
- Date of Birth: February 26, 1991
- height: 162cm
- blood type: A
- Specialties: Rapping, Singing, Dancing and speaks fluent English,Japanese & French
Featurings
- Big Bang’s 2nd Mini-Album (Hot Issue) - Intro Hot Issue
- Uhm Jung Hwa’s 1st Mini-Album (D.I.S.C.O) DJ
- Big Bang’s 3rd Mini-Album (Stand Up) A Good Man
- YMGA’s Mini Album (Made in R.O.K) for What
- G-Dragon- The Leaders with Park Teddy
Bom
- Real Name: Park Bom (박봄)[29]
- Position: Main Vocal
- Date of Birth: March 24, 1984
- height: 165cm
- blood type: AB
- specialties: piano, flute & cello, singing, dancing and speaks English & Japanese
Featurings
- Big Bang’s 1st Single (We Belong Together) We Belong Together single & MV
- Big Bang’s 3rd Single (Forever With You) Forever With You single & MV
- Samsung Anycall’s Anystar MV with Lee Hyori &Lee Junki
- Lexy’s 3rd Album (Rush) Baby Boy
- Red Roc’s 1st Single (Hello) Track 03
- Kim Ji Eun’s Tell Me Once More MV
Dara
- Real Name: Sandara Park (박산다라)[29]
- Position: Fresh Vocal
- Date of Birth: November 12, 1984
- height: 162cm
- blood type: A
- specialties: Acting, Singing, Dancing, Hosting and speaks Tagalog, English & Chinese
Featurings
- Return of Iljimae as Rie the Japanese Princess
- Gummy's Im Sorry with Top of Big Bang
- G-Dragon- Hello
- Digital Single - Kiss
- CF CASS2x Commercial with Lee Min Ho
Minzy
- Real Name: Gong Min-ji (공민지)[29]
- Position: Rapper, Vocal
- Date of Birth: January 18, 1994
- height: 161cm
- blood type: O
- specialties: Rapping,Dancing,Singing, and speaks Japanese & Chinese
Discography
| Album Information | Track Listing |
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Lollipop (Cyon CF Song)
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| Fire (Debut Digital Single) |
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| 2NE1 (1st Mini Album) |
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I Don't Care (Reggae Remix) (Digital single)
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Awards
| Year | |
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| 2009 |
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