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Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
Genres | R&B, hip hop, electronic, dance, K-pop |
Years active | 2009–present |
Labels | YG Entertainment (South Korea) Avex Group/Rhythm Zone (Japan) |
Website | Official South Korean Website Official Japanese Website |
Members | |
Bom Dara CL Minzy | |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 투 애니원 |
Revised Romanization | Tu-aeniwon |
McCune–Reischauer | T'u-aeniwŏn |
2NE1 (Hangul: 투애니원; RR: tu-aeniwon; pronounced "to anyone" or "twenty-one"]) is a South Korean hip-hop/pop girl group formed by YG Entertainment in 2009. 2NE1 consists of four members: CL, Minzy, Dara, and Bom. The group's name 2NE1 stands for "New Evolution of the 21st Century".
They first appeared in "Lollipop", a commercial campaign with Big Bang for LG Telecom, and their debut single "Fire" was released on May 6, 2009. Since then, the group has released one extended play, 2NE1, and one studio album, To Anyone. "Lollipop", "Fire", "I Don't Care", "Try to Follow Me","Go Away", "Lonely", and "I Am The Best" have all hit number one in South Korea.
Fans of 2NE1 call themselves "Blackjacks", a reference to the card game Blackjack.
Pre-debut
The group was first mentioned by the press in late 2008, YG Entertainment announced that the group would consist of four members and debut sometime in May 2009. The company stated that the group had trained for 4 years, and that their debut album would contain songs produced by 1TYM Leader Teddy Park. 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".
2009: Debut
In collaboration with Big Bang, 2NE1's first song was "Lollipop", digitally released on March 27, 2009. The song was created for LG to promote their Cyon phone. The music video debuted on March 28, 2009. Although it was not a promoted single because it was an advertisement (there were problems with network chart eligibility), "Lollipop" went to number one on various online charts and topped the online chart of music television network Mnet for four weeks in a row.
On April 30, YG Entertainment CEO 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. Titled "Fire", the song was written and produced by 1TYM's Teddy Park. Teasers of the song were released on their official website at the beginning of May, with a 20-second clip released on May 1.
"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. During the first 24 hours, the videos received over one million views. The group's first performance of the song was on May 17, 2009, on SBS's Inkigayo, beginning the group's activities.
Both the song and the group became popular online: Fire topped Mnet's online chart and 2NE1 became a popular search term. The group was awarded three Cyworld Digital Music Awards; "Lollipop" and "Fire" both won "Song of the Month" and the group won "Rookie of the Month" for May 2009. 2NE1 received their first Mutizen award after their fourth stage performance in SBS Inkigayo (Popular Song) on June 14, 2009. They received their second Mutizen award on SBS Inkigayo on June 21, 2009. Two days afterwards, 2NE1 signed a deal with Fila to become the models for the new commercial campaign.
"I Don't Care" was released as the second single on July 1, 2009, with promotions starting in early July. Yang Hyun Suk stated that the song would demonstrate a softer, more feminine image. A reggae version of "I Don't Care" was performed on SBS's Inkigayo, signaling the end of promotions for the song. However, due to the remix's popularity, it was released to digital outlets on September 3, 2009, and became their next digital single.
Along with three other groups representing Korea, 2NE1 performed in the 6th Asia Song Festival in September 2009, where they received the 2009's "Asian Newcomer's Award."
2010: Return to group activities, and To Anyone
On February 9, 2010, without previous notice, "Follow Me" (Korean: "날 따라 해봐요", "Nal ddara haebwayo") was released to digital outlets and used as a theme song for Samsung Corby Folder. Over the summer, 2NE1 traveled to Los Angeles and London in order to record English songs for a possible American debut with The Black Eyed Peas member Will.i.am. So far, group has recorded 10 songs. YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk stated that the girls are planned to debut sometime in 2011, after The Black Eyed Peas' global tour and 2NE1's own activities in Korea and Japan.
The first studio and full length album, To Anyone, was released on September 9, 2010 and was a huge success. The album contains 12 tracks including three title songs, namely "Clap Your Hands" (Korean: "박수 쳐"), "Go Away" and "Can't Nobody", which were promoted simultaneously. 2NE1 won first place on Mnet M! Countdown for "Clap Your Hands" on the day of their comeback, followed by a K-Chart win the next day on KBS Music Bank for "Go Away", and a Mutizen a week after their SBS Inkigayo comeback for "Can't Nobody." Overall, 2NE1 won first place eleven times on various music shows.
To promote the album, the group made its first entertainment show appearance as a group on KBS variety-talk show Win Win. 2NE1 also aired the second season of 2NE1 TV.
On October 21, Yang Hyun Suk announced that 2NE1 would be releasing a follow up song on October 31, later revealed to be "It Hurts (Slow)" (Korean: "아파"). It was first performed on SBS Inkigayo. The music video is directed by Kim Hye Jung, the same director for G-Dragon's "Butterfly." The music video was released on November 1 and was themed for Halloween.
In addition, on October 28, it was revealed that 2NE1's official record label in Japan will be Avex, and that To Anyone would be re-released in Japan on December 8, 2010. However, the release was delayed to an indefinite time. The group also promoted in Thailand, where To Anyone released on October 28, 2010. On November 26, 2NE1 released the single "Don't Stop the Music" as a "special gift for Thai fans".
2011: International expansion
Originally, 2NE1's Japanese debut was planned for December 2010, but this was delayed to September 2011, with singles releasing throughout the summer. 2NE1's American promotions with Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas has no set time for release yet, because of the Black Eyed Peas' new album release, The Beginning.
On January 19, "Can't Nobody (English Version)" was released on Recochoku as ringtones and ringback tones. On February 2, the "Can't Nobody (English Version)" music video was made available for download through iTunes Japan. On February 22, Avex announced that 2NE1 will release their Japanese debut single "Go Away", previously used as a Korean promotional single, as a ringtone on March 9, 2011. On March 16, the group released 2NE1, their first extended play, in Japan, with no promotions because of the earthquake. It debuted at number twenty four on the Oricon charts, selling 3,860 copies. It was later announced to be the theme song of Japanese television program Mezamashi TV. 2NE1 planned to make their official Japanese live debut on Music Station, but have since postponed their debut because of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake. 2NE1 participated in the Naver "Pray for Japan" campaign alongside many other Korean celebrities, helping to raise funds for earthquake victims.
On April 18, 2NE1 announced their Korean comeback plans, pushing their promotions forward from July to April. Member Park Bom's solo project was unveiled on April 21, and after Park Bom sang an acoustic version of Don't Cry on YG on Air, leader CL said a new Korean single called "Lonely" would be released May 12, 2011. A behind-the scenes-of Lonely was shown on the second episode of YG on Air, and the music video of Lonely premiered May 11, 2011. On June 24, 2NE1 released a single produced by Teddy Park at midnight, titled I Am The Best. The music video of "I Am The Best" was delayed since there were unforeseen difficulties concerning the editing, but it has since been uploaded to 2NE1's Youtube account. 2NE1 performed "I Am The Best" on SBS’s “Inkigayo” on June 26. Within 24 hours of release, "I Am The Best" topped all the major Korean charts, except for Monkey3 where the song was ranked second. As the day progressed, the song ultimately became first and certified as a "perfect all-kill". It is planned for 2NE1 to release their latest mini-album on July 21, ending promotions around late August. Following the end of promotions, 2NE1 will have their first solo concert at the Olympic Hall in the Chamsil Olympic Park on August 27 and 28 in Seoul, South Korea. After concluding Korean promotions, 2NE1 will make their official debut in Japan in September.
The group will perform for the first time in the Philippines, along with Korean wave stars 2AM in the summer.
Artistry and influences
Musical styles
In 2NE1's debut EP 2NE1, the group was noted to have a distinct, mixed style. While "Lollipop" was categorized as for pop, debut single "Fire" is predominately influenced by hip hop. "I Don't Care," however, was intended as a song with a reggae feel.
Their comeback album, To Anyone, was marked by a strong shift into electronic music. "Go Away", the most successful promotional single from the album, is classified as dance. However, songs like "It Hurts (Slow)" are R&B, another style that also characterized their first EP. The three title tracks, "Clap Your Hands," "Go Away," and "Can't Nobody" were noted for their lasting impressions, as they topped music charts weeks after release.
Thematically, 2NE1's music mostly expresses the feelings of independence and female empowerment, such as in songs like "Go Away" and "I Don't Care".
Image
2NE1 is known for a "unique and edgier style".During their debut single, the group was noted for being "hip-hop warriors" and the female counterpart to Big Bang but changed this perception with "I Don't Care" into strong, feminine women. During the "It Hurts (Slow)" music video, the members were noted for their gothic, black attire and strange hair and wigs.
They are known for being international stars as part of the Hallyu, or Korean Wave.
Influences
The members of 2NE1 have all cited different influences. Park Bom, lead vocalist, cited American singers Beyoncé and Mariah Carey as her main influences because of their strong vocals and powerful performances. She has listed hip hop and R&B as her favorite music genres. Youngest member Minzy cited famous entertainer Michael Jackson, while leader CL said producer Teddy Park and American entertainers Madonna and Lauryn Hill are her role models. Dara states that singer Uhm Jung Hwa is her inspiration.
Discography
Main article: 2NE1 discography
Television work
- 2NE1TV (2009–present)
Discography
* 2NE1 (EP) (2009)
Track List :
1. Fire
2. I Don’t Care
3. In the Club
4. Let’s Go Party
5. Pretty Boy
6. Stay Together
7. Lollipop (Bonus Track)
* To Anyone (2010)
Track List :
1. Can’t Nobody (타이틀곡)
2. Go Away (타이틀곡)
3. 박수 쳐 (타이틀곡)
4. 난 바빠 작사: Big Tone / 작곡: PK
5. 아파 (Slow)
6. 사랑은 아야야 작사: Love is Touch / Love Hurts
7. You & I (박 봄 솔로)
8. Please Don’t Go ( CL & 민지)
9. Kiss (산다라 솔로)
10. 날 따라 해봐요 작사,
11. I Don’t Care (Reggae mix)
12. Can’t Nobody (Eng. ver)
Awards
-Asia Song Festival
2009 : Asian Newcomer’s Award
-Cyworld Digital Music Awards
2009
-Song of the Month – April (Lollipop,)
- Rookie of the Month – May (2NE1)
- Song of the Month-May (Fire)
-Song of the Month -July (I Don’t Care)
-Top Selling Artist, Best Rookie Group, Bonsang Award (2NE1)
- Best Song (I Don’t Care)
2010
- Song of the Month-September (Go Away)
-Melon Music Awards
-2009 : 2009 New Artist and 2009 Top 10 (2NE1)
-2010 : 2010 Top 10 (2NE1)
2010 Album of the Year (To Anyone)
-Mnet Asian Music Awards
-2009 : Best New Female Artist and Music Portal Award (2NE1 Album)
-2009 : Song of the year (I Don’t Care)
-2009 : Best Music Video ( Fire)
-2010 : Best Female Group and Artist of the Year (2NE1 Album)
-2010 : Album of the Year (To Anyone)
-2010 : Best Music Video (Cant Nobody)
-Mnet 20′s Choice Awards
- 2009 : Hot New Star (2NE1 Album)
-2009 : Hot CF Star (Lollipop)
-2009 : Hot Online Song (Fire)
-Rhythmer Awards
2009 : R&B Artist of the Year (2NE1 Album) and Rookie of the Year (2NE1 Album)
-Style Icon Awards
-2009 : Best female Singer
-2010 : best Female Singer
-Music Programs
These are a collection of 2NE1′s wins on Korea’s televised music shows. Inkigayo is aired on SBS, M! Countdown on Korean cable channel Mnet, and Music Bank on KBS.
Inkigayo
2009 : Fire (June 14/21)
2009 : I Dont Care (July 26, August 2/9)
2010 : Cant Nobody (September 19)
2010 : Go Away ( September 26, October 3/10)
Music Bank
2009 : I Dont Care (July 17/24/31 and August 7/14)
2010 : Cant Nobody (September 17) and Go Away (Sept 24, Oct 1)
M! Countdown
2009 : I Dont Care (July 23, August 6/13/27)
2010 : Clap Your Hands (September 16)
2010 : Cant Nobody (September 23/30, October 7)
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