2NE1

Profile
Group Name : 2NE1
Origin : Seoul, South Korea
Genres : K-pop, hip-hop, R&B, Electronic, Dance
Years active : 2009–present
Labels : YG Entertainment, Avex Group
Members : CL, Dara, Bom, Minzy                     

2ne1 is a new South Korean female girl group created by YG entertainment. Originally called “21,” the band has since made some new changes to their name. The 21 in the group’s name references the 21st century, while the “ne” of their name stands for New Evolution. The name change was due to a male Korean singer already using the name 21. This band was created by YG to be a female counterpart to their highly successful male pop group, Big Bang.

2ne1 is composed of four different members, Sandara Park, Park Bom (Jenny Park), Kong Min Ji, and Chae Lee (CL or Faith Lee). Unlike most girl bands, 2ne1 has a large variation in age with Sandara Park and Park Bom both being 24 and 25 years old respectively, while Kong Min Ji and Chae Lee are both teenagers at 15 and 19 respectively.


2ne1 released a digital single entitled “Lollipop” with Big Bang on March 26th, 2009. The single was meant to be a promotion for the new Lollipop mobile phones released by LG Cyon. The music video was released on April 3rd, 2009.




Musical styles
In 2NE1′s debut extended play 2NE1, the group was noted for a distinct style. “Lollipop” is noted for it’s strong pop feel, while debut single “Fire” is predominately categorized as 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, a style that 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 expresses the feelings of independence and female empowerment. Songs like “Go Away” and “I Don’t Care” reflect this theme of their music.


Image
2NE1 is known for a “unique and edgier style”. During their debut single, the group was noted for being “hip hop warriors,” 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. In addition, the members have also been known for having a unique femininity and cuteness. They are also known for being international stars as part of the Hallyu, or Korean Wave.

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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