2NE1′s Dara and CL return to Korea for ‘YG Family Concert’ rehearsal

On November 26th, 2NE1‘s CL and Sandara Park shared a fresh selca through the latter’s me2day to commemorate their return to Korea.

Sandara wrote, “Arrived in Korea!  Came here to practice for the YG Family Concert!  All the artists are coming to meet today!  The sunbaenims are coming in one by one! doogeun doogeun, kong dak kong dak! [onomatopoeia for heartbeat].  Today’s fashion is about utilizing a face mask.  Sandara and CL’s 2-set selca!  How is it?”

The photo also contained a caption that read, “The [main] point of this photo! Chae Rin‘s [CL's real name] cute eyes that can only be seen in the dorms.”


Fans were delighted to see the return of the infamous face masks from 2NE1′s “Ugly” MV, especially since they allowed CL to keep her edgy style even though she dressed down and didn’t wear any makeup.
Netizens complimented, “So pretty~” and “CL looks so innocent. Please show us this side more often.”
In related news, the “2011 YG Family Concert” will take place at the Seoul Olympic Stadium on December 3rd and 4th.

Source + Photos: Osen

Dara shares a picture of 2NE1′s ‘Melon Music Award’

Earlier today, we revealed that 2NE1 won the ’2011 Top 10 Artist Award’ at the ‘2011 Melon Music Awards‘.

Not long after, the group’s ‘Communications Director’ Sandara Park revealed a photo of their award through her me2day. She expressed,

“Ahh~!! A Top 10 Melon Music Award!!! We received this nice and warm trophy! ^0^ Clap clap clap!!! Thank you so much~!!! We’re sad we couldn’t attend [the award show]!ㅠㅠ We just finished performing at Kobe’s Best Hit Song Festival~ we did a good job on stage! Ah~! Today we received so much love from Blackjacks~! Even if we don’t eat, we’re full from everyone’s love!^0^ ah!”.

Later on, she heard that 2NE1 won the  ’2011 Album of the Year’ award, which prompted her to exclaim, ” 

Oh..My..Go..D!!! 0.0 Bam Ratatata! Tatatatata!!! We received Melon’s album of the year award?!?ㅠ.ㅠ ohh..ohh..!!! Ahh~! This award! I dedicate this award to our 5th 2NE1 member Teddy, who is like a God! He always gives us great songs, so all the thanks and congratulations goes to Teddy oppa!^0^”.
Netizens commented, “2NE1 forever!”, “You guys really, truly deserved this”, and “Now you can really say that ‘I Am The Best’ kekeke“.


Source + Image: Sandara’s me2day

Mnet “Idol Chart Show” ranks the Top 20 highest earning idols

1. G-Dragon
2. Lee Seung Gi
3. IU
4. Jang Geun Suk
5. Kim Hyun Joong
6. Jung Yong Hwa
7. Hwang Jung Eum
8. Lee Teuk
9. UEE
10. T.O.P
11. Taecyeon
12. Yoona
13. Jokwon
14. Dara
15. Hara
16. Shindong
17. G.NA
18. Yong Jun Hyung
19. EunJung
20. Nichkhun

Credits: Farring100@youtube
via YGUnited
Shared by: Big Bang Updates

Dara Gives Fans a Surprise as "Lonely" Mania Takes Over

Dara Gives Fans a Surprise as "Lonely" Mania Takes Over  2NE1 fever is taking over once again. 2ne1 news is all over Korean news portals and has managed to sweep not one but ALL FIVE of the Most Popular Articles at Allkpop (the largest international kpop site in the world). Thanks Zeelicious for the cap. It seems like Blackjacks aren't the only ones eagerly anticipating the girls return. Earlier Blackjacks were left dumbfounded by the latests news from 2ne1's Official Promoter, Dara, which has gone on to receive over 3000 comments and snarled phone lines. Fans received a shock after 2NE1’s Dara publicly revealed her cell phone number through her Me2day! On May 10th, Dara uploaded a picture of her business card and wrote, “In the early morning, I become sensitive. Dal-ong is so lonely. Am I going to get into mischief tonight?! Whatever~! Revealing my number! I’m so lonely!” She also added, “If I’m working, my manager or the other members might take the call for me.” As it turns out, her number’s actually for a unique promotions tactic that YG Entertainment is using for “Lonely.” Representatives revealed, “If you call the number written on the business card, you’ll be able to hear a portion of ‘Lonely’ that repeats. It’s a unique event, and we’re already receiving an explosive response with hundreds of calls.” *International fans are advised to check on overseas phone charges before attempting. DIALING INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL FANS:  To make international calls, you must follow this format.  Blackjacks Calling From France: 00+82+2+01071010512 Blackjacks Calling From the Philippines: 00+82+2+01071010512 Blackjacks Calling From USA & Canada: 011+82+2+01071010512 First, know the exit code for your country. Second, add the country code for South Korea (82). Third, add the area code. (2, for Seoul). Lastly, dial the number. When using Skype to call, here are the steps to follow. Click the Call phones tab. In the main window, you will see a key pad, calling rates to all countries, and a Buy Skype Credit button. In the main window, click on the flag menu and change the country if you're calling abroad. Then click in the box beside the flag. Type the phone number or click numbers on the keypad. Check you've got the number right. Then click the green Call button. Hope this helps, happy calling. Source + Photos: OSEN via Naver, How To Call Abroad, Skype Userguides Translations by: VITALSIGN by Allkpop Article by: bigbangxsaranghae, YGLPrisha, and tazanya @ygladies.com

Dara sells 40k pink umbrellas in a week for “Etude House”

Make-up brand “Etude House” has revealed that they’ve sold out 40,000 of their special pink bunny umbrellas in just one week, thanks to their endorsement model, 2NE1’s Dara!

Orders began pouring moments after pictures of Dara holding the umbrella were released.

The umbrellas were created with Dara’s rabbit nickname as the motif, and were sold for $2 USD if customers purchased over $20 worth of products.

‘Etude House’ revealed that Dara not only raised their sales, but even brought in a foreign consumer base. Tourists recently visited the store in Myungdong and bought the umbrella’s entire series of colors after seeing her picture.

Representatives commented, “We used Dara’s nickname of ‘Santokki’ as the idea for our sweet bunny umbrella. The response has been better than anything we ever expected, so we’re all very surprised.”

credit: allkpop

2NE1 Dara promotes Big Bang's special edition album

Dara, 2NE1's resident "Me2day Queen", has promoted Big Bang's Special Edition in her Me2day CF. As if that wasn't enough promotion already, she also updated her personal Me2day account with the picture she took as seen in the CF.

Check out what Dara has to say on her personal Me2day.

Update: 두근두근세근네근 . . . 초 따끈따끈한 빅뱅 새 앨범! 홧팅 홧팅 야야야^^
Translations: *heartbeat* . . . BIGBANG’s hot new album! Hwaiting, hwaiting, yayaya^^

Translated by @AA-CHAN
Source: me2day.net + Dara's Me2day
video via nyxtim3@YouTube

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Park Han Byul talks about G-Dragon, Taeyang, T.O.P and Dara

Park Han Byul was asked to name some of her “star friends” excluding her boyfriend, artist, Seven. She said that “I’ve met a lot of good people, including my boyfriend. I don’t think that I need to discuss my boyfriend anymore since our closeness is already established,” so she went on to talk about some of her friends who are also in the business:

Kwon Jiyong (G-Dragon), Dong Young Bae (TaeYang): Members of idol group, Big Bang. Friends even before Big Bang. Park Han Byul even calls them, “Ji-Yong, Young Bae,” disclosing their friendliness. “After Big Bang, we didn’t meet as often as before. Before, we often went out to play. Big Bang are still my close dongsaengs (younger brothers), but I keep remembering that nowadays they are so popular, that if I spread around that they’re my friends, people might think that I’m being arrogant. (laughs) These days, calling my dongsaengs confidently is getting to be increasingly difficult.”

Choi Seung Hyun (Top, T.O.P.): Also a member of Big Bang. Friends until Big Bang’s increasing popularity. “Even after Big Bang’s debut, I still see a lot of Top. Because my boyfriend and Top are close friends. Top is really 4-dimensional. Sometimes, even without doing anything, the sight of him is just funny.”

Sandara Park: 2NE1 member. Also befriended in YG. “Sandara, who used to live in the Philippines, didn’t have friends when she first came here. So that we depended on each other then. Actually, the personality that she shows during broadcasts is totally different. In reality, she doesn’t really talk much, to the point that others may think that she’s really reserved (A/N: er, to the point of being aloof) at times. Though we’ve been friends for already 8 years.”

- eliminated non-YG related items -

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110403n09592
Translated by: SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara/ BlackjackBelle@OhDara
Reup: DR@bigbangvip

Read more: http://www.bigbangupdates.com/2011/04/park-han-byul-talks-about-g-dragon.html#ixzz1IXVW81vp

Dara gets an autographed copy of High High album

ORIGINAL:

지디&탑군에게 싸인씨디 받았어요!!!!!!! 항상 앨범이 나오면 따듯한 메세지와 함께 싸인씨디를 나누는 울 와쥐빼밀리^^ 연습생때도 항상 선배님들 앨범 받았었는뎅..히히 참 따듯하고 훈훈한거같아용! 모두 따듯한 연말보내시길~! 바랄께용~! ^_^

TRANSLATION:

i got the CD autographed by GD&TOP!!!!! YG Family always give their new albums w/ their autographes on as gifts whenever they release their new albums^^ i’ve also got albums from my seniors wen i was just a trainee.. hehe, i think it’s so heartwarming! make your end of this year warm everyone~! ^_^

Source: Dara’s me2day
Translated by: HuisuYoon@21bangs.com