Earlier an article was posted regarding specific details of 2NE1’s Japanese album release. To further entice fans, during the approximately two and a half month wait, YG Entertainment has launched an official countdown site for Japanese Blackjacks. On the site there is a live countdown clock to aid fans in counting down to the exact second of the album’s release. Also there is information given about teasers and subsequent releases leading up to September 21st. Lastly, there have been two additions made to the site as well in the form of profiles and messages from 2NE1 members CL and Minzy to those in Japan. Here is what they had to say:
Category: Music
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