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Tag: 2NE1
Producer of 2NE1’s "Hate You" MV Responds to Anti-Japanese Accusation
2NE1’s "Hate You" MV has stirred up much controversy among the Japanese netizens. They claim the video is anti-Japanese because it shows an exploding nuclear reactor and a monster (who dies in the end) with a red dot on his forehead, which implies the Japanese flag. The producer of the music video, Kim Kwang Eun, has responded to the ongoing debate with a message to Japanese netizens.
2NE1’s “Hate You” MV Accused of Being Anti-Japanese
2NE1’s “Hate You” music video has been caught under fire lately after some Japanese fans accused it of depicting anti-Japanese sentiments throughout the clip. The video designed by pop graphic artist Mari Kim features a storyline where four female heroes (supposed to be the 2NE1 members) fight against an evil monster to save the world from destruction.
2NE1’s Thai Concert Postponed Indefinitely
2NE1’s first Thai concert, “NOLZA in BANGKOK,” will be postponed indefinitely due to the recent flood that put the entire nation on alert.
Sandara Park and Thunder Selca Pose Doppelgangers?
Girl group 2NE1 member, Sandara Park, and her younger brother MBLAQ’s Thunder revealed a picture of them doing an identical pose. Sandara Park uploaded the picture on her me2day with the caption: “Thunder left for Japan couple days ago. When picked up sleeping Dadoong to say goodbye, the pose looked very familiar.”
2NE1’s Sandara Park in a Scarf Knit by Minzy
2NE1’s Sandara Park revealed the gift she received from fellow member Minzy. On October 26 she wrote on her me2day, “Our youngest Mingkki (Cute way of saying Minzy) made it herself! She knit the scarf~! I think I will be very warm this winter! +.+ What can’t our Mingkki do?” As shown in the picture, Sandara Park is wearing the red scarf Minzy made her around her head.
Tell YGE Who You Want to See the Most at YG Family Concert
On October 26, YG Entertainment started a special event on its official me2day page (me2day.net/ygonair) asking, “Who do you want to see the most at the 2011 YG Family Concert?” The entry post just a couple hours ago reads, “Special event run to celebrating the 15th anniversary, 2011 YG Family Concert! Pick the artist you want to see the most (at the concert) and leave the number as a comment below!”
[UPDATED] Big Bang’s Seungri and FT Island Confirmed in Seoul Tokyo Music Festival 2011 Artist Line Up
Big Bang’s Seungri and FT Island were announced on Tuesday to join 14 of K-Pop’s hottest groups who will perform in the 2011 staging of the annual Seoul Tokyo Music Festival. Seungri and FT Island beef up the already impressive line-up featuring Kara, 2NE1, SS501’s Heo Young Saeng and Kim Kyu Jong, MBLAQ, Brown Eyed Girls, Rainbow, ZE:A, Infinite, Teen Top, Dal Shabet, A-Pink, M. Street and singer Lyn.
The New York Times Reviews "SM Town Live in New York"
Jon Caramanica’s article discusses the evening’s events and turns the spotlight on the performances that he thought shone throughout the show. Super Junior KRY’s “Sorry Sorry Answer” is his pick for the best performance of the night. He also noted that SHINee’s vocals are among the strongest as a group and likewise praises f(x) Amber’s rapping.
2NE1 Unveils MV Preview of Japanese “Go Away,” Gives Short Interview
2NE1 appeared on Japanese TV to unveil brief footage of their “Go Away” Japanese music video and talk about their filming experience. For the Japanese version of “Go Away,” 2NE1 recorded an entirely new music video with a much brighter color scheme and flamboyant outfits.