For the girl group 2NE1’s first Japanese Tour Concert, 30,000 tickets were registered. 2NE1’s Japanese recording company, AVEX, said that on July 23 was the early sale of the tickets but since there were more than they expected, adding Yokohama Arena concert on the 20th.
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Honey Lee Used to Be a Trainee with 2NE1
For 2NE1’s first concert, Miss Korea Honey Lee pulled a surprise visit to 2NE1. It was revealed on September 6 that Honey Lee is good friends with Park Bom. On Mnet’s “2NE1 TV Live Worldwide” that was broadcast on September 6, it showed Honey Lee meeting with Park Bom. Right after the performance, Honey Lee went backstage to Park Bom and hugged her saying, “You did so well. The concert was so moving.” Honey Lee also gave Park Bom a present and said, “Stop losing so much weight.”
2NE1’s Dara Tweets Photo in Deep Thought
On Sept. 6, 2NE1’s Dara tweeted a photo of her in deep thought sitting on a couch, just moments before she went out for a meeting in Japan. Wearing black sweatpants and a jacket, Dara wrote, “Before we head out for the next schedule, we’ll have a little trip. Today we’re going to Avex. Ikimashou (Let’s go).”
SBS Pop-Asia on SBS (Special Broadcasting Service)
For the first time in Australia, Asian pop program, “SBS PopAsia”, was aired on September 4 on SBS for 2 hours (from 8:30 to 10:30). “SBS PopAsia” is a program that focuses on Asian music. (In order to prevent confusion, SBS is not "Seoul Broadcasting Service" it is "Special Broadcasting Service" that is based in Australia. It is a hybrid-funded Australian public broadcasting radio and television network. The stated purpose of SBS is "to provide multilingual and multicultural radio and television services that inform, educate and entertain all Australians and, in doing so, reflect Australia’s multiculturalsociety.")
Mnet’s Official YouTube Channel Exceeds 100 Million Views
Mnet revealed, "This is the highest record for a Korean broadcasting channel" and "is also in 4th place overall within Korea after popular YouTube channels such as SM Entertainment, guitar prodigy Jung SungHa, and 2NE1".
CL’s “F*ck Everything” T-Shirt Sparks Controversy for Sexual Expression
2NE1’s CL has been at the center controversy lately for the outfit she wore on her way to Japan last week. On Sept. 2, the leader of 2NE1 wore a t-shirt clad in suggestive expressions such as, “F*ck Everything,” “Girl Friend from Hell,” and “Cut Here—Take My Tits.”
2NE1’s Dara and Bom Say Goodbye to Their Fans Before Departing to Japan
Recently, Sandara and Bom and 2NE1 bade their fans farewell before departing to Japan to begin their official promotions for their upcoming Japanese album.
2NE1, MBLAQ and Others Perform at the "Pink Play Concert" Hosted By Etude House
On September 3, cosmetics brand Etude House hosted the 2nd "Pink Play Concert" at SETEC, where various idol stars and musicians came to perform for a great turnout of spectators.
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2011 – September Week 1
SISTAR scores their first ever No. 1 song with "So Cool".
2NE1’s Dara Spends Quality Time with Dadoong
2NE1’s Dara has revealed another heartwarming update on her relationship with younger brother Thunder’s kitten, Dadoong.
She recently updated her Me2day by writing, "After I arrived in Korea, I stopped by our home before preparing for our next schedule in order to get closer with Dadoong. Dadoong was sleeping when I arrived, though, so I had no choice but to wake Dadoong up."