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2NE1 speaks for themselves 'The 4 types of hurtful comments we got caught up in'

The group that is known as the 'hottest rookies' in the music world today, 2NE1 has had the debut stage. But, even though the girls have been music fans' biggest object of interest, there also have been hurtful comments and rumours surrounding them from their team name to their popularity even before their official debut.

2NE1 members have had an interview with 'My Daily' and have spoken up about the rumours that have been going around the internet. Even though these rumours are hurtful, the members answered 'coolly' without hesitation.

Giving a rookie group a 6 minute debut stage, surprising to everyone.

2NE1's first stage was on the 17th at SBS 'Inkigayo'. That day, 2NE1 debut was a 6 minutes long stage disregarding the fact that they were only rookies. Usually debut stages of rookies are only 2-3 minutes long. This caught the eyes of netizens because of the differential treatment they got from other groups.

CL said "When I first heard that we had a 6 minute stage, I was thinking that we needed to try harder. Even though we hear bad things, that time of our stage had been given to us, and thought we should try harder because we got such a long time for our debut stage."

Sandara Park, scandal because of the Philippines version of "We got married?"

Sandara Park who had return to Korea after doing activities on the Philippines, recently had a photo shown of her and a male model, which has been a huge interest between netizens. After this photo had been shown, it had spread into a scandal. A spokesperson from YG Entertainment said that this photo was taken when Sandara was starring in the Philippines version of 'We got married'

Sandara also explained. "In the Philippines, there is something called 'Love team'. You can think of it as an upgraded version of 'We got married'. It is a program where the staff of the broadcasting centre put two people together to act like a real couple while doing activities. If that couple has a lot of popularity, they keep acting like a couple, but if they don't the couple changes." She had also put out there that it was hard for her as there were systems that she didn't really understand.

Sandara, sexy concept photoshoot, netizens get interested.

Just before their debut, Sandara's sexy concept photos got shown which caused embarrassment. This photoshoot for a male magazine happened back in the day when Sandara was working in the Philippines. She was wearing a corset and bikini in a sexy atmosphere, which was a shock.

About this, Sandara did not give an explanation. Instead she said "Because I was working in the Philippines a lot, these bad things have arisen (laughs)." Through this photoshoot Sandara had shown a different side of her.

The name mix-up

'Female Big Bang' which they had been called before debut, had originally meant to be called 21 (To Anyone). But soon after it was known that there had been another singer with that name YG Entertainment changed 21 to 2NE1. With the changing of the name, boss Yang Hyun Suk said an official apology.

The members liked the name change. CL said "Because of our name change, I think we have gotten more interest. The meaning of the name is good and the style you write our name got prettier."

Original article
Translation credits: cookieMuncher@ygsecret21.com

This article appeared before May 24th Inkigayo cancellation, but I'm guessing that it will probably apply also to 2NE1's May 31st Inkigayo performance.
2NE1 going on SBS again, pre-recording with another special stage.

The 4 member group, 2NE1 will be on SBS on the 24th for the second time. On the 17th, 2NE1 performed with their debut song “FIRE” having a special stage design.

Even though, Pre-recording isn’t rare amongst rookies SBS stated, for the coming performance they will provide another special design stage especially for 2NE1 because of the bad quality microphone that was used on the last performance.

2NE1’s senior, Big Bang have even taught 2NE1 the techniques on how to use the microphone. YG himself have even changed the choreography of “FIRE”.

YG said "It looks like the public is giving much more attention to 2NE1 than the other new groups. And to repay such high expectation, the members are practising non-stop. They strive to be a group who can give their best side in every performance even though they are still rookies."

On the previous SBS stage, 2NE1 were being praised and have broken the record of performing 6 minutes for a rookie group. In the 6 minutes, they have even used the “Body Mount Camera” that has never been used before. This clearly shows how 2NE1 is gaining a lot of attention.

For their second stage, 2NE1 will be wearing a full black outfit and colourful accessories, to express 2NE1's powerful side to the audience.

credits to mydaily + 21impact + jinyi___ + wasabii_soo @ ygsecret21.com for translating

2NE1 members answer a questionnaire:
Bom 'For my singing dream, I stopped my overseas studying.'

Q1. Birthday?
24th March 1984

Q2. Birth Place?
Seoul

Q3. Concept of dream?
Father said that no matter how far he run, he couldn't stop running but then he realised he was running on a dragon that was going towards the sky.

Q4. Talent?
Singing, English

Q5. Hobbies?
Scuba-diving

Q6. Personality?
Because I'm blood type AB, I'm lively, but quiet at the same time

Q7. Mannerisms or habits?
I drink water a lot and I gather a lot of health food products.

Q8. Family relations?
Parents and an older sister

Q9. Career history and experiences?
Anycall CF 'Anystar' with Hyori unnie and Junki oppa, after becoming a member of 2NE1, LG cyon CF and Park Jin Young Sunbae also wrote a song for me.

Q10. How and when did you decide to become a singer?
It was in high school at lunch time and I heard Mariah Carey's song. I couldn't eat any of my food because I was already full with Mariah's amazing voice so that's when I said to myself that I wanted to become a singer.

Q11. How did you become a YG trainee?
7 years back I auditioned for the first time, but for 3 years I was rejected. Still I didn't give up because I wanted to pursue my dream to become a singer. So when I got accepted, I had 4 years of training in YG.

Q12. Your training day process?
I got trained in singing, dancing, Japanese, Chinese, and rapping.

Q13. When did you ever want to give up?
I was an overseas student in America for 10 years. I gave up everything and came to Korea to become a singer. For 3 years, I got eliminated but didn't give up, and the journey I made to come this far was hard, but for my dream I put up with it. I never had a time where I wanted to give up.

Q14. Did your parents go against it?
Since I was studying in America, they were really against it. So without my parents knowing I transferred to Berkeley Music University. My parents were still against it but later they slowly accepted until they gave me full support.

Q15. Position in the team?
Main vocal

Q16. Your first impression of the members?
Dara spoke very little and Minji was cute. Cl was respectful and I felt her charisma.

Q17. I want to be like the other members in what way?
CL with her natural born talent, Dara with her responsibility and Minji with her prudence.

Q18. The biggest concern/interest?
Foreign singers dance powerfully, but there is no difference in the live whilst dancing. I watch many videos like these so I can become perfect as well.

Q19. Favourite music?
R&B, Hip Hop

Q20. Role Model?
Beyonce. I want to have her strong vocals and also her strong performances.

Q21. Message to all the supporting fans?
I have not given up anything for this moment. Please watch over me.

credits: original article + cookiemuncher@ygsecret21.com (+ translation of Sonia.Shin@soompi and google translation as cookiemuncher's translation had some problems)

CL 'With demo tape, knocked on YG's door without any particular plan.'

Q1. Birthday?
26th February 1991

Q2. Birth Place?
Seoul

Q3. Concept of dream?
A dream of cockroaches coming non-stop out of a music tape.

Q4. Talent?
Rap

Q5. Hobbies?
Shopping, painting

Q6. Personality?
Perfectionist

Q7. Mannerisms or habits?
Practising

Q8. Family Relations
Parents and younger sister

Q9. Career history and experiences?
SBS Music festival, rapping on stage with YG family and also featuring in Uhm Jung Hwa Sunbae's song 'DJ'

Q10. How did you decide to become a singer?
My father likes music so I naturally decided to be one.

Q11. How did yu get accepted to YG entertainment?
I went to YG entertainment with a demo tape and waited for YG. Because of that I got a chance to audition and became a YG Family member.

Q12. Your training process?
From 2006, I learned singing, dancing, and Japanese.

Q13. When did you want to give up the most?
At one point I had bit of depression, but I did not have a time where I wanted to give up.

Q14. Did your parents go against your decision?
My parents gave me freedom to do what I wanted to do.

Q15. Team Position?
Leader, rapper, singer

Q16. Your first impression of the members?
Dara's image in "human theatre" was big, Bom as an unnie who can sing well, and Minji cute little girl.

Q17. I want to be like the members in what way?
Minji's power, Bom's passion for singing and Dara's tidy-ness.

Q18. The biggest concern/interest?
Music and fashion

Q19. Favourite music?
Contemporary music, Soul, old school hiphop, R&B

Q20. Role Model?
Madonna, Lauryn Hill, even though they have different styles, I respect their originality.

Q21. Message to the supporting fans?
I was touched by the number of fans who came to our debut stage. I will try harder and always show you new development. Please watch over me.

credits: original article + cookiemuncher@ygsecret21.com (+google translation of original article as cookiemucnher's translation had some problems)

Dara 'It hurts to hear do acting rather than singing.'

Q1. Birthday?
12th November 1984

Q2. Birth Place?
Busan

Q3. Concept of Dream?
My mother on a dangerous cliff in the mountain, bending a pretty flower.

Q4. Talent?
English, acting, Filipino, singing and gag (Laughs)

Q5. Hobbies?
Listening to music, viewing music videos, concerts, dongdaemun and shopping

Q6. Personality?
Typical type-A. Timid and introverted, but very comfortable with the people I'm close with.

Q7. Mannerisms or habits?
When I order food, I can never pick and when the camera flashes on me, I always put on an amusing face.

Q8. Family Relations?
Parents, younger brother and sister.

Q9. career history and experiences?
Entertainment activities in the Philiphines, debuted in Korea as an actress.

Q10. When did you decide to become a singer?
2nd year of Primary School after I saw Seo Tai-ji and Boys on TV, I wanted to become like them and sing and dance.

Q11. How did you get accepted into YG entertainment?
After I was introduced through KBS documentary project "human theatre" I got a love calls from various companies, but I liked the atmosphere of YG Entertainment the most so I chose YG.

Q12. Your training process?
I came into YG Entertainmnet in the summer of 2007. I got trained in singing, dancing, acting, and exercising etc. In YG Entertainment, rather than someone telling you to train, the trainee usually goes to find the trainer and trains what he/she wants to train in.

Q13. When did you want to give up?
When Boss YG said what if acting is better, I had a lot of thought in giving up my singing career dream. It was hard when the decision of me being in 2NE1 was still unanswered, but I never gave up.

Q14. Were your parents against this decision?
No. My mother's dream was a singer so rather than saying she was against it, she helped me a lot.

Q15. Position in team?
Singer and atmosphere maker? Truthfully, the weight of maknae's role is the biggest (laughs)

Q16. Your first impression of the members?
CL's charisma and the pose of a hip hop girl, bom's lively laugh when she says hello was bright, and Minji the little primary schooler and dance genius.

Q17. I want to be like the other members in what way?
CL with her perfect talent and her smile, Bom with her awesome voice and pretty legs and Minji with her powerful dance and her cuteness.

Q18. The biggest concern/interest?
Which facial expression am I going to sing with on stage whilst singing 'FIRE'. And stone pot rice mix (its really yummy!)

Q19. Favourite Music
HipHop, pop and soft love ballads. I like all types of music.

Q20. Role Model?
Someone like Uhm Jung Hwa sunbae who is an awesome singer on stage, a talented actress in dramas and movies, and I want to be a dara who has a changed image.

Q21. Message to the supporting fans?
It was touching to see lots of fans to attend the debut stage. Thank you for being supportive. In the future let's get closer and meet.

Original interview
Credits: cookieMuncher @ ygsecret21.com for translations (+google translation of original article as cookiemucnher's translation had some problems)

Gong Minji 'Trainee 5 years long...talent is dancing.'

Q1. Birthday?
18th January 1994

Q2. Birth Place?
Seoul

Q3. Concept of Dream?
Two baby tigers (my sister and I) biting the bottom of our fathers pants and going into the corridor.

Q4. Talent?
Dancing

Q5. Hobbies?
Exercising, sewing, listening to music etc.

Q6. Personality?
Pleasant, fun, and bright personality

Q7. Mannerisms or habits?
Biting my nails

Q8. Family Relations?
Parents and older sister

Q9. Career history and experiences?
Participated in National Dance competition, and won daesang at Gwangju dance competition.

Q10. When did you decide to become a singer?
When I was younger, I saw a music video and while I was watching, I wanted to dance so I pestered my mother to take me to a dance academy. While dancing I got to know about Hip Hop music and various other types of genres and that's when I wanted to become a singer.

Q11. How did you get accepted into YG entertainment?
In my 5th year at primary school, someone uploaded a video of me dancing onto the YG Entertainment website and I got a call from YG Entertainment and auditioned. That is how I got in.

Q12. Your training process?
I trained for 5 years. After school finished I used to go to the office to train in singing, dancing, Japanese, Chinese, English, rap, and sports.

Q13. When did you want to give up?
When it was about 6 months I came into YG Entertainment, whilst singing, I over did my vocal chords and couldn't sing. It became so difficult situation that I wanted to give up, but I frequently got treatment and had vocalisation practice and I was able to recover.

Q14. Where your parents against this decision?
No, they weren't against it. They supported me a lot and they even moved to Seoul from Gwangju for me and helped me.

Q15. Position in team?
Cute maknae, rapper, and singer

Q16. Your first impression of the members?
CL by looking at her clothes, she seemed the type of girl to like hiphop, Bom while I was watching her audition, I knew she was a good singer. Dara, I thought she would be my rival because of her baby face (laughs)

Q17. I want to be like the other members in what way?
CL is good at mind control, Bom is touching towards other people and has a really nice voice and Dara the ability to express herself well.

Q18. The biggest concern/interest?
I'm most interested in dancing. I'm always happy when I find a new dance and also when I have to learn a new routine.

Q19. Favourite Music
Hip Hop, electronic, House, pop and also recently fell for Lil Wayne's 'I'm me'

Q20. Role Model?
Black Eyed Peas' Fergie. I want my voice to be like her voice and also because of her strong performances.

Q21. Message for the supporting fans?
Thank you for all the interest and support. Please support us a lot in the future as well. I love you.

Source: Original Interview
Credits: cookieMuncher@ygsecret21.com for translations (+google translation of original article as cookiemucnher's translation had some problems)

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Minji, Fergie should not be your role model unless you wanna pee on yourself during a live.

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...what.

Seriously?

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