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· Bryan Ke
Dad of 2NE1’s CL makes diabetes testing breakthrough
Professor Lee Ki-jin, the father of 2NE1 leader CL, has developed a groundbreaking non-invasive method for blood sugar testing. Sogang University announced on Oct. 21 that Lee and Armenian researcher Zhirayr Baghdasaryan successfully measured blood sugar levels in mice with…
· Bryan Ke
K-pop stars unite at 2NE1’s reunion concert
Legendary K-pop girl group 2NE1 has returned to the music scene, kicking off their “Welcome Back” Asia tour in Seoul. The event, which ran from Friday to Sunday, featured fellow YG Entertainment labelmate Babymonster and saw the attendance of Blackpink’s Jennie, Big Bang’s…
· Ryan General
2NE1 to reunite with world tour
K-pop girl group 2NE1 is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a reunion and world tour that kicks off in Seoul this October, followed by stops in Osaka and Tokyo by the end of the year. In Sunday’s announcement, the group’s label YG Entertainment hinted that even more dates may…
· Daniel Anderson
2NE1’s Sandara Park makes music comeback after 6-year hiatus
K-pop sensation Sandara Park has made her return to the music scene with the release of a new mini-album, marking her first solo endeavor in six years. About the release: The album, titled “Sandara Park,” comes after the disbandment of her former group 2NE1 in 2017. It includes…
· Ryan General
2NE1 surprises Coachella 2022 with thrilling reunion performance
2NE1 made waves at Coachella 2022 with a surprise reunion as part of 88Rising’s “Head in the Clouds Forever” set on Saturday. Bom, Dara and Minzy joined their former group mate CL onstage and performed their 2011 hit "I Am the Best." The quartet, which disbanded in 2016, last…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Former 2NE1 Member Minzy Opens Up About Struggles With Depression
The 24-year-old South Korean singer Minzy recently spoke to Billboard about how being a part of 2NE1 at such a young age stunted her growth, social skills and eventually led to her depression. The K-pop girl group had been popular for seven years, with their first breakthrough…
· Ryan General
K-Pop’s Most Iconic Girl Group 2NE1 Has Officially Disbanded
One of K-pop’s most successful girl groups in recent years has officially disbanded with some of its members pursuing solo careers. YG Entertainment, the production firm behind the iconic group, announced the disbandment of the group on Friday, November 25 on its website. YG…
· Michelle De Pacina
Wanna be a K-pop idol? Blackpink’s label to hold global auditions
YG Entertainment, the South Korean music label behind Blackpink, BigBang and 2NE1, is holding auditions across Asia in search of its next K-pop idols. In the Philippines, auditions will take place at Zero Studio in Quezon City on Nov. 24 and is open to those born between 2006…
· Bryan Ke
K-pop stars under fire for attending Ye’s South Korea listening party
Several K-pop stars, including Aespa’s Giselle and Winter, NewJeans’ Minji, Danielle and Hanni, as well as 2NE1’s CL and Minzy, are under fire after being spotted at Ye’s (formerly known as Kanye West) and Ty Dolla Sign’s “Vultures Listening Experience” at Goyang Stadium in…
· Carl Samson
Watch: Babymonster finally debuts with 7 members in ‘Sheesh’
K-pop girl group Babymonster released their first mini album on Monday, marking their official debut as a seven-member unit. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Babymonster to release new single ‘Stuck in the Middle’
K-pop rookie girl group Babymonster is already preparing to drop a new single next month. About the single: The new song, titled “Stuck in the Middle,” will arrive on Feb. 1, just a little over two months after Babymonster debuted with “Batter Up.” The single will reportedly…
· Carl Samson
YG trainee quits Babymonster days before highly anticipated debut
BabyMonster, YG Entertainment’s first girl group since BLACKPINK, will debut with one less member later this month. What’s up: Ahyeon, one of BabyMonster’s three South Korean members, will not debut due to “personal reasons,” YG announced on Wednesday. The label later cited…
· Bryan Ke
Sandara Park explains why she thinks Filipinos make great dates
Singer and actor Sandara Park recently opened up about the possibility of herself dating a foreigner, specifically a Filipino. What she said: Speaking to GOT7’s BamBam on his YouTube show, Park, 39, revealed that there is a “2% chance” that she could get married. In response,…
· Ryan General
Sandara Park says she ‘regrets’ leaving Philippines to chase K-pop stardom in S. Korea
“I feel like you guys are richer, to be honest,” Park tells host Luis Manzano in Filipino
· Daniel Anderson
8 favorite girl group moments from KCON LA 2023 because they ate
KCON LA 2023 was a whirlwind of K-pop excitement, where not even Hurricane Hilary or an earthquake could deter passionate fans. With an estimated 140,000 attendees and 278 vibrant booths at the Los Angeles Convention Center complex over three unforgettable days, this year’s KCON…
· Editorial Staff
BLACKPINK set to make history as Coachella’s first K-pop headlining act
Coachella has recently announced its 2023 lineup and its three headlining acts, with one of them being K-pop girl group BLACKPINK. On Wednesday, organizers of the annual world-renowned music and arts festival, which takes place in Indio, California, made the announcement on…
· Daniel Anderson
Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI adds Asia dates for ‘NICOLE’ world tour
Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI announced several stops in Asia as part of her “NICOLE” world tour on Sunday. The artist will perform in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 before heading to Singapore; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Manila; and Taipei, Taiwan. She is currently…
· Daniel Anderson
Tennis star and certified ARMY Naomi Osaka meets BTS’ SUGA in Japan
Olympic tennis star Naomi Osaka made her ARMY dreams come true when she met BTS’ SUGA on Friday. Both sat courtside for the NBA Japan Games’ first match between the Golden States Warriors and the Washington Wizards. Osaka, who used to run a BTS fan account, told SUGA “Autumn…
· Daniel Anderson
South Korean soloist YOUHA says ‘love you more,’ in first ever EP
South Korean soloist YOUHA released her first-ever EP “love you more,” on Thursday with the music video for the title track “Last Dance.” YOUHA wrote and composed all five songs on the EP. Her most recent single album “Sweet-Tea,” led by the title track “ICE T”, was released in…
· Daniel Anderson
Indonesian singer-songwriter Niki remembers her first love in new single ‘High School in Jakarta’
Indonesian singer-songwriter Niki released the music video for her new single “High School in Jakarta” on Thursday. The track, which is a follow-up to last month’s single “Oceans and Engines,” takes listeners back in time to Niki’s first romance. “High School in Jakarta” and…