They were forced to disband by their company on November 24, 2016, and now exist in a sort of limbo state, as all members have referred to themselves as members of the group, often meeting up and even reuniting at Coachella 2022, but have not yet acquired the rights to promote as a group.
2NE1 has released a promotional song featuring the group Big Bang called Lollipop. The song was released as a promotional song for the CYON cellular phone Lollipop. Although it was not a promoted single (as it was an advertisement song, there were problems with network chart eligibility), "Lollipop" proved to be a strong chart hit, going to #1 on various online charts and topping music television network Mnet's online chart for four weeks in a row. Despite already achieving chart success, the group did not officially debut until May. On May 6th 2009, they released their debut digital single, "FIRE ". The group released 2 music videos for the single, one known as the "space version" and the other known as the "street version. They then released a self-titled mini-album and promoted their hit "I Don't Care" followed by "Pretty Boy." Both songs received a substantial amount of success, with the former becoming one of their biggest hits.
In August 2010, YG Entertainment founder, Yang Hyun Suk, announced that 2NE1 will promote three title tracks for their first full length album, TO ANYONE. In addition, three music videos would be produced, filmed, and released for the tracks. The album would be released on September 9, 2010.
Two days before the release of the album, the pre-orders for the copies of the album were very high. YG Entertainment stated that the pre-orders for the album have already reached around 120,000 copies surpassing the amount of sales made by their previous mini-album which only sold around 100,000 copies in total.
Music videos for 박수쳐 and GO AWAY were released on September 9 and 10, respectively.CAN'T NOBODY was originally scheduled to be released on September 11, 2010 but was instead unveiled on September 12.
2NE1 held their comeback stage of Korean music program Inkigayo on September 12. They performed their three title tracks, 박수쳐, GO AWAY, and CAN'T NOBODY. The performances were recorded early in the day so they could perform at the Hallyu Dream Concert in Gyeongju later in the evening.
According to a YG Entertainment representative, promotions for the album alone cost the company a total of $850,195.
The height of 2NE1's commercial success was reached in the time surrounding their following two Korean projects. Their 2nd Mini-Album, released in 2011, brought them their biggest hit, I AM THE BEST, as well as 3 other hit songs, Lonely, Hate You, Ugly , and a solo hit by Bom, and also included 2010's Don't Stop The Music.
They released multiple successful singles and Japanese projects between 2011 and 2014.
Their second full album, CRUSH, was released in 2014, alongside its massively successful single, Come Back Home. The album debuted at number 61 on the United States "Billboard 200", and was followed with its second single, Gotta Be You.
Maknae Minzy left the group in April of 2016 following dissatisfaction with the group's long hiatus and alleged mistreatment from the label. 2NE1 released one song, Goodbye, without her following their disbandment, a song written by CL as a goodbye to Minzy, now serving also as a goodbye from the group to their fans. Minzy has since been promoted multiple times as "Minzy of 2NE1", singing the group's songs and carrying their name at events. The other three members left the label within the following years, and also sing the group's songs while referring to themselves on multiple occasions as members of 2NE1. The group often meet and speak privately, and reunited on stage in 2022 during CL's set at Coachella 2022 to perform their signature song, "I Am The Best." This made them the first Korean girl group to perform on the Coachella's "Main Stage", and second to perform at Coachella over-all, after BLACKPINK. It is also worth noting that YG and multiple members of BLACKPINK have cited 2NE1 as inspiration for the group, with BLACKPINK even receiving at least one known unreleased 2NE1 song, titled "Blame It On Your Love". BLACKPINK released their version of the track, now titled "As If It's Your Last," in 2017. 2NE1 was intended to have a collaboration as solo artists on CL's 2021 album, ALPHA. The song, Let It, was released in the end as a solo song by CL, due to time constraints surrounding Minzy's schedule. CL previewed Bom and Dara's parts during a livestream upon her album's release.
• CL (Leader, Main Rapper, Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Center, Face Of The Group)
Real Name: Lee Chae Rin (이채린)
Date of Birth: February 26, 1991 (1991-02-26)
• 박봄 (BOM / Park Bom) (Main Vocalist)
Real Name: Park Bom (박봄)
Birth date: March 24, 1984 (1984-03-24)
• 산다라 (DARA / Sandara Park) (Vocalist, Visual)
Real Name: Sandara Park (박산다라)
Date of Birth: November 12, 1984 (1984-11-12)
• 공민지 (MINZY / Gong Min Ji) (Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Lead Vocalist, Maknae)
Real Name: Gong Minji (공민지)
Date of Birth: January 18, 1994 (1994-01-18)
날 따라 해봐요 Try to follow me
2NE1 Lyrics
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If you ain't know, now you know
Let me show you somethin' real quick, follow me
날 따라 해봐요 날 따라 해봐요
날 따라 해봐요 이렇게
날 따라 해봐요 날 따라 해봐요
날 따라 해봐요 이렇게
날 따라 해봐요 이렇게
날 따라 해봐요 날 따라 해봐요
날 따라 해봐요 이렇게
한 숨 따윈 제발 그만 쉬고 어서 나를 따라와
이제 생각은 다 버리고 그저 네 맘대로 자 움직여봐
거칠게 달려보자 feels good tonight
더 빨리 갈 테니 절대 눈 감지마
I got that thang thang if you know what I mean
It goes bang bang you can't handle it
하하하 재밌는걸 say 라라라 난 특별한걸
Corby M.I.N.Z.Y., M.I.N.Z.Y. yes 자 빠져봐 let's go!
날 따라 해봐요 날 따라 해봐요
날 따라 해봐요 이렇게
날 따라 해봐요 날 따라 해봐요
날 따라 해봐요 이렇게
날 따라 해봐요 날 따라 해봐요
날 따라 해봐요 이렇게
날 따라 해봐요 날 따라 해봐요
날 따라 해봐요 이렇게
눈치 따윈 제발 그만 보고 어서 너를 보여봐
네가 원하던거잖아 step by step 절대로 멈추지마
다 같이 날아보자 up in the sky
더 높이 갈테니 정신을 붙잡아
I got that thang thang if you know what I mean
It goes bang-a bang-a bang bang-a bang-a bang
하하하 재밌는걸 say 라라라 난 특별한걸
Corby M.I.N.Z.Y., M.I.N.Z.Y. yes 자 빠져봐 let's go
날 따라 해봐요 날 따라 해봐요
날 따라 해봐요 이렇게
날 따라 해봐요 날 따라 해봐요
날 따라 해봐요 이렇게
날 따라 해봐요 날 따라 해봐요
날 따라 해봐요 이렇게
날 따라 해봐요 날 따라 해봐요
날 따라 해봐요 이렇게
Eh eh eh eh brr
Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (ho)
Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (you got me feel like)
Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (ho)
Eh eh eh eh eh come again
Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (ho)
Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (you got me feel like)
Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (ho)
Eh eh eh eh eh come again
날 따라 해봐요 날 따라 해봐요
날 따라 해봐요 이렇게
날 따라 해봐요 날 따라 해봐요
날 따라 해봐요 이렇게
날 따라 해봐요 날 따라 해봐요
날 따라 해봐요 이렇게
날 따라 해봐요 날 따라 해봐요
날 따라 해봐요 이렇게
The song "Follow Me" by 2NE1 is a synth-heavy dance-pop track that encourages listeners to leave their worries behind and follow their hearts. The intro of the song features a spoken word intro that sets the stage for the energetic and upbeat tone of the track. The lyrics are repetitive, motivating the listeners to follow the lead of the singer, and step-by-step achieve what they've set out to do. The singer asks the listener to forget all the negative thoughts and just do what feels good.
The lines "I got that thang thang if you know what I mean, it goes bang bang, you can't handle it" and "Corby M.I.N.Z.Y., M.I.N.Z.Y. yes 자 빠져봐 let's go!" indicate that the singer is confident and aware of her strength and the power of her music. The exciting chorus of the song, with its repetitive "날 따라 해봐요" lyrics, brings the energy up and motivates the listener to follow her lead.
In summary, "Follow Me" conveys an uplifting message that encourages listeners to follow their hearts and trust themselves. The energetic musical composition blends elements of electronic dance music and pop music to make it exciting and engaging.
Line by Line Meaning
2NE1, two thousand and ten, two-o-one, you know how we do it
2NE1, introducing themselves as the artists of the year 2010 and sending a message to tell the listeners that they are the best in the game, and that their music will show you why.
If you ain't know, now you know
If you didn't know before, it is time to find out about 2NE1 and their amazing music.
Let me show you somethin' real quick, follow me
2NE1 inviting the listeners to follow them and experience their music.
날 따라 해봐요 날 따라 해봐요 날 따라 해봐요 이렇게
Asking the listeners to follow along and mimic their dance moves, just like they do on stage.
한 숨 따윈 제발 그만 쉬고 어서 나를 따라와
Telling the listeners to stop breathing for a while and join 2NE1 on their journey of music and dance.
이제 생각은 다 버리고 그저 네 맘대로 자 움직여봐
Asking the listeners to stop thinking and just move their bodies to the rhythm of the music however they like.
거칠게 달려보자 feels good tonight
Encouraging the listeners to run wild and feel good while dancing to the music.
더 빨리 갈 테니 절대 눈 감지마
Asking the listeners to keep up with the fast pace of the music, but not close their eyes to ensure they don't miss a beat.
I got that thang thang if you know what I mean
2NE1 sending a message that they have that special something in their music that makes them stand out from the rest.
It goes bang bang you can't handle it
The music is powerful and the beat is strong, so the listeners need to be ready to handle the intensity.
하하하 재밌는걸 say 라라라 난 특별한걸
2NE1 laughing and having fun while creating this music, and they want everyone to know that they are special and unique.
Corby M.I.N.Z.Y., M.I.N.Z.Y. yes 자 빠져봐 let's go!
2NE1 calling out their member, Minzy, to join in and have fun dancing together, and encouraging everyone to follow along.
눈치 따윈 제발 그만 보고 어서 너를 보여봐
Asking the listeners to stop worrying about what others may think and to just be themselves and show off their dance moves.
네가 원하던거잖아 step by step 절대로 멈추지마
Letting the listeners know that they are giving them what they want by breaking down the dance moves step by step, and telling them to never stop dancing.
다 같이 날아보자 up in the sky
Imagining that everyone is flying together up in the sky while dancing to the music.
더 높이 갈테니 정신을 붙잡아
Encouraging the listeners to keep going higher and higher with the dance moves, and to be fully present in the moment.
It goes bang-a bang-a bang bang-a bang-a bang
The beat of the music is strong and rhythmic with a repetition in the lyrics to match the beat.
Eh eh eh eh brr
An expression of excitement and energy felt while listening to the music.
Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (ho)
A call and response sound effect to hype up listeners to follow along and sing along.
Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (you got me feel like)
2NE1 admitting that this music and dancing is making them feel good and they hope to convey that feeling to the listeners.
Eh eh eh eh eh come again
A request for the listeners to join in and dance again with 2NE1.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Hong Jun Park
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Jlazinlas
You guys know what I love about 2ne1?
1. That they're WOMEN. They're not cutesy, factory-generated girls who only knows how to sing and dance well.
2. All of their bodies are different (Lean, thicc, slim, leggy) from each other but they're all absolute goals <3
3. No matter what clothes they wear, they still slay the stage. Doesn't matter if all they're wearing are jerseys and sweatpants or military pants etc. Point is, they don't need to show skin to kill their performances.
4. It's not all about beauty. I mean sure, they're all so gorg and attractive, but I love that their whole performance, concept, isn't around their looks but actual talent
5. That they're not scared to experiment or come off as looking "ugly" (they say ugly, I say unique). Remember the palm tree hair? The I am the best hairstyles? The reggae versions of their songs?
6. They fucking broke stereotypes. That just because you're in a GG, you SUPPOSED to be "cute" "sweet" "perfect" "have ideal body shapes" Nope. Not them. They're not limited to those stereotyping.
7. That they don't try to be someone they're not. Like with CL, with her being "The Baddest Female". It's not staged, it just comes off naturally to other people because that just how she is.
8. That 3 people have these powerful explosive voices, but we also have one soft voice to temper those voices.
9. That they absolutely don't have bad songs. Even their B-sides are bops.
10. They're all so charismatic but they still remain so relatable.
11. I get emotional EVERYTIME I think about them even years after the disbandment
12.That they had such a huge part of my teenage years that I felt like I grew up with them (along with Big Bang)
13. That they turn people into lifelong BlackJacks
14. That I'm teary eyed while typing this.
But the absolute thing I'm most bitter about is I KNOW that these girls were so much better than the rest and I wanted to see people outside of the KPOP world to see that too. But that chance were taken from us and them. And that hurts. Really, really bad.
@kspadmavathy9020
The one girl group that broke all the stereotypes of a general girl grp
@jhenjhengiftgivingchannel8212
the ONLY one group that dare broke all the stereotype of kpop
@multifandom7692
jelin c. PERIOOODT
@twistedbliss58
@@DawnViper every group will break up at some point it's inevitable you sound stupid lmao
@twistedbliss58
@@DawnViper No one is attacking you Dawn.
@wansajew7470
@@twistedbliss58 she mean 2ne1 firsy group group has this concepts and music style before that girl group in kpop just has same concepts like beauty or cute..
@nabilasyraf2488
CL : "2ne1..2010"
me: welp its 2020 now..and I'm still here listening to my highschool jam ❤️
@ohsehun7141
Same
@maria-uv5lu
Same
I miss them :(
@MadebyKatilin1191
True. I miss them so much.