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)
Let's Go Party
2NE1 Lyrics
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Let's go party, now work that body
Areumdaun i bami neowa nareul bureul ttae
Let's go party, now work that body
Nega neomu geuriun oneul gateun naren
Oneureun girlfriend deulgwa
Beolsseo yeodeorp beonjjae oseul ipgo
Yeoreo beon meoril bitgo
Geoulman bogo isseo
Ajikdo manheun sigani namatjiman
Nan apseo mwol geuri seolleneunji
Geokjeong ban gidae ban mangseorijiman
Nan ara that it's on
Let's go party, now work that body
Areumdaun i bami neowa nareul bureul ttae
Let's go party, now work that body
Nega neomu geuriun oneul gateun naren
Now let your body work it
Du pareul beollyeo nareul gamssa anabwa
I sunganeul jababwa
Now let my body work it
Gaseumeul yeoreo neoui mameul boyeobwa
Jigeum dangjang show me a sign
Yeogiseo meomchujima
But seodureujima
Take it slow rideume matgyeo
Boseokbodan han songi jangmikkot
Kkotbodan hwanhan misoga nal umjigindago
Ajikdo manheun sigani namatjiman
Nan apseo wae iri seolleneunji
Geokjeong ban gidae ban mangseorijiman
Nan ara that it's on
Let's go party, now work that body
Areumdaun i bami neowa nareul bureul ttae
Let's go party, now work that body
Nega neomu geuriun oneul gateun naren
Now let my body work it
Gaseumeul yeoreo neoui mameul boyeobwa
Jigeum dangjang show me a sign
Amumaldo hajima imi junbidoen ibyeori uril bangigetji
Nan geudaeui gaseum sok gipi nama tonight
Tonight tonight tonight
Tonight tonight tonight
Let's go party, now work that body
Areumdaun i bami neowa nareul bureul ttae
Let's go party, now work that body
Nega neomu geuriun oneul gateun naren
Now let your body work it
Du pareul beollyeo nareul gamssa anabwa
I sunganeul jababwa
Now let my body work it
Gaseumeul yeoreo neoui mameul boyeobwa
Jigeum dangjang show me a sign
The lyrics to 2NE1's song Let's Go Party are all about the excitement and energy of a night out on the town with friends. The song begins with the line "Let's go party, now work that body" which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is urging their friends to let loose and have fun, and to dance and move their bodies to the beat. The chorus repeats this phrase several times, reinforcing the idea that the night is all about having a good time.
The first verse of the song talks about going out to the club with friends and feeling the excitement and energy of the night. The second verse talks about how even though time seems to be passing quickly, the singer is not worried because they know that they are having a great time. The bridge of the song repeats the chorus and emphasizes the idea that the night is all about letting go and having fun, without worrying about anything else.
Overall, the lyrics to Let's Go Party are all about enjoying life, having fun with friends, and dancing the night away. The song is a great anthem for anyone who wants to let loose and enjoy the freedom of a night out with their friends.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's go party
Let's have a good time and enjoy ourselves by partying
Let's go party, now work that body
Let's party and dance, get your body moving
Areumdaun i bami neowa nareul bureul ttae
During this beautiful night, let's have fun together
Nega neomu geuriun oneul gateun naren
Today feels so precious to me, I want to fully enjoy it
Oneureun girlfriend deulgwa
Today, let's go out with our girlfriends
Cheoeum club ganeun nal gaseum seolleeo
My heart races as we go to the club for the first time
Beolsseo yeodeorp beonjjae oseul ipgo
Putting on my best dress and makeup
Yeoreo beon meoril bitgo
Letting my hair down and making it shine
Geoulman bogo isseo
I see everyone having fun
Ajikdo manheun sigani namatjiman
Although time is passing quickly
Nan apseo mwol geuri seolleneunji
I'm not worried about what people think of me
Geokjeong ban gidae ban mangseorijiman
I may get anxious sometimes, but I won't get overwhelmed
Nan ara that it's on
I know that the party has started
Now let your body work it
Get your body moving and dance
Du pareul beollyeo nareul gamssa anabwa
Jump and wrap your arms around me
I sunganeul jababwa
Embrace this moment
Now let my body work it
I'm going to dance and move my body
Gaseumeul yeoreo neoui mameul boyeobwa
Open up your heart and show me what you've got
Jigeum dangjang show me a sign
Right now, show me a sign that you're having a good time
Yeogiseo meomchujima
Don't stop here
But seodureujima
But don't rush
Take it slow rideume matgyeo
Take it slow and enjoy the moment
Boseokbodan han songi jangmikkot
Like a tree swaying in the wind
Kkotbodan hwanhan misoga nal umjigindago
The radiant smiles of the people make me move
Amumaldo hajima imi junbidoen ibyeori uril bangigetji
Let's not worry about anything, the farewell has already started
Nan geudaeui gaseum sok gipi nama tonight
I want to be in your heart tonight
Tonight tonight tonight
Let's have fun tonight
Contributed by Penelope N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.