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)
Try To Copy Me
2NE1 Lyrics
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2NE1, 2010, you know how we do it
If you ain't know, now you know
Let me show you something real quick, follow me!
[CL]
Nal ttara haebwayo
Nal ttara haebwayo
Nal ttara haebwayo
Nal ttara haebwayo
Nal ttara haebwayo ireoke
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[CL]
Hansum ttawin jebal geuman swigo eoseo nareul ttarawa
Ijeh saenggageun da beorigo geujeo ne mamdaero ja umjikgyeobwa
[Bom]
Geochilgae dalryeoboja feels good tonight
Deo ppalli gal ttaeni jeoldae nun gamjima
[Dara]
I got that thang thang, if you know what I mean
It goes bang bang, you can't handle it
[Minzy]
Hahaha jaemitnuengeol
Say lalala nan teukbyeolhan girl
Call me M-i-n-z-y M-i-n-z-y
Yes ja ppajyeobwa let's go!
[Dara]
Nal ttara haebwayo
Nal ttara haebwayo
Nal ttara haebwayo ireoke
Nal ttara haebwayo
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[CL]
Nunchidawen ijae geuman bogo eoseo neoreul boyeobwa
Naeja wonhadeongeojanha STEP BY STEP jeoldaero meomchujima
[Bom]
Da gatchi nallaboja UP IN THE SKY
Deo nopi gal ttaeni jungsineul butjaba
[Dara]
I got that thang thang if you know what I mean
It goes bang-a bang-a bang, bang-a bang-a bang
[Minzy]
Hahaha jaemitnuengeol
Say lalala nan teukbyeolhan girl
Call me M-i-n-z-y M-i-n-z-y
Yes ja bbajyeobwa let's go!
[CL]
Nal ttara haebwayo
Nal ttara haebwayo
Nal ttara haebwayo ireoke
Nal ttara haebwayo
Nal ttara haebwayo
Nal ttara haebwayo ireoke
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[Bom] Eh eh eh eh, eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh
[CL] You've got me feeling like
[Bom] Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh
[CL] Come again
[Bom] Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh
[CL] You've got me feeling like
[Bom] Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh
[CL] Come again
[Dara]
Nal ttara haebwayo
Nal ttara haebwayo
Nal ttara haebwayo ireoke
Nal ttara haebwayo
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The song "Try to Follow Me" by the South Korean girl group 2NE1 is a dance-pop anthem that encourages listeners to let go and follow their lead. The repeated phrases "nal ttara haebwayo" mean "follow me" in Korean, and the rest of the lyrics are a mix of Korean and English, with each of the four members taking turns to sing or rap. In the first verse, CL declares that she's going to show the listener something real quick, and exhorts them to follow her as she moves. She tells them to take a breath and focus on looking at her, rather than getting lost in their own thoughts.
The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, with each member repeating the phrase "nal ttara haebwayo" three times. The second verse features some English verses, with Bom singing about feeling good tonight and not blinking, while Minzy boasts about her skills and encourages the listener to join her. The bridge sees CL taking over once again, as she tells the listener to concentrate and watch her closely, step by step, without stopping. The song ends with all four members repeating the chorus, encouraging fans to let go and just enjoy the moment.
Overall, "Try to Follow Me" is a high-energy, infectious track that showcases 2NE1's talents as performers and hitmakers. It has a catchy beat and hook, and the lyrics are simple yet effective, inviting fans to join in and be part of the group's fun and carefree vibe.
Line by Line Meaning
Nal ttara haebwayo
Follow me
Nal ttara haebwayo ireoke
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Hansum ttawin jebal geuman swigo eoseo nareul ttarawa
Take a breath and slow down, follow me
Ijeh saenggageun da beorigo geujeo ne mamdaero ja umjikgyeobwa
Stop thinking about everything and just let yourself go
Geochilgae dalryeoboja feels good tonight
Let's forget everything and have a good time tonight
Deo ppalli gal ttaeni jeoldae nun gamjima
Don't close your eyes when we move faster
I got that thang thang, if you know what I mean
I've got that special something, if you catch my drift
It goes bang bang, you can't handle it
It's so powerful, you can't handle it
Hahaha jaemitnuengeol
Hahaha, I am a genius
Say lalala nan teukbyeolhan girl
Say lalala, I'm a perfect girl
Call me M-i-n-z-y M-i-n-z-y
Call me Minzy, Minzy
Yes ja ppajyeobwa let's go!
Yes, follow me and let's go!
Nunchidawen ijae geuman bogo eoseo neoreul boyeobwa
Look at me closely and show me yourself
Naeja wonhadeongeojanha STEP BY STEP jeoldaero meomchujima
I want to know your real intentions, don't stop step by step
Da gatchi nallaboja UP IN THE SKY
Let's all fly up in the sky together
Deo nopi gal ttaeni jungsineul butjaba
When we fly higher, hold onto your emotions
I got that thang thang if you know what I mean
I've got that special something, if you catch my drift
It goes bang-a bang-a bang, bang-a bang-a bang
It's so powerful, it goes bang-a bang-a bang
Eh eh eh eh, eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh
Eh eh eh eh, eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh
You've got me feeling like
You've got me feeling like
Come again
Come again
Nal ttara haebwayo
Follow me
Nal ttara haebwayo ireoke
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Contributed by Zachary H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kimmiehyun-gv8ng
It's 2019 and I still think 2ne1 is still the best kpop female group.
@ohsehun7141
Same
@rg-rz3kv
Supeemo me too 😭 the fact no one was able to copy/make another 2ne1 (some tried and failed) is proof 2ne1 is the best gg I think
@jiyeonpark6595
I don't blame you cause same ❤
@slurpiegames
I think they're the best kpop group of all time! Ik they aren't the best selling or the most popular internationally but I love them with all my heart ♡
@minus21334
@@slurpiegames they are the most popular internationally before disbanded. and also highest compounded sales GG in kpop, 3rd in world GG with 68 millions copies.
@fathimathshaiha6034
The golden years of Kpop
@yellowkieismyname7306
Shyie agree ;all ggs these days are acting cute and they have the same concept ,2ne1 was different
@nana2357
I miss this :(
@lalanotmyname5046
True they are legends bigbang, 2ne1 were the ones who were bribing kpop international, would’ve never know kpop if 2ne1 wouldn’t be there.😂👌🏻🔥