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On July 28, Minzy appeared on SBS Love FM's "Unnie's Radio" as a special DJ. Comedian Song Euni and Kim Sook are original DJs of the program, but Song Euni couldn't appear on the program due to her busy schedule, and Kim Sook has asked the former 2NE1 member to replace the comedian. Kim Sook and Minzy has been maintaining very close relationship since they appeared on "Unnies' Slam Dunk 2", and Minzy readily accepted Kim Sook's proposal. On the program, Minzy talked about the great friendship among the members of Unnies. You know, Unnies is a girl group which is comprised of 7 members who have appeared on "Unnies' Slam Dunk 2", and the girl group made a huge success of its song "Right?". I was a member of a broadcasting club when I was an elementary school student, and I'm so excited that I finally became a DJ. I'm busy with my overseas activities, but I decided to appear on the program because of Kim ...

It has been more than a year since Minzy left 2NE1, but it seems like the female idol is still unable to forget about the girl group. She has recently commented about the team again, showing deep affection for it. Check out what she said. I think I could become more matured and show my possibility through my solo album. However, yeah, I sometime felt lonely because I had to do everything alone. You know, we were always noisy, and we have many episodes too. I hope 2NE1 will not be forgotten for ever. Anyway, I'm doing fine with my new agency these days. I chose the agency because I believed Baek Ji Young, my label mate who has been kind and nice to me, and I like the agency's homelike atmosphere. And I've been trying to appear in various TV shows because I don't want to be mysterious any more. Some people are afraid of me, but I'm a bright and easy-going person. <K-pop Secret Vol.3: How and with whom Idols Date> K-pop Secret Vol.3 contains all the stor...

On April 17, Minzy, the former member of 2NE1 held a showcase event for her solo album in Seoul. I attended the event, and you know, as it is her first ever solo album, she looked a little bit nervous but she showed great performance. How do you like her title track "Ninano"? Well, "Ninano" is a trendy song based on Hip Hop, and yeah, it is basically similar to 2NE1's songs. But it is very notable that Minzy represents the soul and massive talent of a true singer. Through the song, she does what she is able to do so well, proving she's not only a great dancer but also a competent vocalist. You know, she had such a long hiatus as a member of 2NE1, and it seems like she really wanted to show that she can do tremendously well as a solo singer. So, let's see what Minzy talked about her first ever solo album and 2NE1. Q. You released your first ever solo album. How do you feel? Minzy: I'm very nervous, of course. But I know it's a great o...

Well, kpop fans' concern became a reality. 2NE1's Minzy decided to leave her team, and YG Entertainment made an official announcement about it on April 5. Minzy even didn't renew her contract with YG. You know, I lately posted an article about the r easons why 2NE1's comeback is being delayed, and I presented 3 reasons - CL didn't debut in US yet, Criticism against Park Bom, and Yang Hyun Suk is focusing on Winner and iKON. Actually, Minzy's breakaway from 2NE1 is closely linked to these reasons. One of the noteworthy features of YG is that the agency never rushes when its artists are preparing for their comeback. Yang Hyun Suk strives perfection in music, and YG artists can't release new album without his OK sign. Most of the YG artists like Yang Hyun Suk's this kind of way of doing business. A good example is Big Bang. The artistic group usually have enough time to prepare for its new album,, and that's why the group can always release high ...

Kpop singers' comeback projects proceed according to their agencies' thorough plans. YG's artists are no exception. And t here is an order to everything. YG planned that 2NE1 will make a comeback after CL's debut in US, but you know, the charismatic leader didn't debut in the country yet. According to the official, CL is almost ready to release her debut solo album in US, but her agency is watching the timing. It is expected that CL will release the album soon, and 2NE1 will be able to make a comeback after CL finishes all the promotional activities in US. Do you remember the 2NE1 members made a surprise appearance in 2015 MAMA? There has been public criticism against Park Bom since she got involved in a drugs scandal in 2014, and Yang Hyun Suk tried to change things by making her appear in the famous kpop awards ceremony. However, it was a failure. There still is a fierce criticism against Park Bom, and nobody can be sure of 2NE1's successful comeback....

2NE1 held its exclusive concert in Seoul, Korea from March 1-2. And before the concert, 2NE1 talked about its concert and new album through Naver's Star Cast on air. Check out what they commented about themselves. Q. You are about to hold your exclusive concert in Seoul. How do you feel? Minzy: I feel really great about performing new songs for the first time at the concert. Sandara Park: This is the happiest moment in my lifetime. Thanks to our fans' support, we can appear on such a gorgeous stage. (Members asked CL how she feels about the concert, mentioning about her self written songs mischievously. Three songs of 2NE1's latest album 'Crush' were composed and written by CL, but she was shy about commenting about the tracks.) Q. What do you do in your free time during concert rehearsal? Park Bom: I usually spray mist on my face for moisturizing. (She actually sprayed moisturizing mist on her face instantly.) Sandara Park: I exercise to strength...

2NE1 revealed its new album, finally. 2NE1 released its second regular album 'Crush', which includes a total of 10 tracks, on February 27, 2014. Through the album, leader CL published her self written songs for the first time since her debut in 2009. She composed and wrote three songs of the album, 'Crush', 'If I were you' and 'Baby I miss you'. She doesn't look like a novice songwriter at all. She expressed her own color with refined sounds. 'Crush' has elements of strong synth sound, dance, trap and rock beats. The song shows 2NE1's identity as a hip hop girl group well. 2NE1 shows off its confidence swagger with strong hip hop sound and the lyrics like "Pretty ladies love me because it makes them pretty." In terms of thematic consciousness, the song reminds of CL's solo hit 'The Baddest Female', but it has more plentiful sound. Park Bom and Minzy show off their powerful vocal, and it seems that CL ...