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Comprehensive chronicle of 2NE1's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of 2NE1's journey to global stardom
Sandara Park's film 'One Step' was announced on April 6, 2017, marking her continued acting career after 2NE1's disbandment. The project gained early international distribution, showcasing her expanding reach.
"Former 2NE1 member Sandara Park stars in the upcoming film 'One Step,' marking her acting career progression, with distribution deals secured in multiple regions prior to completion."
In September 2015, Sandara Park starred in KBS's web drama 'Missing Korea', expanding her acting career post-2NE1. Originally slated for October, the drama aired on KBS 2TV in November.
"2NE1's Sandara Park stars in KBS's new web drama 'Missing Korea,' marking her post-group project in the network's web content experiment."
"2NE1's Sandara Park stars in the web drama 'Missing Korea', set for release in late September or early October before airing on KBS 2TV in November, marking her continued expansion into acting."
"2NE1's Sandara Park stars in the web drama 'Missing Korea', streaming on KBS 2TV to expand her acting career and support KBS's web content strategy."
CJ E&M revealed on April 9, 2015, that 2NE1's Sandara Park would star in the web drama 'We're Separated', based on a hit webtoon. The series premiered in June 2015 on CJ E&M's YouTube and YG platforms, highlighting her acting debut in a lead role.
CJ E&M is producing a web drama starring 2NE1's Sandara Park, based on a popular webtoon, premiering in early June 2015, marking her acting debut beyond music.
2NE1's Sandara Park stars in the upcoming web drama 'We're Separated,' premiering in June on CJ E&M's YouTube and YG's digital platforms, marking her acting expansion while capitalizing on 2NE1's fanbase.
CL was named a candidate in TIME's 2016 reader poll for the 100 Most Influential People, her second straight year in contention, showcasing her global solo impact post-2NE1. Voting closed April 10, with results due April 14, reinforcing her enduring relevance—the official TIME 100 list followed on April 21.
CL was named a candidate in TIME's influential people poll for the second straight year, showcasing her global impact as a solo artist after 2NE1's success.
Voting for the TIME 100 reader poll closed, with CL's inclusion highlighting her lasting influence post-2NE1, and results were due April 14.
CL's victory in the TIME reader poll highlighted her enduring global influence after 2NE1, ahead of the official TIME 100 list announcement on April 21.
CL's potential inclusion in the TIME 100 list would highlight her influential status beyond 2NE1, alongside other impactful global figures.
CL placed 2nd in TIME’s 2015 online poll for most influential people but missed the final list, dominated by political and religious figures. The snub was a lost chance to boost her and 2NE1’s global profile.
CL ranked second in TIME's 2015 online poll for most influential people, showcasing her rising global impact as a K-pop star, though her inclusion in the final list remained uncertain until its April 16 release.
Despite ranking second in online voting, CL of 2NE1 was excluded from TIME's 100 most influential list, missing a chance for greater global recognition as the final selections favored political and religious figures.
2NE1 was honored with a teddy bear statue on Seoul's 'K-Star Road,' celebrating their global influence as K-pop pioneers. The project highlights their overseas popularity while promoting tourism in Gangnam.
2NE1 was honored with a teddy bear statue on Seoul's K-Star Road, recognizing their global influence and role in promoting K-pop tourism.
2NE1 made history as the only Asian act on Rolling Stone’s 2014 list of '20 Best Pop Albums', with 'Crush' ranking sixth. This marked a major milestone for K-pop on the global stage.
Rolling Stone ranked 2NE1's 'Crush' sixth in its 2014 Best Pop Albums list, making them the only Asian act featured.
2NE1 debuted at No. 9 on Billboard’s 2014 World Album Artists chart, a major milestone in their global success. Their ranking highlighted their growing international influence.
2NE1 debuted at No. 9 on Billboard's 2014 year-end World Album Artists chart.
2NE1 earned a spot on BuzzFeed’s list of "11 girl groups from around the world to love right now," showcasing their global impact and signature style. The nod highlighted their role in K-pop’s worldwide rise, backed by their Billboard 200 success and world tour.
BuzzFeed recognized 2NE1's global influence, unique style, and Billboard 200 success in its list of top international girl groups, reinforcing their role in K-pop's worldwide expansion.
2NE1 earned international acclaim with a nomination for 'Most Popular International Group' at the 17th China Music Awards, though KARA ultimately took the prize. This highlighted their global influence during their peak.
2NE1 was nominated for but lost the 'Most Popular International Group' award at the 17th China Music Awards to KARA, showcasing their global popularity without any reported response from the group.
2NE1 ranked fifth in the 2012 K-pop Cover Dance Festival, proving their global appeal. The results were based on fan-submitted dance covers from April to July 2012.
2NE1 ranked fifth in the 2012 K-pop Cover Dance Festival, showcasing their global appeal through fan-submitted videos from April to July 2012.
Park Bom dropped her solo album 'Spring' on March 13, 2024, featuring Sandara Park—her first release since leaving YG Entertainment. The album marks a fresh start in her solo career, highlighting her growth beyond 2NE1.
Park Bom released her solo album 'Spring,' featuring Sandara Park, marking her first music release post-YG Entertainment.
CL dropped her debut solo album 'In the Name of Love' in December 2019, marking her first major release after leaving YG Entertainment. The project highlighted her bold new artistic direction post-2NE1.
CL's first solo album 'In the Name of Love,' released independently after leaving YG Entertainment, marked a major milestone in her post-2NE1 career.
On January 21, 2017, 2NE1 released their farewell track 'Goodbye', featuring members Park Bom, Sandara, and CL. The emotional single, produced by J Gramm and Rook Monroe, marked the group's official disbandment.
2NE1's farewell track 'Goodbye,' featuring members Park Bom, Sandara, and CL and produced by J Gramm and Rook Monroe, marked the group's official disbandment.
After Minzy's departure in April 2016, 2NE1 disbanded in November when the remaining members' contracts with YG Entertainment expired. The agency confirmed the breakup, with CL and Sandara Park staying while Park Bom pursued a solo career elsewhere. This ended the group's seven-year legacy, shifting focus to individual endeavors.
In April 2016, Gong Minzy left 2NE1 shortly before her contract expired, resulting in the group becoming a trio with altered dynamics and leading to their eventual disbandment later that year.
Gong Minzy left 2NE1 shortly before her contract expired, leading to the group's disbandment later that year.
YG Entertainment announced Minzy's departure from 2NE1, confirming she would not renew her contract.
2NE1's contracts expired, with only Minzy not renewing.
2NE1 officially disbanded after seven years when their contracts with YG Entertainment expired, with the members pursuing solo careers.
YG Entertainment officially announced 2NE1's disbandment after seven years, with CL and Sandara Park remaining under the agency while Park Bom departed.
After 2NE1 disbanded, Park Bom pursued a solo career under a new agency, marking the group's end and the start of its members' individual endeavors.
2NE1 disbanded in 2016 after a groundbreaking seven-year career, with YG Entertainment citing member Park Bom's health issues as the reason. While members pursued solo careers, the group made a surprise reunion at Coachella 2022, thrilling fans. Their disbandment marked a pivotal shift in K-pop, paving the way for new acts.
2NE1's disbandment in 2016 marked the end of their influential K-pop career and symbolized a major shift in the industry as second-generation girl groups dissolved, making way for newer acts.
In November 2016, YG Entertainment announced 2NE1's disbandment after seven years, citing Park Bom's health issues and Minzy's earlier departure, while leaving open the possibility of a future reunion. This ended their group activities and prompted members to pursue solo careers, deeply affecting the K-pop industry and fans.
2NE1 initially disbanded but later reunited for performances like Coachella 2022, marking a significant moment for fans and the K-pop industry.
CL made a guest appearance in Psy’s 2015 hit 'Daddy', which debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 and racked up over 200 million YouTube views, reinforcing her and 2NE1’s lasting impact on K-pop.
CL appeared in Psy's 2015 hit "Daddy," showcasing her K-pop influence as the song topped Billboard's World Digital Songs chart.
Psy's 'Daddy' featuring CL debuted at 97th on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing CL's sustained international impact and 2NE1's enduring global influence.
Psy's 'Daddy' music video featuring CL of 2NE1 surpassed 100 million YouTube views, highlighting CL's influence and reinforcing her and 2NE1's legacy in K-pop.
Psy's "Daddy" music video featuring CL surpassed 200 million YouTube views, highlighting both CL's influence and Psy's continued success.
CL made her U.S. solo debut with the EP 'Lifted' on August 19, 2016, signaling her global ambitions after leaving 2NE1. The release, preceded by the well-received 'Hello Bitches', was backed by YG Entertainment's high expectations.
CL makes her U.S. solo debut with the English EP 'Lifted,' expanding her global reach after 2NE1, with YG Entertainment optimistic following the success of her single "Hello Bitches."
CL made history in 2016 as the first K-pop female soloist to hit Billboard's Hot 100, landing at No. 94 with her solo track 'Lifted'. This milestone highlighted her post-2NE1 success and cemented her role in K-pop's global rise.
In 2016, CL of 2NE1 made history as the first K-pop female soloist to chart on Billboard's Hot 100, with her song 'Lifted' peaking at No. 94, paving the way for later artists like Rose.
CL surprised fans by dropping her solo track 'HELLO BITCHES' in South Korea on November 21, 2015, while still in 2NE1 and gearing up for her U.S. debut. The bold release marked her first solo effort in her home country.
CL unexpectedly released her first solo track in South Korea, 'HELLO BITCHES,' while preparing for a U.S. debut.
CL of 2NE1 announced her U.S. solo debut in 2015 under Scooter Braun, with a single and summer album release. This move highlighted her solo ambitions and 2NE1's global influence, potentially shaping the group's future U.S. promotions.
CL of 2NE1, managed by Scooter Braun, will debut her U.S. solo single, highlighting her career and 2NE1's global K-pop impact, with album details to follow.
CL's summer 2015 solo album debut could shape 2NE1's future, including potential U.S. expansion.
2NE1's hit 'I Am The Best' topped Billboard's World Digital Songs chart for the first time, selling 6,000 copies in a week—their highest sales yet. The music video also broke records, becoming the first K-pop girl group video to hit 100 million views.
2NE1's "I Am The Best" achieved their first No. 1 on Billboard's World Digital Songs chart with record-breaking sales and surpassed 100 million views, showcasing their global success.
2NE1 will drop their album 'Crush' in Japan on June 25, 2014, building on its U.S. success. No further details about the Japanese release were shared.
2NE1 is expanding their international reach by releasing 'Crush' in Japan following its U.S. success, though specific details remain undisclosed.
In February 2014, 2NE1 released 'Crush', their groundbreaking second album, which peaked at No. 61 on the Billboard 200—the highest-charting K-pop girl group album at the time. The record-setting LP sold 5,000 U.S. copies in its first week and dominated real-time charts, cementing 2NE1's global influence before their hiatus. Though later surpassed, the album marked a pivotal moment in K-pop's U.S. expansion.
2NE1's album 'Crush' made history by reaching No. 61 on the Billboard 200 in 2014, setting a record as the highest-charting K-pop girl group album at the time and cementing their global influence and pioneering status in the genre.
2NE1 made limited progress on the Billboard 200 while contributing to K-pop's gradual U.S. growth before BTS's breakthrough.
In February 2014, 2NE1 released their second and final full-length album 'Crush', which reached No. 61 on the Billboard 200 (setting a U.S. sales record for K-pop) with tracks like 'Come Back Home' gaining notable attention, after which the group became inactive.
2NE1's second album and final EP 'Crush', released in February 2014, highlighted their global appeal and versatility by blending EDM-hip-pop and bubblegum trap grooves, and marked the end of their active promotions with no further group activities announced.
2NE1 digitally released their second full album 'Crush' at midnight, featuring 10 new tracks and marking their first all-new material comeback since their 2010 debut, with physical copies arriving a week later.
2NE1's second album 'Crush' topped real-time charts upon release, highlighting their successful comeback and setting the stage for future concerts and chart competition.
In March 2014, 2NE1's album 'Crush' became the highest-charting K-pop album in the U.S., debuting at No. 61 on the Billboard 200 chart with 5,000 first-week sales, highlighting their global impact and setting a new record for K-pop albums.
2NE1's album 'Crush' sold 50 million copies, achieving a historic Billboard 200 debut, as reported by Nielsen SoundScan and Billboard.com.
2NE1's 2014 album 'Crush' sold 5,000 copies in its first week, setting a U.S. sales record for a K-pop act, showcasing their international appeal before EXO broke the record in 2015.
2NE1's album 'Crush' made history by debuting at No. 61 on the Billboard 200, marking the highest-charting K-pop album at the time and highlighting the group's global success.
2NE1's 'Come Back Home' became one of YouTube's most-viewed K-pop videos in late 2013, showcasing the group's digital dominance. Its success carried into 2014, landing at #4 on the year's most-watched K-pop chart.
2NE1's 'Come Back Home' was a top-viewed K-pop video on YouTube at the time.
2NE1's 'Come Back Home' ranked fourth on 2014's most viewed K-pop YouTube chart due to its accumulated views.
On November 18, 2013, 2NE1's "Missing You" became the most-viewed K-pop MV on YouTube with 5.11 million views. Days later, they dropped their new single "Miss You," thrilling fans with their long-awaited comeback. By November 27, "Missing You" topped YouTube's weekly K-pop chart, cementing 2NE1's digital dominance.
2NE1's 'Missing You' became the most-viewed K-pop music video on YouTube with 5.11 million views, showcasing their digital dominance and solidifying their status as a top YG Entertainment act.
2NE1 excited fans with their midnight release of the new song "Miss You," their first music in a while, announced via a video on their official blog.
YG Entertainment announced that 2NE1's "Missing You" topped YouTube's weekly K-pop chart, highlighting the group's lasting impact and YG artists' dominance on the platform.
In December 2012, 2NE1's 'Falling in Love' ranked eighth among YouTube's most-viewed K-pop videos, highlighting the group's digital dominance. The track's success underscored their global appeal.
2NE1's "Falling in Love" ranked eighth among the most-viewed K-pop videos on YouTube during that time.
2NE1 made their highly anticipated comeback on July 5, 2012, with the single 'I LOVE YOU', their first release since 2011. The track was part of a strategy to tease their upcoming album.
2NE1 made their highly anticipated comeback with the new single 'I LOVE YOU', their first release since 2011, as part of a strategy to individually promote tracks from their upcoming album.
In 2011, 2NE1 made history as the second international act—and one of 10 K-pop artists that year—to top Japan’s Oricon weekly chart with their debut record, highlighting their early global impact. Their achievement set a new benchmark for K-pop in Japan, later echoed by BLACKPINK in 2023.
2NE1 topped Oricon's weekly chart in Japan, contributing to a record-breaking year for K-pop with 10 artists achieving this feat.
2NE1 made history by topping Oricon's weekly chart with their debut record, becoming the second international artist after tATu to do so, foreshadowing BLACKPINK's later achievement in 2023.
2NE1's 2011 hit 'I Am The Best' became their first No. 1 on Billboard's World Digital Songs chart in 2014 and gained even more recognition when featured in a Microsoft Surface Pro 3 ad. The song's lasting appeal cemented its status as a K-pop classic.
2NE1's 2014 hit "I Am The Best" topped Billboard's World Digital Songs chart and gained further recognition through a Microsoft Surface Pro 3 ad.
In September 2010, 2NE1 debuted their first full-length album, blending hits with a few new tracks, cementing their early K-pop success. Though not entirely fresh, it paved the way for their 2014 album 'Crush', their first all-new release in six years.
2NE1's first full-length album mainly repackaged existing singles with some new tracks, marking early success but lacking fresh material, unlike their 2014 all-new 'Crush' album.
2NE1 debuted in 2009 with 'Fire', revolutionizing K-pop with their bold style and paving the way for future groups like BLACKPINK. As YG Entertainment’s last girl group before BLACKPINK, they became global icons with hits like 'I’m the Best' and 'Can’t Nobody'. Though disbanded, their influence endures, with members like CL continuing their solo careers.
2NE1 debuted under YG Entertainment in 2009 with 'Fire,' becoming a leading K-pop girl group known for hits like 'I'm the Best' and 'Can't Nobody,' and their distinctive musical style influenced later groups like BLACKPINK.
CL began her career in the iconic K-pop group 2NE1 before pursuing solo work after the group disbanded.
In 2016, 'K-Star Road' expanded with six new statues, prioritizing artists with global appeal. While 2NE1's legacy was highlighted, it's unclear if their statue was among the additions.
Six more statues were added to 'K-Star Road,' highlighting artists with strong global fandoms like 2NE1, though no further updates are planned.
CL dazzled on the cover of 'Paper' magazine’s September 2015 issue, heralding her U.S. debut and solo rise while staying true to her 2NE1 legacy. The feature highlighted her bold fashion and mission to inspire fans.
CL graced Paper magazine's September cover, showcasing her fashion influence, solo career growth, and fan empowerment while honoring her 2NE1 roots.
BuzzFeed named 2NE1 one of the "11 girl groups from around the world to love right now" in 2014, praising their global impact, bold style, and electrifying stage presence. The article celebrated the group's individuality and powerful performances.
BuzzFeed recognized 2NE1 as one of the top global girl groups, praising their unique style, dynamic performances, and distinct member personalities.