History Music / TwoNEOne

* CloudCuckooLander: Bom could be this, TheDitz or TheKlutz. [[http://www.kpopstarz.com/board/bbs/board.php?bo_table=ireporter&sca=2ne1&mnb=2ne1&wr_id=6576 An article]] that followed 2NE1's concert in Los Angeles even called her "''2NE1's token absent-minded cutie''".

The group went on hiatus in mid-2014 due to [[http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/20634/1/2ne1s-park-bom-hit-by-drug-smuggling-allegations a scandal involving Bom]] following the public revelation that she had allegedly smuggled drugs into Korea years before.[[note]][[https://www.soompi.com/article/1160903wpp/park-bom-clarifies-past-drug-incident-new-interview Bom herself has claimed]] that the "drugs" she brought were Adderall tablets for her ADD, and that she had contacted her physician in the US to refill her medication since she was too busy to travel there herself. While Adderall is legal in the US, it is illegal in South Korea since it is an amphetamine drug. As a result, Bom was placed under investigation, but she was never charged. Several conflicting statements later arose that described the "drugs" as weight loss pills and [[http://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2014/07/01/2ne1-park-bom-drug-scandal-explained medicine]] for depression Bom suffered after the death of a good childhood friend.[[/note]] Regardless of the true story, and despite YG's attempts to bury the scandal, the strong backlash led to Bom being pulled out of entertainment industry activities. This left the group to promote without her (if at all) in Korea afterward, and concerns that they would disband arose.

In April 2015, YG chairman Yang Hyun-suk (also known simply as YG) stated that the group's contracts would expire in 2016, and that his label would instead focus on promoting CL's American solo debut and release 2NE1's next album afterwards, noting that "whether [CL] will [succeed] or not is something that can only be known after she [debuts]." Fans took this to mean that YG was intending to decide on whether or not to disband the group based on the reception to CL's solo, and were utterly furious. That October, the group were announced to be having a comeback, but speculation and [[http://media.daum.net/entertain/star/newsview?newsid=20151113070808694 reports from industry insiders]] pointed to this comeback merely being another CL solo track (the track turned out to be CL's "Hello Bitches") on top of claims that YG had said that their focus would officially be on CL. This was met with [[https://www.reddit.com/r/kpop/comments/3sl6hl/cl_to_make_a_solo_comeback_on_november_21_not_a/ renewed outrage]] from fans.

In April 2016, [[http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7325235/2ne1-minzy-depart-kpop-trio it was eventually confirmed]] that Minzy had left the group and 2NE1 would be continuing as a trio, preparing for a summer 2016 comeback. [[https://ayominzy.wordpress.com/2016/05/16/article-former-2ne1-member-gong-minzy-signs-contract-with-baek-ji-youngs-agency-music-works/ A month later]], it was confirmed that Minzy had since signed with Baek Ji Young's agency Music Works. A month after that, [[http://www.asianjunkie.com/2016/05/30/yg-now-says-2ne1s-future-is-unclear-and-hes-debating-whether-to-add-a-member/ YG was quoted]] stating that the group's future was "unclear". In November of that year, [[http://www.asianjunkie.com/2016/11/25/2ne1-is-officially-over-cl-sandara-re-sign-but-park-bom-doesnt/ YG released a statement announcing the group's official disbandment]], saying that while CL and Dara had re-signed with the company, Bom had not. The statement described the decision to disband as having been made "after extensive discussion with the remaining members", and further stated that the label would shift focus to the members' solo careers.

In 2022, while performing at Coachella, CL surprised ''everyone'' by bringing the other three members of 2NE1 on stage for an [[https://youtu.be/LuOaRDTeKRw impromptu reunion performance]], their first in over six years. She then released two behind-the-scenes videos of the event ([[https://youtu.be/ToLqR-U4MTs 1]], [[https://youtu.be/ewDaH4r_ROs 2]]) that showed that the girls were still as close as ever.

In 2022, while performing at Coachella, CL surprised ''everyone'' by bringing the other three members of 2NE1 on stage for an [[https://youtu.be/LuOaRDTeKRw impromptu reunion performance]], and then releasing [[https://youtu.be/ToLqR-U4MTs two behind-the-scenes]] [[https://youtu.be/ewDaH4r_ROs videos]] of the event that showed that the girls were still as close as ever.

Several members featured in their labelmates' songs pre-debut, and Dara was a former actress and singer in the Philippines, where she grew up. Following their debut, 2NE1 obtained instant success, due in part to the fact that their style and lyrics gave them an edge rare in the girl group scene at the time. They impressed Music/TheBlackEyedPeas' Music/WillIAm, who started working them in 2010 and helped them record an English album for their debut in the United States; however, it got stuck in DevelopmentHell and will probably never see the light of day. The girls are also all solo artists, with Dara debuting in 2007, Bom in 2009, CL in 2013, and Minzy in 2017.

In April 2015, YG chairman Yang Hyun-suk stated that the group's contracts would expire in 2016, and that his label would instead focus on promoting CL's American solo debut and release 2NE1's next album afterwards. Fans took this to mean that YG was intending to decide on whether or not to disband the group based on the reception to CL's solo (ie. if she succeeds, he will disband the group to focus on her, and if she fails, she'll return to the group and they'll record a new album), and were utterly furious. CL herself expressed her displeasure by [[https://instagram.com/p/1-UJK3LL_k/ uploading a certain photo to Instagram]].

In October of 2015, the group were announced to be having a comeback, but speculation and [[http://media.daum.net/entertain/star/newsview?newsid=20151113070808694 reports from industry insiders]] pointed to this comeback merely being another CL solo track[[note]]the track turned out to be CL's "Hello Bitches"[[/note]], and YG allegedly saying that the focus will be on CL from here on out. [[https://www.reddit.com/r/kpop/comments/3sl6hl/cl_to_make_a_solo_comeback_on_november_21_not_a/ Fans]] were ''[[UnderStatement furious]]''.

In April of 2016, [[http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7325235/2ne1-minzy-depart-kpop-trio it was eventually confirmed that Minzy had left the group and they would be continuing on as a trio]], preparing for a summer 2016 comeback. [[https://ayominzy.wordpress.com/2016/05/16/article-former-2ne1-member-gong-minzy-signs-contract-with-baek-ji-youngs-agency-music-works/ A month later it was confirmed that Minzy had since signed with Baek Ji Young's agency Music Works.]] A month later [[http://www.asianjunkie.com/2016/05/30/yg-now-says-2ne1s-future-is-unclear-and-hes-debating-whether-to-add-a-member/ YG was quoted as saying]] that the group's future was "unclear": "Whether they will continue as a trio or get a new member, we are thinking and nothing is set in stone", which directly contradicts his earlier statement.

In November of 2016, YG released a statement announcing the group's official disbandment, saying that [[http://www.asianjunkie.com/2016/11/25/2ne1-is-officially-over-cl-sandara-re-sign-but-park-bom-doesnt/ while CL and Dara had re-signed with the company, Bom had not]]: "2NE1’s exclusive contract expired in May 2016, and with Minzy leaving 2NE1, we have come to the decision to officially disband after extensive discussion with the remaining members. As 2NE1 was YG’s official girl group for seven years, we cannot begin to express how we feel, but we determined that it was too difficult to continue. Rather than waiting an unknown amount of time for 2NE1’s next promotions, we have decided to focus on the members’ solo activities. We sincerely thank all the fans both in Korea and abroad that have loved the group and their music for all this time. We would like to officially announce that after last May, we resigned with CL and Sandara Park. However, unfortunately, there is no new contract with Park Bom."

As of 2014, they have released 2 mini albums in Korean, 1 mini album in Japanese, 2 full albums in Korean and 2 full albums in Japanese, becoming ''incredibly'' popular at home. They are known and admired by many for their edgy concepts, powerful songs, impressive stage charisma and quite dorky and likeable personalities.

As of 2020, all members are now working on solo projects, with CL and Minzy now independent artists owning their own companies, Bom is with D-Nation Entertainment (and made an appearance on the reality show "Queendom"), and Dara is the permanent co-host of "Video Star" and working as an actress.

In 2022, while performing at Coachella, CL surprised ''everyone'' by bringing the other three members on stage for an [[https://youtu.be/LuOaRDTeKRw impromptu reunion performance]], and then releasing [[https://youtu.be/ToLqR-U4MTs two behind the scenes]] [[https://youtu.be/ewDaH4r_ROs videos]] of the event that showed that the girls were still as close as ever.

'''Members at time of disbandment:'''

'''Former Members:'''

!!Provides examples of
* [[ActionGirl Action Girls]]: Their animated counterparts in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB5jyYD2WEw&ob=av3e "Hate You" video]].

[[caption-width-right:350:Dara, Bom, CL and Minzy.]]

2NE1 (usually pronounced "twenty-one" or "to anyone" , Korean: 투애니원) is a KoreanPopMusic GirlGroup from UsefulNotes/SouthKorea under YG Entertainment that debuted in 2009 and disbanded in 2016 following a two year hiatus. Several members featured in their labelmates' songs predebut, and Dara was a former actress and singer in the Philippines, where she grew up. Following their debut they obtained instant success, due in part to the fact that their style and lyrics gave the quartet an edge rare in the girl group scene at the time. They impressed Music/TheBlackEyedPeas' Music/WillIAm, who started working them in 2010 and helped them record an English album for their debut in the States; however it got stuck in DevelopmentHell and will probably never see the light of day.

The girls are also all solo artists, with Dara debuting in 2007, Bom in 2009, CL in 2013, and Minzy in 2017.

The group went on hiatus in mid-2014 due to Bom's drug scandal, where she was caught [[http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/20634/1/2ne1s-park-bom-hit-by-drug-smuggling-allegations allegedly smuggling amphetamines into Korea years before]]. There were several statements varying from weight loss pills to [[http://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2014/07/01/2ne1-park-bom-drug-scandal-explained medicine for her depression stemming from the death of a good childhood friend]]. Regardless of the true story and despite YG's attempts to bury the scandal, the strong backlash led to Bom being pulled out of Korean activities, leaving the group to promote without her (if at all) in Korea afterward. Concerns that they would disband arose, with Minzy posting the quote "Your career may change, but you will not" while briefly removing the 2NE1 mention from her Instagram profile and CL focusing on preparations for her American debut.

In April 2015, YG sat down for an interview wherein he said that the group's contracts expire in 2016, and followed up with "CL’s almost done with the album. Whether she will [succeed] or not is something that can only be known after she [debuts]. From my standpoint, we are proactively supporting CL’s solo activities. I am planning the release of 2NE1’s new album for after CL finishes her solo activities. 2NE1 will surely show you good work until the expiration of their contracts." Fans took this to mean that YG was intending to decide on whether or not to disband the group based on the reception to CL's solo (ie. if she succeeds, he will disband the group to focus on her, and if she fails, she'll return to the group and they'll record a new album), and were utterly furious. CL herself expressed her displeasure by [[https://instagram.com/p/1-UJK3LL_k/ uploading a certain photo to Instagram]].

* SurprisinglyGoodEnglish:
** CL who grew up in many places (her dad was a physics professor); she's fluent in Korean, English, Japanese and French.
** Bom as well is fluent in English since she studied in America.
** Dara too, even though she has a very noticeable Filipino accent when speaking English.
* SurprisinglyGoodForeignLanguage: Due to having lived in the Philippines, Dara can speak very fluent Tagalog.

2NE1 (usually pronounced "twenty-one" or "to anyone" , Korean: 투애니원) is a KoreanPopMusic GirlGroup from UsefulNotes/SouthKorea under YG Entertainment that debuted in 2009 and disbanded in 2016 following a two year hiatus. Several members featured in their labelmates' songs predebut, and Dara was a former actress and singer in the Philippines, where she grew up. Following their debut they obtained instant success, due in part to the fact that their style and lyrics gave the quartet an edge rare in the girl group scene at the time. They impressed Music/BlackEyedPeas' Music/WillIAm, who started working them in 2010 and helped them record an English album for their debut in the States; however it got stuck in DevelopmentHell and will probably never see the light of day.

* BareYourMidriff:
** CL in the beginning of "Can't Nobody" and all over the place for her solo "The Baddest Female."
** The "Falling In Love" MV features Minzy dancing in a crop top, and even the usually very covered Dara shows a bit of stomach in that video.

* BreakupBreakout: CL is way more known than the rest of the members in the group as a solo artist.

* ShesGotLegs: Bom - and, since she wears mini dresses all the time, she probably knows it.

** In the music video for "Go Away" music video, CL's character gets drunk and goes to her ex's house to harass him and his new girlfriend, even though [[BastardBoyfriend he'd told her to stay away from him or he would "kill" her.]] After repeatedly banging on his door he grabs her arm and drags her away before slapping her repeatedly across the face and telling her to leave him alone after she taunts him. She gets her revenge by killing him (and herself) in a fiery collision on a racecourse.

** The guy in the "Go Away" music video, when CL goes to his house to harass him and his girlfriend which leads him to hit her. He ends up paying for it.

Members at time of disbandment:

Former Members:

As of 2020, all members are now working on solo projects, with CL and Minzy now independent artists owning their own companies, Bom Park is with D-Nation Entertainment (and made an appearance on the reality show "Queendom"), and Dara is the permanent co-host of "Video Star" and working as an actress.

In April of 2016, [[http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7325235/2ne1-minzy-depart-kpop-trio it was eventually confirmed that Minzy had left the group and they would be continuing on as a trio]], preparing for a summer 2016 comeback. [[https://ayominzy.wordpress.com/2016/05/16/article-former-2ne1-member-gong-minzy-signs-contract-with-baek-ji-youngs-agency-music-works/ Minzy has since signed with Baek Ji Young's agency Music Works.]] A month later [[http://www.asianjunkie.com/2016/05/30/yg-now-says-2ne1s-future-is-unclear-and-hes-debating-whether-to-add-a-member/ YG was quoted as saying]] that the group's future was "unclear": "Whether they will continue as a trio or get a new member, we are thinking and nothing is set in stone", which directly contradicts his earlier statement.

As of 2014, they have released 2 mini albums in Korean, 1 mini album in Japanese, 2 full albums in Korean and 2 full albums in Japanese, becoming ''incredibly'' popular at home. They are known and admired by many for their edgy concepts, powerful songs, impressive stage charisma and quite dorky and likeable personalities. As of 2020, all members are now working on solo projects, with CL and Minzy now independent artists owning their own companies, Bom Park is with D-Nation Entertainment (and made an appearance on the reality show "Queendom"), and Dara is the permanent co-host of "Video Star" and working as an actress.

In October of 2015, the group were announced to be having a comeback, but recent speculation and [[http://media.daum.net/entertain/star/newsview?newsid=20151113070808694 reports from industry insiders]] point to this comeback merely being another CL solo track, and YG allegedly saying that the focus will be on CL from here on out. [[https://www.reddit.com/r/kpop/comments/3sl6hl/cl_to_make_a_solo_comeback_on_november_21_not_a/ Fans]] were ''[[UnderStatement furious]]''.

2NE1 (usually pronounced "twenty-one" or "to anyone" , Korean: 투애니원) is a KoreanPopMusic GirlGroup from UsefulNotes/SouthKorea under YG Entertainment that debuted in 2009 and disbanded in 2016 following a two year hiatus. Several members featured in their labelmates' songs predebut, and Dara was a former actress and singer in the Philippines, where she grew up. Following their debut they obtained instant success, due in part to the fact that their style and lyrics gave the quartet an edge rare in the girl group scene at the time. They've impressed Music/BlackEyedPeas' Music/WillIAm, who started working them in 2010 and has helped them record an English album for their debut in the States; however it got stuck in DevelopmentHell and, seeing as how the group has disbanded, has probably been shelved for good.

Additionally, Bom and CL are also successful solo artists; Bom debuted in 2009, while CL debuted in 2013 and plans to debut in America as a soloist with Scooter Braun's entertainment company.

* MsFanservice: All of them.

In November of 2016 YG released a statement announcing the group's official disbandment, saying that [[http://www.asianjunkie.com/2016/11/25/2ne1-is-officially-over-cl-sandara-re-sign-but-park-bom-doesnt/ while CL and Dara had re-signed with the company, Bom had not]]: "2NE1’s exclusive contract expired in May 2016, and with Minzy leaving 2NE1, we have come to the decision to officially disband after extensive discussion with the remaining members. As 2NE1 was YG’s official girl group for seven years, we cannot begin to express how we feel, but we determined that it was too difficult to continue. Rather than waiting an unknown amount of time for 2NE1’s next promotions, we have decided to focus on the members’ solo activities. We sincerely thank all the fans both in Korea and abroad that have loved the group and their music for all this time. We would like to officially announce that after last May, we resigned with CL and Sandara Park. However, unfortunately, there is no new contract with Park Bom."

As of 2014, they have released 2 mini albums in Korean, 1 mini album in Japanese, 2 full albums in Korean and 2 full albums in Japanese, becoming ''incredibly'' popular at home. They are known and admired by many for their edgy concepts, powerful songs, impressive stage charisma and quite dorky and likeable personalities.

* WomanInWhite: [[https://24.media.tumblr.com/1856a5c8e3ba38d3dfe67dc8d2b48ef4/tumblr_mxvblg6abK1sspz6vo1_500.png Bom and Lee Hi]] in "All I Want For Christmas Is You". They dress in white and in the MV they are sometimes portrayed in a rather... melancholy and aloof way for a Christmas song.

* DualWielding: The animated!CL has two [[BlingBlingBang golden guns]] has her main weapons in the "Hate You" video.

* AnimatedMusicVideo: For [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB5jyYD2WEw&ob=av3e Hate You]] which stars the four members kicking ass in animated form.

* WouldHitAGirl: The guy in the "Go Away" music video, when CL goes to his house to harass him and his girlfriend which leads him to hit her. He ends up paying for it.

2NE1 (usually pronounced "twenty-one" or "to anyone" , Korean: 투애니원) is a KoreanPopMusic GirlGroup from UsefulNotes/SouthKorea under YG Entertainment that debuted in 2009 and disbanded in 2016 following a two year hiatus. Several members featured in their labelmates' songs predebut, and Dara was a former actress and singer in the Philippines, where she grew up. Following their debut they obtained instant success, due in part to the fact that their style and lyrics gave the quartet an edge rare in the girl group scene at the time. They've impressed Music/BlackEyedPeas' Will.i.am, who started working them in 2010 and has helped them record an English album for their debut in the States; however it got stuck in DevelopmentHell and, seeing as how the group has disbanded, has probably been shelved for good.