YG 2010 Schedule Update: 2NE1 in second half of the year?
Please note only one article about this is out on nate so far. There has been no notice on the YG website about their official plans.
Gummy starts off the 2010 year for YG Entertainment.
While approaching the coming month of May, YG announced the official start of their schedules to be led by Gummy. Gummy will be releasing her new mini album "Loveless" on the 30th and making her comeback to the idol world. In March of 2008, Gummy released her fourth album 'Comfort' and returned to the idol world after 2 years for only one month. She will be starting activities in the first week of May with her new R&B hip hop song "Because you are a man" made by Teddy who also produced 2NE1's Fire, etc.
Following the quiet first half of the year, YG's plans for the second half of the year are somewhat tight.
After Gummy, Seven will be preparing for his comeback. On the 26th, YG announced that Se7en will enter into activities with a new album at the end of May. In November of 2006, he came back to the idol world afer 3 years for only 6 months with his 4th album 'Se7olution'. It has been decided that his new album will be a mini album. The title song has been decided already and the music video filming has been complete. YG representatives said that "It will have a completely different style from Se7en's past albums".
The third appearance in 2010 by YG will be made by Big Bang's member Taeyang. Last November, he released his digital single "Wedding Dress" as his second solo project, and he is currently in the process of preparing for his first album. YG representatives explained that Taeyang, aside from Musical, Movies, etc. he is following a different path than the other Big Bang members, and after he released 'Wedding Dress' he has been putting a lot of effort into the producing of his album.
After Gummy & Se7en & Taeyang, YG will conclude the second half of the year with 2NE1 and Big Bang. G-Dragon, who had a very successful year last year with his first solo album "Heartbreaker" is currently in the process of helping and supporting other YG artists produce their albums. Although there hasn't been confirmations for an album yet, Big Bang Member Daesung has also been gathering ballad songs and is in the process of planning for his solo activities.
YG representatives stated "At the moment, we are in the process of working on Se7en, Taeyang and 2NE1's albums at the same time." and "We are adjusting the schedules so that the activities will not overlap each other".
Sandara Park- Upcoming Star with Most Potential to Succeed
Will these new idols capture the movies screens sooner or later as well?
Even in the district of Chungmuro, there has been a lot of interest in idols. Last year, Ga-in (from Brown Eyed Girls) appeared in the movie “My Love by My Side” directed by Park Jinpyo, revealing a new side of her. In addition, Top from Big Bang who showed his acting skills in the KBS2TV Drama ‘Iris’, starred in the movie “Into the Fire” in the second half of the year.
‘Idols who are good at acting’ are considered as rising stars full of possibilities. Most recently, Sandara Park (2NE1) and Taeckyeon (2PM) are receiving much attention from the public.
The interest in Sandara Park has started from the moment she debuted. She has been quite in demand, not only for movies, but also for dramas. She made a short appearance in last year’s MBC Drama “The Return of Iljimae”.
Sandara Park was suggested for the female lead role in the Korean version of ‘Step Up’ as the role called for a girl with an elegant and bright charm. Recently, rumours have been going around that she will be playing the opposing role to a renowned actor. Sandara Park’s several strengths include her fresh and innocent appearance and star quality, her singing and dancing and of course, her experience within the acting industry. She is being singled out as an actor with the most potential to succeed of the moment.
2NE1's Sandara Park is in strong favour to play the opposing female role to Lee Seungki in the most recently confirmed SBS drama "My Girlfriend is a Nine Tailed Fox".
Dara in her first Korean drama, "The Return of Iljimae"
According to the drama representatives, they are currently discussing the casting of Sandara Park for the role of the nine tailed fox in the drama "My Girlfriend is a Nine Tailed Fox" to follow the SBS drama, "I am Legend".
Lee Seungki, far right, in a promotion picture for his drama "Shining Inheritance"
After his role in SBS's "Shining Inheritance", Lee Seungki was chosen to make a comeback in "My Girlfriend is a Nine Tailed Fox". In this drama, a nine tail fox who was sealed for over 500 years has her seal broken in 2010 and takes the form of a human. This drama will be similar to a Korean version of Hollywood's movie 'Twilight', but instead with a nine-tailed fox.
Meanwhile, it has been planned for filming to start immediately following the final casting.
Disclaimer: Although there has been a lot of discussion going around Sandara as an actor lately, YG representatives have still not revealed where they stand in this casting. There is no indication of whether or not the situation differs greatly from when Sandara was considered for the position a couple of months ago; however, we are simply keeping you updated as we get news from Nate and Naver.
Update #1: Nate has released another article saying the exact opposite: that Sandara is NOT being considered for a role in "My Girlfriend is a Nine Tailed Fox" (http://news.nate.com/view/20100428n05883). Rumors are rumors, so remember to take EVERYTHING with a grain of salt. Please do not blame YGL if things do not go through - we just translate what we see and we know just as much as you do LOL.
Update #2: LOL another article has come out SUPPORTING the first one (http://news.nate.com/view/20100428n06772). Believe what you want to believe at this point lmao.
FINAL UPDATE: There has been confirmation that this is not, in fact, true. Sandara Park is not being discussed for the role and that when drama representatives saw this on nate, this was the first time they ever heard of it. Many people who are observing the matter, however stated "The two seem to match each other well" and "It'd be really great if she was casted for the role."
01 그만 헤어져
02 Because Of You
03 사랑은 없다 (There is no love)
04 남자라서 (Since He’s a Man)
05 어떡해
06 구세요 (Feat. Bigtone from Happy Face)
2NE1's passionate international fans reveal their present for 2NE1's first anniversary
International fans prepared a special event, for popular girl group 2NE1's first anniversary.
A video titled "YG Ladie's 10th Project" was recently released on the file sharing site Youtube. This five minute video showed the various presents prepared for 2NE1 by fans, the gift wrapping process of the presents and also introduced the ones that helped out with the project.
The netizen (T/N: LOL TAZ IS A NETIZEN) that uploaded the video named 'tazanya' had added "Finally we've finished the (1 Year Debut) Anniversary Project" and explained that "The presents are currently on their way to Seoul". Briefly in the video, tazanya's hand appeared and netizens were able to see she was a black female.
The video showed a variety of presents matching 2NE1's unique style, ranging from colourful running shoes and accessories, snacks and even an iPad. Especially when revealing the iPad, a lot of attention was drawn to the e-book that the fans made for their one year anniversary.
For this project, several fans gathered on this fan community, YG Ladies, of over 20,000 members from countries all over the world such as the US, Canada, France, Australia, England.
Meanwhile, 2NE1 who are receiving these international fan's passionate support are currently busy working on their album while preparing for their comeback.