How 2NE1's Sudden Disbandment Influenced BLACKPINK's Creative Direction

Bom's "scandal" was so poorly handled because it was such a simple story that could've cleared all the misunderstandings

This is my first time hearing about 2NE1's background. I had no idea these girls were considered ugly. Damn, that's terrible, and so untrue!

The thing also that gets rarely acknowledged is that 2NE1 sold 66 million units/records of their music (both single and album releases combined) which puts them on the list of best-selling girl groups of all time, and this was before the era of where streaming became the norm.
This puts them in the top 10 with groups like The Spice Girls, TLC, Destiny's Child and also Girls Generation & Twice.
They were disbanded at the point in their career where it would've even gone to higher heights and it was honestly very sad to experience.
2NE1 was my first K-Pop group, who a friend showed me, and before that I'd never seen Asian people in media like how 2NE1 was presented. It made believe that I also could be creative and express myself with the arts, and was one of the main reasons I (at the time) took up dancing classes.
They will always hold a special place for me.

2NE1 will always be the queens of K-pop for me.

2NE1 walked so all of these 3rd and 4th ggs could run. They will always hold a special place in my heart. IATB was one of the first K-Pop songs I can remember because of it playing in commercials in the USA. I remember being like "omg this is so good, what is this song?" and the rest is history. CL has been sabotaged at every step despite having had the best chance at solo success worldwide. YG is a piece of shit.

I hope your video goes viral. that's exactly what I think... I'm happy whenever I see someone talking about 2ne1 because remembering their legacy is what we can do after all the injustice they suffered (without discrediting blackpink and babymonster, who are talented and deserve all respect from yg too)

I literally cried at the part when Park Bom said she doesn't hold ill feelings towards her old agency YG. She's such a nice good natured person. She inspired me to be more forgiving because of that.

Great video. I would’ve added something about how CL had been preparing a US solo album debut for like five years yet she only ever released 1 or 2 songs. She had written hundreds of songs and even filmed a music video for one. We can only assume the reasons for her solo never coming out was because of conflicts between her Korean and US managements. Once CL left a comment on Yang Hyun Suk’s post on Instagram, asking him why he hasn’t replied to her texts for days but is posting pictures with others.
I will never forgive YG for the way 2NE1 members were treated

No one should ever compare 2ne1 to other kpop.. coz they are very very unique !!!! They are the reason why KPOP WAS KNOWN GLOBALLY!!!

We cannot forget the fact that 2ne1 paved big for Kpop👑

They were and will always be legends. When I was 13/14 I looped I don't care and go away so much as a young teen in the UK. I got bullied severly and their music helped me so much, it gave me confidence and felt like I can love me for being me. I was bullied for looks, having ginger hair and being very skinny. I was also bullied for listening to 2NE1/Kpop.. back when it was not heard of in the UK.
Now fast forward eleven years, being 25 now, seeing so much KPOP in the charts and all over store bought clothing, it really proved to me that they created a lane for all future artists to follow. I believe without 2NE1, Kpop would not be as big as it is now.
I am grateful for them, grateful they stuck by me (without them knowing). Sadly, their disbandment came just after I gave birth to my son. My heart broke a little, I respectfully put all of their albums/songs on and my son was bouncing around the room to their music.
My son is now seven and is probably just as obsessed as i was at the grand age of thirteen.
These girls, will forever hold a special place in my heart, I'm so happy we all get to watch and listen to them on social platforms. Years down the line I hope all of us get to see them reunite together and maybe even a tour, where I can be my thirteen year old self again with a child of my own, singing along with the girls of 2NE1 that made me who I am.
To conclude this very long message, I hope the four of them so much love and happiness. Especially our corn queen Bom. 🧡

WOW this is the ultimate documentary about 2NE1 and YG that we all needed. You guys did an amazing job

2NE1 will always be remembered as the group that set the standard for all you see today .Minji, Bom, Dara and CL are Queens for a reason. They didn't deserve YG's treatment. (Note for the creator: YG's disclosure of Bom's personal tragedy of witnessing her classmate and friend's death on a soccer field is unfortunately, true.) I have always suspected that the 2014 leak of the investigation into Bom's prescription fiasco 4 years earlier (2010), came from someone at YG. It put an immediate halt to 2NE1's promotions and associated costs and paved the way to usher in Blackpink. Some have connected the leak with the ongoing (at that time) MV Sewol accident as a distraction from the heat being put on the Government response. Maybe they took out two birds with one stone....will we ever know?

I always say this - 2ne1 ran so Blackpink could fly. I hope new kpop fans get to know 2ne1 and many other girl groups that have preceded BP. They’re okay, but these ladies are the BoMb

2ne1's musicality is incomparable
Yg waste their talent
Yg loss not 2ne1

2ne1 was the most perfect girl group who can conceptualize the YG vibe but he made the BIGGEST mistake of disbanding them.

I am an American and I grew up listening to 2ne1 Hate you and Ugly were the first videos I saw of the girls ! 👯‍♀️👯‍♀️ there are no Kpop groups like them today ! That’s why there Coachella performance after so many years went viral ! 🤩🤩

2ne1 are much more versatile and talented. They are one of those few artists who's live performances are better than studio versions. On stage they are WILD. I like BP but 21 are the GOAT they're on their own level ✨

2NE1 members has never been ugly! They are amazing always has been!

I grew up listening to 2ne1 through playing their songs on CDs or just hearing it on the radio. I will forever be thankful for Sandara Park, she opened the gate to all filipinos who got introduced to KPop music. Because of her and 2ne1, It got me more interested to explore the music genre and now in 2023 I am addicted to SEVENTEEN'S music lol

I think YG knows that the existence of 2ne1 would probably hamper the upcoming Blackpink's popularity. Afterall, 2ne1's talent is undeniable. So he had to do something

I still cant imagine if YG handled 2NE1 well because, all that wasted potential ugh..... One of a kind group

I became a K-pop fan during the 2nd gen era and I miss them all so much. Thank you for bringing up this topic again

2NE1 is the ultimate mother of kpop girl groups for me. No, I am not a kpop stan, I am just exploring kpop NOW. So I have a fresh pair of eyes. (For now, there is only one group whose songs I love. Especially their solo albums. I am part of that “general population”. From my GP eyes 2NE1 will always be that group that set the tone)

😭😭 I miss 2NE1 soo much they’re the most beautiful female group ever I can’t believe that he called them ugly🥺 and give them a lot of depression

Thank you for this video, as someone who’s followed 2NE1 since debut, we Blackjacks also went through so much seeing the girls being treated like this and seeing them get disbanded was a time to cry BUT, the girls were finally freed. I’m glad they are living their own life now.
Again, thanks for sharing this, there are people out there who unfortunately don’t educate themselves and think 2NE1 had an amazing time just because of their huge success.

N2e1 had real character. They were hypnotic,, agressive,sassy, hot and energy. The only K pop band I have ever liked. i will keep tp their songs forever. They set the bar , for all the dolly bands to reach for. 2Ne1 forever rule !

I discovered KPOP in February 2023. First I found Blackpink and enjoyed them. Then I found 2NE! and I am addicted to them. 2NE1 connected to me in many ways which other KPOP groups do not. The women of 2NE1 are beautiful, talented and skilled. More importantly they are interesting. Otherwise I find most KPOP girl groups to be more of the same. Like clones dancing together. There are a few like Blackpink and Aespa whose songs can be enjoyed as music and without needing the visuals. 2NE1 may be gone but I will remember them.

This is why I was a YG Stan during the 2ne1 era, it shows in their music, MVs and stage presence.

''Out of my way, I am a legend and I am here to stay'' - CL

2ne1 did not blend in the crowd. They stood out so much for me that I started looking into other artists from YG as well. I hate how the disbanding thing went down. I wish Bom was protected by the company, but I'm not even surprised by YG's reaction. It's the same with how CL was abandoned. I was excited when Blackpink was introduced, but somehow with Babymonster, it doesn't feel the same.

Thank you so much for talking about this. I’ve been mentioning these points for years

One reason I became a fan of 2NE1 is because listening to their music has given me confidence and a voice in my reality. It was so relatable. I was bullied when I was in high school, but when I heard their music, they made me realize a lot. From accepting myself to being strong in this cruel world, I just wish them the best because they deserve it.
As for Blackpink, I was once a fan, but then I realized why I stopped. The mean girl vibe represents them. No hate, but I feel like they have given more voice to those who think highly of themselves, specifically the bullies. Maybe it's personal because the person who bullied me in the past is now a fan of them and still thinks highly of themselves. I just hope K-pop will stop this standardization of beauty.

U forgot to mention 1 thing : Teddy. Teddy and 2NE1 combined creates a swagger music that will become the blueprint for girl crush genre.so when 2NE1 is no longer active, Teddy still creates the same music for BP hence the same.music style. Personality wise I think BP and 2NE1 has 2 diff personalities. 2NE1 is more edgy and direct in its approach ,hungry for success, while BP is more sassy and laid back. 2NE1 has more raw talent with less x factor and BP has more refined skill with X factor.in the end for YG its all business.

Welcome back! I’m glad you upload again! I can’t wait for more content

What a great and dead on insightful video! I'm a professional musician that has played in the U.S. as well as Korea. And from what I know and have experienced from the industry, I believe this to be an accurate dipiction of YG's as well as other labels actions and thoughts behind those actions. Their, "don't fix if it ain't broken" approach to their money making machine is slowing down. They are afraid to try new things, as their success model has always paid off for them in the past. But once audiences begin to catch on, and realize, this Buisness is NOT about music at all, it's money, strictly money, they will begin to see the unfairness and ruthlessness of this industry and demand a more different product than the last.
George F.
Greenville, SC U.S.A.

2NE1 got me into kpop because they were the first to break through the over engineered glossy image of most groups. BP is usually the opposite of that. If there is an heir to 2NE1 (and that’s a big “if”), it is the band where BP’s fifth pre debut member - Miyeon - went.

2ne1 really carved they're name in a tombstone, a group who doesn't need to ALWAYS be visually pleasing. Let's just admit that 2ne1 aren't that beautiful compared to others, but the song they produced really reach every listeners vibe.. I really like this group, i still listen to some of their few songs😊

2ne1 are the key why Kpop was Introduced to the World!!

This was so well done. Thank you for such a great and informative video.

Thank uuuuuuu for this people need to Heard !!! Could you do a 2ne1 Guide with New content like coachella and the reunion

What a well put together piece. I miss 2ne1. I enjoy many kpop songs, but nothing hits as deep as 2ne1's.

This is so on point. Thank you for saying the things I find difficult to put into words❤ I love 2ne1 no matter what other kpop fans says.

You put love, energy and TRUTH into this video! I really hope more people see it! ✌☝ Hope to see more!

Love this.... facts and opinion (also BJs sentiment) about 2ne1 fate in the hands of YHS. I hope this one goes viral....
-I must admit I didn't check this out at first when I saw the thumbnail...I thought it's another unnecessary comparison between the 2 group😅 but when I saw fellow BJs recommended this I give it a chance...I am glad and thankful for this wonderful vid about our girlies. Thank you for making this♥

Uve done a great job making this video 👏

Knowing that YG admitted that he didn’t make BlackPink to be different really explains so much to me. Because honestly, I feel like they come out with the exact same concept every time they come back. Some of the lyrics are reused across different songs. I never thought they were that different or unique because YG does seem to market them as a more polished and glammed up 2ne1. “Girl Crush” but with more glitter, on repeat.

Great video, so well made and interesting to learn about! I was a casual fan of 2NE1 but never really understood their disbandment or why the hell YG would make a move like this when they were so popular and successful, even with the departure of Minzy. I saw their mama and was genuinely excited to see what they were going to become next, but then YG disbanded them out of the blue, and without the members even knowing/wanting to disband. It makes me so scared to see how they're gonna treat Blackpink now that their contract renewal is coming up. With born pink album and tour, Jisoo's solo debut, and another Coachella performance, this time as headliners, it almost feels like they're setting the band up for a big finale before debuting Baby Monster and disbanding Blackpink when their contracts end in August, same time the encore concerts are scheduled for, and sending them off as soloists or actresses or whatever. They destroyed a group with huge potential because of differing opinions and intense backlash and hate from the public before, and Blackpink certainly fits the bill...
I hope that's not the case and that YG is smarter than that since Blackpink are arguably the biggest girl group in the world right now and one of the biggest K-pop groups ever, but 2NE1 was also thriving when they decided to abandon them in pursuit of newer and younger talent so who knows what YG will do. They're probably gonna market Baby Monster as the newer, better, prettier Blackpink just like they did in 2016 because this company has absolutely no respect for women whatsoever and view them solely as objects to sell. All they need is to debut and then boom: Baby Monster blows up, Blackpink is disbanded and members either leave the company or stay to pursue solo ventures, and we lose another huge group with so much unattained potential. The worst part is that Blackpink have so many solo stans that would support the disbandment only for the reason of getting their bias out of the group and becoming bigger than the other members.
I also see YG treating Baby Monster in the same way as Blackpink, giving them a badass, untouchable concept, such little music, long hiatuses, individual brand deals and promotions; basically making them a Blackpink 2.0 but this time with that 4th gen obsession of changing the beat of the song halfway through like Aespa and NMIXX because YG can't resist getting a piece of that pie. It would be interesting to see a part 2 when Baby Monster debuts to analyze how both 2NE1 and Blackpink and their respective treatment by the company influences (that of) Baby Monster and what they will become. I would also like to see how the treatment of 2NE1 around their disbandment either does or does not repeat with Blackpink, especially with the renewal date coming up and some/all members might not renewing. I've seen the argument that the members should leave the company and sign under a new one together, but with how heavily YG micromanages them and how successful they are, I could easily see them holding all the rights to the Blackpink name, songs, and brand; the girls would either be forced to start over or stay in YG if they wish to stay as a group at all. It almost feels like YG is trying to force Blackpink to go solo so they can wash, rinse, repeat with Baby Monster and continue the YG cycle of never-ending disrespect and mismanagement.
Sorry for the long rant but you really made me think with this one, thank you for the awesome video!

Sorry I meant to say the way you delivered the information and the time you put into it and just the whole thing was expertly done you should have alot more views thanks for your work I appreciate you greatly

2ne1 are more than looks , I would love to have cl confidence and any of their charisma

Hi.🖐️ Its me again Janna, I'm glad you're making new content and my sister and I love 2ne1 and it's kinda sad how they were treated like that though 😩 and still there great , even though treated that and I loved You're video. It's good, keep it up. Fighting 💯 ( 🎶I don't care🎶 is our jam still 😆)

Your video is so beautiful.. and I can see you know kpop( including the deep dark part of it) I love kpop too but we can't ignore the fact that it has some very dark parts.. the idols who are not with us anymore are a big example of how dark the kpop industry can be. Also the way the industry tries to erase 2NE1 because it's a reminder of how vain the industry can be.. putting looks over talent. It's jst not good for the whole industry now...but the worst part is they will still try to get same results they had with 2NE1 when it comes to group stage.. they might end up over working pretty girls with terrible body standard that isn't made for long hours of work..

When no one knows who 2ne1 is, I literally glare at those ppl.

Best video on this topic i ever saw. Well done

Most common ADHD meds are banned in most of Asia for some reason it's actually ridiculous because I also have severe ADHD and it's almost impossible to treat you gotta make do with antidepressants and CBT to function.

I've watched many maaaany videos on yt, and the job done on this video and view was incredible!

Thank you so much for this informative documentary as to what happened to 2NE1. Hope more people watch it.

Honestly, 2NE1 became my ultimate bias after Lollipop. I just knew. Lol after countless hits/history making, I’ve viewed them as one of the top GG, ever.

thanks for your hard work

YG is so sexist calling them the “ugly” girl group. They are gorgeous. Some of Big Bang’s members aren’t particularly good-looking (except maybe TOP) but he didn’t call them the “ugly” boy group.

THANK YOUUUUUU

Thank you❤ I love this video. My hearth broke when 2ne1 disbanded and when I started to see how the girls suffer after that. This made me turn away from Kpop for a long period. The only thing I don't know, why couldn't they start again as a group somewhere else? I'm sure they would not allowed to bring their group name further, but still I think fans would have been supported them as whole even in under a new name.

2ne1 deserved better 🫶🏻🖤

A very good analysis. It also clearly defines the reasons why I prefer 2NE1. BP was a great group for a couple of years and they became great stars afterwards but they paid dearly for their stardom; I hope they will survive their disbandment better than 2NE1 (they probably will). And commiserations to BM, or whatever the new group will finally be called.
BTW, I am pretty sure that "one person" was yet another deceit invented by YG in order to lead the public off the trace. Quite successful, obviously.

this is so spicy LOL learned a lot btw ty

thank you.

All 30 minutes of your video were beyond fantastic. ❤ it's crazy how many parallels there are with SM's scapegoating of Jessica since 2014 - who was the blueprint for SNSD's aura, vocals and visuals all because after 14 years of working since the age of 11, she wanted to try a side hustle. The bullying she continues to receive is reminiscent of the disgusting tweets towards Bom you shared.

Very well put together piece, very informative and focusing on known facts.
YG did 2NE1 dirty and mistreated them. He will do to Blackpink what he did with 2NE1 and he will continue to do the same with every girl group under YGE in the future.
He is a control freak who never admits his mistakes or changes his ways. Remember, this is the same guy who sabotaged his first girl group SWI.T and disbanded them because he fell in love with one of the members and she later became his wife and mother of his two children. Mind you at the time (2002) she was 20 and he was 31 when they first started secretly dating each other.
If Blackpink renew their contracts with YGE they will undoubtedly get thrown in the dungeon, just like 2NE1's Dara and CL were when they renewed their contracts. If BP move to Teddy's The Black Label then they may get more freedom to release their own songs but comebacks will still be few and far between, just look at Somi as an example.
Could Blackpink sign with a new label? It's possible but YGE holds the rights to Blackpink's name, music and their entire brand so it's highly unlikely it would happen. Would another unaffiliated company want 'used goods' and more importantly can they afford to pay to sign all four Blackpink members? No, not likely.
So that really only leaves two options, renew or disband. I think Jennie no longer wants to be an idol and prefers being a brand ambassador/influencer. Lisa, for reasons that baffle me, is highly sought after as a solo hip hop artist and dancer. Many idol group dancers are better than her imo and she certainly isn't a real hip hop artist or rapper. Jisoo will probably become a full time actress while Rose will likely become a solo artist, making indie style music.

Just subscribed. Please drop a vid about other acts like Tiara and 4minute. 2021 wasn't the 1st time they said YG didn't let them know. They said it much earlier. YG was hella weird with them. They wasted 2 years . I still feel pain from constantly checking when 2ne1 will comeback for 2 years! YG disregarded everyone. Controversial but I believe they basically ended it in 2014 and they should have put everyone out of their misery right there and then.
Before Bom's scandal, there was CL's MTBD controversy etc. I think YG disliked how well 2ne1 worked and they really wanted to remove them quickly so that they could form the better version. As person who loved 2ne1 I am all for 2ne1 2.0 but the result in terms of ambition with BP's direction as artists is so disappointing. I am always thinking, imagine if they did this or that. Just a small risk here. I wish he never mentioned that they were supposed to 2ne1 2.0 as I would have never wasted so much time hoping for something different. As YG never meant for them to be that way. BP is not bad they are just different. Also, I thought BP was under Blacklabel the whole time. So, I was surprised. I also think YG is dying and their reputation is dead so the BL is the new YG.

2ne1 Always legends 🔥 no one like them espcially live performances

I said this somewhere else but I think its relevant here:
tbh I know that a lot of people think that they're gonna leave YG but I don't see why, no other company will give them the same opportunities that they have currently, as well as the pay check, even if they went to another big3 company, YG doesn't have as many artists compared to them so they won't be able to provide the same monetary value. I think that they are so famous to the point that they can just promote like western artists where they have a comeback once every two years, and maybe a solo project in between, then they go on tour afterwards. It's the best case scenario, for them.
Your point about how as you get older artists may want to deviate and change, and especially for blackpink, their sound is super consistent, with almost no change however, I wonder with the amount of success they have, the members themselves may be worried that if they deviate they lose fans and love from the general public. They are so successful that, if they want to experiment would that come to bite them later on?

This needs to go viral. Blackjack’s have been saying this for years but were called haters 🙄
And the thing that made 2ne1 authentic is that they WROTE their own songs and were heavily involved in the production from beginning to end. They were really hands on therefore the songs were actually them!
With BP they are just a product nothing abt them is authentic. YG said it best they are a pretty version was 2ne1. However YG didn’t make 2ne1s image 2ne1 did just like BIGBANG made BIGBANG.
If YG could just let 2ne1 be 2ne1 we wouldn’t be here today.
YG remember you can’t replicate authenticity.
Edit: I thought it was automatic assumption to knw Teddy was producing and writing bc we knw how the recording works over at yg. But apparently some ppl did not assume and got trigger. I take full responsibility for not mentioning Teddy. Bc to assume is to make an ass out of me and you. My apologies to trigger blackjacks. I am truly sorry 😞 I should have known better this is social media. Be clear when writing a commentary.

They discography is so much better than kpop song these days. 2ne1 can connect with their songs they don’t just sing it, they connect with the song.

I love how the subtitles were spelling yang hyun suk as young huck suck, i mean that’s not completely wrong tho lol

I will never forgive what that crap potato did to 2ne1.
And yeah, I knew it I'm not the only one who finds Blackpink's music vibes were either "I'm Richer, higher, Prettier, Famous than you" or "Fck boys, fck my exes - relationship is just my past time" kind of thing. For the past 7 years those were the oncepts that they keep on releasing. I hope they would give a new, fresher, woman empowerment vibe cuz that sht is getting old.

What irks me most about Blackpink is that they are known to empower young girls and women with their music, when a good amount of their songs put women down. The image, the music and the members themselves are not empowering in the slightest and seeing them so highly recognized for something they not only don't display, but literally market off the opposit, rubs me wrong.

BP is more of the controlled version of 2NE1. They are stiff, lesser swag, lesser stage presence. Their music are catchy but don't have the depth. I agree with the mean girls Gretch's reference. That's how they sound. YG wanted them to look fierce but that's it.

there has always been this attitude from yang hyun suk yg and a large portion of korean public where they think that because the members of 2ne1 dont fit koreas beauty standards that they should just be grateful that yg was willing to give them a chance at stardom. they feel that no other label would have taken a chance at an unattractive girl group like 2ne1 and that they should be grateful to the company for making them into international stars. they feel that it is YG and teddy who made them so if they wanted to move on to bigger and better things which turned out to be black pink they are perfectly in their right to do so.

Look, if it wasn’t for 2NE1 in 2010, I probably would have not started listening to Kpop as soon as I had. They were my favorite group. I bought all their CDs. Then became team YG. When they disbanded, I was crushed. I love Blackpink, but you can tell a lot of the sounds that was 2NE1, was given to Blackpink.

Sadly, baby monsters will have the same yg's gg formula. Just by the name, it's crystal clear.
The problem they will now face is how will they keep blackpink while handling baby monsters.
That label's obsession with having control will be their downfall.

2NE1 is best GG all the time
I cried when i see them at Coachella
It's my first time cry for K pop group 😢

amazing detailed commentary

Commenting to boost this video, way more people should see it!
In a way, it feels k-pop has moved backwards quite a bit. Instead of grown women expressing themselves, we get a lot of super young girl groups whose members are all supposed to be these perfect human beings. It feels very male gaze-y, like most of the women in k-pop are men's fantasies.

During 2018 I remember that Dara had commented on her networks that she would soon have her solo album, it is 2023 and the album is about to be released but with Dara in another company, everything indicates that YG never allowed her to release it.
He mentioned this because it seems Dara was a shareholder of the company and her departure (probably influenced by her refusal to accept her album) caused YGE's shares to fall even more.

When an ugly man calls younger women ugly, it's an ego problem and a projection of his own ugliness. How anyone could continue to give him money by supporting whatever pet project he was working on is beyond me. He's 100% the reason his first big group, Big Bang, also went downhill.

YG was in their golden era when they had 2ne1 and bigbang

2ne1 is absolutely K-pop Legend.

THEY ARE LEGEND AND NO ONES CAN REPLACE THEM.

2NE1 is always be a great Kpop group not just in 2nd generation, but also until today when it comes in their music. The girl group brought them higher because of their singles that earned so much for their agency. Yan Hyun Suk and YG Entertainment should be ashamed on what they did to them.

I miss my girls so much...no group like 2NE1

Still can't process why did YG disbanded 2ne1.

I’m from Philippines and I get to discover and loved Mama Awards because of dear 2NE1. They know how to realize Real Gold Rare Talent! Thank you MAMA! I hope to see the ORIGINAL LEGENDS QUEENS OF KPOP COME BACK ON THE STAGE AS AN INSPIRATION FOR THE NEW GEN OF KPOP AND ASIAN/WORLDWIDE POPS! BRING BACK 2NE1 in 2023 MAMA AWARDS! 💥
BRING BACK THE ORIGINAL KPOP BADASS QUEENS 2NEI! 💖🌸 CL, DARA, MINXI AND PARK BOM! We don’t Care which Company Big or Small Just Come Back and you will Rock the World. Have a concert here in the Philippines! 2NE1 is the reason Kpop became a hit in Philippines, in USA and in the whole world. They are the PIONEER and STILL THE BEST up to now! 💥

I honestly just want YG to go bankrupt because of what they did to 2NE1.

The "new 2ne1" thing was ELEVEN years ago? 😮

So sad :(

Wow. Facts. 💯

i grew up with 2ne1 as my idols, and they were so special to me because they didn’t fit the typical girl group image. they inspired me to be cool and confident as an asian girl. even back in 2016, blackpink wasn’t able to fill the hole that 2ne1 left in my heart

YG died when 2NE1 left.

U describe everything so well. I miss 2NE1. First attached to the group due to their unique visuals especially Minzy and CL. So sad that Minzy felt she wasn't pretty enough. I love how she lights up the room with her smile.
Both CL and Minzy's smile and confidence in "Fire" that caught my attention and since became a fan 🫰❤

It's very easy to think of Baby Monster as a baby because only one of the members is legally an adult.