2NE1 member profile

2NE1

2NE1 (Korean: 투애니원; pronounced To Anyone or Twenty One) is a four-member South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment in 2009. The band consists of CL, Minzy, Dara, and Bom. The name 2NE1 combines the phrases "21st century" and "new evolution" (NE).

First appearing in "Lollipop", a commercial campaign with Big Bang for LG Electronics, 2NE1's debut single "Fire" was released on May 6, 2009. Since then, the group has released two extended plays, 2NE1 and 2NE1 2nd Mini Album, and one studio album, To Anyone. Their first EP, 2NE1 spawned the number-one single "I Don't Care", which won them the "Song of the Year" award at the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards. Their follow-up singles, such as "Go Away", "Lonely" and "I Am The Best" were similarly successful, with "I Am the Best" winning 2NE1 their second "Song of the Year" award in 2011.

2NE1 officially debuted in Japan in September 2011 with a mini album titled NOLZA, which contained re-made versions of the Korean songs featured on the group's 2nd Mini Album. Since then, the group has released one studio album, Collection, and two physical singles in Japan. 2NE1 are set to debut in the United States in 2013, with work on the group's debut English studio album beginning in 2010 with producer will.i.am. In 2012, The New York Times named 2NE1's performance at the Prudential Center in New Jersey as one of the "Best Concerts of 2012". As of 2013, the band has 400 million video views on YouTube as well as 27 million digital singles sold.

BOM봄

Park Bom (박봄)

English name(s): Bom Park, Jenny Park

Nickname(s): Bommie

Born: March 24, 1984

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Height: 165 cm (5 feet 4 inches)

Weight: 45 kg (99 IBS)

Blood Type: AB

Relegation: Christian

Position: Main Vocalist

Specialities: English, Japanese, piano, flute, cello

Hobby: listen to music

Educational Background: Attended Lesley University to major in psychology, but later transferred to Berkeley College of Music in Boston. Massachusetts to study music.

Favourite colours: Green, pink and red

Fun Facts:

-         Has lymph nodes

-         Can speak English, Japanese and Chinese

-         - Used to live in the United States

-         - Favorite color is green but also loves Pink and Red

-         Almost cried after hearing UGLY

-         She really wants a boyfriend

-         She wants to make a collaboration with Big Bang’s Taeyang

CL씨엘

Lee Chae Ri (이채리)

English name(s): Lee Chae L/Rin

Nickname(s): Baddest Female in Seoul City

Born: February 26, 1991

Birthplace: South Korea, Seoul

Height: 162 cm (5 feet 3 inches)

Weight: 45 kg (99 pounds)

Blood Type: A

Relegation: Rome Catholic

Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Lead Vocalist

Specialities: French, English, Japanese

Hobby: Song writing

Favourite colours: Black and white

Fun Facts:

-          Can speak French, Japanese and English

-          Used to live in France

-          Revealed in an interview that she used to wear a boy school uniform to school sense they didn’t have pants for girls

-          Her father is a professor of Physics and an author of a children’s book story

-          She used to be JYP trainee and was shared a room Wonder Girl’s So Hee

-          Often says “Oh My Gawwddd”

-          She’s a clean freak

-          She can do other dances such as Jazz and Ballet

-          She was raised as a Roman Catholic

-          If she had a chance, she’d like to live in Egypt, Africa and Greece

 

Dara다라

Park Sandara (박산다라)

English name(s): Sandara Park

Born: November 12, 1984

Birthplace: South Korea, Busan

Height: 162 cm (5 feet 3 inches)

Weight: 40 kg (88 IBS)

Blood Type: A

Relegation:  

Position: Vocalist, Face of the group

Specialities: acting, Tagalog, English, Chinese

Hobbies: listen to music, search on the internet

Favourite colour: Pink

Fun Facts:

-         Little brother is MBLAQ’s Thunder

-         Debuted as an actress in the Philippines before joining 2NE1

-         Can speak Tagalog and English

-         Used to live in the Philippines

-         She’s really good in math and physics

-         She trained for three years before debuting with 2NE1

-         The other members believe she is the best in variety shows

-         She likes to wear jeans and t-shirts

-         She always text people because she thinks it’s awkward if she call them

-         She likes to steal others phones and put her photo as their background

Minzy민지

Kong Min Ji (공민지)

English name(s): Min Ji Kong

Born: January 18, 1994

Birthplace: South Korea, Seoul

Height: 161 cm (5 feet 3 inches)

Weight: 44 kg (97 pounds)

Blood Type: O

Relegation: Christian

Position: Maknae, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Lead Rapper

Specialities: Chinese, Japanese

Hobbies: listen to music, song writing, studying musical composition

Educational Background: Attended up to 5th grade in Kwangjoo. Finished Elementary at Suhkang Elementary School in Seoul. Currently in 9th grade.

Favourite colour: Orange and pink

Fun Facts:

-         Speaks limited English

-         Discovered trough a dance video on YouTube

-         Has strong muscles and abs

-         She went to the same dance company as Big Bang’s Seungri and KARA’s Goo Hara

-         She was originally supposed to debut in Japan with ex- YG trainee May Doni

-         She loves taking photographs and wants to be a professional photographer

-         She sings 24/7

-         She likes cross stitching

-         Loves songs from the 70’s and 90’s, even loves 80’s trot songs

-         Loves puppies but is a bit scared of dogs