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Most of us can agree that 2NE1 is best when they are together as four. However that doesn’t mean they can’t also shine and inspire on their own. Each young lady showed they are just as awesome in solo activities as they are with group events.
This year, we saw Dara, the lady who never gives up no matter what, continue to be a CF Princess where she never fails to showcase her amazing acting skills (Papa YG, drama role for her soon please T_T) and even picking up guitar lessons. Her aim was to find a musical instrument she could be good at, and Dara took her lessons and practice very seriously. We saw through 2NE1TV Season 3 how she personally went down to pick the perfect guitar, and how she endlessly practiced, trying to learn the hard-to-perfect F chord.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRtoiruHYQA&feature=player_embedded
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It was undoubtedly very inspiring to see her taking it so seriously and working very hard at it despite 2NE1′s massively packed schedule back then. And even when 2NE1TV ended, through her me2DAY, we were kept up to date with her progress. She has indeed progressed quite a tad bit in her guitar-ing which was really heartwarming to see.
In fact, Dara even looks like a total professional playing the guitar in the recent Intel Korea teaser video, don’t you agree?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qskQTX8qEBQ&feature=player_embedded
Starts at 0:06
And wouldn’t it be awesome if we get to see Dara strumming to a full tune of one of their songs at a 2NE1 concert? *spazzing just at the thought of it* Woot – let’s encourage Dara to get perfect at playing the guitar so she can do this :).
Dara wasn’t the only 2NE1 member learning new things. From dancing, to knitting, photography, drawing, fashion and even DJing, maknae Minzy has a myriad of interests. And throughout their three years, we’ve seen her passionately pursuing many of these areas. Back in 2010, we got news that Minzy had taken up ballet lessons.
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Hwangssabu’s Twitter Update
What happened to that pursuit, we’re not quite sure, but aside from ballet, we’ve also seen her honing her dancing skills. In 2011, we’ve seen an increase in her formal dance lessons. From Sh*t Kingz Oguri and Lyle Beniga to HI-TECH’s Park Jung Heon and Kwon Young Deuk, the dance lessons paid off as we have witnessed her technical skills improve after every session that she has recorded and showcased via her Twitter & MINZY’s TV.
http://www.twitvid.com/5GQPW
MINZY’s TV #5 – Freestyle Dance
Photography has also been of Minzy’s passions, and she has posted up quite a number of artistic shots every now and then, either on her Twitter or through Cyworld. And if it is an indication, it seems like editing videos is becoming another one of her passions as seen from her improving skills in the cinematography of MINZY’s TV.
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Minzy had been keeping in touch with her designing / drawing skills as well, specifically showcased in her recent series of “Lips Art Drawings" that she’s been making. Let’s not forget the first jacket that she designed and made on her own either. She recently tweeted that she completed making her second jacket as well. It seems like everyday Blackjacks learn of some new Minzy talent. Let’s hope she keeps treating us to these new insights to her personality.
CL is both the most private and music-biased of the four 2NE1 members. She focuses her efforts on music-related endeavors….or so we thought. This past year we were able to see so much more of CL, her obsession with the adorable rilakkuma character, CL hasn’t thrown away her music though, since their last anniversary, our leader has showcases not only her Korean songwriting skills, but also her English songwriting skills.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuhM5Wp1Ifo&feature=player_embedded
CL Original Rap “Make Moves" cr: chuusubs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC8DkOZ6cio&feature=player_embedded
CL Original Rap “Did it On ‘Em"
However, this music-addict also has a domestic side, as seen through all three seasons of 2NE1TV. In the first season, we got the first glimpse of CL’s lady-like side when she baked cookies with the other girls for Teddy & President YGE. While arguing with Dara on how to best make the cookie dough, her adorable side came out when she made sure that Teddy indeed got a “teddy bear" cookie as his present. She also showed off her full cooking skills when she cooked a meal for 2NE1 in celebration of their first anniversary.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xdf4w8_eng-090812-mnet-yg-live-tv-e07-1-3_shortfilms?start=1
[ENG] 090812 Mnet YG Live TV E07 [1/3] {ROYALACES} by YGSRASubs
And in Season 2, she showcased her sewing abilities by creating a toy for President YG’s new child, Yoojin. Isn’t it adorable? Of course this wasn’t CL’s first hand-sewn toy as Dara’s “child" TamTam was originally the leader’s creation as well.
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Finally, this year she stepped up her fashionista game and took the reigns of creating the outfits for 2NE1′s “Ugly" MV and promotions. She just seems to have an artistic nature, especially when it comes to clothes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hBaoEw7iHZE
Begins at 5:06
Bom has been the member with the most features of the group, largely due to her unique voice. She kicked off 2NE1′s amazing 2nd mini-album promotions with the wondrous solo “Don’t Cry." She would go on to feature in GG’s “I Cheated" and the Japanese version of “Oh Yeah“. However, it was the fulfillment of her lifelong dream to perform together with her sister that was probably the most memorable for her and Blackjacks.
During days 2 and 3 of the Seoul Nolza concerts, Bom and her sister performed Bommie’s solo songs together for the first time. The emotional currents of the song that were amplified by Bom’s heartfelt feelings performing with her sister was evident to all who attended.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CnV6HPNe4hI
BOM – You And I
Recently, Bommie also became a mentor for one of the contestants K-pop Star. She shared her sage advice as well as a few of her precious health foods to the hopeful, showcasing her nurturing qualities.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xq8o7o_royalaces-120408-bom-cut-on-k-pop-star-eng_shortfilms?start=1
Aside from her music (and health foods) Bom also tried to challenge herself in terms of overcoming her fears through her attempt to bungee jump in Season 3. Though it didn’t quite work out, Bom did look to go outside herself to try something that she’s always wanted to do. One potential “challenge" that she may be ready for is actually dating, as the unnie of the group lately has been very vocal about her anticipation for the end of the dating ban. She is ready for love!
In a recent interview with Japan’s Non-no magazine the girls explained where they wanted to be in Year 2050, check out their responses.
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Blackjacks – Where do you think the girls will be in 10 years? What individual pursuits will they be pursuing?
See you in a few hours time for the D-0 article!
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Article and Photo Manipulaton by: staff@ygladies.com
Article and Photo Manipulaton by: staff@ygladies.com