2NE1 was a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment that was active between 2009 and 2016. The group consisted of four members: Bom, CL, Dara, and Minzy. Known for revolutionizing the girl group standard in K-pop, experimentation across musical styles, their fashion and live performances, 2NE1 was considered one of the most successful and influential South Korean girl groups during their career. Their discography and live performances have caught the attention of numerous publications worldwide, including the The New York Times, who named 2NE1's New Evolution Global Tour stop at the Prudential Center in New Jersey as one of the "Best Concerts of 2012". 2NE1 has reportedly sold a cumulative total of over 66.5 million records, which would make them one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. The group was first unveiled to the South Korean public in March 2009, after appearing alongside labelmate Big Bang on the promotional single "Lollipop".
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop, hip hop, R&B, dance-pop, electropop |
| Years active | 2009–2016 (2016) |
| Labels | YG, Avex Group, Warner Music, Capitol, School Boy |
| Associated acts | Teddy, Big Bang, YG Family |
| Past members | Bom, Dara, CL, Minzy |
About 2NE1
Quartet that first appeared in a commercial for LG Electronics featuring the song "Lollipop" that they sang with Big Bang. Minzy left the band in 2016, and the band released their last single, "Goodbye," in January 2017.
Achievement of 2NE1
Their album To Anyone topped the Gaon Chart while their follow-ups Crush and Collection each peaked at no. 2 on the chart. Collection would, however, top the US' Billboard 200.
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