South Korean girl group 2NE1 officially disbands after seven years. (Photo : Ken Ishii/Getty Images)
Queens of girl groups 2NE1 will release their last song as a group as a gift and farewell to fans. The single, "Goodbye," will be dropped on Jan. 21. This could be the last time that Blackjacks will see the group complete.
On Jan. 5, 2NE1's label YG Entertainment announced that the Kpop group will release their final track. The new song will express the regrets of the members for suddenly disbanding after rumors of their comeback floated and even teasing fans with material they thought they will release.
At first, fans are hoping that group's youngest member Minzy will join her "unnies" for the group's final song when reports claimed that the new track will feature the remaining three members of 2NE1. This is prompted by Minzy departure from the group and YG Entertainment months before the disbandment once her contract expired. Minzy's departure from the group is cited by YG as one of the main factors for the decision. She is currently preparing for her solo debut under Music Works.
However, the full force of 2NE1 may be seen on the 21st if we take the photo uploaded by CL and regrammed by Dara as a hint. The two members posted the same photo of 2NE1 that prompted wave of nostalgia among fans.
There are rumors claiming that the release of the final song aims to help Park Bom to clear her image and to help her re-enter the entertainment industry. Minzy will also benefit from the final song to hype her promotion and it will show that the girls have a good relationship.
YG Entertainment has disbanded 2NE1 in November 2016 allegedly due to Park Bom's drug addiction. Moreover, YG is reportedly under a crisis due to the scandal of President Park Geun-hye. Reports claimed that a YG director has close ties with the president and Choi Soon-sil, who are now facing corruption charges.
