BLACKPINK and 2NE1 (Photo : YouTube/GlobalBLACKPINK)
BLACKPINK enjoys fame since their hyped debut, but the girls are now being blamed for the shocking 2NE1 disbandment.
YG made an official announcement that reads,
"Our contract with 2NE1 came to an end in May of 2016, and as we faced a situation where Minzy is no longer with us, we ultimately came to a decision of 2NE1's official disbandment after long discussion.
For the past 7 years, 2NE1 was a representative group of YG. We, too, cannot express how upset and disappointed we are. However, we judge that it'll be difficult to continue promoting. We decided that instead of looking forward to 2NE1's unpredictable promotions, we should rather focus on the solo promotions of the members.
We sincerely appreciate everyone who loved 2NE1 and their music.
Meanwhile, in May, YG renewed the contract with CL and Dara. Unfortunately, we officially announce that Park Bom did not have a renewal."
It seems that 2NE1 has been replaced with YG's newest girl group BLACKPINK. The group has been compared to their sunbae since their debut. Composed of four members, the group's striking resemblance to 2NE1 is undeniable.
BLACKPINK is composed of Jennie Kim, Lalisa Manoban, Kim Jisoo, and Park Roseanne. Even the roles and positions of the members are similar to 2NE1 members. Many people claimed that BLACKPINK is 2NE1 2.0 or a copycat of the first generation female group of YG Entertainment.
BLACKPINK's songs are also written and produced by 2NE1's producer Teddy. 1TYM's Teddy is currently working with BLACKPINK and is establishing his sub-label under YG. Reports claimed that Teddy's THE BLACK LABEL is looking for male trainees for an upcoming boyband. Thus, they are similar.
Some people think that if BLACKPINK has not debuted, YG's attention will still be with 2NE1. It may be wrong for people to think this way since it has been seven years since 2NE1 debuted, which is an awful long time for a successor.
Watch the dance practices of 2NE1 and BLACKPINK that will surely bring a wave of nostalgia.
