2NE1 Surprises Fans with Full Group Stage at US Coachella After 7 Years... Fans Cheer

Four Members Perform as a 'Complete Group' on Stage for the First Time in 7 Years
Passionately Singing Hit Song 'Naega Jeil Jal Naga'

Girl group 2NE1 surprises fans with reunion stage at Coachella Festival / Photo by Coachella YouTube capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Nayeon] Girl group 2NE1 surprised fans by performing together on stage for the first time in 7 years at the famous music festival 'Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival' held in California, USA, on the 17th (Korean time).

According to the music industry, all four members of 2NE1 took the stage that day and performed their hit song "I Am the Best."

The stage was made possible when CL was invited to the Coachella Festival. CL appeared as a guest on stage under the American label 88rising, which supports Asian artists, and consecutively performed songs from her first full-length album including "SPICY," "Chuck," and the 2015 release "Hello Bitches."

Afterwards, the intro of 2NE1's "I Am the Best" played, and Park Bom, Sandara Park, and Gong Minji appeared together, with all four performing on stage.

Despite it being their first full-group stage in a long time, the four members showed their usual energy and harmony, thrilling fans. In particular, Sandara Park attracted attention by showcasing a unique hairstyle reminiscent of their group activity days.

It has been about six years since 2NE1 gathered in one place after their disbandment in 2016, and seven years since they performed together on one stage at the 2015 domestic music awards MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards).

Debuting in 2009, 2NE1 became a representative 2nd generation girl group by hitting the charts with every release starting with "Fire," followed by "I Don't Care," "Lonely," and more. After announcing their disbandment in November 2016, they released their final song "GOOD BYE" in January the following year, and all members left their agency YG Entertainment to pursue individual activities.

A music industry insider said, "The members have always had a strong desire to perform as a full group and have been discussing the right opportunity," adding, "This stage was directly planned by CL."

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