2NE1

2NE1 (Korean: 투애니원; Tuaeniwon) is a popular South Korean hip-hop/pop girl group formed by YG Entertainment in 2009. The band consists of four members: CL, Dara, Bom and Minzy. The name 2NE1 combines the phrases "21st century" and "new evolution",and is pronounced "twenty-one" or "To Anyone".

They first appeared in "Lollipop", a commercial campaign with Big Bang for LG Electronics, and their debut single "Fire" was released on May 6, 2009. Since then, the group has released two extended plays, 2NE1 and 2NE1 2nd Mini Album, and one studio album, To Anyone.

While other Korean girl groups emphasize sex appeal and mini-skirts, 2NE1 has a "bad girl" image that includes baggy hip-hop pants and studded bracelets.Fans of 2NE1 call themselves "Blackjacks", a reference to a card game also known as Twenty-One. MTV named 2NE1 the best new band in 2011.