The K-pop community was taken aback by YG Entertainment’s declaration of the reunion of the iconic girl group 2NE1. After 8 years of disbandment, the four members of 2NE1 will come together onstage once again for their 15th-anniversary concert in Japan towards the end of November and December. This news has sparked excitement among netizens, who are also discussing other groups under YG Entertainment.
On social media, the topic that has captured the most attention is the speculation that 2NE1 may have negative feelings towards BLACKPINK. This theory is based on a netizen’s observation of CL’s status update after being tagged in multiple posts about Jennie’s solo music release in 2018. In the post, CL retweeted content about Jennie and made a statement: “You don’t send rabbits to kill a tiger.”
The topic of whether or not 2NE1 holds negative feelings towards BLACKPINK is currently a popular topic among Korean netizens. The main piece of evidence being discussed is CL’s recent status update where she responded to posts about Jennie’s music. In her response, CL wrote “U don’t send rabbits to kill a tiger,”which many believe was aimed at BLACKPINK.
CL’s statement caused a stir among the public, with many viewers speculating that she was suggesting BLACKPINK is not on the same level as 2NE1. As a result, some suspect that there may be tension between the two groups. This speculation may stem from comments made by YG chairman Yang Hyun Suk in the past, where he described BLACKPINK as a “prettier version of 2NE1″and reportedly pushed for 2NE1’s disbandment to focus on promoting their junior group. In an interview, Yang Hyun Suk shared his intention to create another successful girl group, but with a focus on both beauty and talent.
Having the same management company, number of members, musical style, and girl crush image, BLACKPINK has often been viewed as the “little sister”of 2NE1. Furthermore, many have observed that BLACKPINK’s lineup mirrors that of 2NE1, with Jennie as the rapper like CL, Rosé as the unique main vocal similar to Park Bom, Lisa as the “dancing machine”akin to Minzy, and Jisoo as the eldest member reminiscent of Dara. As a result, BLACKPINK’s accomplishments and talents have been compared to those of 2NE1 for numerous years.
Despite rumors, fans insist that the relationship between 2NE1 and BLACKPINK is not tense or conflicting. Additionally, it should be noted that CL’s status update was not directed towards Jennie or BLACKPINK.
Fans have noticed that the members of 2NE1 have frequently shown their support for BLACKPINK’s endeavors. Park Bom has been seen “liking”various BLACKPINK-related images and posts from fan accounts on social media on multiple occasions. Dara has also shared her excitement with fans when she came across Lisa’s advertisements on the streets. Additionally, CL once congratulated all the K-pop artists performing at Coachella 2023, which included BLACKPINK. As such, fans of both groups are pleading with netizens to refrain from spreading unfounded rumors that could potentially create conflicts between fandoms and harm the positive relationship between 2NE1 and BLACKPINK.
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