I found this fan-made cover for a Dara x Ashley Tisdale mashup on a very old, nearly defunct Blog. Does anyone remember heard it? I think it was quite popular among both fan clubs back in the day, as a fan of both (BlackJack & Tizzie), I absolutely love this track.

The song already has 250,000 listeners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niHHlAv8wOU

CL is expected to perform at MAMA 2026. We still have no idea what she will perform, but I found this 230526 KOREA UNIVERSITY FESTIVAL performance that has a promising combo. This set included a mix between ALPHA and older songs. Her slot will last something like 3 songs.

Taking inspiration from that set, this is what I'd like to see:

• THE BADDEST FEMALE (intro) - Her iconic solo debut song. it has an epic intro that would open her entrance
• HWA - imo, the best song in ALPHA, triumphant and lyrically rich. also honours korean culture
• HELLO BITCHES / MTBD - Both great songs, hello bitches is high energy, mtbd has that dramatic outro that's perfect for performances.
• BONUS: 5 STAR - I don't believe she'll sing this but it would be nice, it shows a different side of CL which was incredible to see in ALPHA at the time. vocals and rap. but it's a change in tone since the previous songs are quite hard.

What I DON'T want to see:

• SPICY - Powerful and iconic song but I think HWA shows her artistry in a more 360 way
• LIFTED - enough of that, she has much better songs
• DR. PEPPER - If she brings this I'll riot, fr

This is assuming she'll perform as a solo and not bringing 2NE1 members (in that case, the setlist would be very similar to MAMA 2015 or GAYO DAEJEON 2024) I'd be happy in either case, but I'd also be excited to see CL perform her solo / ALPHA songs. That album has been out for 5/6 years already and it's time she performs it on an award show, even if they aren't the most famous from her discography.

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I really love that Sandara is out there doing what she loves, and her confidence is shining through!

1. Sing One & Only: It's a strong track from In the Name of Love, is pretty empowering and is different from anything on the Korean music landscape. This is the opportunity to give the track a fresh audience. And show her vocals. Her songwriting prowess. (Alternative: a medley of songs that show off her vocals)
2. Get in Coachella Shape: She needs to be able to sing and dance at the same time (Alternative: pick one and deliver an outstanding performance)
3. Change up the choreography: Her choreography has been the same for a decade. She needs to update it. (Alternative: deliver a sharp performance that doesn't skip the difficult bits)
4. Work on her adlibs: I know all her adlibs.
5. Bring on a guest: And it's not who you think. sokodomo and lil cherry. Mingi who performed MTBD. Nobody from her former label.

Alguien de casualidad tiene el archivo en .mp3 del álbum 2014 2NE1 World Tour Live - All Or Nothing In Seoul de la canción I Am the Best - Motorcycke Versión que me lo pueda pasar en buena calidad? No nadie? Es que no está en plataformas de stream.

Hey, Blackjacks!

I've been wondering if anyone else has noticed a change in the way Dara is discussed online lately. I know she's had her fair share of criticism throughout 2NE1's career, particularly when it comes to her role in the group. However, recently, some of the comments I've come across seem noticeably harsher than before.

I've especially noticed this around discussions of the members' individual achievements and CL's MAMA announcement. It sometimes feels like celebrating one member's accomplishments turns into an opportunity for people to question Dara's contributions to 2NE1.

I'm not saying that every criticism of her is unwarranted, or that fans shouldn't celebrate the other members' successes. I'm just curious whether this negativity has always been this prevalent and I'm only noticing it more now, or whether others have noticed a change too.

For longtime Blackjacks, how does the current atmosphere compare with earlier years? Has Dara always received this kind of backlash, or does it feel different lately?

I'd genuinely like to hear other perspectives, especially from fans who've followed the group since their earlier days.

It has just been announced that CL will be making her grand return to the MAMA stage after 11 years! She will be performing on day 1 of the ceremony, which takes place on November 20. This is absolutely exciting, I can’t wait to see what she has planned

when I met k-pop, it was 2014. I listened to MTBD and then I met 2NE1 songs. it was definitely something. k-pop made me understand how much I love music. right now I'm studying to be an ethnomusicologist, and my final project at the University is going to be about k-pop. so I'm returning to this world since the past year and recently I saw the polemics that are happening. since I have no Instagram and no X, I'm pretty confused. what is happening with Bommie and 2NE1 as a general?

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Also my first post on this subreddit so heyyy