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"Just four months ago, we were a group that had temporarily disappeared and was on pause, so being here with all of you today feels like a dream come true. That’s why this stage today feels like a very healing moment for the four of us."

2NE1 Welcome Back in Seoul Concert
[Photo by YG Entertainment]

The group '2NE1,' celebrating their 15th debut anniversary, delivered an emotional performance by filling the entire setlist with hit songs during their first solo concert in 10 years and 6 months.

On the afternoon of the 6th at Olympic Hall in Seoul Olympic Park, 2NE1 leader CL shared her heartfelt feelings about the long-awaited solo concert, saying, "Every year at the beginning of the year on Minji’s birthday, the members usually get together, and this year we thought, 'It’s our 15th anniversary, so maybe we should commemorate it somehow, even if it’s just taking a commemorative photo.' That was how it started, and now here we are standing in front of you all today," expressing her excitement about their first solo concert in a decade.

Marking their 15th debut anniversary, 2NE1 showcased a dazzling stage that fully embodied the skills and experience they have built up over the years, making the 10-year performance hiatus seem meaningless. Over three days from the 4th to the 6th, 2NE1 met with a total of 12,000 fans through their concerts.

At the moment everyone had been holding their breath for, 2NE1 opened the show with "COME BACK HOME," adding meaning to their return, and followed up with "FIRE," greeting fans with "We missed you so much."

2NE1 Welcome Back in Seoul Concert
[Photo by YG Entertainment]

With songs like "Clap Your Hands," "CAN'T NOBODY," "I DON'T CARE," "Missing You," "Hurt," "If I Were You," and "LONELY," the members minimized their talk, pouring their hearts into each song, reflecting how much they missed the stage and their fans. Their solid live vocals and tight teamwork were even stronger than during their active years, making it hard to believe they had disbanded.

With full support from YG Entertainment, a live band session that brought the on-site sound to life, top-notch video production, and the reunion with dancers who had worked with them during their active days now serving as directors, 2NE1 created a stage that shone brighter than ever.

2NE1 energetically performed a total of 21 stages, including "DO YOU LOVE ME," "UGLY," "It Has to Be You," "Tomorrow’s Best," "GO AWAY," "HAPPY," and "IN THE CLUB," heating up Olympic Hall. Since they had enjoyed a successful run throughout their career, every song on the setlist was a hit, and the audience responded with sing-alongs from start to finish.

CL emphasized, "If you have something you really want to do, even if it feels a little scary or overwhelming, I want you to challenge yourself. 2NE1 and I are cheering for you." She added, "I hope you take home twice the good memories and good feelings as the positive energy you gave us today."

2NE1 Welcome Back in Seoul Concert
[Photo by YG Entertainment]

The Olympic Hall, where the concert was held, was also the venue for 2NE1’s first concert. Sandara Park tearfully said, "This Olympic Hall is a very special place for us. It’s so meaningful to be able to welcome our fans here again for our 15th anniversary."

Sandara Park continued, "I heard many people couldn’t come because of the ticket frenzy. I mentioned this on the first and second days, but shouldn’t we have an encore concert?" she hinted at the hope for additional performances directed at YG.

Park Bom said, "I missed you all so much, and I’m glad to see you like this," while Gong Minji said, "It’s a scene I saw in a dream. I dreamed that the four of us would come back to see you all together like this, and seeing it actually happen makes me feel like dreams really do come true. Thank you so much for always staying by our side," expressing her gratitude.

2NE1 Welcome Back in Seoul Concert
[Photo by YG Entertainment]

YG’s rookie group Baby Monster appeared as a guest at the concert. In the audience were YG family members including Big Bang leader G-Dragon and member Daesung, WINNER members Kim Jinwoo and Song Minho, singers SE7EN and Gummy, creating a gathering reminiscent of a YG family reunion. Additionally, many celebrities such as NewJeans, Stray Kids, YB band vocalist Yoon Do-hyun, CNBLUE band vocalist Jung Yong-hwa, singer Sunwoo Jung-a, comedians Jung Joon-ha and Noh Hong-chul also identified themselves as Blackjacks (2NE1’s fandom name) and cheered for their comeback, proving their status as "celebrities’ celebrities."

Even after the concert ended, responding to fans’ enthusiastic encore requests, 2NE1 returned to the stage for encore and second encore performances. Notably, G-Dragon, a longtime colleague of 2NE1, stayed in the audience through the encore and second encore stages, showing his support for his old friend’s comeback until the very end.

Having successfully concluded their Seoul concert, 2NE1 will immediately embark on an Asia tour. Following Seoul, they plan to meet global fans through a tour consisting of 15 shows in 9 cities including Manila, Jakarta, Kobe, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Bangkok, and Taipei.