The 'welcome back' anniversary concert of 2NE1 is about to draw the curtain. The three-day-long concert began on October 4, highlighting a reunion after 15 years. The concert took place at the Olympic Hall in Seoul.
The group consists of four members: Park Bom, Minzy, Sandara Park, and CL published a set list to perform, and its popular songs Do You Love Me and Clap Your Hand were some of them.
On day 1, many celebrities congratulated them, and some were physically present at the concert hall. G-Dragon from Big Bang was at the concert, while IU's Pharrell Williams shared video messages with them.
G-Dragon and other celebrities who have attended the 2NE1's 'Welcome Back' anniversary concert
The WELCOME BACK concert was filled with a huge crowd, and some celebrities were seen. BIGBANG’s G-Dragon, BABYMONSTER, and aespa’s Winter were spotted among the attendees.
Many celebrities supported the group both in person and through video messages. Video messages from top idols and groups were displayed on the big screen during the concert.
G-Dragon shared a heartfelt message, congratulating them with his signature finger hearts and enthusiasm. IU expressed her excitement and wished she could attend. She said,
"To 2NE1 whom I love, congrats on the WELCOME BACK concert! It’s been such a long time since you've last seen the fans, so both the members and the fans will be so excited and have so much fun. I’m also a fan who’d definitely love to attend too".
NewJeans honored the group, calling them seniors and welcoming their return to the stage. They stated,
"Everyone, the 2NE1 seniors will be holding a concert for the first time in a very long time... We sincerely welcome the WELCOME BACK concert."
Pharrell Williams also sent his congratulations to CL, praising their well-deserved success. He said,
""Congratulations CL and the whole, you guys deserve it. Showtime!"
Apart from these celebrities, the screen of the concert highlighted IVE, BabyMonster, BoyNextDoor, Zico, Kiss of Life, Stray Kids, Twice, (G)I-DLE, and Treasure.
aespa's Winter, G-Dragon, and all the BabyMonster members were spotted in the gallery. Dara's brother MBlaq's Thunder and his wife Mimi were also present.
Before the show, different media outlets interviewed all the group members, and allkpop, one of them asked about the set list to perform in the concert. CL responded saying,
"The core of the [WELCOME BACK] concert is to bring back the “classic” 2NE1. In past tours, we made changes to choreography and arrangements, but this time we wanted to show the original 2NE1. We’ve perfectly captured the essence of the 2NE1 stage that fans have been waiting for."
The media outlet also asked about the preparation for the concert, and Dara expressed,
"I’m already feeling sad. We started practicing in July, and I think I’ll miss these moments once we’re on stage. Things that felt so ordinary before now feel special, so I’m trying to enjoy every moment. I hope you guys are excited to see us on stage because we've become more mature and free to express ourselves."
The show will conclude on October 6, and the group is on a tour that starts in Seoul and ends in December.