On July 16, 2024, a netizen took to the South Korean social media platform Instiz, sharing 2NE1 member CL was photographed outside YG Entertainment, sparking comeback speculation. In the update, CL donned beige-colored wide-baggy pants styled with a blue oversized sweatshirt.
The female artist had colored her hair blonde. She was coming out of her vehicle and headed towards the entrance door of YG Entertainment.
Soon, CL's latest photos circulated on social media and went viral among the fandom. The K-pop community started discussing their potential reunion and comeback.
The group recently had a meeting with YG Entertainment's founder, Yang Hyun-suk, at the agency's building, and the members have been dropping ambiguous hints through their social media accounts, fueling the chances of 2NEL comeback.
Subsequently, an X user excitedly tweeted:
"OH MY GOD IT'S REALLY HAPPENING."
Many fans also stated they would love to see CL and Ruka rapping together following 2NE1's comeback.
"Her entering that hell hole after everything they put her and 2NE1 through for YEARS just shows how much all of the girls love the group and how bad they wanted to come back together for years but they were denied the chance to do so...they love each other + the fans so much."- A fan reacted.
"And we get a performance of cl,Jennie and asa on the same stage? That'll be THEIRSTORY you have one job."- A fan shared.
"When Two of them Powerfull Rappers will meet I hope one day we will get CL X RUKA's interactions."- A fan commented.
"I'm waiting for all the unreleased songs of 2NE1 that have been teased before... Nolja."- A fan mentioned.
Netizens expressed their excitement about the new music of the female group and urged YG Entertainment to provide better treatment to the group as they own everything because of the members.
"I'd have kicked so hard against this with everything in me but it seems the gurls may want it too so I just gotta support."- A user reacted.
"Omfg it’s happening, cl has been spotted entering yg entertainment, what if they give us that babymonster nd 2ne1 collab."- A user shared.
"You bettter do better and take care of them better this time . Your building also was build by them. Give them what they deserve after all this time."- A user mentioned.
"My baddest Leader! Excited for 2NE1's new music."- A user commented.
More about 2NE1
The South Korean female K-pop group 2NE1 was formed by YG Entertainment. It featured four members, including CL (Lee Chae-rin), Bom, Dara (Sandara Park), and Minzy (Gong Min-ji).
The band was active from 2009 to 2016, ruling the K-pop industry with their tracks, albums, records, and projects. The four-member band was recognized as one of the phenomenal leaders in accelerating the Korean Wave domestically and internationally. They were popular for breaking preconceived notions, stereotypes, and stage presence.
The group was dedicated to genres including K-pop, hip-hop, R&B, dance-pop, and electropop. Initially, 2NE1 was introduced in 2009 following their appearance on the promotional single Lollipop alongside the South Korean boy band BIGBANG. They rose to recognition and popularity after releasing 2NE1 in 2009. The group also emerged as the first idol group to be honored with the MAMA Award for the Song of the Year for their track I Don't Care.
The group's discography includes an impressive list of records, such as two studio albums, eighteen singles, two extended plays, and promotional singles. They released two albums titled To Anyone and Cursh on September 9, 2010, and February 27, 2014, respectively, through YG Entertainment. The group has also released live albums under their belt, including the Ist Live Concert (Nolza!), 2012 Global Tour: New Evolution, and 2014 World Tour: All or Nothing.
Following the group's disbandment, the four members reunited in April 2022, delivering an electrifying performance at Coachella, where they garnered praises from fans and multiple publications.