What Is The Best 2NE1 Live Performance So Far?

With two world tours and a plethora of hit singles under their belts, K-pop phenom 2NE1 has many memorable live performances, but which one is your favorite?

Here are some of my favorite 2NE1 live performances featuring singles like "I Am the Best," "Crush," and "Fire."

In 2009, 2NE1 debuted and quickly dominated the K-pop scene with songs like "Fire," "I Don't Care," and individual singles like "You & I," "Kiss," and "Please Don't Go." For their first live performance at the MAMA Awards, 2NE1 formulated a musical featuring all five songs to dazzle the audience.

"Cute, creative, cool, unique, perfect," commented Nich Girl on YouTube.

Then came the "I Am the Best" era of 2NE1, which remains arguably the most iconic single for the girl group. Before the music video was even released, 2NE1 made their comeback on SBS with a live performance showcasing a gritty punk rock style. This is one of the most choreography-driven comebacks for 2NE1, which remains a rarity for the group.

"My only regret in life is that I wasn't a Blackjack back then when this comeback happened because I didn't even know K-pop existed," wrote OuranNeko on January, 2014.

Not only is 2NE1 popular in Korea, but the group has also performed with international super stars like Snoop Dogg and, as seen above, will.i.am. In 2012, the Black Eyed Peas founder was a guest act for 2NE1's "New Evolution" concert in Los Angeles, utilizing a special remix of "I Am the Best."

"Now that would be a killer concert, 2NE1 and Black Eyed Peas," said Jon Rosen.

For their latest comeback and album, "Crush" is most emblematic of the strong, powerful style akin to "Fire," "Can't Nobody," and "I Am the Best." On March 6, the official 2NE1 YouTube channel uploaded their live performance of the song during their "All or Nothing" concert in Seoul, and has garnered nearly 3.5 million views.

"Is it weird to think of this song as an anthem for the Blackjack 'army?'" asked Ladybug20hippe.

But nothing quite compares to this 2011 staging of "Lonely" and "I Am the Best" at the MAMA Awards. The one that Girls' Generation was filmed singing along to, the one that closed out the show, the year that CL performed with will.i.am and apl.de.ap on stage.

What is your favorite 2NE1 live performance? Comment below!

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