YG Entertainment Denies 2NE1 Breakup Rumors

On June 6, YG Entertainment spoke out against the influx of rumors surrounding the alleged disbandment of their lone girl group, 2NE1.

A representative for YG provided a statement to Star News, which refuted the claims and rumors. "I do not know where these rumors came from, but it is not a fact that 2NE1 will disband," said an official from the company.

The unnamed representative then went on to say that the claims were not even worth addressing, even though the agency was willing to provide statements. "We were outraged when we heard the rumors," said the representative. "2NE1 is planning to release a new song, this year."

Breakup rumors involving the group emerged in 2014, but they resurfaced after a report published by the Korean outlet Chic News. In the article, a person claiming to be an associate of YG Entertainment provided a statement which sparked the latest rumors. The unnamed person claimed that Dara would focus on her acting career while CL would continue to work on her U.S. debut. Bom and Minzy were left out of the statement.

The electro-pop quartet has been working on several solo projects in 2015, including an upcoming American album release from CL. Her recent Diplo-produced single, "Doctor Pepper," has garnered positive attention from hip-hop publications including Complex.

Dara is the female lead of the upcoming web drama, "We Broke Up," opposite WINNER's Kang Seung Yoon. She also recently made a guest appearance on "Producer," where she portrayed herself.

In 2014, 2NE1 released the commercially successful album, "Crush." The critically acclaimed release garnered international praise, leading to several year-end nods including recognition by Fuse and MTV Iggy

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About the writer: Adrienne Stanley is a contributing writer for Kpopstarz, KDramastars, MTV Iggy and CJ Entertainment's KCON blog. Her passions include a love of K-pop and Asian drama. When she is not writing she is hanging out on Twitter (@retrogirladdy).
 

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