2NE1 Releases Second Album “CRUSH” in Two Versions: Pink and Black
2NE1's second album CRUSH was released on the 7th throughout online and offline stores.
The album, released in pink and black editions, contains 10 songs, including the two title songs, "COME BACK HOME" and "Gotta Be You". The two editions carry different pictures and themes that show 2NE1's charm.
2NE1's second album, released after 4 years since the first album, lists songs that have reggae, hip-hop, and R&B styles that are title song-quality.
2NE1's leader CL has also written three songs: "CRUSH', "If I Were You", and "BABY I MISS YOU", writing the lyrics for two more tracks "SCREAM" and "MTBD".
2NE1's new album has received acclaim even before sales. Upon release on February 26th, the album has topped all online charts, including the iTunes charts in 7 countries.
On the 5th, 2NE1 listed their name in rank 61 on the Billboard 200 album chart. This is the highest ranking achieved by a K-Pop artist.
In addition, 2NE1's album has been introduced in detail by the international press such as Associated Press, Popdust, VICE.COM, and SPIN.
Meanwhile, 2NE1 stages their comeback show through SBS "Inkigayo" on the 9th, and sets out for their second world tour "ALL OR NOTHING" starting in Hong Kong on the 22nd.
