[INTERVIEW]2NE1 "A debut thats like a dream"

2NE1 "A debut thats like a dream, we want to win with a strong perfomance."

New female group 2NE1 has made their first steps into the music world.

CL(18), Park Bom(25), Sandara Park(25), Gong Minji(15), who is in the group 2NE1 from YG entertainment, will have their first debut stage on the 17th at SBS Inkigayo. On the 6th, 2NE1 came out with their title song 'Fire' and 2 MV's, Street and Space.

2NE1, today, after their rehearsal, had an interview with Star News.

CL, who has the position of rap and leader said, "We are very nervous because it is our debut stage, but we had more than 1000 fans today supporting us who has been a strong support and we finished our rehersal with enjoyment."

Lead vocal, Park Bom also said "Our rehearsal stage felt like a concert stage thanks to our fans support (laughs). Also, the other vocal Sandara Park, was smiling as she said "This debut stage is like a dream." The team's youngest Gong Minji also said "I am very thankful to all the people who took interest in our debut date." [T/N- debut date = debut stage]

They also confessed that their seniors Big Bang's support gave them a lot of strength. Also this day, Big Bang's G-Dragon and Daesung were present at the debut to support. Park Bom said, "Big Bang members gave us advice on how to look at the camera and also on body movements and also gave us a lot of strength.

CL said "Everyone at our company helped us a lot, and before our debut, lots of people recognised us and rather saying we were intimidated, we will enjoy our stage."

The girls also said, they will perform with strong music and a strong performance and we will try hard to get the fans love and support.

Park Bom also said "The members have been practising every hour, expect for the sleeping hour and we tried hard, and will also show our good side to fans."

YG entertainment boss, Yang Hyun Suk, was also present to support the girls personally and said with the start of 'Fire' they will be continuing their activities until the end of the year, and that 2NE1 will show a different side from the usual female idol groups. He also said that he will be thankful to all the fans who continue to show support.

Translations by cookieMuncher @ YGS21 + dysphoriia@LJ
Original article: http://news.nate.com/view/20090517n04148