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Just a mere four years ago, the thought of all four members of K-pop girl group 2NE1 performing on stage together, much less going on tour, seemed impossible. After all, the quartet’s agency, YG Entertainment, announced in 2016 that the group would be disbanding, and following 2NE1’s 2017 single, the aptly named Goodbye, it seemed that the book on the beloved hitmakers had been closed.
That all changed in 2022, following a surprise reunion of the foursome at that year’s Coachella festival. Videos of 2NE1’s performance of I Am The Best reached tens of millions of views as older K-pop fans worldwide revelled in what used to be a wistful dream.
With just one performance, the hope of Bom, Dara, CL and Minzy returning to their rightful place in concert halls again, surrounded by thousands of Blackjacks (fans of 2NE1), was within the realm of possibility.
Fans’ prayers were answered in 2024 after it was announced that 2NE1 would embark on a tour to celebrate its 15th anniversary. 2NE1’s Welcome Back tour saw the group reuniting with fans in South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and more.
