2NE1′s Displays Their Best in New Evolution Tour, Singapore

Pictures courtesy Launch Entertainment

The weekend was literally K-pop haven, with over 4 different artistes and events happening in Singapore. But to Blackjacks who have been awaiting for 1 December 2012, nothing else mattered but their idols, 2NE1. Despite having been to Singapore on previous occasions, this is the first time 2NE1 is staging their full-scale solo concert, New Evolution Global Tour. And with Singapore being the last stop, one can expect the highest level of stage presence and adrenaline-rush performances!
Appearing on stage with a big bang, the quartet kicked off the show on a high note showing just what they are made of with hit songs ‘I Am The Best’ and ‘Fire’. Waving their white-winged light sticks, the 8000 over fans went wild and those seated were seen on their feet right from the start of the concert!
The stage set-up was amazingly done, complete with light-effects, pyrotechnics, confetti and moving platforms. They even had inflatable slides specially for the encore stages, in which the girls slide down and showed off their relaxed child-like personalities.

One of the highlights was definitely the solo stage of each member, displaying their individual talent and flavor. Leader CL showed off her chic confident self by turning the stadium into a club. Transforming into a DJ, she spun remixes of her favourite songs; ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ <Cyndi Lauper>, ‘We Found Love’ <Rihanna>, ‘Hung Up’ <Madonna> and ‘Who’s Ready to Jump’ <Chuckie>. Feeling the heat herself, she took off her neon jacket halfway through.
Despite being the youngest, Minzy has always been known for her powerful execution of moves and she proves just why she’s labelled as a dance machine. Together with the Hi-Tech dancers, Minzy broke into her hip-hop dance routine which includes a series of splits and body waves.
Lead vocalist Park Bom blew the stadium down with her strong vocals. Standing solo on stage, she commanded everyone’s attention and belted out two of her solo tracks; ‘Don’t Cry’ as well as ‘You and I’.

The males in the crowd were most definitely looking forward to Dara‘s solo act. ‘Kiss’, the title of the song says it all. Since it is their last show, Dara asked where she should kiss the lucky guy, “On the lips?” she teased. The lucky male fan walked away with no lip-kiss, but that moment of Dara sitting on his lap and the lip stain on his cheek must have been an unforgettable one.

Picture credits: 2NE1 Official Facebook Page

After an encore of ‘I Don’t Care’ and ‘I Am The Best’, CL also requested for a group photo with the audience as their last-show memento. Not wanting to part ways just yet, and with the atmosphere still at a peak, CL asked the crowd if they’d like for a re-encore. Of course, fans scream out their choices of songs and settled on ‘I Love  You’. A fitting song, to end the night and for fans to express their love to 2NE1, vice versa.

Getting emotional, Dara was seen unable to control her tears from flowing. Thanking their fans and promising to be back again, the concert ended on a high note.
Of course 2NE1 did not work alone. Wrapping up the concert, they gave thanks and introduced the other people who helped to keep the atmosphere fun and high. Namely, the live band and their back-up dancers(Hi-Tech and Crazy).

Organized by Launch Entertainment, the concert was definitely one energy-packed treat! Promising to be back in Singapore again, Blackjacks can look forward to it as well as 2NE1′s upcoming album next year! And who knows, a possible YG Family Concert? Now, that would be something this writer would look forward to!