Sandara Park celebrates 14th anniversary of 2NE1 with nostalgic tribute
K-pop icon Sandara Park turned to a social media post for a nostalgic tribute celebrating the 14th anniversary of her former group 2NE1.
On Wednesday, May 17, Sandara marked the milestone on her Instagram page by sharing a series of throwback pictures. The photos captured some remarkable moments from their journey as pioneer K-Pop girl figures in the idol industry.
Alongside the throwback snaps, Sandara wrote the caption, “Happy 14th anniversary 2NE1 [and] Blackjacks~!!!” Her social update served as a visual time capsule reminding the fans of her group’s impact and irreplaceable presence.
Sandara Park celebrates 14th anniversary of 2NE1 with nostalgic tribute
Furthermore, Sandara’s post evoked waves of nostalgia among their avid supporters. Thus, devoted fans flooded the comment section with messages of love and appreciation for 2NE1 and expressions of longing while reminiscing about their legacy.
It was in 2009 when 2NE1 debuted in the music scene with a legendary hit Fire. Since then, the group, also formerly composed of Minzy, CL, and Park Bom, gained massive recognition and success. Their triumph is attributed to innovative music concepts and fierce performances that restructured the typically sweet girl band image.
Aside from the groundbreaking Fire, 2NE1 has several other smash hits like I Am The Best, I Don’t Care, and Come Back Home. They have also garnered accolades, from Asia Song Festival’s 2009 Best Newcomer to Soompi Awards’ Best Female Group of 2013-2014.
In November 2016, YG Entertainment announced the disbandment of 2NE1, ending the quintet’s seven-year run as a band. Three members recorded the last single, Goodbye, released in January 2017.
Meanwhile, Sandara initially attained popularity in the Philippines before she ventured into K-Pop. She began her career after finishing as a runner-up in a local reality-based talent competition.
