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Before Blackpink: These Second Generation K-pop GGS You Should Know
Before Lady Gaga collaborated with Blackpink, pioneering South Korean girl groups like Wonder Girls and 2NE1 pushed East Asian pop music into the globe, while challenging gender stereotypes through their daring performance concepts.
Second-generation girl groups have done such a lot for the Hallyu scene: they put all-female ensembles back within the spotlight, challenged gender stereotypes through their daring concepts and enchanted the planet with the charm of K-pop.
Here are some of the OG girl groups who first made their mark within the early 2000s that you need to know:
1. Brown Eyed Girls
Debuting in 2006, it wasn’t until 2009 that the Brown Eyed Girls peaked to stardom, following their hit “Abracadabra”. While the concept behind the song’s music video was met with controversy due to its sensual scenes, the group continued to top charts and win awards. The song also sparked the “arrogant dance” trend which was later used in PSY’s “Gentlemen”.
2. Wonder Girls
Following their debut in 2007, Wonder Girls became the first South Korean group to penetrate the US Billboard Hot 100 with their song “Nobody”, which also sparked a dance craze. Having launched English songs, toured Asia and the US and even collaborated with American pop stars, Wonder Girls are credited with paving the way for succeeding K-pop artists to gain entry to the Western market.
3. Girls’ Generation
At a time when the K-pop scene was dominated by male artists, Girls’ Generation successfully trained the spotlight on new-generation girl groups. They defined the quintessential girl group look: uniforms and heels on stage performances, innocent and cute beauty looks, and an overall feminine style.
The K-pop industry was not prepared for a 9 member GG. The epitome of bubblegum pop, Girls’ Generation made coloured jeans a trend with their bestselling hit, Gee in 2009. The girls have released iconic hits one after another since, experimenting with R&B, electro-dance music and more. To date, Girls’ Generation maintains its influence and remains an iconic K-pop group.
4. Kara
Debuting in 2007, Kara only gained commercial recognition after switching to a “pretty but natural” image, which set them apart from senior label mates Fin KL. In 2009, Kara’s breakthrough song Mister solidified their status in the K-pop scene and made the “butt dance” popular. Kara eventually became one of K-pop’s biggest groups in Japan, even winning awards such as No 1 rookie of the year and new artist of the year.
5. 2NE1
They debuted in 2009, with a strong image that broke the cutesy clean-cut look typical of girl groups. Their debut song Fire was an instant hit, solidifying their status as a super rookie group who snagged major awards only six months after debut. Over time 2NE1 proved their artistry through their edgy visuals, out-of-the-box concepts, and their versatile sound, and have become one of the most influential powerhouses of K-pop.
6. 4Minute
4Minute debuted successfully in 2009 with a party girl image and became known for their pop-dance tunes and electronic beats. As a “performance group”, the members are praised for their difficult choreography and high-energy stage performances.
Celebrity couples are always in the news, with their on-again-off-again romances and spur-of-the-moment weddings. Some couples, however, do a very good job of keeping their personal lives private. It’s always a shock when these couples’ relationship woes make headlines because we don’t know much about them, to begin with. Dianna Agron and Winston Marshall are one of these notoriously private pairs who recently called it quits.
Agron is an actress best known for her role as Quinn Fabray on Glee. Agron was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, but later moved to Texas and then San Francisco. She has a younger brother, Jason. Agron was an excellent student in highschool and spent much of her time performing.
She began dance at just three years old, with a focus on jazz and ballet. She later became interested in hip-hop and musical theater. Her acting career began with commercials and supporting roles in Numb3rs, Veronica Mars, and Heroes.
In 2009, she was cast in Glee. The young actress received the news just two days before production began. After her breakout role on the hit TV series, Agron made her way to the big screen. She starred in the 2010 musical Burlesque, working with Christina Aguilera and Cher. She also played Sarah Hart in the 2011 action film, I Am Number Four.
Agron was sought out by director and screenwriter Luc Besson for a role in his 2013 film, The Family. After seeing her on Glee, Besson says he created the role of Belle specifically with Agron in mind. Belle was the daughter of a Mafioso who ratted out his cohorts, forcing his family into witness protection.
Marshall is the banjoist and lead guitarist of Mumford and Sons. Marshall was born in London and was interested in music at a very young age. He learned to play the electric guitar when he was 13 and later became incredibly skilled on the banjo.
In fact, Marshall’s incredible talent on the banjo brought the instrument into mainstream music and inspired numerous banjo players around the world.
Before making it big with Mumford and Sons, the musician ran jam nights at a local club, Bosun’s Locker. He actually met Mumford at this club. He also played in several other bands, most of which played bluegrass sleaze rap.
Later, Marshall became interested in techno and EDM and joined Austrian DJs, HVOB.
Marshall had a brief, one night fling with legendary musician Katy Perry. The were both in Germany, playing shows at different venues. They met at a nightclub one evening and later retired to Perry’s private room.
Dianna Agron attends Apple Store Soho Presents Tribeca Film Festival. Agron and Marshall reportedly began dating around July 2015, when they were seen getting cozy in Paris. They were seen again at an after-party for the film She’s Funny That Way.
During the holidays that year, they became engaged. Fans caught a glimpse of Agron’s gorgeous engagement ring in February 2016 at London Fashion Week.
The couple was married in Morocco in October 2016. The wedding was a lavish, three-day event. Photos feature Agron in a stunning floral gown and white headdress, and camels decked out in vivid red, pink, and orange knit blankets.
Recently they announced their split. They say they’ve been living separately for the past year, and that Agron has begun dating again. There is no word on what caused the split, and friends say that Marshall was a very thoughtful husband who treated Agron like a princess.
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