- By Srishti Pandey
- Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:35 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
BLACKPINK Jennie, BIGBANG members, NewJeans and more celebrities made a splash at 2NE1’s iconic Welcome Back reunion concerts in Seoul, showing their love and support for the legendary group. The concerts were a major highlight, as 2NE1 celebrated their 15th debut anniversary with fans and fellow artists from the Kpop industry.
Held over three consecutive days—October 4, 5 and 6—at Seoul’s Olympic Park, the reunion was a star-studded affair. BLACKPINK’s Jennie stood out in the crowd, as she not only cheered for her YG Entertainment seniors but also lent her support to YG’s newest girl group, BABYMONSTER. Jennie, who has a close bond with the group, was spotted interacting warmly with the members backstage, further igniting excitement among fans for the group’s upcoming activities.
In addition to Jennie, other Kpop stars who attended the reunion included BIGBANG members G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung, NewJeans, WINNER and iKON. The celebrities were seen thoroughly enjoying the performances, singing along to 2NE1’s classic hits like I Am the Best, Fire and Lonely. Fans were excited to see so many YG artists together after a long time.
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JENNIE singing lyrics of 'sheesh' and being proud of BABYMONSTER is a moment that will be etched in baepink history😭 pic.twitter.com/TixHqxCn8A
— 𝄫ᱬ (@baemonstered) October 6, 2024
BABYMONSTER AND JENNIE:
— 𝘬𝘢ᱷ𝘢𝘬𝘪 (@baeskawaki) October 6, 2024
2022 as mentor 2024 as audience pic.twitter.com/LCLRu9RKCL
JENNIE AT THE 2NE1 CONCERT 🩷 pic.twitter.com/pJxDczx75i
— 젠바🙈💕 (@blackpinkbabo) October 6, 2024
JENNIE, 2NE1, BABYMONSTER, IKON, BIGBANG AND WINNER ALL IN ONE PLACE OMG WE ARE GETTING A YG FAMILY PIC BACKSTAGE😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/E4oYLXgH46
— el (@baesdolls) October 6, 2024
Jennie reacts to BABYMONSTER opening for 2NE1's ‘Welcome Back’ Tour:
— Pop Base (@PopBase) October 6, 2024
“My Juniors” pic.twitter.com/RaydCz9Vbu
Idols who attended 2ne1 concert and watched Babymonster's performance
— mons7er (@baemonhigh) October 6, 2024
Jennie
NewJeans
Stray Kids
Boynextdoor pic.twitter.com/mnzmkq3b1F
What a moment..🫢✨
— BABYMONSTER (@YGBABYMONSTER_) October 7, 2024
2NE1 선배님들 💗#BABYMONSTER #베이비몬스터 #2NE1 #투애니원 #YG pic.twitter.com/LpBHHtAeH4
seeing 2NE1, BLACKPINK, BABYMONSTER, BIGBANG, WINNER, and iKON together—there’s no way YG didn’t envision a YG Family concert! look at YG, he's already planning the event of the century!! pic.twitter.com/KXTE0KWoh5
— 𝄫ᱬ (@baemonstered) October 6, 2024
Jennie’s appearance at the concert comes just ahead of the release of her solo track Mantra, set to drop on October 11. Fans are eagerly awaiting her return to the solo music scene after her successful hit You and Me. Jennie is expected to promote Mantra on various Korean music shows, adding to the excitement surrounding her comeback.
from performing “solo” to the attendees of blackpink’s first solo concert in korea 2 days prior its release
— gi ᴼᴬ 🐻ྀིྀིྀིྀིྀིྀིྀིྀི (@jennieaceitgirl) October 6, 2024
to performing “mantra” for the show music core audience 3 days prior its release
jennie always wanting fans to hear her songs first is too special 🥹 pic.twitter.com/Jvir14pgrW
BLACKPINK's Jennie will promote 'Mantra' on music shows. pic.twitter.com/HCAE26QVrp
— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) October 6, 2024
The reunion concerts were not just a nostalgic trip down memory lane for 2NE1 and their fans but also a reminder of the group’s lasting impact on the Kpop industry. Originally formed in 2009 by YG Entertainment, 2NE1’s lineup features CL, Bom, Minzy, and Sandara Park (Dara). The group made their debut with Lollipop, a collaboration with BIGBANG, followed by the hit single Fire. Over the years, they released numerous chart-topping tracks and established themselves as one of the most influential girl groups of their era.
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Although 2NE1 disbanded in 2016, their presence and music have continued to resonate with fans worldwide. The group’s last single, Goodbye, released in 2017, was a bittersweet farewell. In 2022, they reunited for a surprise performance at the Coachella Music Festival, leaving fans hopeful for future reunions.
2NE1’s Welcome Back concerts in Seoul are just the beginning of their reunion tour. The group is set to perform at Kobe’s World Hall in November and Tokyo’s Ariake Arena in December. Additional stops across Asia are expected in the winter of 2024 and 2025, making this reunion a memorable experience for fans across the globe. Jennie’s active involvement in supporting her fellow artists and her upcoming solo promotions showcase her dynamic presence in the Kpop scene.