It seems like 2 units from YG Entertainment will be debuting on the same day as it was rumoured that the “1+1″ in the “Who’s Next” series indicates the collaboration between 2NE1‘s CL & Korean rapper, Dok2.
Following CL’s collaboration performance with Diplo during the 2014 Style Icon Awards in Seoul, the “baddest female” is rumoured to be collaborating with Dok2, Korean rapper and the founder of the “Illionaire Records” for a new album soon. The rumour came after Instiz, a Korean website posted the following tweet about YG’s “Who’s Next” series:
11일(화), 2NE1 CL(씨엘)xDok2(도끼) 콜라보레이션 앨범 예정 http://t.co/ZB9u8nlTLe
— 인스티즈 연예소식 (@instiz) October 29, 2014
Translation: November 11th, 2NE1 CL (CL) xDok2 (도끼) are planning for a collaboration album.
Both CL and Dok2 also hinted on Instagram that they are collaborating for a new album as Dok2 was spotted hanging out at YG studios. However, the source is considered unreliable as Instiz has previously falsely predicted the release date of other idol groups.
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Besides, it was reported that YG Entertainment will be debuting a brand new unit soon as the talent agency has revealed new “Who’s Next” teasers through its official blog.
On November 1st, YG Entertainment posted new teaser images that only shows the members holding Pepero-inspired boxes in their hands. The agency also dropped various clues by including “+” and “÷” in the photos:
The photos matched another teaser image that was previously posted on October 31st with a message that reads “1+1÷1″. No details were provided about the new unit and the concept is still very vague since the boxes only say “Milk Chocolate” and “Strawberry”. In fact, the photos left fans wondering if the female members featured in the teaser images are the members of YG’s new girl group.
However, it turns out that the talent agency might be debuting a co-ed group instead as another teaser image featuring a male artiste holding a box that says “Original” was released:
No further details were provided regarding the teaser images, which makes it even more difficult to predict whether YG Entertainment is going to debut 2 unit groups instead of just one. Plus, the male artiste’s identity remains mysterious as most fans did not expect that the new group will consist of a male member at all.
What do you think of the rumour about CL’s collaboration album and the new co-ed group? What’s the meaning behind “1+1″ and “1+1÷1″?
UPDATE:
Oh yes! 1/3 of YG’s new co-ed group has been revealed!
On November 3, YG Entertainment surprised the fans with a new teaser image, revealing the first member of the new unit group – Lee Hi!
Lee Hi who is best known as the baby idol in YG Entertainment has gone on a hiatus since the release her first full length album, “First Love“. She was last seen performing on stage with fellow label mate, Epik High at SBS Inkigayo. Thus, this came as a surprise announcement as most fans expect YG to debut their new girl group.
The identities of the rest of the members have not been revealed yet but who do you think they are? Could it be the sibling duo Akdong Musician? Sound off in the comments box below!