2NE1 members Sandara Park, CL, and Minji support BigBang concert

Sandara Park, CL, and Minji of 2NE1 appeared together at BigBang's 20th anniversary concert, reaffirming the enduring bond between the second-generation idols who once led the golden era of YG Entertainment.

On the 23rd, Sandara Park posted several photos on her SNS accompanied by the short caption, "BIG BANG."

The released photos show Sandara Park, CL, and Minji visiting the venue and taking commemorative photos with the members of BigBang. While the atmosphere was more relaxed than the days of their flashy stage performances, the images demonstrated that their long-standing friendship with their former colleagues remains unchanged.

The simultaneous appearance of the three was perceived as having significance far beyond mere concert attendance. BigBang and 2NE1 represented YG Entertainment from the late 2000s to the mid-2010s, exerting unrivaled influence in both domestic and international K-pop markets. BigBang's musical trajectory, driven by hits such as "Lies," "Day by Day," and "Fantastic Baby," alongside 2NE1's unique discography including "Fire," "I Am the Best," and "Lonely," left a massive footprint during the global expansion of K-pop.

Consequently, seeing members from both groups in one place naturally evoked nostalgia for fans. Although all three are currently pursuing individual careers, the connection they built while active under the same agency remains intact.

However, the presence of fellow 2NE1 member Park Bom was not noted at the event. As photos of Sandara Park, CL, and Minji were shared, some fans expressed disappointment, having hoped to see the four members together as a complete group. It is difficult to determine the reason for Park Bom's absence or her current situation based solely on the released photos.

From the 21st to the 23rd, BigBang held their 20th anniversary debut commemorative world tour, "BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR ‘XX : COSMOS’," at the Goyang Stadium Main Stadium. The event drew significant attention as it marked BigBang's first solo concert in approximately nine years since 2017 and served as the kickoff for their 20th anniversary world tour.

G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung performed signature hits such as "Fantastic Baby," "Bang Bang Bang," "Blue," and "Loser," connecting with fans who had waited years to see them. Beyond the group's own performances, the visit from former YG family colleagues added a symbolic layer to the show, turning the concert into a retrospective of the second-generation K-pop era.

As reunions of former idol colleagues continue following BigBang's return, this moment captured by Sandara Park, CL, and Minji stirs nostalgia by bridging the past and present of a generation that once stood at the very center of K-pop.