2NE1

The single was not promoted, but it managed to reach number one on various online charts. "Lollipop" is not considered to be the group's debut song. thumb|left|2NE1 promoting "Fire" In April 2009, Yang Hyun Suk stated that 2NE1's debut song would be hip hop and reggae oriented.

"Fire" was released on May 6, 2009, and was accompanied by two music videos. The song also went to number one on various charts and garnered 2NE1 their first music station awards on Inkigayo. Following "Fire" was the release of the group's 1st Mini Album, promoted with the song "I Don't Care", which would later go on to win various end of the year and music station awards.

The group went on brief hiatus post-promotion of "I Don't Care", and the members promoted individual songs. Dara went on to promote her song "Kiss", Bom promoted "You And I", and CL and Minzy released "Please Don't Go". Each of the songs achieved various levels of success, with "You And I" topping many online charts and winning various awards.

2NE1 released the single "Try to Follow Me" without previous announcement on February 9. The song went to number one the week of release on the official Gaon Chart, and in total, sold over one and a half million downloads. The following summer, the members went to Los Angeles and London to record new songs with Black Eyed Peas member will.

i. am for a new English album. Yang Hyun Suk stated that the album is in progress and set for release after 2011.

Promotional image for To Anyone In August, 2NE1's comeback plans were announced. The group teased their comeback until September 9, 2010, when To Anyone was released. To Anyone was the group's first full length album and it debuted at number one on the Gaon Chart.

To promote the album, 2NE1 performed "Can't Nobody", "Go Away", and "Clap Your Hands" on the various music shows and they reached chart positions of two, one, and three, respectively. The album's main title tracks won eleven music station awards and many end of the year awards. Following their promotion, 2NE1 released the music video for their follow up track, "It Hurts (Slow)".

The live performances and music video were themed for Halloween and the autumn season. 2NE1's Japanese activities were announced on October 28. 2NE1 became signed to major Japanese label Avex Group, and were set to release their first album in December with an extra track.

However, the release was postponed indefinitely. "Don't Stop the Music" was the last musical release from 2NE1 that year, and it was exclusively as a "gift for Thai fans". 2NE1's Japanese debut was re-planned for March 2011.

The song "Go Away" was selected to be the first Japanese single. However, the group faced difficulties after the the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and subsequent tsunami, and their activities were postponed again. 2NE1 promoting "Ugly" As a result, it was decided by YG Entertainment that the group would promote in Korea again.

Bom's solo song "Don't Cry" was released first on April 21, and was then followed by the group song "Lonely" on May 12, 2011. Both songs reached the apex of the Gaon Chart. Neither were promoted extensively on music shows, as well.

On June 24, 2011, the group released "I Am The Best" at midnight. The song also reached number one and gained international notoriety. The plans for a mini album then stated that another digital single would come and then be ...