Five 2NE1 B-Sides We Need to See and Hear Live at Their Reunion Concert

Are you ready for the B.E.S.T., BlackJacks?

After about 10 years since their last concert tour and seven years since we wept over their last single, “Goodbye,” iconic K-Pop girl group 2NE1 are saying: “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over!” They are coming back and reuniting for their “Welcome Back” concert beginning this October — and we cannot be more excited for the queens’ reunion!

Aside from pioneering the “girl crush” image in the K-Pop world, 2NE1 has been known for their fierce and energetic discography, with a bit of a sentimental note on the side. We can expect the girls to deliver their greatest hits on stage, such as “I Am the Best” and “Fire,” but since we missed them (a lot), we also wish to see some of their lesser-known songs on the setlist!

Here’s our list of the best 2NE1 B-side tracks that we want to see and hear live on their upcoming concert tour.

Don’t Stop the Music

2NE1 2nd Mini Album, 2011

Kicking off this list with a 2NE1 party is “Don’t Stop the Music.” First released as a commercial theme song for the Yamaha Fiore motorcycle, the flashy, dance-slash-electronic track became popular among fans for its catchy lyrics and upbeat tune. In fact, the group had to release a new version the following year on their second mini album (with rejigged lyrics, of course), because of its success!

If you’re anything like us, you’d sure love to jump and sing along to the song’s catchy “don’t, don’t, d-d-don't, don’t, don’t stop the music” chorus!

I’m Busy

To Anyone, 2010

The year 2010 was filled with dance, house, and electronic music, and 2NE1’s “I’m Busy” is one of the best K-Pop songs that blended these genres. More than its energetic beat that will definitely get anyone busting out their best dance moves, fans are guaranteed to feel the 2NE1 confidence with their unapologetic lyrics, including CL’s iconic, “All my ladies feelin' naughty, that don't need no man to p-party!" And who didn't get a last song syndrome over the intro, "Nan bappa very?"

If you love clubbing, you definitely need this song on their tour!

Happy

Crush, 2014

2NE1 was always ahead of their time, and their 2014 track “Happy” was testament to this. Amid its, well, “happy” tune, the song carries quite a heartbreaking meaning for lovesick peeps. Who among us didn’t relate to Bom’s iconic “너 없이 (Without you), I’m not happy but I hope you’re happy” line or tried rapping CL’s rhythmic rap verse?

We’ve never seen the girls perform this live, but let’s pray they do sometime during their concert!

If I Were You

Crush, 2014

We can’t wait to have our ears blessed with 2NE1’s powerful vocals, and “If I Were You” was one of the girls’ best songs to do just that. While their 2011 single “Lonely” gave us full-on melancholy, this track offers a blend of sadness, regret, and anger, which each member perfectly expressed with their distinct voices and heartfelt lyrics — penned by CL herself!

The group has performed the track on their 2014 tour, “All or Nothing,” but we look forward to their 2024 or 2025 version, hopefully to get the feels once again live!

Good to You

Crush, 2014

If it wasn't that obvious, "Crush" is just THAT album — at least for us. "Good to You" is a melancholic song that speaks of unrequited love, told eloquently by Dara’s sweet voice, Bom’s unique tone, Minzy’s emotional delivery, and CL’s versatile vocals. Truly a hidden gem in 2NE1's discography!

“Good to You” with a live piano accompaniment and the girls’ vocals? That’s the dream!

Bonus: 'Goodbye'

Goodbye, 2017

Hear us out. “안녕 (translated to 'Goodbye')" was released as 2NE1’s final single following their disbandment announcement in 2016. The track was sung only by members CL, Dara, and Bom after Minzy left the group earlier that year. With all of these things happening, the release of "Goodbye" in 2017 left K-pop fans, BlackJack or not, in tears.

Now that 2NE1 is coming back, this song just hits differently. We don't know about you, but we’d love to see a live version of this song, this time with all four members! After all, 안녕 can also mean “Hello,” right?