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2NE1 Brings YG Family Together at ‘WELCOME BACK’ Concert in Seoul
K-pop fans around the world were hit with a wave of nostalgia as 2NE1 hosted their long-awaited ‘WELCOME BACK’ concert in Seoul, and the reunion didn’t just end with the group on stage!
Fans were treated to a mini reunion of OG YG Family backstage, featuring beloved artists from across the YG Entertainment roster, both past and present. The hashtag #YGFAMILY quickly trended as fans expressed their excitement for seeing some of the most iconic YG artists coming together again.
A Star-Studded Backstage Reunion
Among the YG stars who reunited with 2NE1 backstage were BLACKPINK’s Jennie, BIGBANG’s members, Gummy, WINNER, DK from iKON, the upcoming girl group BABYMONSTER, HITECH, and even SE7EN! This heartwarming moment had fans buzzing online, with many expressing their hopes for a full YG Family concert to happen soon.
“YG FAMILY!! 🖤 Never in our wildest dreams did we think we’d see this in 2024,” one fan tweeted. “It’s so heartwarming to see them all supporting each other.”
YG FAMILY!! 🖤
Never in our wildest dreams will we see this in 2024. It's always heartwarming to see them support each other.
BIGBANG x 2NE1 x SE7EN x GUMMY x WINNER x iKON x BLACKPINK x YGX #YGFAMILY @ygent_official pic.twitter.com/VdUBMn89zk— YG Facts – SLOW (@YGFacts_sprt) October 6, 2024
With 2NE1 being such an integral part of YG’s golden era, it was no surprise that this mini reunion sparked even more fan enthusiasm, with posts manifesting a YG Family concert flooding social media.
BIGBANG x 2NE1 x SE7EN x GUMMY x WINNER x iKON x BLACKPINK x YGX a true dream lineup that many fans are eagerly hoping to see live together again. If this reunion is any hint, the future of YG Family events is looking bright!
“As a YG Stand, I’m so happy today 😭,” tweeted another fan. “YG FAMILY FAMILY FAMILYYYYY!”
As YG Stands im so happy today 😭
YG FAMILY FAMILY FAMILYYYYY#TREASURE kpop master in Thai#AKMU festival in Busan#YGFAMILY #BIGBANG #2NE1 #WINNER #iKON #BLACKPINK #BABYMONSTER #YGX concert 2NE1 in Seoulpic.twitter.com/snqcgkiklVpic.twitter.com/gAJaU4hglypic.twitter.com/Mto4cLvVaf pic.twitter.com/ZVmArsTOrQ— JUNKYU TREASURE (@BuatAlayAja) October 6, 2024
The excitement didn’t end backstage. During Day 2 of the concert, fans spotted several well-known celebrities attending to show their support for 2NE1. Among the stars spotted were:
celebs at 2NE1 concert day 2
– KEY SHINEEE
– TAEYEON SNSD
– SEUNGYOON WINNER
– JINHWAN IKON
– KANG DANIEL
– Jun Hyun Moo (famous entertainer)
– Pung Ja (famous korean youtuber) #WELCOMEBACK_2NE1 #WELCOMEBACK #투애니원_제일_잘_나가 #2NE1 pic.twitter.com/e7J8F60NSM— TheBaddestWitches ໒꒱ (@95GIZIBE) October 5, 2024
- KEY from SHINee
- Kang Seung-yoon (WINNER)
- Jinhwan (iKON)
- Kang Daniel (soloist)
- Jun Hyun Moo (famous entertainer)
- Pung Ja (famous Korean YouTuber)
The celebrity sightings continued on Day 3, with even more high-profile stars making an appearance:
Celebs seen at 2NE1 Day 3 ❤️🔥
– DAESUNG
– JINU & MINO
– NEWJEANS
– BOYNEXTDOOR
– SEUNGMIN SKZ
– KWON TWINS (TMI they just landed from HK for TAEYANG con)
– Ross Butler (Riverdale)
– Yonghwa CNBlue
– Ash Islan & Chanmina #WELCOMEBACK_2NE1 #WELCOMEBACK #투애니원_제일_잘_나가 pic.twitter.com/g6xEMd6SLW— TheBaddestWitches ໒꒱ (@95GIZIBE) October 6, 2024
– MINWOO of SHINHWA (LEGEND of 1st idol my bias is Eric btw) 😅
– Yoon Do Hyun KB Band > Legend
– BANG YEDAM
– GRAY
– LOMON > Adult Trainee
– Rowoon SF9 pic.twitter.com/pxXQAaQLNR— TheBaddestWitches ໒꒱ (@95GIZIBE) October 6, 2024
- DAESUNG (BIGBANG)
- JINU & MINO (WINNER)
- NEWJEANS (rookie girl group)
- BOYNEXTDOOR (rookie boy group)
- SEUNGMIN (Stray Kids)
- KWON TWINS (YG dancers, fresh from Taeyang’s concert in Hong Kong)
- Ross Butler (Hollywood actor, known for his role in Riverdale)
- Yonghwa (CNBlue)
- Ash Island & Chanmina (musicians)
- G-DRAGON (BIGBANG legend)
- SE7EN (OG YG idol)
- GUMMY (YG’s powerhouse vocalist)
- HOONY (WINNER)
- JJANGMAE (2NE1’s legendary manager)
- Donghyuk (iKON)
- HAN, FELIX, CHAN (?) (Stray Kids)
- Seulong (2AM)
- Uhm Jung Hwa (Korean icon, attended both days)
- Lee Soo Hyuk (actor)
- Minwoo (SHINHWA)
- Yoon Do Hyun (legendary KB Band vocalist)
- Bang Yedam (former TREASURE member)
- GRAY (AOMG artist)
- Lomon (actor from Adult Trainee)
- Rowoon (SF9)
Fans were especially thrilled to see G-Dragon, DAESUNG, SE7EN, and GUMMY, leading to further speculation that a full YG Family reunion concert might not be such a distant dream after all. The outpouring of love and support for the artists, combined with the surprise appearances, made this concert an unforgettable moment in K-pop history.
A Dream YG Family Concert?
As YG fans continue to manifest a YG Family concert, the support shown among these artists at 2NE1’s reunion concert was a promising glimpse of what could happen. The nostalgia and love for the YG Family legacy were palpable, and fans are keeping their fingers crossed for a future event where they can witness all their YG faves together on stage again.
For now, fans will have to relive these moments through photos and social media posts, but one thing is certain—YG Family remains as strong as ever, and their legacy continues to grow.