2NE1 has been on a fast track to success since its debut in 2009 and now the K-pop girl group hopes to take another step forward with its first solo concert in Seoul from Aug. 26 to 28.

The girls swept various online charts earlier this year with a number of hit singles and have been praised by fans for their ability to sing, dance and rap at the same time. But the growing adulation and success has not gone to their heads.

"We still have long way to go. We have just been lucky to get a chance to sing great songs. We are still in the learning stage of becoming better at what we do," the band said in an interview with the Chosun Ilbo on Aug. 1.

"Although people say we look like we are really enjoying ourselves on stage, we are all actually quite shy."



When asked how they are able to exude such explosive charisma and confidence on stage, band member Sandara Park said it was all down to hard work.

"You can enjoy yourself on stage only when you have practiced enough," she said.

"Although we seem to be moving about freely on the stage, this is because we have trained to the point where we could dance with our eyes shut," added CL.

On what to expect from their debut concert without the support of other acts, Park Bom said, "We are very ambitious and we want to show fans everything we can do. There are going to be many surprises."

After the concert, 2NE1 plans to launch a Japanese-language album and hold five concerts there in September and October.

Source: english.chosun.com