The 21st century begins on 12.12.11 when MTV Iggy crowns 2NE1 Best Band in the World at a concert in Times Square. But until then, let's take a look back at the wigs, tattoos, Legos, and silver lame that took the CL, Bom, Minzy and Dara from goth to biker to space....

Meet the fiercest ladies of K-pop. Korean girl group 2NE1 (pronounced “to anyone” or “twenty-one”) is something much more substantial than just pretty faces and well-toned bodies: from their edgy style and fashion to their confidence-oozing stage presence and charisma, these girls are a force in

The penthouse of the Mondrian Hotel crackled with electricity when 2NE1 walked in. The tallest building in NYC's stylish SoHo neighborhood, the Mondrian offers sweeping views of New York in every direction...all the way to the Empire State building. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the

Hosted by MTV VJs Suchin Pak and Sway, MTV Iggy’s Best New Band concert will be simulcast on the MTV’s giant HD screen in Times Square and feature live backstage MTV Studio interviews, highlight reels, roving reporters, and interactions with fans in Times Square and online.

You voted, tweeted, and supported, and now there is one more way for you to be a part of MTV Iggy's Best New Band adventure. The Best New Band Concert featuring 2NE1, La Vida Boheme and Gyptian goes...

American globe-trotting, scene-hunting DJ/Producer Diplo's always on the cutting edge of new. He predicted 2NE1 would win, and his love for the "X-Men times a thousand" K-pop group is unequivocal. He had a LOT to say about them -- check it out!...

MTV Iggy sat down with Korean girl group 2NE1, to talk about everything from their musical influences to their style and fashion. Leader CL brings us up to speed on the group's upcoming plans, now that they've been crowned Best New Band in the World. And new Blackjacks (as 2NE1 fans are known)

Following the soulful release of “Lonely,” 2NE1’s latest head-banging, eye-catching, mind-blowing dance track “I Am The Best” made an immediate all-kill on the music charts. With crazy hairstyles and a fierce wardrobe to match the song’s electrifying beat, 2NE1 has definitely stood their ground as

You cheered, you prayed, you voted your hearts out...and after 6 weeks of passion and dedication, you crowned 2NE1 MTV Iggy's Best Band in the World!! And for that, you deserve a massive blowout celebration. MTV Iggy invited our newly crowned Queens CL, Dara, Bom, and Minzy to perform in America,

In their first live concert since the group’s 2009 debut, 2NE1 laid it all out in front of a sellout crowd at Olympic Hall in southeastern Seoul. From pulsing club beats to acoustic ballads to anthemic top-of-the-chart hits...

The meteoric rise of 2NE1 could be a fable, foretold by the epic video for their recent single, â I Am The Best.â Dark gives way to light, as a mysterious hooded creature appears in the distance. As the camera swoops in, flashbulbs pop, synths and beats explode, and BOOM! the ladies of 2NE1 take...

Blackjacks rejoice! Korean girl group 2NE1 has been crowned MTV Iggy's Best New Band in the World. Congrats to all the fans who voted -- and you'd better brace yourself, New York, because 2NE1 is coming!...

2NE1 goes anime in “Hate You,” a electrically-charged track with the girls’ trademark swagger. It’s Powerpuff Girls meets Bleach and Gorillaz as CL, Park Bom, Minzy, and Sandara transform into bounty hunters chasing after an androgynous jerk/demon monster. The MV was directed by pop artist Mari

Hey Blackjacks, Did you know you can attend this concert...FREE? Yes, we're inviting thousands of fans to Times Square, NY to watch 2NE1 perform live. All you have to do is fill out the form here, telling us why you deserve to make the cut. If you're over 18 and you make a convincing case... ...

Girls’ Generation will soon be making us “feel the heat” again. On December 20, the ladies will be digitally releasing an American maxi single via Interscope Records. Consisting of eight tracks, the long-awaited EP will …

In their last leg of promotions before jetting off to Japan for their overseas debut, 2NE1 has finally released their latest title track, Ugly, along with the rest of their second mini album.

Congrats Blackjacks! We know, we know, it's been a crazy six weeks of voting, but all your hard work has paid off: 2NE1 has just been crowned MTV Iggy's Best New Band in the World for 2011! Get ready, New York City, because 2NE1's takin' over!!!!

Park Bom’s solo comeback will include a digital single for “Please Don’t Cry” and music video scheduled for release on April 21st. Bom will not be performing the song live on music shows due to 2NE1′s promotions. * 2ne1 Mini Album

Blackjacks rejoice! Korean girl group 2NE1 has been crowned MTV Iggy’s Best New Band in the World. Congrats to all the fans who voted — and you’d better brace yourself, New York, because 2NE1 is coming!

2NE1′s first full length album, To Anyone, was released today and YG Entertainment also revealed their first MV for “Clap Your Hands” right on schedule. The MV showcases powerful dancing and the bright colors we’ve come to associate with 2NE1.

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MTV Iggy's Best New Band, 2NE1, perform live tonight, along with La Vida Bohème, Gyptian and Yuna, for a live-stream concert at 4 p.m. ET on MTVIggy.com

Watch the full length music video ""I Am The Best"" from 2NE1 for free on MTV.com.