I Am the Best (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "I Am the Best" in English language version.

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Park, Sae-jin (October 6, 2014). "K-pop girl group 2NE1's 'I Am the Best' draws more than 100 million views on YouTube". Aju Business Daily. Archived from the original on May 26, 2016. Retrieved December 31, 2020. ...since its release on June 27, 2011.

asiae.co.kr

Jo, Beom-ja (April 18, 2011). 2NE1, 21일 컴백..이번엔 3주마다 신곡 발표 '파격' [2NE1, comeback on the 21st. This time, a new song will be released every 3 weeks]. Asia Economy (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021.

tvdaily.asiae.co.kr

Jeon, A-ram (August 5, 2011). '뮤직뱅크' 2NE1, 불참에도 '내가 제일 잘 나가'로 1위 차지 ['Music Bank' 2NE1 won first place with "I Am the Best" despite absence.]. TV Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 31, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2020.

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busan.com

씨엘 머리는 황소뿔 '산다라박 베지터머리와 용호상박' [CL's hair is a bull's horn, 'Sandara Park vegetable head and dragon tiger head']. Busan Ilbo (in Korean). July 11, 2011. Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved December 31, 2020.

capitalfm.com

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clashmusic.com

Josephs, Matthew (January 3, 2013). "Video Stars: 2NE1 'I Am the Best'". Clash Magazine. Archived from the original on August 27, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.

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news.sabay.com.kh

"2NE1's 'I Am The Best' hit song in brand new car commercial". Sabay News (in Khmer). September 29, 2018. Archived from the original on November 23, 2022. Retrieved November 23, 2022.

doi.org

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econotimes.com

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edaily.co.kr

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Jo, Woo-young (July 1, 2011). 2NE1, '내가 제일 잘나가' 안무 연습영상 공개 [2NE1, 'I Am the Best' choreography practice video released]. Edaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
Kim, Eun-gu (November 24, 2011). [2011 MMA]아이유 베스트송상 수상 '좋은 날~' [[2011 MMA] IU wins Best Song Award for 'Good Day~']. Edaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved March 16, 2021.

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fuse.tv

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gaonchart.co.kr

박봄, 5월첫째주 가온차트 정상탈환 [Park Bom recaptures chart summit on the first week on May]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). May 6, 2011. Archived from the original on May 26, 2012. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
Lee, Hyo-jin (May 26, 2011). '나가수' 빠진 가온차트 2NE1 'Lonely' 1위 [2NE1's 'Lonely' takes first place on Gaon Chart beating 'I Am a Singer']. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 30, 2012. Retrieved May 27, 2011.
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ghostarchive.org

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gq-magazine.co.uk

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hankyung.com

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Jang, Yeon-joo (December 2, 2011). 2011 MAMA, 가장 많이 본 공연은 2NE1…최고 시청률 5.56% [2011 MAMA, 2NE1's stage is the most watched performance … with the highest viewership rating of 5.56%]. The Herald Business (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.

hyperallergic.com

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lescharts.com

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melon.com

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Yoon, Seong-yeol (June 30, 2011). 2NE1 '제일 잘나가' 뮤비, 2일만 200만 클릭 눈앞 [2NE1 'I Am the Best' MV, 2 Million Clicks in Just 2 Days]. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
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osen.mt.co.kr

Lee, Myung-joo (July 1, 2011). 2NE1 '내가 제일 잘 나가', 뮤비도 '제일 잘' 나가 [2NE1 'I Am the Best', the music video is also 'the best']. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2020.

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Lim, Hee-yoom (July 8, 2011). '내가 제일 잘나가'…2NE1 日시장 데뷔 ['I Am the Best'… 2NE1 debut in Japanese market]. The Herald Business (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 18, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020 – via Nate.
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Baek, Sol-mi (June 24, 2011). 2NE1 '내가 제일 잘나가', 공개 동시에 검색어·차트 '싹쓸이' [2NE1's 'I Am the Best', 'sweeps' search terms and charts at the same time as release]. My Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2021 – via Naver.
Choi, Na-young (June 28, 2011). 2NE1, 만화서 튀어나온 듯..'파격+강렬' 뮤비 공개 [2NE1 looks like they came out of a comic book... 'Extraordinary + Intense' MV released]. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2020 – via Naver.
Baek, Sol-mi (June 26, 2011). '첫무대' 2NE1, 노래+머리+의상으로 무대 압도…'인기가요' 컴백 ['First Stage' 2NE1 dominates the stage with their song + hair + costume ... 'Inkigayo' comeback]. My Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2021 – via Naver.
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Kim, Hye-mi (December 30, 2011). 'SBS 가요대전' 2NE1, 화려한 의상과 포퍼먼스로 무대 장악 ['SBS Gayo Daejun' 2NE1 dominates the stage with colorful costumes and performances]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2021 – via Naver.
Cho, Ji-young (July 29, 2012). 월드스타 2NE1, 2만 블랙잭과 함께한 광란의 2시간(종합) [World Star 2NE1, 2 hours of madness with 20,000 Blackjacks (total)]. TV Report (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2021 – via Naver.
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newsen.com

Kwon, Soo-bin (June 20, 2011). 2NE1 '내가 제일 잘나가' 음원 10초 선공개 [2NE1 'I'm the Best' 10 second pre-release]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 7, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2020.

nme.com

Chin, Carmen (October 21, 2021). "CL reveals 2NE1's 'I Am The Best' was originally a collaboration with Justin Bieber". NME. Archived from the original on July 11, 2022. Retrieved July 11, 2022.

npr.org

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papermag.com

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