2NE1 members, including CL, Sandara Park, and Minzy, celebrated the news on their respective social media accounts shortly after Yang Hyun Suk's official announcement.
Netizens expressed their astonishment, speculating whether the group's contract with YG Entertainment has been renewed. Many also wondered, "who will produce their music," given that their signature producer, Teddy, has left.
Fans conjectured that CL might produce 2NE1's new music and shared their excitement for the upcoming concerts.
Many hailed this as "big news" and commented that they "cannot wait for their return."
"This is crazyyyyyyyy!" "I will go to their concert for sure" "I was just taken aback that this was happening at YG" "Omg I thought there was some bad blood at the company but I guess they are good now" "I don't care, I'm just happy they're back" "Pleaseeeeee give us a new album" "YG, please be good to them from now on" "This is crazy" "I canNOT believe 2NE1 is coming back, also from YG of all places" "I thought this was fake news at first lol" "I thought it was April Fools for a second" "Oh my god"
"How about a brand new album?" "Please give us a good song"