Fire (2NE1 song)
"Fire" is the debut single by South Korean girl group 2NE1. The song was released to digital outlets on May 6, 2009 by YG Entertainment, as the lead single for the group's self-titled debut extended play. Despite the group having appeared alongside labelmate Big Bang for the promotional single "Lollipop" in March 2009, "Fire" served as 2NE1's official debut. The song nevertheless became a hit in all Korean charts following its release and instantly gained success in South Korea, propelling the group to immediate fame.
| "Fire" | ||||
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Digital cover | ||||
| Single by 2NE1 | ||||
| from the album 2NE1 | ||||
| Released | May 6, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2009 | |||
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| Length | 3:43 | |||
| Label | YG | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Teddy Park | |||
| Producer(s) | Teddy Park | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Fire (Space ver.)" on YouTube "Fire (Street ver.)" on YouTube | ||||
"Fire" was met with positive reviews from music critics, who complemented its musical styles and 2NE1's charisma. Retrospectively, the song is recognized for its role in the expansion of the "fierce" and "independent" image in the industry's girl group scene.