The incredibly popular Cartoon Network show, Steven Universe, nearly had a promo that featured 2nE1 for their episode around Korea but ended up being put aside.
Jane Bak, an artist that works for Cartoon Network, uploaded an illustration of 2NE1 for Steven Universe on her Twitter account. She revealed that it was initially created as the promo for Season 4’s Episode 11, which features South Korea.
However, she ended up feeling too weird about it due to 2NE1 unfortunately disbanding. The artist revealed she was a huge fan of 2NE1, crying along with fans about the news of them disbanding.
This is actually the second promo I did for this episode, the first one was this, but it was a little too weird. Going to miss them 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/SCATOJks3S
— Jane Bak (@intindra) January 30, 2017
It’s clear she was a huge fan with her responses to fans who wanted confirmation that it was really 2NE1. The artist linked to songs by 2NE1 and responded to other BlackJacks who were disappointed to say the least, about the girls parting ways as a group.
CRIES WITH YOU https://t.co/bjB2TlUVh0
— Jane Bak (@intindra) January 31, 2017
Later on, Jane clarified that the drawing she made with 2NE1 was simply for herself and will most likely not appear in the episode or be “canon”, which generally means being officially accepted as part of the storyline or show.
Just for clarification, the 2ne1 appearance in the promo is probably noncanon, it was a strictly self indulgent drawing and I miss them.
— Jane Bak (@intindra) January 31, 2017
S4E11 of Steven Universe is set to air tonight and is titled “Steven’s Dream“. It will partly take place in South Korea, hence the promotional images.
Here’s what the eventual promo image for the episode turned out to be:
New Steven Universe tonight! Steven's Dream boarded by Jeff Liu and Colin Howard, don't miss it! pic.twitter.com/Y3bECf46XV
— Jane Bak (@intindra) January 30, 2017
Jane Bak is a highly talented artist who draws other great illustrations that aren’t necessarily in the same vein. Make sure to check out her other, vast range of wonderful works at her official website and Instagram below!
