| "Fire" | ||||
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&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:2NE1_-_Fire_cover.jpg) 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" is the debut single by South Korean girl group 2NE1. YG Entertainment released the song to digital outlets on May 6, 2009, as the lead single for the group's self-titled debut extended play (2009). 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 on all Korean charts following its release.
Critical reception towards "Fire" were positive, with a majority of the critics commending its production and the group's performance. Various critics have highlighted "Fire" for having helped start the "girl crush" trend in K-pop, a concept which revolves around themes of female empowerment and self confidence. Melon included "Fire" at number 37 on their ranking of the top 100 K-pop songs of all time.
Two music videos were produced for "Fire", a space and a street version, which were directed by Seo Hyun-seung. The song's accolades include Best Music Video at the MAMA Awards, Song of the Month at the Cyworld Digital Music Awards, and Hot Online Song at the Mnet 20's Choice Awards.