In an interview with Korean online site, Star News, Sandara Park confessed that she hopes to be as cool as Korea’s Madonna, Uhm Jung-hwa.
Check out excerpts of the interview:
Q: When did you want to be a singer? And what type of singer?
Sandara Park: When I was in 2nd grade, Seotaiji debuted. It was then that I thought that I had be on television too. That was the start of my dream. And Uhm Jung-hwa, I respect. She is pretty, sexy and cute all rolled into one package. I wanted to be like her where she is able to change her look for every performance.
Q to 2NE1: What is special about Sandara Park?
CL: Although she may look cute, she is really a deep person with a warm heart. Like a person who is on 24 hours, she is full of life.
Minji: She exudes happy energy. It’s fun hanging around her.
Bom: She takes the lead to make sure we are having fun. Always a happy friend. She’s the endorphin in our eam.
Sandara: I like to have fun and I make sure that everyone else is too. Now, when I joke around, now the other members get it and play along too.
dara is so pretty and cool.. =)
go go go SAGO!
SAN-DARA mabuheey!
first!
love her…Go fighting dara!
Sandara is great…i know her vocals to improve more but her falsetto in their song “In The Club” surprised me bigtime!!!
FIRST
Dara unni!!!!she is indeed full of life..her sense of humor is natural,its effortless….first!!!!
Dara is so cute!! and i love her energy, she is so energetic, full of life and loves to smile!! People started to like her because she has a unique style of making people laugh
she’s really cool
i miss her..
wish she could go back here in the philippines..
with 2NE1..wish to see them perform in ASAP09..
stay humble dara! fighting!
always stay your feet on the ground.
best wishes for sandy. i hope to see you in a korean tv series, taking the lead role (comedy-drama) ^^
go go sandy.
do 2ne1
so HOT in “FIRE”. flaming hot indeed.
PHILIPPINES SUCK.
don’t go back there DARA. stay in Korea for good.
@starr
Hey!!! That was uncalled for…
You’re right on!! I’m Filipina who migrated in Ca. USA when I was 16 yrs old and I’m 43 now. I’m starting to hate Philippines especially the government because of the corruption. I used to like Filipino shows but after my kids introduced me to watch Korean shows I became addicted. I think Korean are very talented people and beautiful. Sandara don’t go back to the Philippines. They will just use you..They don’t even have any originality. always copying other countries.
im 19, still stuck in philippines, don’t go back here.. they are going to use your current fame..
yep. maybe visit for a concert in philippines will be good. but don’t stay for long. you are better off in korea. you’re making it big there. just go to phil for 2ne1 purposes. fighting dara! <3
uhhh i feel the exact same way pickuboo
it is pathetic these peepz claiming with Filipino blood but ashamed of it …what gutter minded fools ..shame on you people and hope you will not set foot in our home country.
go dara! hope to see you acting too …all the best!
as much as i want to agree with you with Philippine government, but you know what sucks? people like you who are ashamed of her roots. that’s why Philippines has no improvement because of people like you. at leas dara even though she’s not a filipino she really love Philippines ad he people. shame on you!
as much as i want to agree with you with Philippine government, but you know what sucks? people like you who are ashamed of her roots. that’s why Philippines has no improvement because of people like you. at least dara even though she’s not a filipino she really loves Philippines and the people. shame on you!
Philippines is more ashamed of people like you starr* and pickuboo. We don’t need people like you here, pls don’t go ever go back to the philippines. You’re minds are just like those of the corrupt politicians. Remember where you came from. You are a FILIPNO. You’re such a shame to our race.
Mabuhay ka dara.. buti ka pa hindi filipino but still is proud of the Philippines.. ♥
korek k dyan..
dara loves philippines..her 2nd home..
though she’s not a filipino.
i really like her..
Yes, please don’t go back to the Philippines. They don’t need people like you there.
The type of person who doesn’t know how to look back and appreciate her roots- that’s the type of person I hate the most.
urgh** too mean. how can a 43 yr. old FILIPINA said that?? “MAHIYA KA NAMAN!” i admit that im so addicted to korean shows && music. but i still do LOVE being a FILIPINA!!! i LOVE my COUNTRY. — let me tell you something !”ALL OF US ARE TALENTED” not just the koreans!! if you hate PHILIPPINES then dont ever go back here stay there in US. die there. `youre the one who doesnt have originality. “GINAYA MO LANG YANG ANAK MO” “GAYA-GAYA” –~`use sandara?? i dont think so. i think KOREA will use SANDARA to introduce us their MUSIC. and if that happens many Filipinos will prefer listening to there music. then how about the FILIPINO artist??? see. but its a great thing that sandara sangs IN or OUT there. she introduce the FILIPINO MUSIC && OUR LANGUAGE. i appreciate that. unlike you. pls. dont ever claimed that you are a FILIPINA. its a shamed for us PROUD FILIPINA!we dont accept those who doesnt love their mother nation.
bakit may originality po ba kayo? gaya gaya ka din naman ah na pumunta dyan sa US.
dear ate:
alam mo, nakakahiya ka!
well, i mean, fine! Philippines is being messed up because of corruption but you really have any idea what the heck are you talking about?
before you tell the difference between Korea and Philippines, do the Wikipedia and Google first. Second, yep, Korea is showcasing multi-talented boy/girl groups but do you know how very restricted their moves are? Do you have any idea regarding the mentality of common Koreans out there? The Netizens? If you are truly aware of the situation of 2PM’s Park Jaebum, baka magbago isip mo sa mga Koreano. Ako? Nabibilib ako sa talent nila, but sa mga commoners doon na walang magawa? No! Gusto mo ba rin na sabihin ko na ang kakitiran ng utak nila, malala pa sa mga Pinoy?
I think I need not to elaborate it. You do the research and have yourself updated with issues surrounded Korea and Philippines, only to end up like “at least Pinoy fans are more forgiving than Koreans”.
I have no intention to offend Koreans in general because you already know the situation, but you have no improvent on your mindsets?
*star- woah there.!!~are you even a filipino??…*pickuboo–you’re ashamed of your mother-land??!..don’t you remember that sandara made it big here in the philippines??…HERE, is where she started…you migrated when you were 16 yrs. old and now your 43..you’re old enough to understand..aren’t you??…at least sandara, who’s not a filipino appreciated the philippines…she even calls it her 2nd home… [and just to let you know, i'm STILL 13...30 yrs. younger than you]
WORD^ i didn’t expect reading something like that from a 43 yr. old. i was flabbergasted and disgusted by that comment. politics sucks in the phils., yeah sure! ah but is that enough reason to deny your nationality?! most likely it’s best for you to be based in the US and be a dual citizen as well so that if they ask you what your nationality is you won’t think twice before you answer that you’re american. some people are really that shallow. just so you know, people who possess that kind of mentality are NOT NEEDED here in OUR country. it’s just funny, at some circumstances when someone who has Pinoy blood makes it big in the US, charice pempengco, arnel pineda, apl de ap, nicole of PCD, cassy, vanessa hudgens..to name a few, Pinoys are upfront, loud and proud claiming that they’re Filipinos. however; when some of these artists are stuck in a controversy or even make the slightest mistake in their performances, some Pinoys denounce their nationalities, claiming that they’re asians based on somewhere very far from the Phils. haha! say what?! anyhoots im more ashamed with these people they’re the ones who possess “crab mentality” most of the time.
Dara is beautiull<3<3
aww dara is cool
i love her energy, look, charming character. she is very cute!
She’s beautiful and nice. I like the whole group of 2NE1.
gonna miss you sandy or rather ” DARA”.. I willalways be a fan of yours…. Sarangheo, hope u can visit Phil once again..
>> Remember the songs you sung in this country.. “In or Out” and ” Ang Ganda Ko”( Im so pretty) … Gb sandy, ive seen the great improvement.. Aja!!
DARA fighting!!!!!
we miss u, ryt.. worked hard for your dream.. stay pretty and kid at heart.
2NE1 jjang
She’s very pretty and fun and she brings a much needed liveliness to 2NE1 who can sometimes come across as very serious.
im starting to love Dara more too.
she’s always so bubbly and cute ^^
I agree with all the members about Dara!
she’s a fun person =)
i don’t like sandara that much when she was still here in the philippines because of the cheesy love teams and mediocre acting skills. but i like her now because she improved 100000x than before. hope she reaches her dream! go sandara, fighting!!!!
i agree with you. DARA fighting!!
funny to read about the comments about the Phil.
it’s good that people care..but somehow people just need to think twice before they say anything.
those who hate the Philippines…don’t come here, we don’t need you.
shame on you, pickuboo! stay there and rot to h**l.
goodluck to your career, sandara!
go, go 2NE!!
@ S T A R R *
you suck,too!
you don’t know what you’re saying. all you know is what you hear and read about the Philippines.
my countrymen support Sandara and happy on what’s happening in here carreer, that’s all.
peace out or i will punch your face.
i totally agree!
i won’t blame any of you guys who hate the government (or to be specific) the politicians running the government, ‘coz i dislike most of them too!
but there is no need to hate the country itself and/or its citizens. our country has a lot to offer and a lot of potential! we are warm-hearted people.
take time to look back! always know where you came from! SHAME ON YOU FIL-X people who are not even proud of your heritage/country.
as for sandara, good luck with your career! you’ve done really well and improved a million times! we hope you can visit PINAS in the future! we are looking forward to it!
♥PinaySinceBirth♥
and PROUD OF IT!!!
I’m not a dara fan. True she is a sweet girl but on stage to me she fails to impress.2Ne1 is still pretty fresh so I’m waiting to see how much dara grows.Into the pop diva that she wants to be.
dara for life
i like her^^
I adore her…….
SO MUCH……,,,
lhub u dara!!
ur d best among d rest..
stay wat u r!!
=)
..hai dara!!
u rili improved so so much..
please visit us hir n d Philippines coz we rili missed u..
we lhub u.!!=)
she is the best!
aja aja dara!
hi sandy!!! you really are improving… you go girl!!!!
***im proud to be a filipina…
hahaha..dara rockx..
we love you DarA..
+from filipino fans+
show them what you can ..prove them that you have that star quality..
mmwwaahh
go sandy!!~hope you reach your goal!!~
fighting.!!
just continue dreaming
go!go!go!i’ll always support guys!
just to comment on those who claim filipino blood but hate the philippines and filipinos…
those comments just sound stupid. just ranting on how the philippines will use sandy and all is really low. you speak of the philippines in general without even really knowing what’s going on in this country.
yes, there are a lot to criticize about with what the government is doing and all… the people here in the philippines are trying very hard to fight off all the abuses of the state on its people.
don’t even try speaking ill on things you don’t understand.
you make me sick, and you call yourselves filipinos.
im appreciating dara even more when she sang IN OR OUT at sketchbook..a pure blood korean, a total FOREIGNER who looks back and never fails to appreciate the land where her fame started and the people who supported her during her stay in the Phils. sa mga Pilipinong TnT “tago ng tago” ng kanilang nationality, mahiya naman kayo kay Dara foreigner pero suportado ang Pinas! tsk haha =]
saranghae yo dara unnie go go go figthing !!!
Hello?! Dara already is cooler than Uhm Jung Hw-ajumah.
hey people!
no need to fight. it’s just their opinions…
if they aint gonna love anywhere, then it’s their loss
not anyone elses right? if you guys got no good to say about..just shut up OKAY?
I just love Sandara because she is a cutie…^_~
government is really a big deal huh!? and what’s the connection between the government and sandara not coming back to the philippines?
Of course,, media entertainment is just using one another simply because its business and the actors and actresses are earning by that so as they are well compensated. so i dont think USING is an issue then for u guys to big mouth it. and have guts to talk about it here? well i understand though because for sure MAYBE you dont have idea about it becase OBVIOUSLY your not working for media entertainment like i am… pitty on you..
if you hate philippines go ahead.. if u love watching korean dramas go ahead.. nobody will sue you if you’re not gonna watch philippine movies… but shame on you, you’re just US WANNA BE after all.
im just wondering why do lots of koreans are coming here in the philippines to tour, to study, and to do business? well maybe then because they’re confident enough that they’d progress here in the field they chose to. AJA koreans!
I’m not hatin’ the philippines or the filipino people…
But i kinda hate philippine showbiz and the way it is run…
It’s worse than its government politics…
As for me… I think it is best for Dara to remain in Korea..
I can see that she is happier there… In the philippines she’s gonna be a fish out of water… Visiting the phils would be good for 2NE1 and Dara’s fans since they’re kinda famous here.
But never stay in the philippines for long… ur gonna get used by other people…
P.S.
i’m sure many pinoys are gonna be hatin’ me me for this but we can never change the truth unless we accept the facts and correct what stands to be corrected…
dara is pretty inside and out (: that’s why lot of Filipinos loves her.
urgh** too mean. how can a 43 yr. old FILIPINA said that?? “MAHIYA KA NAMAN!” i admit that im so addicted to korean shows && music. but i still do LOVE being a FILIPINA!!! i LOVE my COUNTRY. — let me tell you something !”ALL OF US ARE TALENTED” not just the koreans!! if you hate PHILIPPINES then dont ever go back here stay there in US. die there. `youre the one who doesnt have originality. “GINAYA MO LANG YANG ANAK MO” “GAYA-GAYA” –~`use sandara?? i dont think so. i think KOREA will use SANDARA to introduce us their MUSIC. and if that happens many Filipinos will prefer listening to there music. then how about the FILIPINO artist??? see. but its a great thing that sandara sangs IN or OUT there. she introduce the FILIPINO MUSIC && OUR LANGUAGE. i appreciate that. unlike you. pls. dont ever claimed that you are a FILIPINA. its a shamed for us PROUD FILIPINA!we dont accept those who doesnt love their mother nation.
hmm..
sandara is making her way to the top in korea.
dont come back in the philippines for good. filipinos dont need her anyway. philippines has more talented people.
we do have a lot talented people, but at list she must come and visit philippines,were she started her career.
as i agree with nicole…we also have very talented and prodigious people… it’s just way they move the way the company ‘manufactures’ them.
starr* and pickuboo.
Marunong pa naman siguro kayong mag-Tagalog no? Gusto ko lang sabihin na, ang mga ingrata niyo para laitin ang bansang nagpalaki at umaruga sa inyo. Isipin niyo ang libo-libung mga Pilipinong nagtanggol sa kalayaan niyo nung panahon ng mga mananakop, noon magpasahanggang ngayon. At ano ang napala nila sa mga katulad niyong ingrata? Mga ayaw niyo nang bumalik sa Pilipinas. Mabuti pa si Sandara, she’s not Pinoy but she loved it here in the Philippines. The Philippines does not, and will not ever SUCK. You both, SUCK! So don’t ever go back here in the Philippines, because I’m going to kick your ingrate asses back to Korea for good!
And if ever, you two, think that you don’t understand what’s stated above, then just say so, and I will gladly translate it for you.
Isinusuka niyo ang Pilipinas, hindi niyo ba tinanong kung isinusuka na rin kayo ng Pilipinas?Hindi kayo kailangan ng bansa ko. Kaya wag niyo ng sabihing mga Pilipino kayo, dahil itinatakwil na kayo ng Inang-bayan ko.
ate… have you mentioned that… ‘isinusuka sila ng Amerika for being brown monkeys? hahahahaha!
She is very adorable. She looks like Indian celeb. ^^
Like Sandara, I love the Philippines, too. It’s a pity that some Filipinos who are now living overseas like the US don’t like their home country. I studied English in the Philippines and the teachers were cool. I love to go back in the Philippines and buy a house there in the future. It’s my second home, too.
Thanks Filipinos for loving Sandara Park as your own. There will always be people in the entertainment industry who are not good (just like everywhere in the world) but the Filipino people are truly warm and friendly.
당신을 감사하십시오!
Thank you!
thank you very much to you too…^.^
for loving our country…^.^
and i thank you for giving appreciation to our country. btw… are you a korean? if you happened to have read negative comments (mine in particular), i truly apologize.
WOw… your Korean sounds like something cut and paste from an online translator. Meaning you are probably a poser Korean. LOL (Probably fakeass Pinoy trying to be Korean)
go krung-krung!!!
hehe..
when will you’ll be back here in the philippines???
we missed our Krung-krung =D
ang kapal ng face nyo claiming to be FILIPINA yet kanakahiya ang PILIPINAS. ibat-ibat lugar may pangit na government at politics! kung anong bansa ka ngaun mapaUS man…eh kung kinkahiya mo ang PILIPINAS, nilaglag mo lng ang sarili mo…
mas katangtangap pa cguro kung ibang lahi ang mgpintas sa pilipinas..kysa sa isang filipino ang manglait sa sariling bansa.
mabuti pa si SANDARA marunong lumingon sa pinang-galingan.
so shame on you STARR and PICKUBOOOOOOOOOOO!