By far the year, 2009, has been the year of the girl groups. And saying that is even an understatement. In some groups, there are those that become popular because of one certain member and what she does. Let’s take a look at some of the girl group members that attract the attention of the people.

The debut of 2NE1 and popular, yet unusual Sandara Park:

YG Entertainment prepared to have an ambitious feat to debut a girl group, the “Female Big Bang.” And with that title, the debut of girl group, 2NE1 roused much interest. But the summit of their popularity even before they became popular in Korea as a girl group, is Sandara Park, who was already popular in the Philippines. When she became one of Korea’s amateur talents, and later on debuted as a member of 2NE1, she received great attention.

Dara immigrated to the Philippines when she was young, and through a talent search, became popular in movies, TV, advertising, and other fields. Her vigorous activities and trainings in the Philippines helped her in the tough times that followed when she became a trainee in Korea. Her pretty appearance, and skills in singing, acting, and dancing, made her a good Jack-of-all-trades.

In Korea, debuting at 26 years old is much harder. But her debut appearance is not much different from fellow 2NE1 member, 16-year-old Gong Minji. Fans and netizens say that because she doesn’t look her age, there is no difference in the way she and the younger girl look. Having the same age and the fact that she is also a singer, made Solbi talk about this topic, and how she could never keep pace with Dara.

Her small, round face, with her pretty forehead, nose, lips, eyes, and chin, make a good impression to fans.

Translated by Belle

[A/N: The article also mentions UEE, Sully, Hyun-Ah, and someone from T-ara. LOL! Please don’t ask me to translate their parts because the entirety of this article is soooo long!]

Here’s for the other groups:

Controversial topics talked about even before debut, After School’s UEE

Wonder Girls’ previous member creates fuss, 4 Minute’s Hyun-Ah

Growing at a fast rate for rookie group, T-Ara and f(x)’s Sully

I posted this in Evo…Just wanted to share this here too. Kekeke..:D