The older Park sibling, Sandara, arrived 10 minutes late, but she immediately waved “Hi~” to her younger brother Thunder upon entering the room. Thunder, who was fixing his hanbok in front of a mirror, greets her with, “Oh, you came.”
And then a brief moment of awkward silence hit.
Since it’s their first-ever ’sibling interview’, the two immediately began repeating, “How awkward,” while quickly explaining, “We grew up in the Philippines so we never had the opportunity to give New Year’s bows. This year, we’ll be bowing to our parents and CEOs.”
Sandara and Thunder are members of Korea’s two top idols, 2NE1 and MBLAQ. They’re also the most well-known sibling idols in the industry as well. What’s interesting to note is that despite the fame surrounding their relationship, this is the first time the two are taking part in an interview as just siblings.
“I’m seeing his face for the first time in a month,” Sandara calmly states. Thunder adds, “It’s kind of awkward seeing her at work, since I’m used to seeing her at home.” His older sister agreed: “At home, I’m used to us wearing pajamas and not being so dolled up, so meeting like this is quite awkward.”
Because they both have busy schedules and are living away in dorms, they’re lucky to be able to meet once a month. Their promotion cycles have also never overlapped, so they rarely get to meet outside at work. The first time they met on stage was at the SBS “Gayo Daejun” last year.
Despite the distance, they claim to be closer than anyone else. Sandara revealed that she constantly monitors for him, and sends him advice and support through text messages. She also listens to MBLAQ’s CDs during car rides, and would always visit MBLAQ’s waiting room with flowers on special days, like for their comeback.
Speaking of thoughtful, Sandara handed a new bag to her brother during the interview. “I bought it for you while I went shopping a few days ago,” she explained.
In comparison to her outgoing and four-dimensional personality, Thunder is a lot quieter and calmer. Sandara revealed, “Whenever I send him text messages after I monitor his broadcast performances, he always replies back with one letter: ‘k.’”
Thunder retorted, “But still, I reply a bit longer to Jihoon-hyung (Rain).”
Sandara continued, “He’s not the type to joke around, but since he’s the maknae, he has a tendency to behave like a baby. Still, he’s become a lot more mature lately. Our other sibling, Park Durami (24), often says that ‘our maknae has matured.’”
When asked to rate 2NE1 as singers, Thunder lived up to Sandara’s criticisms of him being too quiet by answering, “For a singer, music is the most basic foundation. I love 2NE1’s music.”
In comparison, Sandara rattled off a bunch of compliments for her baby brother’s group. “MBLAQ has a really ‘zzang’ visual. I think they’re the most handsome out of all of the teams promoting right now. The members are all so good at dancing, piano, and even singing.”
The photoshoot had the two wearing hanboks, and Sandara revealed that it was the first time for the two to wear hanboks in a long, long while. “We lived in the Philippines when we were younger so we never had the chance to wear one. I do remember wearing it in the first or second year of elementary school.“ Thunder added, “We probably wore it when we were babies.”
His sister continued, “In the Philippines, Christmas is a big holiday and fireworks are used for the New Year. For the Lunar New Year, our family would just eat rice cake soup, and we don’t have relatives in the Philippines, so we don’t have memories of performing the New Year’s bow. Even when we came to Korea, all we did was eat rice cake soup and watch the Lunar New Year programs on TV. We came to Korea in 2007, but this year, I’m planning to bow to not only my family, but to my CEO as well.”
Fortunately, the two will be meeting more often this year, as both of their respective groups are preparing for their Japanese advancements.
2NE1 is currently re-recording their Korean hits into Japanese, and will soon be working on their album jacket and music video recordings. Once the holiday ends, they’ll be focusing on their Japanese activities until March.
Sandara shed some light on 2NE1’s plans by stating, “We were determined to ‘fight as rookies.’ Since we’re not pretty or cute, we have to cater to a specific fanbase. We’re hoping to win with a style of music like ‘Fire‘.”
Meanwhile, MBLAQ will be knocking on the doors of the Japanese market this April, and although detailed schedules haven’t been revealed, they’re planning to lend their support to the new Hallyu wave that is gathering force overseas.
The siblings concluded their interview with a heartwarming message for one another.
Thunder stated, “Like you’ve always done, I trust nuna to do her best. I believe that you’ll meet great results in your Japanese advancement if you work as hard as you are doing now. Nuna, you’re always asking for me to introduce you to a man, but I don’t know any man worthy of you. I hope that our family can live healthily and happily.”
“I know that I’m not at the point in my career where I can act with freedom, but I’ll be working harder than ever, so don’t worry about me. When I succeed and become a big singer, I’ll take care of you then.”
Sandara said, “Thunder, I know that you’re quiet and don’t express yourself, but I’m touched all the same whenever I feel that you’re thinking about a lot of things and taking care of our mother. I’m so proud of you for having grown into an innocent and upright man, without going down the wrong path and without causing trouble.”
“You must be really tired now that you’ve started your promotions, so make sure you take the vitamins mother asked you to take and eat all of your meals. One advice I want to give you as your senior is a repeat of what I told you when you first debuted: ‘Bow/greet everyone well.’”
Source: DongA Ilbo #1, #2, #3 via Nate
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Comments on: "News: Siblings Dara and Thunder tackle their first Lunar New Year interview together" (61)
Most of us are touched because we know what they have gone through to get to where they are now. It was a difficult road specially for Sandara but her generosity of spirit is not lost. Maybe that is one of the reasons why she is so blessed now.
i’m super duper touched with this interview…I pray that they will be successfull in their chosen career. love you dara and God bless you always!!!!!
oh men! it was aheart felt interview of these two lovely siblings. i’m feeling the love of these i feel like crying> and yes i think if ever dara decided to date after the ban date whoever she chooses we will be looking for her in order to protect her,and we all hope that he is deserving of our dara.
It makes me cry…Thunder really love her Big Noona that much..very heartwarming comments with each other…Love them both…
Since they are a close family the only way i can get pass through thunder is to make him view me as his closest pal and one that is worthy in his eyes. I believe the only perfect way for that is to introduce myself as ‘Lightning’ ^_^
……hmmmmmm…”worthy in their eyes?”…wish u luck jive……
that’s a good idea JIVE 🙂
Good Luck 🙂
Naah no need for luck. I just follow the equation that if thunder needs lightning then cheondoong needs jive.. Then i’m all set LOL
so sweet
The last part made me teary. The bond between the siblings is very deep. I can sense that Thunder wants to be the father of the family, we all know the reason why. He wants to take care of them and give them all their needs. We all know the trials and hardships that Dara encountered so it’s so sweet of Thunder to say that someday he’ll take care of her. Now I know why he doesn’t want to introduce her to any other guy aside from what he said that he don’t know any man worthy of Dara but also he wants to give back all the favors to Dara before a worthy man gets her. 😀 Blessings will come to those who are good, Park family is one of those.
Sibling love! Dara fanboys should court Thunder first before they could get to Dara. 🙂
Speaking of fanboy, hope someone could translate this article:
http://news.nate.com/view/20110202n08608
it’s been translated in AKP 🙂
http://www.allkpop.com/2011/02/park-tae-hwan-doesnt-remember-his-scandals-with-sunye-kim-yuna-dana#disqus_thread
This news made me cry!
It’s such a heartfelt interview with two of the most loving people! The respect and love for each other and their family is evident in this article. I’m just really glad that everything turn out to be good for people who have good hearts! Continue to fly high Park siblings!
….AGREE!!!… this made me cry too!!!…..PARK SIBLINGS Fighting!!! ^_^
“When I succeed and become a big singer, I’ll take care of you then.”
– let’s say together …. awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww so sweet
Cheondoongie, I will take care of you! he!he!
awww….i hope i have a brother or sister (youngest/eldest, thats ok 4 me)
PARK SIBLINGS FIGHTNG~!!!
“Nuna, you’re always asking for me to introduce you to a man, but I don’t know any man worthy of you.”
You can clearly conclude how loving thunder is and how a good noona is Dara to receive such love..:D
love them/
This is really a very touching interview. You can really see how different Park Siblings are from other celebrity siblings. These two really and genuinely love each other like there is no one else to do so.
The unbeatable park siblings.
Good and beautiful siblings with good karmas and good auras. ❤
Dara noona, please let me marry thunder oppa LOL 😀
“..but I don’t know any man worthy of you. ” = WORD!!!!
bb doongie, always be safe and healthy! reply to noona’s sms 🙂 daranita, don’t ever change.. well i believe you won’t :)) Kung hei fat choi! 🙂 i love you two to bits! ❤ ❤ ❤
This interview is so touching! Aigoo. I think i’m gonna cry.
Their love for each other was so evident on their messages. I love thuder’s “I don’t know any man worthy of you.”, “When I succeed and become a big singer, I’ll take care of you then.” lines. You may be man of few words but your message to your noona says it all:)) “Bow/greet everyone well.” was a simple yet so meaningful advice:) Dara unnie, you really have a good heart not only for your family but also for people around you 🙂
PARK SIBLING FTW!!!!:DD
Dara truly is a good person!!! hardworking and responsible.i am impressed more than ever. thunder too is a good man. they will surely go a loooong way. i’m a proud fan of this siblings!
i understand Thunder-hyung a lot. Well having a sister, all i wish is the BEST and WORTHIEST man ever for her so she won’t regret in the future. Such an adorable brother who really takes care of her beloved noona.
So don’t worry Thunder. Someday, i’ll go in Korea and you’ll gonna meet the BEST and WORTHIEST man ever.. Just joking.
and for Dara, she’s the girl that when God give away BEAUTY, she takes almost all of it. Beauty inside and out! That’s why i’ve fallen badly. She never let anything get through her head and keep on going. She really takes care of her family too and never forget she’s still a person. Beautiful, cute, fragile-looking but persevering and tough inside, lovable, timid, approachable, kind.. what can you ask for? SUPERWOMAN! ^^.
Happy Lunar New Year/Kong Hei Fat Choi!
A simple words yet touched everyone hearts.
A love shown by sister and brother who cares for one another.
The younger brother who wants to protect her noona from all the harms and pains of the world can offer.
And a Noona who will face life with dignity and bravery for her family.
I love them both!
i remember my brother, we used to be like this…
‘but I don’t know any man worthy of you’….
“I know that I’m not at the point in my career where I can act with freedom, but I’ll be working harder than ever, so don’t worry about me. When I succeed and become a big singer, I’ll take care of you then.”…..like..super like!
this sibling love is so special ^.^ Dara is the noona with a brother complex & donggie is the typical quiet and not showy brother but what makes him special is when he needs to show his love for his noonas..he shows it really well in a sweet and sincere way ^.^
what caught my eyes is the “re-recording korean music to japanese” hmmm… a “fire japanese version maybe?” woo!! can’t wait for that ^.^
and what makes me go aww is donggie’s line “i can’t find a man worthy of you…don’t worry about me..when i became famous i’ll take care of you then” that just hit my heart!! and Goddess D’s humble line “bow and greet everyone well” that was just a win ^.^
oh guys,i did’nt cry when i read the articles but i cry when i read your comments huhuhu……yes,this interview is very touching,you can really feel their genuine love for each other….
cute!!!
Thunder’s message for Dara is really sweet! Especially the one that he does not know anyone worthy to be Dara’s man. Thunder is protective.
*sniff sniff* such a touching message to each other!! love their siblings relationship!!! And Dara ur one of a kind….ur so humble and ur advice to ur bro….its simple but will take u a long way if u follow it 🙂 I will be FOREVER ur fan Dara. Whoever u support ill support them too!!
this article is 🙂 LOVED 🙂
you can feel the love on those words 🙂
thunder…. keep up the good wall 🙂 to protect our DARA
dara …. ur really and indeed a kind hearted fellow.. we also BOW TO YOU 🙂
huhuhuhu….the article is LOVE!
“BOW/GREET EVERYONE WELL….”
Dara….I can’t find the proper adjectives to describe you…maybe see the dictionary and find all the synonyms of BEAUTIFUL.
and Thunder you are always be ma one and only MAN OF FEW WORDS.
This lovely interview shows how Thunder and mommy will not make it easy for shippers and fanboys to have it their way
aigoo i just shed a tear. i couldnt suppress it when Thunder said he hasnt met a man worthy of Dara. ah, it’s so precious. wahhh TT
wow..this is such a nice warming interview..i was so touched..indeed, they are closed siblings..i almost cried..such a blessed parents to have kids like them..
huhuhu!!!so heartwarming!!!I feel like crying……
Their interview really touched my heart, especially this line:
“Nuna, you’re always asking for me to introduce you to a man, but I don’t know any man worthy of you. I hope that our family can live healthily and happily.”
We often hear Dara express her love for her family, especially her younger brother and even make an extra effort to show her support. However, it is only for the first time that Sang Hyun gave her very personal message to her ‘big sister’. I know he has given a lot of video messages before, but those were different. It always involves work… but that line, I felt his love, concern and protectiveness. This can be related to the even wherein he was the surprise guest of Dara in Win Win episode–he did not give her noona’s number to the fanboy; and during the interview wherein he said that he will call their mom if somebody in MBLAQ confessed to liking his noona.
I guess, for the man who would want to be Dara’s husband, he has to work really hard to show or prove that he is worthy of Dara because I do not think Sang Hyun will give her ‘big noona’ away easily.
i love these sibling!!!
i want to cry after reading this article!!
Cheondoong really takes care of Dara “He can’t think of any guy worthy of his noona as of now” Even he’s few words to his noona you can sense he’s protective and supportive… Dara really treats her like a son or should I say he acts like a Mother Figure because she doesn’t want Cheondoong will experience what she had before… I like her Advice to Cheondoong ‘Bow/greet everyone well.’” She’s really down to earth and ever since she’s so respectful even she’s very famous
agree 100%…..
the most touching line i’ve ever heard from thunder is “I don’t know any man worthy of you”….
i love it…hope my little brother would say it to me someday lol…
coz we always have a cat fight everyday..lol
they are so sweet with each other!
i love them!
im so move by their message to each other..
i want to cry after reading this. you can feel that they love their family so much. i want a video interview for this. i want to see their reaction!
awww…
so sweet. 🙂
tsk..I got teary eyed…I’m so proud of you guys…hand me some tissue please 🙂
this interview made me tear up. Their life experiences made them this humble, simple and genuine. it’s not unusual for idols to talk about their families but with these two the love and loyalty to their mom and sibs run deeper than most it seems. They’re not only blessed with good looks but also with sincere and generous hearts. I love Park siblings! I love Dara and each and every person dear to her! it’s no surprise that she has a multitude of fans, she has the biggest, most loving heart
agree!!! ^^
agree! it made me tear up too!
i was teary-eyed at first but was sobbing at the last part….T_T
crazy me…but i can’t help it..am overjoyed….
Agree! Love Park siblings<33
Wahh, I’m kinda teary-eyed after reading this! I love these 2!
awww.. this is so touching. i feel like crying.
i totally agree with u… they really deserved what they are right now…
“have” not are sori!
i soo love this.. i know dara have been waiting for this moment and now here it is.. i hope they’ll continue to support each other.. i like how gaettungshi said “I don’t know any man worthy of you” it’s like he thinks highly of her noona.. aawww… but gaettungshi, i hope you will reply often to your noona now.. 😀
ahh..este “for this”..hehehe
waaahhh!..been waiting 2 this!..CheonDara fighting!
This interview is so touching. You can really feel the sibling love.
I love it when Thunder said that he doesn’t know any man worthy of his noona. Awwww!