The Korean media love Dara. And I can’t blame them. She loves her fans and she loves what she does, and more importantly, she knows how to be the part of being a good celebrity. And so, here are some of Dara’s news translated. I hope that you enjoy reading through them. Sorry it took some time. I was waiting for new stuff to come out. LOL! ^_^

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Sandara Park’s Troubles With The Guitar, “Why Does It Make A Gayageum Sound?”

Girl group 2NE1’s Sandara Park revealed a cute picture of herself with a guitar!

On the evening of the 8th, Sandara Park updated her me2day with, “The future goddess of Hongdae, Ssancoustic, is getting worried” she said.

Sandara continued her update with, “To the other people who are good with the guitar~ Please help me a little! What do I do?!? When I strum my fingers on the guitar, why do I hear a tune like the gayageum?!? It goes ddingga-ddinga, really.. My left hand has some problem making the chords, but my right hand is doing well.. ke But I’ll work hard, right?!?” she said.

In the photo, Sandara Park’s appearance show her distinctive fashion sense, with her brown track suit, and carrying her guitar. Sandara had her hair tied in a ponytail, wearing big, white sneakers.

Netizens who saw the picture commented, “Despite your troubles, you still look cute,” Dara-unnie is really lovely,” “If you practice, you will do well!” “Fans would really love it if you show your guitar practice in front of us, please!” “When you’ve already practiced a lot, will you show us your guitar skills in the future?” “That there is the future goddess of Hongdae,” “I think you look really beautiful with your guitar,” showing a hot response.

Meanwhile, 2NE1 would be having their first solo concert, titled, “NOLZA” on August 27 and 28, at the Olympic Park, Seoul.

T/N: Dara said “Gayageum” which is a Korean traditional stringed instrument, pretty much what we see those epic Korean Drama ladies play.

Credits:

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110709n04201 and http://news.nate.com/view/20110709n06365

Check out FIVE MORE translated articles after the cut! ^_^

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Kang Min Kyung VS Sandara Park, Top Knot Hair Style “Who is the Cutest?”

Kang Min Kyung who is known for her “topknot hairstyle” among netizens, is hot topic nowadays, as Sandara Park also emerged as a star who looks good in a topknot hair style.

– T/N: Will translate Dara’s parts in full. Min Kyung is a member of the group, Davichi. The gist is that she updated her Twitter on the 7th, with her hair tied in a knot, wearing a pink cardigan. She’s known for her big eyes and milky complexion. ^_^ –

This update with Kang Min Kyung‘s popular topknot hairstyle, is being compared to Sandara Park‘s topknot hairstyle (T/N: I am being so redundandant, just kill me, anyways, the term is “sangtumeol” for topknot), the comparison of which, is gaining an overwhelming interest from netizens.

On the 6th, Sandara Park updated her me2day with, “Another one who came to the set to play, Dougie~! With me! Such a great development!” uploading a photograph with the text update.

In the photo, Sandara Park is seen in a big-sized, black hoodie, with her hair up high in a topknot hairstyle, putting emphasis on her small, cute face.

Sandara Park, who is known for her flawless, baby-like skin and cute face, captivated the eyes of the netizens, as her topknot complimented her cute, good looks, showing her charming smile and enviable complexion.

And so, the comparison of the netizens between these two celebrities with topknot hair complimenting their looks, started. “The both of them are too cute,” So who is the cutest?” “The topnot looks good on them because of their head shape,” “The both of them are gorgeous goddesses,” “They both look cool,” “Which of these two beauties give justice to the topknot hairstyle more?” showing their hot reaction.

Credits:

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110708n26651

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Sandara Park, Only 4-Proportioned, “I thought that I was 7.5 proportioned!”

2NE1 member, Sandara Park‘s 4-proportioned head is gaining interest.

On her me2day, Sandara Park updated with a picture of herself holding a machine gun and giving an intense look.

She had an exceptionally unique warrior look with a strong hairstyle and powerful fashion style, but her blue slippers got the attention of netizens.

On a second photo showing the same pose, Sandara updated with, “Dudung!!! Did you know…that Sandara Park’s height is just 4 sets times the size of her head?!? I always knew that I was short, but I never thought that the ratio would be like this!!!! It’s unbelievable!!!!!!!!! I at least, thought that I’d be about 7.5 times… but my height is only 4 times the size of my head…Aahhh~! It’s okay! Well, based on my height, doesn’t it look like I’d be killer star?!?” she said, arousing laughter from the fans.

Sandara Park’s 4-proportioned picture had netizens laughing in their comments, “This is so perfectly funny!” “Being 4-proportioned is not that much of a disgrace,” “You’re cute, that’s why you’re 4-proportioned,” “Get rid of your Vegeta hair and you’d be 7-proportioned,” “Sandara Park, the warrior!”

Meanwhile, 2NE1 is busy promoting their newest single, “I Am The Best” on music programs.

Credits:

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110704n24294

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Gag man, Kim Jang Hoon, Female Clothes and Sandara Park’s “Vegeta” Hairstyle, “Shocking!”

Hong Rok-Gi and Kim Jang Hoon‘s undergoes radical tranformations!

On the 3rd, KBS 2TV’s “Gag Concert” celebrated its 600th episode, and comedians Hong Rok-Gi and Kim Jang Hoon appeared in surprising outfits, bringing delight to the fans.

-skipped irrelevant parts-

As soon as Kim Jang Hoon came out, fans exploded in loud cheers. Apart from his all-black woman’s outfit, he had his hair up in a Dragon Ball “Vegeta” hairstyle, reminiscent to that of 2NE1’s Sandara Park, which she sported on music show Inkigayo.

This lead to Park Sung Ho to comment, “Wow, you’re being Sandara Park!” “You’re such a cheap imitation,” arousing laughter.

Credits:

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110703n12784

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Sandara Park: In Front of Fans, I am very Shy, Please Lead Me!

Girl group 2NE1’s Sandara Park shows her thankful heart to her fans.

On the 3rd, Sandara Park updated her me2day with, “Wassup! I’d like to thank all the Blackjacks who braved the rain to watch our pre-recording and gave us support~! I tried to walk up and try to get you all into a conversation, but in the end, I retreated because I was all stiff and shy, and remembering it now makes me sad,” she said on her post.

Sandara continued, “Although I’m sure that you were happy with Bom-yang who is good at leading, and who is full of delightful aegyo… Lackjacks need to lead me!”

“Lackjack” is the nickname that Sandara gave to 2NE1’s official fanclub, “Blackjack.”

Sandara followed her update with, “And what about Ssan-coustic’s guitar skills?!? Dudung.. There’s horribly nothing! I promise to put more effort into it!” she said, updating also with a photograph.

In the photo, Sandara Park is holding a guitar confidently striking a pose.

Fans who saw the photo said, “Looking at the pictures, it’s somewhat unbelievable that you are not a pro at guitar,” “We’ll lead you,” “I’d like to see your aegyo too,” showing a hot reaction.

Credits:

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110703n04765

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Etude, Seoul Global Center “Korean Beauty Secret” Make-Up Event in Progress

Make up brand Etude House, sponsored a “Korean Beauty Secret” event at the Seoul Global Center, aiming to teach foreigners how to put on make-up like a Hallyu Wave star.

The Korean Beauty Secret event was co-sponsored by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, which supports foreigners living in Seoul. The event was held for all foreigners who were living in Korea, and who were interested in Korean culture, as well as make-up.

Today, Etude is one of South Korea’s leading brands, leading several make-up trends, as well as introducing Asia to the rest of the world with the event. Starting with captivating them with current Etude House model and rising Hallyu star, 2NE1’s Sandara Park, demonstrating her “lovely, innocent style,” and “smokey-eyed make-up style,” during the make-up demo.

– took out irrelevant parts ^_^ –

Credits:

Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110705n17579

Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ Slavetranslator@WeLoveDara

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Will do the various hairstyle articles tomorrow, after the Inkigayo perf, because I know that there’ll be more articles out. LOL! 

Comments are much appreciated! ^_^

Ciao!

~Belle