[NEWS] Dara Doesn’t Think that her Selcas are Bizarre

Idol group 2NE1 member, Sandara Park, says that she doesn’t think anything is wrong with updating with bizarre pictures.

Dara sent a message through UFO Radio saying that “My bizarre pictures and messages are for the fans, it’s my way of communicating with them. I just feel that showing a picture is more effective at showing them a chapter of what I’m doing.”

“I do not agree with some people calling my selcas bizarrre,” she continued, especially since she claims that her photos are filled with art and soul, and not just bizarreness.

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[NEWS] Sandara Park’s “Kiss” MV To Be Edited Due To Consumer Complaints

Consumers and audiences seem to think that Sandara Park’s “Kiss” MV is too risque for general audiences.

Cable Channel, ETN‘s Music Box has issued an apology to its viewers and has modified the “Kiss” MV. Girl group, 2NE1 member, Sandara Park‘s solo single, “Kiss” and its Music Video has been said to be causing quite a stir for viewers of the music channel. Because of its repetitive scenes showing drinking and gambling involving teenagers, the channel was forced to do some editing and adding a warning against drinking towards the end.

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[NEWS] Sandara Park Spends 12 Hours A Day to Practice

2NE1, KARA, and SNSD are three of the most famous artists in the music industry today. Each member of the groups have different attractions that meets the needs of a variety of men’s dreams (Wow. Isn’t this quite a pervy comment. >__<). In each broadcast, members have the typical roles of “the youngest member in the group is responsible of being cute,” “another member is responsible for her charismatic appeal,” are just two of the responsibilities.

However, even with the variety of attraction, appeal, and beauty, they do undergo common conditions. Here are the different idols specialty that brings out their youthful charm:

2NE1 | Sandara Park Spends 12 Hours a Day for Vocal Practice

Girl group 2NE1 has swept the charts ever since theuy debuted, scoring many awards and accolades on their way. As idols, their talents in their vocals, rap, and dance skills made each member recognized. Though considered rookies compared to the other idols, their good dance skills and singing skills make them able to compete with the more established idols.

Member Sandara Park has considerably shorter trainee days compared to the other members. That’s why she has made it her responsibility to spend 12 hours of practice everyday. 2NE1 leader, CL says “Dara’s efforts to practice is crazily hard, but her growth is really very obvious.”

Source: bntnews

Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara

WOW! 12 Hours?! That’s crazy. No wonder she’s so thin. Tsk, tsk, tsk. Now I see where Young-Bae’s concern of her comes from. Sheesh. Take care of yourself, Dara-unnie! Fighting! – Belle

News: Sandara Park’s Distinctive “Palm-Tree” Hairstyle is a hit

Excerpts from the article: 2009 Girl Group Fashion Is A Hit

Girl groups have explored a lot in the hair business this year, with their vast variety of hairstyles that they have sported in the public. The first half of the year, showed the hot influence of Girls’ Generation and their jolly and cheerful image portrayed by their marine looks.

The Brown –Eyed Girls also gained influence with their transformation showed through their short bob haircuts, making them look more attractive to more mature audiences.

But none of them showed a more distinct hairstyle other than Sandara Park, with her highly attractive and attention-getting palm-tree hairstyle, which she debuted on the “Lollipop” MV with seniors, Big Bang, and throughout their “Fire” promotions. Not only that, but she also popularized the apple hairstyle, which many people copied.

Cr: Dujeongah News

Translated by: Belle@21evo, aka knucklepink

News: Editors Name 2NE1 as Best Rookie Group

The public attention is focused on this year’s rising stars!

The Korea Online Newspaper gathered two of their editors and asked them about their take on the different stars that they think have the most rising emphasis on the entertainment industry.

This Year’s Top Rookie in Drama – Lee Min Ho as Go Jun Pyo

This Year’s Best Rookie Group – 2NE1

Editor Park: The best rookie for me this year would be 2NE1. At first, when they were called the “Female Big Bang,” I was skeptical that YG would market them to ride in Big Bang’s existing popularity. But then, they debuted with “Fire” and they had a really good song. Not to mention that their fashion is also good, and their dancing is not bad. They are really addictive, and they possess that certain something that other groups lack.

Some Dara fanboying under the cut

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News: 2009 Melon Music Awards Red Carpet Scene Stealers

Sandara Park is Melon’s Sexy Queen

2NE1 surprised the reporters and fans when they stepped out in Melon Music Award’s red carpet. But none were as surprising as member, Sandara Park when she came out in a costume that displayed her collarbone, sides, and legs in a black mini-dress. Coupled with her sexy hair and dazzling smile, many people took to calling her the “Sexy Queen” of Melon.

Cr: Sports Chosun

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News: W’s Ji Hyun and Sandara Park: Similar Faces Features Draw Attention

Five-member female dance group, W, and their youngest member, Ji Hyun has drawn attention because of her similarity with 2NE1’s Dara.

Jeon Ji Hyun has similar forehead and eyes as Sandara, and also have similar baby skin. Her picture made fans of Sandara Park commented on how they resemble each other so much.

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News: Sandara Park is G-Dragon’s Staff?

Girlgroup, 2NE1‘s, Sandara Park turns into a staff member for GD‘s performance?

On December 4, Dara updated her me2day revealing a very interesting photo. She posted a picture of her, with the concert practice of G-dragon at the background, wearing a sweater that said, “HELP!“

Her me2day update came with a text, which exposed her youthful charms that said, “Argghhhh! What else do you need? I will do anything to help! ^^ Dara is a hard-working staff for GD’s concert! Keke I’m wearing the jacket, HELP! Kekekeke.“

2NE1 members have conveyed their updates for their fans through the services of me2day. Sandara Park’s lively and unique personality, with her mischievous wit and unerring charm, have reflected through her updates. 2NE1 is currently preparing for their new album, making them stop their activities. Fans cannot see them easily or as often as a group performing on stage these days, but Dara’s cute and charm-filled me2day updates never fail to bring a unique joy to the fans.

On the other hand, G-Dragon would be holding his “Shine a Light” Concert on December 5 and 6.

Translated by Belle

OMG! Daragon Applers, spazz your hearts out! LOL! Dara dear, excited much? 😀 And yah, I can’t post pics! How come?! Someone edit this to include the me2day of Dara’s please..Thanks! – Belle

The Groups’ Lead Faces – 2NE1: Dara

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

ETN Best Looking Idol Group Member: Dara

5^th Place: 2NE1

2009 has been overrun with rookie girl groups. But none as successful as 2NE1, the four-member group produced by YG Entertainment. All four members have distinct looks and skills, but none as prominent and beautifully poisonous as fresh-voiced vocalist, Sandara Park.

The tremendous popularity if this “goddess” was first seen in the Philippines, where Sandara Park first debuted. And now, she is also popular in the Republic of Korean, where she is part of 2NE1, the popular “Female Big Bang,” where she got attention with her striking and brilliant beauty (Did I just read the writer cussing in English, with “f*cking, brilliant beauty?! WTH?! Sorry, had to change his words to keep things PG and not R. -Belle). And even with her weird, towering, reaching-the-sky palm tree hairstyle, her womanly cuteness still shone through.

She has received attention because of many pictures of her, posted online. In one picture, it showed Sandara with tissue tears with a broken trophy that they received in a music program. This comical expression received attention and lead to other artists copying the “tissue tears,” pose. There are many varied expressions that she shows, including one slightly terrible situation with a picture of scissors pressed on her forehead.

Her age, 26 years old, has shocked many people, since that would mean that there is a whopping ten-year difference between her, and youngest member, Minzy. But her clear, porcelain skin and youthful face doesn’t make her look her age. Skin imperfections does not seem to appear in Sandara’s true beauty.

She was first recognized in Korea for starring opposite Big Bang’s popular rapper, TOP. In a music video, they played lovers, with her leaning on his shoulders, and holding his waist in a motorcycle ride. But fans of Big Bang foamed at the mouth because of the kissing scene that the two shared. Netizens voiced their anger and jealousy over that certain scene.

And not too long ago, more people and netizens got even more jealous because of the kiss scenes she shared with popular male actor, Lee Min-Ho, for their CF for Cass Beer. She was chosen the honor to be the brand’s endorser.

Indeed, she has proved that she can become a popular idol, considering her age. She adds fun and beautiful color to her girl group. Fans expect beautiful Sandara Park to shine and are looking forward to more shows.

Translated by Belle

He-llo everyone! I’m Belle! Some of you might know me as “knucklepink” from YGL. Since this is my first post, I wanted it to be useful and a bit informative. LOL! I hope we can work together well. -Belle

PS: How come they didn’t include the GD-Dara “Kiss” in the Chuseok Idol Show performance?! haha!