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Feature: Dara Mentioned in Ricky Lo’s Article in Philippine Star Newspaper Last Year – “Into The Heart of Seoul”

Into the heart of Seoul

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MANILA, Philippines – During a break in the Hollywood Seoul junket for the Liam Neeson starrer Taken 2 middle of last year, I took a quick tour of the Korean Folk Village. What a find I made!

What greeted my friend Raoul Tidalgo and me was the widely-smiling face of Lee Young Ae (far right, above) at the entrance of one section. She’s the Korean actress who played the lead character Janggeum in Jewel in the Palace, a Koreanovela which was a hit in the Philippines aired on GMA.

This is what was written (with Korean translation) on the billboard with the headline Jewel in the Palace Shooting Location: This was used to film scenes involving the Janggeum and Hansanggung rituals for the MBC drama Jewel in the Palace (2003).

Anywhere we went, in malls and at the subway stations, another familiar face greeted us — yes, that of Sandara Park (below, left) endorsing beauty products. Did you know that Sandara so loved the Philippines (where she started her career before joining the top K-Pop group 2NE1) that she would come for incognito visits and she continues to connect with Filipino friends and fans via her Twitter?

At the lobby lounge of Grand Hyatt (sprawled on a hill) where invited journalists were billeted, featured group was Filipino band Sierra (below, right) composed of (from left)  Ledda Vinzons, pianist/arranger/music director; Wena Nagales, soprano 2; Joanne Francisco, soprano 1; Mitch dela Cruz, alto; Carl Trazo, tenor; and Mark Leonardo, bass…shown with DOT Sec. Ramon Jimenez Jr. when he was there in August last year. It was Sierra assigned to entertain Sec. Jimenez and his Philippine staff, and other international guests.

Oops! Pressed for time, we didn’t quite get into the very heart of Seoul, although we felt the beat of it.

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Source: PhilStar.Com

I think this article came out last year? Taken2 was showed last year, and Dara was still with Etude. XD Cool to know though that she is very visible in Korea~! ^^ 

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OhDara Special: Monthly Round-Up – Starting the Heat Of Summer with Dara in March

March was a relatively busy month for 2NE1 with several performances to tide us over until they actually make their comeback. Not only performances, but Dara has been busy in Twitter this month with her quirky and sometimes surprising updates! But we’ll get into SNS a bit later on.

Okay, first thing’s first, I bet that this month of March is unforgettable for all the Lucky 7s and YGE fans everywhere – because this month marked the enlistment of Choi Dong Wook, aka Se7en. He is the first YGE idol that enlisted to the army, so as expected, a lot were sad to see him go, not the least his fellow artists.

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Feature: Dara Among Celebrities Featured in Soompi-CeCi Fashion Article “Star’s Beauty Weapon”

Yay! Our Dara was featured in Soompi’s Ceci-sponsored style/fashion feature column. ^_^ And yep, Dara’s catch line in her eye area is the best. ^^

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Baby Catch Line : Sandara Park

Tutorial

Gently dab some foundation near the eye area to rid of excess oil. Draw a tight line across the eyeline and raise the tail at the end.

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Source: Soompi Stars

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Article: Se7en Goes for Military Enlistment – “Thank You For All Your Support. I Will Miss All of You”

Se7en Goes for Military Enlistment – “Thank You For All Your Support. I Will Miss All of You”

Sandara Park and Gummy Rumored to Have Been in Location to See Se7en Off

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On the afternoon of the 19th, singer Se7en enlisted into the army at Uijeongbu 306 Reserve.

On that day, Se7en told reporters who gathered to cover his enlistment, “As all men are mandated to join the military force, I will finally enlist. I am sorry for that I had to enlist at such a late age,” he said. He also said, “For two years, I will not be singer Se7en, but would be soldier Choi Dong Wook. I will try my best.”

Although Star News reported that no YG Entertainment artists went to see Se7en off because of “security purposes” owing to the large number of fans that went to the area (though in the same article, Se7en said that they wanted to go, but YGE discouraged them to), OBS News reported that “Fellow YG Entertainment artists, 2NE1’s Sandara Park and Gummy, went to the location to see Se7en off. Se7en acknowledged the support of his labelmates, ‘I am grateful to my fellow artists who never stopped showing their support until this moment,’ he said.”

Unfortunately, until this time, there are no pictures as of yet, to evidence that Dara and Gummy did indeed go to the location to see him off, although sources do guarantee that they can at least confirm Dara at the location. It might be that the two artists decided to stay in a safe location away from the crowds so as to keep the focus on Se7en himself, and only a few reporters noticed them. However, whichever way it is, their support for Se7en is sure.

Se7en also revealed that he would miss group 2NE1 the most. He revealed to reporters at the location that, “I will really miss 2NE1,” he said, “They are colleagues that have always been close to me,” he further states. He also revealed that, “Before I left, 2NE1 cheered me on a lot,” speaking of their close relationship.

Meanwhile, Se7en released the song, “Thank U” with an MV, in gratefulness for fans who have supported him in his 10-year career.

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Article and translations by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

Sources: Star News and OBS News

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Article: Will.i.am’s ‘Willpower’ Album to Feature 8-Year-Old Rapper, K-Pop Act

2NE1 to be featured in Will.I.Am’s upcoming album “Willpower”. I’m really excited for this, it could be “Take The World On” but I hope it’s a new song.

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With a huge hit featuring Britney Spears and his latest single alongside Justin Bieber, will.i.am is finally ready to unleash his long-awaited solo album. And if the guest features are anything to go by, it will be worth the wait.

#willpower, the Black Eyed Peas frontman’s fourth solo album will arrive April 23. It will, of course, feature “Scream & Shout”, his Spears collab, and “#thatPOWER” the Bieber feature.  Diddy, Lil Wayne, Waka Flocka Flame and Hit-Boy—who all appear on the “Scream & Shout” remix—will also appear, most likely, via the remix.

The rapper boasts an impressive lineup on the album, including Chris Brown, Miley Cyrus, Skylar Grey, Juicy J and Eva Simons. He’ll also reunite with BEP member apl.de.ap on a track—though no Fergie or Taboo.

Eight-year-old rapper Baby Kaely, who joined up with will.i.am for a tribute to the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting, is also featured, along with popular K-pop act 2NE1. Will’s rumored to be producing the latter outfit’s debut English album and this may be the first taste of what’s to come.

Job well done, Will. We’re definitely intrigued to see what you’ve cooked up this time.

Source: Fuse

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Article: 2NE1 To Be Featured in Will.I.Am’s New Album, ‘#willpower’

Weeeee! More 2NE1xWill.I.Am collaboration coming our way~ Who’s excited for this? ^_^

will.i.am To Release Brand-New Album #willpower On April 23

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Multi-platinum producer and songwriter will.i.am has announced that he will release a solo album entitled #willpower on April 23 on Interscope Records. The first single, “#thatPOWER” featuring Justin Bieber is available on iTunes today and the video, directed by Ben Mor, will be released next month. Additional songs on #willpower include tracks with Britney Spears, Hit-Boy, Waka Flocka Flame, Lil Wayne, Diddy, Chris Brown, Miley Cyrus, Skylar Grey, Juicy J, Eva Simons, apl.de.ap, Baby Kaely and 2NE1.

(A/N: Omitted non-2Ne1-related parts. Read full article here: Link.)

Source: Interscope Records + Sacbee.com

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Interview: Yoo Min Kyu “I Like Amanda Seyfried and Sandara Park, I Think of Them While I Act my Role”

Yoo Min Kyu was recently interviewed by MyDaily for his new movie, “Kisaragi Mikki Jjang,” where he plays the role of Iemoto, one of the five “uncle fans” or “otakus” who gathered together at the death of their idol, celebrity, Kisaragi Mikki. In the movie, Iemoto says “I am an encyclopedia when it comes to Mikki-chan.” With his tall frame and handsome face, the interview delves on how Yoo Minkyu would carry out being someone who loves another so zealously and loyally in real life and how he would go about it as his character in the movie, Iemoto.

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“I did worry over how to act as one of the leads, Iemoto. Being in film and theater gave me a solid foundation on acting, but how I would come out with this particular character had me a bit worried. I personally like Amanda Seyfried and Sandara Park. So while I was acting, I was thinking of them too.“

Basically, Yoo Min Kyu is worried over how to act as an ultimate fanboy of a celebrity, like his character in the movie is. So he thinks of Amanda and Dara, celebrities that he likes and then how he would act if he were going to be a full-blown, crazy-over-you, with encyclopedia-knowledge fanboy over them. He’s already a fanboy, well he considers himself a fan anyway, but can you imagine Yoo Min Kyu going all otaku over Dara?! Kekekeke! OMG I really think he’d make a cute otaku, buying her merch, albums, and all! He makes a cute fanboy, don’t you think? ^^

More on Yoo Min Kyu: He starred in the drama, Shut Up Flower Boy Band and To The Beautiful You. He’s an up-and-coming actor, but he landed on these two successful dramas already!

But don’t you guys think he looks familiar?

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That’s right! He’s Dara’s “Candy Man” in her trilogy-CF for Nikon! Do you remember him yet? Kekekeke! I guess Dara left him quite the great impression for him to think of her while acting as an otaku! ^_^

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Source: MyDaily via Nate

Translations and article by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

 

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Article: Manila Bulletin – “Sandara Tries Fashion Via Elle”

Sandara Tries Fashion Via Elle

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Sandara Park, now simply known as Dara, a member of the Korean girl group 2NE1, has posed for a fashion magazine.

After sporting a half-shaved hairstyle last year, the former Kapamilya talent who earned the moniker “Pambansang Krung-Krung ng Pilipinas,” is featured in a fashion spread for Elle Korea’s March 2013 issue.

Sandara channels the beauty of white and femininity in a series of photos wearing various signature brands like Gucci and Chanel, as released by the publication on its official website. Reports say that her ring with a large stone in one of her shots is a 100-carat pink diamond.

The magazine feature titled “Say My Name” traces the singer’s roots in showbiz in the Philippines until she became the famed Dara of 2NE1. She also used the name Park Sandara instead of Sandara Park.

Sandara revealed in her Elle interview, “Nowadays, even I myself feel awkward when someone calls me Park Sandara instead of Sandara Park. It sounds weird to me.”

The 30-year-old explained that she got used to being called Sandara Park, the name she was known for when she was in the Philippines and one that she continued to use for 2NE1.

Since finishing runner-up on ABS-CBN’s defunct reality talent search “Star Circle Quest (SCQ)” in 2004, Sandara juggled between stints in both film and TV while fulfilling her dream to become a recording artist. It was in 2007 when she decided to leave for her birth place South Korea, to try her luck in showbiz. In 2009, Sandara became a seminal member of 2NE1.

“I was young back then. I don’t think I’d be able to do that now. I received a lot of love in the Philippines so it hurt my heart, but I wanted to tackle a new challenge in Korea. I think I came fearlessly because I could be a part of YG (Entertainment), which had been my dream,” Sandara recalled in the same Elle interview.

She also related feeling awkward at first around her group co-members. “It was incredibly awkward. But when the three of them ate or practiced alone, I approached them first. That’s probably why we got closer quickly. I think now, the three members protect me and take care of me instead.”

As announced by the group’s record label and talent agency YG Entertainment, the rest of 2NE1 members will also appear in different fashion publications: Park Bom for Allure Korea, Lee Chae Rin (aka CL) for Bazaar Korea, and Minzy for Marie Claire Korea.

Source: Manila Bulletin by Jecelyn V. Macahindog

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News: 2NE1, Se7en, and Sean Share the Love Backstage at the “2013 Severance Love Sharing Concert”

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YG Entertainment labelmates 2NE1, Se7en, and Jinusean‘s Sean recently gathered together to help those in need at the ‘2013 Severance Love Sharing Concert‘ on the 7th.

Sean shared on his Twitter, “’2013 Severance Love Sharing Concert’ backstage with Se7en & 2NE1. It’s small but a big start, ‘A small sharing gives big happiness,’” and showed the YG Family sharing that big happiness backstage at the charity concert.

YG Entertainment has been helping those in need with the start of its ‘YG WITH‘ campaign through which a portion of the agency’s revenue gets donated to charity organizations as well as for the use of its artist’s individual charity projects. The campaign entered into a joint agreement with the Severance Hospital in 2011, and the agency artists have also been spotted visiting the children at the hospital.

Source: ALLKPOP

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Scan: Dara, Yoona, Hara and Others Featured in a Chinese Newspaper Regarding Natural Beauty

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TITLE: THE NATURAL BEAUTY THAT CAN’T BE THROWN AWAY, KOREAN FEMALE IDOLS MAKE THEIR NO MAKE-UP FACES PUBLIC

Female idols ARE always afraid to take off their make-up, because they are worried about their “terrible” face which, without makeup, will destroy their beautiful image that they built before. They are also afraid that fans will be shocked and will leave them.

But there are also some natural beautiful idols who are gorgeous all the time even without makeup. There are some Gorgeous Natural Beauty artists within Korean idol world.

DARA: Baby-Face Goddess

Sandara Park from 2NE1 has a very bright personality with a beautiful face that makes her looks super outstanding from her group.
Even though she likes to play with funny expressions when she has no makeup, but her genuine beauty is still so attractive.
Many fans said Dara is just like a cute kid when she is without make-up. And praise her as a baby-face goddess.

Translations by: 山妞米兔控@ BaiduSandaraBarCHINA

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