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Interview: Harper’s Bazaar Singapore ~ “Beauty Talk: Sandara Park Shares her Skincare Secrets”

Must-read! They had some great, out-of-the-box questions for Dara and I really appreciated how they gave us a glimpse into her mind. I’m glad they didn’t stick to the usual beauty questions, despite what the title might suggest. ^^

BEAUTY TALK: SANDARA PARK SHARES HER SKINCARE SECRETS

The newly-appointed Moonshot ambassador lets us in on her beauty tips and make-up tricks

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Last week, international K-pop sensation Sandara Park (Dara, for short) was in town for the launch of Moonshot’s new products: the Microfit Cushion and the Moonflash Cushion. We sat down with the brand’s recently appointed ambassador to talk beauty must-haves, skincare secrets, and Instagram filters.

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What’s the best beauty secret you’ve ever learnt? 

I found out that I can use the Moonflash Cushion not only as a highlighter but also as a make-up primer before using make-up.

What’s one make-up product you cannot live without? 

I’m using Moonshot’s UV bouncer everyday before applying my make up. Its like a sun block and at a same time, a make up primer – it’ll make you look even prettier.

How do you maintain your perfect skin?

Drink a lot of water and sleep a lot – that is really important. And positive energy!

What’s your favourite Instagram filter? 

Sierra.

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What’s your favourite way to relax? 

I love being a tourist – I love trying out new things, new food and new places.

Name the place(s) in Singapore that you would love to see.

I want to go to Gardens By The Bay, Clarke Quay and The Merlion Statue.

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Where in the world would you want to visit the most? 

Egypt.

If you could meet anyone, who would it be?

I want to meet my high school crush because I miss myself; the young innocent Dara.

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Article/Interview: “Sugarman” CP, What Kind of MC is Sandara Park? “The Essential Presence One Can’t Ignore”

“Sugarman” CP, What Kind of MC is Sandara Park? “The Essential Presence One Can’t Ignore”

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Responsible for running the program, “Sugarman” Yoon Hyun Joon CP spoke about national MC Yoo Jae Suk, composer Yoo Hee Yeol, lyricist Kim Eana, and 2NE1’s Sandara Park.

On the press conference for JTBC’s program “Two Yoo Project – Sugarman” held at the JTBC Building in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Yoon Hyun Joon CP talked about the program’s 4 MCs, “There’s a composer and a lyricist, and also wanted to have a singer as one of the MCs as well,” referring to Sandara Park.

Yoon CP then revealed the reason why Sandara Park was chosen as a fixed MC, “I met Sandara Park several times while working at KBS. Although we only worked a couple of programs together, I thought that she seemed to be an interesting and fun friend. She has an unexpected ‘point’ of being able to make people laugh and has a cheerful kind of charm, which I thought would match well as an entertainment MC,” he said.

Yoon CP continued, “Although Sandara Park did not come out in a lot of broadcasts, she has a good understanding of atmosphere and great reactions,” he said, “She’s also a huge help with public relations as she is also YG’s PR director. She’s really an essential presence whose existence one can’t ignore.”

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Interview/Trans: 10Asia’s Interview with Sugar Man’s Yoon Hyun Joon ~ “I Value Sandara Park and Kim Eana Highly”

Yoon Hyun Joon of Sugar Man was interviewed by 10 Asia.. ^^ I love his answer regarding the question about Sandara Park and Kim Eana! ❤ It showed his appreciation for them, while recognizing their roles in “Sugar Man.” I personally think that both ladies bring color to the table.. Yoo Jae Suk and Yoo Hee Yeol are both formidable MC figures themseves, but the two ladies somehow mellow them out and bring out the best in them as well.. ^^

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10. On the other hand, Kim Eana and Sandara Park don’t have as much participation (T/N: compared to Yoo Jae Suk and Yoo Hee Yeol) and some vieweres even call these two people as “folding screens”(T/N: blank spaces, fancy decor).

Yoon Hyun Joon CP: I know about this. But personally, I value these two people highly. Kim Eana and Sandara Park are in a difficult place. The main MCs are generally outstanding, and they must be close to the Sugar Man and to the producers, and must also have a good rapport with the viewers and guests, so as to build a good atmosphere. Kim Eana has profound musical knowledge. And although some of the things she says doesn’t make it to the final broadcast, I believe that she raises the quality of “Sugar Man” as a whole. Sandara Park has a very strong respect for both Yoo Hee Yeol and Yoo Jae Suk. So she is very careful of what she says. This year, she is in Yoo Jae Suk’s team, and she’s trying her best to actively participate. So while these two may come out as less active and need to improve in terms of talking (T/N: compared to the Two Yoo) , however they are of good quality and do their best in the roles that they are given. In the future, their roles may increase.

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Feature: Style Bible~ “The Secret is Out! Sandara Park Joins #TeamPenshoppe”

The Secret is Out! Sandara Park Joins #TeamPenshoppe
Read on as the Korean pop star answers our questions in Filipino!

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Last month, fans were thrilled to find out that Sandara Park was in Manila for a brief period – thanks to her Instagram account where the Korean pop star chronicled her activities. Little did they kow that she was here to to do a photo shoot with Penshoppe to join Mario Maurer, Kendall Jenner, Cara Delevingne and Sean O’Pry as the new face of the brand.

Style Bible visited her during the said photo shoot shot by Cliff Watts (He shot Cara’s and Sean’s Penshoppe campaigns, too, and flew in from New York for Sandara’s.) Wearing a knit vest, a white button-down with Peter Pan collar, skinny jeans, a fedora hat and a pair of oxfords, she gamely answered our questions – in fluent Filipino, by the way. Read on!

STYLE BIBLE: Tell me about your outfit today.

DARA PARK: This look is very Sandara Park – from head to toe. Lahat basic items lang in black and white. Meron pants kanina from the photo shoot na super gusto ko. It’s very hip, very Dara from 2NE1. (This look is very Sandara Park – from head to toe. All basic items in black and white. There are pants from the photoshoot earlier that I super like. It’s very hip, very Dara from 2NE1.)

SB: Do you have a uniform at the moment?

DP: Yes, meron! Usually, t-shirt and jeans, flats and a hat. Ito yung lagi kong sinusuot since two years ago. I have a lot of fedora hats. Ang dami ko din jeans. Favorite ko yung skinny jeans. And gusto ko ngayon yung rolled up jeans. (Yes, there is! Usually, t-shirt and jeans, flats and a hat. This is what I often wear, since two years ago. I have a lot of fedora hats. I also have a lot of jeans. Skinny jeans are my favorite. Now, I’m into rolled up jeans.)

SB: When it comes to dressing up, what’s your favorite season?

DP: Winter, definitely. Mas madaming choices. Pag summer you can only choose to wear one or two kasi mainit. Sa winter, pwede mag-layer. (Winter, definitely. There are more choices. During summer, you can only choose to wear one or two because it’s so hot. During winter, layering is possible)

SB: Is there any item in your closet that you couldn’t seem to let go of – even if it’s old and worn out already?

DP: Yung mga sneakers ko. Kahit di ko na sinusuot yung iba parang di ko kaya itapon. Madumi na pero nandyan pa din sila. I just like seeing them there. They’re like my babies. I have a room full of sneakers only, separate pa from the clothes. Every time I see something cute, I buy. I couldn’t stop myself. (My sneakers. Even if I don’t wear the others, I still don’t throw them out. Some are dirty already, but they’re still there. I just like seeing them there. They’re like my babies. I have a room full of sneakers only, separate from the clothes. Every time I see something cute, I buy. I couldn’t stop myself.)

SB: How about high heels?

DP: Actually, I don’t wear heels. Only pag may event. Sneakers ako palagi. All kinds of sneakers. (Actually, I don’t wear heels. Only if there are events. I swear sneakers all the time. All kinds of sneakers. )

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SB: How big is your closet?

DP: Super big. I keep adding closets every year but kulang pa din. Pag wala ako magawa, I just shop. So somebody has to stop me! I love shopping! (Super big. I keep adding closets every year, but they’re still not enough. If I’m not doing anything, I just shop. So somebody has to stop me! I love shopping! )

SB: How do you organize your clothes?

DP: By style. Pero after a while, hindi na siya organized. (Laughs) Ang hirap mag-organize ng damit, lalo na pag ang dami-dami na. I keep adding and adding clothes. Yung iba binibigay ko sa friends ko but I usually keep my clothes for sentimental reasons. Madaming memories yon. (By style. But after a while, they aren’t organized anymore. (Laughs) It’s so hard to organize clothes, especially if there are so many already. I keep adding and adding clothes. I give some away to my friends, but I usually keep my clothes for sentimental reasons. So many memories.)

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SB: You tour a lot, you travel a lot – what do you usually wear on the plane?

DP: Depends, pag malapit lang, pag one or two hours lang, I wear anything – kahit heels, skirt. Pero pag malayo, jogging pants. I prefer loose tops – parang boyfriend shirts. (Depends, if it’s just nearby, say one or two hours, I wear anything – even heels, skirt. But if it’s already far off, jogging pants. I prefer loose tops – like boyfriend shirts.)

SB: Are you a light packer?

DP: Hindi! (Laughs) Like this time, I brought three luggages – yung pinakamalaki na luggages. Kaya lagi ako may excess baggage. For example, if I travel for a week, yung dinadala ko for one month. So ang dami ko talagang dalang clothes, shoes, hats, sunglasses. I have my shampoo, body scrub, lotion, hair blower, hair iron – lahat. (No! (Laughs) Like this time, I brought three luggages – the biggest luggages. That’s why I always have excess baggage. For example, if I travel for a week, I bring enough for one month. So I really bring a lot of clothes, shoes, hats, sunglasses. I have my shampoo, body scrub, lotion, hair blower, hair iron – everything.)

SB: How many outfit changes do you do on a regular day?

DP: Usually, three. Depends on where I’m going. Like yesterday, I went to Greenbelt, eh mainit, so nagpalit ako. (Usually, three. Depends on where I’m going. Like yesterday, I went to Greenbelt and it was really hot, so I changed.)

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SB: Have you ever had a wardrobe malfunction on stage?

DP: Many times. Pero di naman scandalous. Minsan yung shoes ko natatanggal kasi yung dance steps namin sobrang wild. Minsan natatanggal yung heels, but I just pretend nothing happened. I continue dancing. (Many times. But nothing scandalous. Sometimes, my shoes fly off because our dance steps were really wild. Sometimes, the heels fall off, but I just pretend nothing happened. I continue dancing.)

SB: What’s your fashion motto?

DP: Just be yourself and be confident.

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Feature: Inquirer~ “Sandara Park is Penshoppe’s Newest Ambassador: The K-Pop Superstar and Forever ‘Pambansang Krung-Krung’ on her Fashion Obsessions, her Filipino Fans, and her Undying Love for Jollibee”

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THE K-POP SUPERSTAR AND FOREVER ‘PAMBANSANG KRUNG-KRUNG’ ON HER FASHION OBSESSIONS, HER FILIPINO FANS AND HER UNDYING LOVE FOR JOLLIBEE

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It’s a Thursday afternoon in July at the headquarters of Golden ABC in Quezon City and, for most of its employees, it was business as usual.

But on the fifth floor, at Studio 1155 and the Gallery, a big secret: K-Pop superstar Sandara Park was shooting her first campaign for Penshoppe.

She posed effortlessly in front of the camera, rocking a hat and vest from an upcoming collection as 2NE1 songs blasted from speakers.

“She’s a very good mover, she has a beautiful face, she’s very charming. I think that she takes direction beautifully. She’s very energetic,” said photographer Cliff Watts, who also shot Cara Delevingne and Sean O’Pry for Penshoppe. Cliff flew in from New York for Sandara’s shoot.

After booking three supermodels in a row—Cara, Sean, Kendall Jenner—Penshoppe may surprise fans with its choice of new endorser. But it makes sense, given Penshoppe’s expansion to other Asian countries. The brand already has stores in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia and Cambodia, and it will be opening two stores in Vietnam in October.

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“We wanted to get someone who would complete our Asian Superstars pool. To join Mario Maurer, we picked Dara. She’s well loved by Filipinos but at the same time is very global. Her sense of style and fashion pretty much sealed the deal for us. As we go more regional, tapping the Asean countries, we feel that Dara is the ideal brand ambassador to help us reinforce our international vision,” said Jeff Bascon, Penshoppe’s brand director.

Asked why she said yes to becoming the new face of the brand, Dara said, “Because I love Penshoppe. Talagang sinusuot ko yung Penshoppe since high school days pa lang.” (I love Penshoppe. I really wear Penshoppe clothes ever since my high school days.)

She recalls a red Penshoppe shirt that she couldn’t stop wearing. “I wore it so much. When I see my pictures from high school, ’Huh? Ito na naman suot ko?’ (Huh? I’m wearing this again?) It’s funny.”

Long before Dara conquered the K-Pop world, she was the Philippines’ “Pambansang Krung-Krung,” the quirky, funny, pretty Korean girl who melted hearts with her tearful Star Circle Quest audition and charmed her way into show business. She bagged commercials, starred in TV shows, made movies and released songs like the then-inescapable “In or Out.”

As she sat in front of us after the shoot, wearing a cat beanie and a blue Penshoppe polo with another adorable cat peeking from its pocket, it’s easy to forget that this is Dara from the massively popular K-Pop group 2NE1, the ubiquitous presence in Korean fashion magazines, the actress who just finished two Korean web dramas (“Dr. Mo Clinic” and “We Broke Up”) and who is about to star in her first Korean film.
It’s easy to forget that this is a girl whose every move is chronicled by K-Pop websites and blogs devoted to her, whose adoring fans create YouTube videos as a tribute to her and her cuteness. It’s easy to forget all that when she begins waxing poetic about Jollibee, which she requested to have for lunch that day. “Always the same, spaghetti with chicken pero spicy chicken and dapat may Jolly Hotdog. That’s my favorite,” she said.

It’s easy to forget, too, when she insisted on speaking Tagalog during the interview, something she doesn’t get to do in Korea. According to her, “Nagte-text ako ng Tagalog but in Korea nobody can speak Tagalog so medyo nabubulol ako.” (I text in Tagalog, but in Korea, nobody can speak Tagalog, so I’m stuttering a bit now)

She may have moved back to her birth country, but the Philippines will always be her second home. “Ang dami kong memories. I miss this place,” she said. (I have so many memories. I miss this place.)

And Filipinos miss her too, welcoming her excitedly at each visit. “Hindi pa rin nila ako nakakalimutan,” (They still haven’t forgotten me) she said. Sandara hasn’t forgotten either; her Twitter handle is @krungy21 and her bio includes “Pambansang Krung-Krung ng Pilipinas.”

Dara may be a Korean superstar, but she will always be a Filipino darling.

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What do you like about Penshoppe?

It really fits my personality, and gusto ko yung mga style nila, iba’t iba. Like yung mga sinuot ko ngayon, may hip-hop, may cute, girly clothes, meron ding sexy. I can show many sides of Sandara Park. (It really fits my personality, and I like their styles, so diverse. Like the outfits I wore today, there’s hip-hop, cute, girly, and sexy clothes. I can show many sides of Sandara Park)

How was the shoot?

It was super fun. Medyo mainit sa rooftop pero sobrang ganda ng mga pictures so hindi ako nahirapan. (It was super fun. It was a bit hot at the roofto[, but the pictures came out very prettily, so it wasn’t hard)

What did you think of the clothes?

I love them. Kinuha ko nga, eh. Sabi ko, “Can I have it?” (laughs) (I love them. In fact, I bought them. I said, ‘Can I have it?’)

So you’re bringing some back to Korea with you?

Yes!

Did you have favorite pieces from the shoot?

Yes, meron akong favorite pants na sinuot ko kanina. Talagang hinahanap ko yung ganung style pero wala akong nahanap. Then, nakita ko ngayon and size ko pa. Extra small. So sabi ko, this is mine. They’re black pants na parang skinny pero may chuva-chuva dito. (Yes, I have a pair of favorite pants that I wore earlier. I really looked for one with that style, but I couldn’t find any. Then, I saw it earlier and it was in my size too. Extra small. So I said to myself, this is mine. They’re black pants that are skinny-like but with some details)

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How does it feel to be back in the Philippines again?

So good. Parang feel at home. Naho-homesick na naman ako eh, so yeah. (So good. Like, I feel at home. I felt homesick anyways, so yeah)

When you’re in Korea, what do you miss the most about the Philippines?

Marami, pero siguro yung food. So sometimes I go to Filipino restaurants in Seoul. Masarap naman, pero syempre mas masarap dito. (A lot, but maybe the food. So sometimes I go to Filipino restaurants in Seoul. They’re delicious, but of course, the taste is here is different, yummier.)

What do you normally eat there?

Sinigang. And sisig. Lechon. Yeah, I order a lot. 

You ate Jollibee today. Is Jollibee something you miss also?

Yes. Ang sarap. Walang Jollibee sa Korea. And there’s something special about their spaghetti. (Yes. So yummy. There’s no Jollibee in Korea. And there’s something special about their spaghetti)

Do you ever watch your old videos from your time in the Philippines?

Of course. I love watching my old movies. Minsan nahihiya ako kasi eh… parang… ginawa ko yan? Sinabi ko yan? Pero it’s still a memory so I love watching my old movies. (Of course. I love watching my old movies. But sometimes, I get embarrassed…. like…. I did that? I said that? But it’s still good memories, so I love watching my old movies)

When was the last time you watched your Star Circle Quest audition?

Medyo matagal na siguro, mga one year. Pero meron pa ako sa iPad ko. Pero hindi maganda yung quality. (It’s been a while, maybe one year. But I have a video in my iPad. But the quality isn’t good)

Are you still in touch with your Filipino friends?

Yes. Of course, yeah. Super hi-tech na ngayon, so text.

Are you going to see them while you’re here?

Yes, actually na-meet ko na si Joross nung first day pa lang. And then I’m going to meet more friends.

What’s the best thing about being a K-Pop star?

Siguro being loved by all the fans all around the world and being able to travel to different places. Sobrang gandang experience.

2NE1 is on a break now…

Yeah, we’re all doing individual activities for now.

When will people get to see you guys as a group again?

Hindi ko masabi. We don’t plan things. Pero if we have a good song, sige, release na natin, next month na! Pero pag walang inspiration, pag walang good song, it can take one year, two years, katulad dati. I’m waiting for a good song and inspiration. (I can’t say. We don’t plan things. It’s like, if we have a good song, then next month, we’ll release it! But if there’s no inspiration, if there are no good songs, it can take one year, two years, like before. I’m waiting for a good song and inspiration)

Do you still get to hang out with them?

Yeah, of course. Pero si CL nasa LA ngayon so (feigns crying) nami-miss ko siya. (Yeah, of course. But CL is in LA right now so (feigns crying) I miss her)

What was it like working on those web dramas in Korea? Is it different from acting in the Philippines?

Pareho lang, kaya it helped a lot. Matagal nga akong hindi umarte pero naalala ko yung mga dati kong experiences dito so parang it was not hard. I had fun. Yung dalawang web drama na yun super different characters, yung isa sobrang umiiyak lagi pero yung isa super naughty kaya super fun. (It’s still the same, so it helped a lot. It’s been a long since I acted, but I remembered all the experience I had here, so it wasn’t too hard. I had fun. The two web dramas I made had super different characters, one cried a lot but the other one was super naughty, so it’s super fun)

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Is it true you’re doing the Korean adaptation of “Begin Again”?

Yes, pero actually, it’s not the same story as “Begin Again.” We have our own story. Pero it’s related to music, that’s why siguro they say it’s the Korean version. But it’s not. (Yes, but actually, it’s not the same story as ‘Begin Again.’ We have our own story. But since it’s related to music, maybe that’s why they say it’s the Korean version. But it’s not)

Have you started working on it?

Not yet, but I’m going to start shooting very soon.

How do you juggle your love for music and acting?

Syempre I love doing both. Sa latest web drama ko, I sang the soundtrack of the drama. So I can do singing and acting at the same time. (Of course, I love doing both. In my latest web drama, I sang in the soundtrack. So I can do singing and acting at the same time.)

What else do you want to do?

Marami pa. Gusto ko rin maging DJ ng radyo and gusto ko rin ng hosting. I love playing instruments. Lately, I’ve been very much into drums, so they call me Darammer. Hindi drummer, Darammer. (A lot more. I also want to be a radio DJ and I also like hosting. I love playing instruments. Lately, I’ve been very much into drums, so they call me Darammer. Not drummer, but Darammer)

Would you be willing to do a movie in the Philippines again?

Of course, I would love to… Pumunta nga ako sa Star Cinema, nag-usap kami ni Tita Malou (Santos)… like this and like that… Kaya lang nahirapan kami sa schedule so… But I’m hoping someday makabalik ako and do a movie with many cute actors in the Philippines. (Of course, I would love to;.. I went to Star Cinema and I talked with Tita Malou… like this and like that… However, we had difficulty with the schedule… But I’m hoping someday makabalik ako and do a movie with many cute actors in the Philippines.)

If you were going to do a movie here, who would you want to work with?

Si Papa John Lloyd… Iba yung eyes niya pag-umarte siya. (Papa John Lloyd… His eyes are really different when he acts)

Everyone says you haven’t changed. How do you stay grounded despite the fame?

I don’t know, it’s just natural. I’m just the same Sandara and I don’t want to grow old and I don’t want to forget the memories… I don’t know, I don’t try to do anything, same lang, it’s normal.

Is fashion something you really enjoy? Describe your personal style.

Yes. Yan ang pinakagusto ko. I love something unique na hindi sinusuot ng iba. Gusto ko yung simple basic items na may cute details, parang ganito (looks at her cat shirt). (Yes. It’s something I like the most. I love something unique that others won’t even wear. But I also like simple, basic items with cute details. Like this (looks at her cat shirt))

What’s your current fashion obsession?

Skinny jeans na roll-up jeans and wearing sneakers or flats that are unique.

Is there anything you wouldn’t wear?

Sexy outfits like bikini. Hindi bagay sa akin… Hindi ako comfortable. (Sexy outfits, like bikinis. I’m not suited with it… I’m not comfortable)

Sa beach anong suot mo? (So what do you wear at the beach?)

Rash guards. Yun naman ang uso ngayon. Para wala ring sunburn. (Rash guards. It’s fashionable and trendy nowadays too. Also so there won’t be any sunburn)

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What are five things you can’t live without?

Hmm. My family, friends, people around me, my lovely cats and siguro cellphone, kasi I can watch TV and do Internet with my cellphone. And food. And aircon! Kasi mainit. (Laughs) (Hmmm. My family, friends, people around me, my lovely cats, and maybe my cellphone, because I can watch TV and do internet with it. And food. And aircon! Because it’s so hot)

What’s the craziest thing a fan has done to get your attention?

Actually, marami. Pero naalala ko, 10 years ago, nung bago pa ako dito, meron akong group of fans who followed me wherever I went. Parang nakikita ko yang van na yan…as in whole day, they were following me. And sa Tagaytay ako nagshu-shoot. Andyan din sila. Parang wow. It’s really unforgettable. (Actually, a lot. But I remember, ten years ago, when I was still new in the industry, I had a group of fans who followed me wherever I went. It was like, ‘I think I saw that van somewhere’… Like the whole day, they were following me. And I was shooting in Tagaytay. And they were there. It was like, wow. It’s really unforgettable.)

Did you get to meet them?

Yes. I know them. Close sila sa akin.

Friends mo na sila?

Yeah.

Do you have a message for your Filipino fans?

Yes. Maraming salamat sa inyo. Hanggang ngayon hindi niyo pa rin ako nakakalimutan kaya nandito ako ngayon with Penshoppe. Thank you. Salamat. And gusto ko bumalik ulit. Mahal ko kayo. Yun pa rin. Hindi ako nagbabago. (Yes. Thanks a lot to all of you. Until now, you still haven’t forgotten all about me, that’s why I’m here now with Penshoppe. Thank you. Thank you. And I want to come back again. I love you all. It’s the same. That will never change)

What else can fans expect from you?

The upcoming movie. And I don’t know yet pero (but) I really want to work hard.

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Interview/ Feature: Cosmopolitan Korea Star Interview “Baby Face Representative: Sandara Park!”

Baby Face Representative: Sandara Park!

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This is the first time we’ve met again since last year. How have you been doing since that time?
Last summer, I was busy shooting a web drama <We Broke Up>

You must have worked hard. Compared to making music, acting as the main female lead must have taken more empahty and emotions. How was the atmosphere during filming?
The drama’s plot revolves around a pair of ex-lovers, who still live in the same house even though they’ve broken up. I really enjoyed the filming though I haven’t experienced it first hand. Although I was a the most senior, the characters were around the same age, so during the shooting we all acted like we were all the same age so there was a bit of confusion between real-life and acting already, but the atmosphere is great. Of course, after the filming we all became close.
2You also made a cameo appearance in the drama <Producers>.
Although the character I played was a total 180 degrees from the characters I usually play, it was really fun to act out a totally different role. Haha. We filmed together with Cha Tae-Hyun and Gong Hyo-Jin sunbae-nims, so I was really nervous.

Is there a special concern that you mind now as an actor that you didn’t as a singer?
There is of course, and that’s my skin. Nowadays, TV picture quality is really great, so unlike a singer, I learned that I just can’t wear a bolder style of make-up. Making my skin look great with natural make-up is a burden.

There is quite a lot of interest in beauty, before you became active as an actress, didn’t you have an interest in it?
For quite a while, I was a beauty model, but I wasn’t all that great with make-up and I didn’t manage my skin well. Before, I only lightly wash heavy make-up off my face before I sleep, but this is a habit I’m trying to fix these days.

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Interview: Actress Dara Shares her Honest Thoughts on her “We Broke Up” Experience on 1st Look~ “Acting Inspires a Thrilling and Spectacular Feeling”

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I got into “We Broke Up” because of the unique material and setting. Before I even read the script, I was convinced that I would do it because it seemed very fun and really interesting. The more I understood my character’s role in “WBU,” the more I saw similarities with myself. In fact, I was apprehensive that my own personality influenced my role’s character too much because I deliberately did not read the web toon, but the fans of the original material told me that I was in “synch” with the character, so it gave me confidence as well. Of course, this is a drama, so it extended beyond my usual range of emotions, so I tried various kinds of expressions.

When I first learned that I would be acting opposite (Kang)Seungyoon, my initial reaction was “should I give up this film” and I really worried about it a lot. We’re quite close with each other and I always saw him as my cute dongsaeng. But when the filming time came, there were no strange or awkward moments, but we felt that we had committed to our roles already. It was with different eyes that I saw Seungyoon from the very first time we heard the word “shoot.” The 2NE1 members are also close friends and they teased, “what were you thinking then,” but they were very supportive and loving of my work and they said, “we’re very excited,” so it was a very fortunate reaction. I want to try acting in more romantic-comedy in the future. There are many different areas that I want to challenge myself with, but I was originally set in the romantic-comedy genre, so I feel that this is best suited to me. I want to try a “nerd/loser” but cute and lovable character. I also dreamed of having a “loco queen” woman character. Right now, I don’t have much greed in getting into something big or great. If I encounter an opportunity where I can learn and experience a lot, then I’d love to try it.

When I act, rather than being “Sandara” there’s a special feeling of being able to live another person’s life. It’s really thrilling and spectacular feeling, it’s just difficult to put into words. I’m also still attracted to the stage as well. I would like to try and explore there more too.

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Videos: InsiteTV Reveals Jang Ki Yong and Kang Seung Hyun’s Interviews ~ Ki Yong: “(Dara) is Really Pretty”

Awwwwww, Kiyong so cute! ❤ He had such a cute, cute smile while talking about Dara and Woori! Kkkkkk! I totally laughed when he said “I know we’re both pretty good-looking, so I have no worries” kekeke! XD Seriously, in almost half his interview he’s talking about Dara and Woori.. XD

우리 헤어졌어요 (WE BROKE UP) – 장기용 (JANG KI YONG) INTERVIEW

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Interview: Trans of Kim Young Kwan Talking About Dr. Mo’s Clinic and Co-Star Sandara Park

Kim Young Kwan was interviewed by YStar News, and they mentioned his role in Dr. Mo’s Clinic, and he all but gushed about Dara.. Kekeke! XD Looking forward to this show so much! ❤

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Q. You were cast in [Dr. Mo’s Clinic]?

A. I was really delighted when I learned that I would play a psychiatric therapist who will have therapy sessions with our heroine, Sandara Park-ssi, the very famous Sandara Park-ssi.

Here’s the video, it starts around 2:50.. ^^

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Official Photos + Interview Trans: Sandara Park Among “YG Stars Who Participated in “Elle” Charity Campaign” ~ “Sharing Doesn’t Need to be Grandiose. Sesame Sharing is Also Real Sharing, Right?”

YG Stars Who Participated in “Elle” Charity Campaign

Six of YG Entertainment’s artists gathered together in one place with the purpose of lending help to their less fortunate neighbors. A beautiful moment was created and captured.

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Park Sandara in a red beaded dress detailed with embroidery shaped like leaves to form a tree motif

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Park Sandara is dressed in a python coat, mint-colored slit dress, sliver platform sandals, all from the designer brand, Gucci. The different rings that come together in a uniform style are Suel, decorated with a colorful crystal each.

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The eye-catching flower print mini dress is from Valentino, crystal drop purple earrings are from Suel, and the black feather-patterned crystal bracelet is from Stone Henge.

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It doesn’t necessarily need to be big or larger than life. Sesame seed sharing is still real sharing, right.

It’s hard to believe in comfort whenever times are difficult. Doing a performance requires more than physical stamina that may leave you exhausted, I also need to be charged with the mood and the spirit. In fact, isn’t it more difficult to be a fan than to perform for a couple of hours? Not only jumping around to play, but waving arms, and screaming enthusiasticfally! It always appears as if the fans have an infinite amount of energy and they always show their support and love with the utmost sincerity of their hearts.

I just came back from a vacation, and it was the same taste of something sweet because it was a time when I needed a “real” vacation. I went to the Philippines, and I just came back from my trip yesterday (at the time of the photoshoot) morning. Every minute, every second was precious.

I think that what I can do is to share and give back a bit, nothing grandiose, it’s not necessary for it to be big or larger than life. Like sesame seed sharing, it becomes easier when you get to practice it more. In my case, I like to participate in charity cases as often as I change stage wardrobes. Taking a strange, stray cat on the street and raising it, helping out an animal that I noticed injured on the road and taking it to the hospital to be treated, or even a simple act as going to a performance or giving out tickets to friends who might miss a show. Although they’re nothing special, t’s simple acts like those, which I can do. They might be small, but I think I’m sharing and giving back in my own way.

I think I grew the most in 2014, I dreamed of having a transformation in 2015; 2014 is also the year when our new album was finally released, and we focused our minds and went on a global tour, which just finished recently, for 8 months. The goal for 2015 is “transformation.” As a member of 2NE1, I was always the one in-charge of “shocking transformation,” and recently, I made the first step as an actress (T/N: I think she meant the “Be Funny” skit with Steven Yeun) and I thought, “Can Sandara become calm, quiet, and sincere as well?” and when I heard that voice say that, my desire for transformation took on a different meaning.

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Park Sandara is dressed in a beads-embellished slit Dior dress in blue and orange, metail bracelets in both hands are from the collection of stylist Ambush, and the rings on the fingers of both hands are from Suel.

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