News: 2NE1’s Ageless Sandara Park: Looks Perfectly The Same Now and 10 Years Ago

2NE1 member, Sandara Park’s pictures of ten years ago caught the attention of eagle-eyed netizens.

Netizens uncovered a picture of 16-year old Sandara Park, and compared it to one of her recent pictures. The ten-year difference did not make any noticeable differences in her appearance from then and now.

Netizens comments include:

“Sandara Park is truly ageless.”

“I can’t believe that picture was taken 10 years ago.”

“Which one is the older one?” <= LMAO! I get you, if it weren’t for Tam-tammie, I’d be confused too.

These comments were said with a bit of envy in their hearts as they looks Sandara Park’s ageless pictures.

Wow. Is it just me or is Dara stuck in a blackhole that prevents her from aging?! – Belle

Credits: TVDaily

Translated by Belle@ 21evo a.k.a knucklepink a.k.a blackjackbelle of ohdara!

News: Dara is a “Ceramic Courtesan”!

2NE1 member, Sandara Park has another nickname! This time, fans have nicknamed her, “Ceramic Courtesan” because of her beautiful, fair skin.

2NE1 fans gave this nickname after seeing Dara’s face on online sites, which showed her attractive, smooth skin, enticing netizens to attach an interesting nickname to her, thus “ceramic courtesan.”

A dermatologist has commented, “The Best Female Group, 2NE1’s member, Sandara Park, has healthy and smooth skin. Before, Koreans liked Americans and their freckled skin is attractive, then she would not be noticed,” he said, “But time has changed, and the concept of beauty has evolved also, and now, healthy and smooth skin is preferred.”

More skin goodness under the cut.

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News: Sandara Park making waves in internet search portals

Sandara Park in 2009 Yahoo! Year in Review (Phils.)

Credit: Yahoo!

Woot! Woot! 2009 is truly a great year for Dara. We love you, girl! =)

UPDATE:

Kim Bum and Sandara Park Ranks in Philippine Online Search Results

Korean actor, Kim Bum and 2NE1’s Sandara Park is among the highest searched topics in Philippine Online Search Portals, establishing their popularity in Southeast Asia.

According to a report made by Google Philippines, Kim Bum ranked third in the fastest-rising queries, along with Lady Gaga (6^th place) and Michael Jackson (9^th place). The social networking site, Facebook and local sex scandal sensation, Maricar Reyes are the only ones that ranked higher than him.

In the Entertainment sector, Sandara Park has also been popular in the search engine.

Among the other artists with Dara are Carla Abellana and transgender, Bebe Gandanghari.

For the movie section, the Cannes International Film Festival is one of the key words, along with actor Coco Martin. Sandara Park is also one of the most searched in this topic.

Yahoo! Philippines also ranks Sandara Park as third most searched, with sex scandal-embroiled Maricar Reyes at number one, and Emmy-nominated actress, Angel Locsin in second place.

Credit: Seoul News

Translated by: Belle of 21evo a.k.a knucklepink a.k.a blackjackbelle of ohdara!

News: ‘Shine A Light’ concert review – Hello

With the approval of our super translator Belle, I am now allowed to post this article woohoo!

G-Dragon is a Heartbreaker!

Despite being hit with controversial issues for the better part of this year, fans seem to find it impossible to hate Big Bang’s leader, G-Dragon. His first solo concert, Shine A Light, garnered a lot of love from the fans and spectators, despite the many controversies that encompassed the shows.

Hello, Dara!

Hello review under the cut

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News: Girl-Group Members’ Fresh Faces: Who Has the Best?

With the approval of our super translator Belle, I am now allowed to post this article woohoo!

How the face looks like in front of the camera and the spotlight is essential for any artist.

The small pores and lovely skin that shows good skin care and make-up brings the attention of fans, especially for female artists.

Lately, female members of music industry’s girl groups are under the same scrutiny.

No matter how wonderful they look like with make up and how their smiles shows their confidence, it is their faces without make up on that really shows who is the prettiest.

Many pictures of girlgroups with their fresh faces have gone public, arousing the reactions of netizens.

Kara‘s members are all pretty, but one of them could not avoid a bit of humiliation. “Goddess,” Han Seung-Yeon, experienced some embarrassment when her fresh-face showed bad complexion, with dark circles around the eyes after long, ardorous work, making her look tired and worn. Netizens said that she looked like a sick person.

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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!

NEWS: All 2NE1 members’ solo songs up #1 on music charts

After Sandara Park’s ‘Kiss’ and Park Bom’s ‘You And I’, 2NE1 member CL and Gong MinJi’s new song ‘Please Don’t Go’ goes up to #1 on online music charts.

This is according to music site Monkey3, where the song has gone up to #1 on the weekly chart for the 4th week of November, beating 2PM’s comeback song ‘Heartbeat’.

With all members going up to the #1 spot with their solo hits, the group receives as much love from fans whether it is their solo songs or group songs.

credit: KBites

Gah…the memories. I remember the first time watching the Cass teaser featuring her song…I was spazzing like crazy! Love the song and I love their chemistry.