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News Articles: Korean Press Go Gaga Over Sandara Park’s Beauty, Fashion, and Updates

Sandara Park, Unique Colorful Hair Strip Becomes New Fashion Color Point “Sandara Park Style Complete!”

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Sandara Park‘s unique “color point” is her violet hair strip, completing the “Sandara Park Style,” attracting the attention of many.

On the 25th, Sandara Park posted a short update on her Twitter, saying, “Cute violet hair strip,” uploading a picture along with her update.

In the picture, Sandara Park is looking at the camera with a smile, while holding a drink in one hand.

It seems that her fashion point for the day was a simple black and white style, with the style being emphasized by her black and white vertical-lines jacket, matched with an ivory-colored skinny pants, and black sneakers, flaunting her fashionista sense.

So in the midst of her black and white ensemble, the violet strip of hair on her left side was attention-catching. Her hair color is back to dark brown and styled to the opposite side of her head, so the bright violet color was noticeable, making it a unique hairstyle. To match her hair strip’s color, she had her nail colored in purple as well.

Netizens who saw Sandara Park‘s update responded with, “It’s not easy to pull off a sideburn, but Sandara Park made it look effortless and cute,” “Sandara Park’s colorful point is pretty,” “Sandara Park’s sideburn, should I try out this Sandara Park style?” “Even when Sandara Park does colorful sideburns, she still looks so pretty. Heol!” “Sandara Park’s new hairstyle looks awesome,” “Sandara’s hairstyle change throughout time is cool,” “First we get the bansak, now we have the sideburn,” “Sandara Park’s sideburn is pretty and cute,” “Sandara Park sideburns, she really is overflowing with uniqueness,” “Violet sideburn is cute!” “Exceptional fashion sense, 2NE1’s Sandara Park,” “Sandara Park looks like she’s in a pictorial,” “The weather is still cute, but unnie has made the spring come faster,” “Cute, cute!” “Sandara Park’s new fashion item,” “Sandara Park’s fashion sense is not only cute, but excellent as well,” “Sandara Park’s skin glows and shines,” showing their different reactions.

 

Sandara Park’s Photos, Beauty At Its Finest “No Close-Up Problems”

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Girl group 2NE1 member, Sandara Park‘s recent photos were revealed.

An online community bulletin post titled “Today 2NE1 Dara is totally cute” was recently published with several photos contained in it.

Superior beauty and looks were evident. Even in the extremely close up photos, Sandara Park‘s skin was still flawless and smooth, without blemish. Her moist skin held a sheen gloss that caught the eyes of netizens.

Perfect styling. Sandara Park‘s appearance was made even more bright with her minimal make-up. Her light coral lip color emphasized her features and made the atmosphere fresher. Her brown hair was style in thick waves on one side, adding to her feminine appeal.

Netizens who saw the pictures commented with, “Sandara Park is really so cute,” “She’s so pretty,” “Who looks like that in her thirties?” “She looks so innocent,” “No embarassment even with the close-up shots,” “I love her hair and make-up here,” showing their different reactions.

On the other hand, 2NE1‘s new album is slated to come out in the first half of the year.

 

Sandara Park, Holding Up Sunglasses Model Pose, “Cuteness Explosion”

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Group 2NE1 member Sandara Park‘s model pose while she relaxes and plays as a tourist has gained attention.

On the 18th, Sandara Park updated her Twitter account with, “Tourist Dara 2 playing as a tourist,” attaching a picture with her update.

In the photo, Sandara Park is in a garden while doing a model-like pose, with one hand holding up her sunglasses. The photo looked quite a homage to the tourists in the 80’s with the pose. Her unique sense of fashion was shown in her colorfully patterned T-shirt, pale mint green skinny jeans, and leopard-patterned sneakers.

Netizens who saw the photo, commented with, “Sandara Park is really cute,” “One of a kind photo,” “Great fashion sense,” “Sandara Park doesn’t age,” “She uploads the photos quietly, then it gets an explosive response,” showing their various reactions.

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First Article Sources: Nate 1 2 3 4 5 6

Second Article Source: Nate

Third Article Sources: Nate 1 2

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News: Park Bom’s Birthday Gift, Seaweed Soup and Rice Abroad “Dara Got It For Me”

Park Bom, Touched By Her Birthday Gift?

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“Park Bom’s birthday gift,” has attracted the attention of netizens. It seems that Park Bom was deeply touched by Sandara Park‘s birthday gift to her.

On the 24th, Park Bom updated her Twitter with, “Dara suddenly came over, holding a box of seaweed soup… She said that she can’t cook it herself, but just to boil this one and eat it instead……. To give it to me…. She must have brought it all the way from Korea ㅠㅠ… These feelings…. How should I express them??!!!” uploading a picture with her update.

In the photo, a package of instant seaweed soup and instant rice can be seen. Because 2NE1 had to stay in Malaysia for an event, it seemed that Sandara Park prepared the gift even from Korea.

In her Twitter, Sandara Park updated beforehand, saying, “At midnight last night. Running so as to give a b-gift! You do know what b-gift means, right? The new generation would know. It’s short for birthday gift ^_^” uploading a picture along with it. In the photo, she looks caught in a running pose holding a bag, assuming to hold the birthday present inside.

Netizens who saw “Park Bom’s birthday gift,” commented with, “Sandara Park is really a good person, thinking of Park Bom’s gift,” “I am touched by Park Bom’s gift as well,” “Park Bom’s gift has a feel of being really special,” “A birthday present that I’m sure Park Bom didn’t expect to get while overseas. So touching,” “Sandara Park and Park Bom’s special friendship,” “Park Bom’s birthday gift, really so heartwarming,” “Sandara Park is such a great friend and person,” “That’s really nice of her,” “Because of that small package, Park Bom’s birthday was made more special, happy birthday!!“ showing their reaction.

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Source: Nate 1 2

Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

T/N: For those of you who are not familiar with Korean custom, having seaweed soup for your birthday is really special. It’s like how we see a birthday cake, only in Korea, they have seaweed soup. I bet some of you have seen some dramas make a big deal of having seaweed soup for birthdays (a scene from Stairway to Heaven is the first thing that comes to mind). It stems from the fact that seaweed soup is traditionally eaten by women after childbirth. Korean women who give birth traditionally eats seaweed soup for about three weeks straight. So, because it is associated with birth, seaweed soup is the thing to have on your birthday. I hope this helped! ^^

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Scans: 2NE1 Featured in Malaysia’s Oriental Daily News

Weeee! 2NE1 in Malaysia newspaper! <333

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“There are a lot more fans compared to the 1st night for TTAlive. And it seemed like ppl at the front rows all are there for 2NE1.”

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News: Se7en Enlistment, “Sandara Park’s Gifts are Lotion and Lipbalm”

Se7en Enlistment, “Sandara Park’s Gifts are Lotion and Lipbalm”

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On the day of Se7en‘s enlistment, 2NE1’s Sandara Park and singer Gummy, were there with him on location to send him off.

On the broadcast of SBS “Midnight TV Entertainment” on the evening of the 20th, it showed the events that happened during Se7en‘s enlistment on the 19th.

In front of the reporters who had assembled on that day, Se7en said, “Sandara Park and Gummy came along to see me off. For that, I’m very grateful,” he followed with, “To be able to do well in the military, they gave me lotion and lip balm, I’ll use it well,” he said with a laugh.

The day before enlisting, Se7en participated in a photoshoot, “During the shoot, I had my hair cut. It was really cool,” he said. The reporter then asked, “Has Park Han Byul seen how you look with your haircut?” Se7en answered with, “She hasn’t seen it, actually. Right now she’s overseas for a photoshoot. She didn’t see me yesterday,” he said.

Se7en then remarked, “I’m sorry for that I enlisted this late. I hope that all of you will live healthily while I serve in the military as a soldier, until the time I can meet you all once again as Se7en,” he said.

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Source: MyDaily via Nate
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News: 2013 Girl Group Rankings

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1st tier: Girls’ Generation, 2NE1;
2nd tier: SISTAR(+1), KARA;
3rd tier: miss A, T-ara(-1), Wonder Girls(-1), f(x)(between 2nd&3rd tier), Brown Eyed Girls;
4th tier: SECRET, Girl’s Day(+1), After School, 4minute;
5th tier: A Pink, Rainbow, Nine Muses(+1), Dal Shabet;
6th tier: SPICA, Hello Venus, Ladies’ Code, AOA

Korean media outlet Sports Chosun has released their ‘2013 Girl Group Ranking‘ after consulting with music industry insiders on who they feel are the hottest girl groups these days.

Back in February of last year, a netizen created a ranking of girl groups and posted it on a community board, attracting much attention from fans. Sports Chosun has decided to follow up by releasing their own version and updating that previously revealed ranking, after having received input from sources in the music industry.

Just like the previous ranking, Girls’ Generation and 2NE1 remained at the top tier, which is called the ‘insurmountable 4D wall (on another level)’. Following behind them is SISTAR, who has jumped up one level with their winning streak of hit songs in 2012, and is now on the ‘Korea and Japan’ level, which is where KARA still remains.

T-ara and Wonder Girls moved down to the third level ‘High Class’, joining miss A and Brown Eyed Girls. T-ara was downgraded due to their controversy involving former member Hwayoung‘s leave last year, and Wonder Girls received their downgrade with the focusing on their solo activities followingSun‘s recent marriage. Meanwhile, f(x) kept their position between the second and third tiers.

Girl’s Day who surprised the nation with their sexy comeback also moved up to the level of SECRET, After School, and 4minuteon the 4th tier, ‘Mania Level’. A Pink, Rainbow, Dal Shabet remained at the same level, and were joined by Nine Muses in the 5th tier of ‘rising popularity’. SPICA, Hello Venus, Ladies’ Code, and AOA, as rookies, made the cut off at the 6th and final tier or ‘candidates’.

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News: Se7en “2NE1 promised to visit me in the army”

Se7en “2NE1 promised to visit me in the army”

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Korean singer Se7en has proudly enlisted in the Korean army, while his dedicated fans from Japan and China came to get a glimpse of the star who will be away from the entertainment scene for the next two years.

Se7en entered a boot camp located in Uijeongbu City in Korea on March 19 to fulfill his five-week military training and serve as an active-duty soldier for the next 21 months.

The 28-year-old singer was admitted to the 306th draft, where countless Korean youngsters have burst into tears or pretended to be okay, in the midst of much media attention.

After hours of waiting, the big black van came to a front yard of the boot camp and when the R&B singer, donning all black outfits and a baseball cap, stepped out of the vehicle, flash lights from reporters and loud shouts from some 100 fans burst out simultaneously.

“I happened to be the first one to enlist in the army from YG Entertainment, so everyone at YG gathered together last week and gave me a farewell party. It was a very pleasant and happy time,” the singer said about how his firm treated him as the first artist to serve the mandatory military service.

At the reporters’ request, the “When I Can’t Sing” singer bashfully unveiled his freshly-cut short hair after he told them the self-cutting experience was “very cool.”

He also mentioned the possibility of a girl group visiting him in the military, raising expectations of 600 thousand Korean soldiers currently doing their military duty.
“My close friends 2NE1 promised me to visit me in the army. To tell you the truth, my labelmates Gummy and Dara of 2NE1 accompanied me here. It is so nice of them to do so. We had lunch together a while ago, and it gave me a lot of confidence,” said the YG artist.

After expressing his gratitude to his fans from abroad, Se7en made a resolution that, “I’ll do my best as a soldier Choi Dong-wook [his real name] not as the singer Se7en for following 21 months. I hope you stay healthy and happy until I come back as Se7en again.”

“Thank U,” his last song before joining the army, was released on YouTube the same day with a compilation video of his ten years of activities.

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News: 2NE1 to be Special Guest at Snoop Dogg’s Korean Concert

2NE1 to be Special Guest at Snoop Dogg’s Korean Concert

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2NE1 will be appearing as a special guest for Snoop Dogg (also known as Snoop Lion).

On May 4, Snoop Dogg will be holding his Unite All Originals Live with Snoop Dogg at Olympic Park. This will be his first concert in Korea.

With the possibility of a collaborative performance, 2NE1 will rise to the stage as a guest performer. The performance is already raising anticipation for the possible collaboration of the two as both sides are known to hold their own unique style. They are also both models for the sports brand, Adidas.

Tickets for the concert will go on sale on March 26 through Interpark.

Adidas will also be holding a ticket event for customers who buy Adidas goods.

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News: 2NE1, U-KISS to Excite Malaysia F1

Malaysian Blackjacks, are you ready for 2NE1? ^_^

2NE1, U-KISS to Excite Malaysia F1

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K-pop bands 2NE1 and U-KISS are to heat up the stage of the Formula 1 race in Malaysia this weekend.

The two K-pop groups have been invited to the concert, held to celebrate the 2013 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix, which will take place in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia on March 22.

Following Wonder Girls in 2011 and Girls Generation in 2012, 2NE1 and U-KISS are the third Korean artists to join the event, along with U.S. pop stars Demi Lovato and Backstreet Boys.

“We are deeply moved to be at this concert, even though we shared several stages with overseas pop stars before,” members of boy band U-Kiss said, “we practiced the dance moves of Backstreet Boys’ ‘ As Long As You Love Me’ before we made our debut. It feels great to be on the same stage with the musicians we look up to.”

Formed of SooHyun, Eli, DongHo, Kevin, KiSeop, Hoon and AJ, U-KISS made their debut with the first single “New Generation” in 2008. They recently made their comeback to the local music scene with the third full-length album “COLLAGE,” which includes the sophisticated title song “Standing Still.”

Being one of the leading artists in the mainstream K-pop and fashion, 2NE1 has produced smashing hits since their debut in 2009, including “Fire,” “Lonely,” “Ugly,” “I Am The Best” and most recently, “I Love You.”

The iconic girl band reportedly participated in the American hip-hop artist will.i.am’s forthcoming second solo album, with details about the collaboration so far undisclosed.

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News: Sandara Park Gets Bewildered Over Fan Message – “Dara Unnie, We Love… Your Brother”

Sandara Park Gets Bewildered Over Fan Message – “Dara Unnie, We Love… Your Brother”

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Girl group 2NE1 member, Sandara Park, revealed a message she received from fans, which left her quite puzzled.

On the 17th, Sandara Park updated her Twitter account with, “Thank you A+ TH” along with a picture.

The message “Dara unnie, we love your brother” was written on the paper that Sandara Park is seen holding up. This message came from “A+” the official fanclub of idol group MBLAQ, of which her younger brother, Thunder, is a member of. Sandara Park‘s perplexed and bewildered expression drew laughter from those who saw the picture. It seemed that A+ fanclub members directly sent their message of affection for Thunder to Sandara Park herself. But even with her mixed feelings about the message, Sandara Park still wanted to express her gratitude for the fans’ support.

Netizens who saw the picture commented with, “Sandara Park’s facial expression is too cute,” “Her shocked expression looks really real,” “Sandara Park’s mental breakdown,” “Cute!” “Anything with Sandara Park and Thunder is cute,” “Even Sandara Park’s mental breakdown looks super cute,” “This kind of message is very straightforward,” “Sandara Park is the cutest,” “The popularity of these siblings seem to increase,” “Thunder and Sandara Park are both progressing,” “Sandara Park can act really well,” “Dara unnie, is it even possible for you to not be cute?” “Sandara Park’s fan message is fun,” “Sandara Park’s surprised expression is so cute,” “Looks like Thunder’s foreign fans are becoming more visible,” “Sandara Park and Thunder are superior siblings,” “Sandara Park who got shocked by the fan message,” “Dara-unnie loves this younger brother too,” “It’s actually a confession for Thunder,” showing their reactions.

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Sources: Nate 1 2 3 4 5 6

Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara

 

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Netizens reactions on Nate article:

Thunder, let your noona know we love her. [+18,-3]
Why did the MBLAQ fans send that to Sandara ㅋㅋㅋㅋ But her expression is just priceless [+9,-1]
ㅎㅎ So cute! [+12,-3]
Everything is so cute ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Sandara Park is cute, the fans are cute too ㅋㅋ [+5,-0]

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Press Video: TV Daily – 130315 2NE1 and Secret at Incheon International Airport (To Bangkok)

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