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

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!