Article: Jessy Mendiola Attests Sandara Park’s Popularity in South Korea (English Trans)

Jessy Mendiola attests Sandara Park’s popularity in South Korea

Jessy Mendiola, Maria Mercedes (Philippine’s telenovela remake) star, shared a story about meeting and talking to Sandara Park when she revisited South Korea.

Jessy flew to South  Korea last Oct.29, 2013 and stayed there for  5 days for her Korean Premium Tour, where in she been able to visit Korea’s famous landmarks.

She  got a chance to met Sandara while she was there.

“It was my first time to met her, Krung Krung as in Krung  Krung…” Jessy said about Dara during her press launch as Honorary Korea  Tourism Ambassador last Nov. 27, 2013 at The Manila Peninsula Hotel, Makati City.

When Sandara was still in the local showbiz, “Pambansang Krung Krung” was her moniker, wherein it pertains to her Funny and Unique personality.

Sandara joined ABS-CBN artist search Star Circle Quest Season 1 last 2004 and became a runner-up to the winner Hero Angeles who later on became Dara’s on-screen partner. When Dara career in PH went down, she and her family decided to return to South Korea.

Most of the Filipinos were surprised after a few years, when Sandara became a member of the All-female singing group called 2NE1 (now a very popular group in Korea).

STILL POPULAR. Jessy attest Sandara’s popularity in Korea.

Sandara’s billboard can be seen in various places around Seoul.

“Sandara is very popular in Korea, you can see her faces every where”  said Jessy.

Jessy laughed when Sandara could not believe when she told her that “Sandara is very popular in the Philippines and Filipinos still love her very much”.

When they  met Dara was a little bit tired, because she just came from an event, but still Dara was game to talked with Jessy.

“We talked about how she is and if she misses the Philippines.”

“Dara said she wants to visit the Philippines but not sure if she will be permitted”

(Omitted unrelated parts)

Credits: PEP.ph

Translated by: @carmelasepsia

Article: Jessy Mendiola Attests Sandara Park’s Popularity in South Korea

Jessy Mendiola attests Sandara Park’s popularity in South Korea

Ikinuwento ni Jessy Mendiola ang pagkikita at pag-uusap nila ni Sandara Park nang muling bumisita ang Maria Mercedes star sa South Korea.

Noong October 29 lumipad si Jessy sa South Korea.

Namalagi siya roon ng limang araw para sa kanyang Korean premium tour, kung saan pinuntahan niya ang mga kilalang landmarks doon.

Nagkaroon din si Jessy ng pagkakataon na makita si Sandara habang naroon siya.

“First time ko siyang na-meet, krungkrung na krungkrung…” panimulang kuwento ni Jessy tungkol kay Sandara.

Nakausap ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Jessy sa press launch niya bilang honorary Korea Tourism ambassador noong November 27, Miyerkules, sa The Manila Peninsula Hotel, Makati City.

Noong nasa local showbiz pa si Sandara, “Pambansang Krungkrung” ang bansag sa kanya.

Ito ay bilang pagtukoy sa nakatatawa at kakaibang personalidad ng Korean actress.

Sumali si Sandara sa artista search ng ABS-CBN na Star Circle QuestSeason 1 noong 2004.

Naging runner-up siya ng nanalong si Hero Angeles, na kalaunan ay naging ka-loveteam niya.

Ngunit nang lumamlam ang career niya sa Pilipinas, nagdesisyon si Sandara at ang kanyang pamilya na bumalik na lamang sa South Korea.

Nagulat ang maraming Pinoy dahil pagkalipas ng ilang taon ay napabilang si Sandara sa all-female singing group na 2NE1, na sikat na sikat ngayon sa Korea.

STILL POPULAR. Pinatunayan naman ni Jessy ang kasikatan ni Sandara sa Korea.

Makikita pa nga raw ang billboards nito sa iba’t ibang lugar sa Seoul.

Sabi ni Jessy, “Sobrang sikat niya sa Korea, as in makikita mo yung mukha niya everywhere!”

“Sabi ko, ‘Sikat na sikat ka sa Philippines, love na love ka pa rin ng mga Pinoy.’”

Hindi raw makapaniwala si Sandara kaya natawa na lang si Jessy.

Medyo pagod daw si Sandara nang magkita sila dahil may pinanggalingan itong event, pero game pa rin daw itong nakipag-usap sa kanya.

“Pinag-usapan lang namin kung kumusta siya dun, kung na-miss ba niya ang Philippines.

“Sabi niya, gusto na niyang bumalik dito, gusto niyang bumisita.

“Tapos… ewan kung papayagan siya.”

(omitted unrelated parts)

Credits: PEP.ph