Sandara Park
Sandara Park (Korean: 박산다라; born November 12, 1984), also known mononymously as Dara (다라), is a South Korean singer, actress and television presenter. She rose to fame in the Philippines as a contestant on the ABS-CBN original talent show Star Circle Quest in 2004, after which she had a successful acting and singing career before returning to South Korea in 2007. She made her Korean debut in 2009 as a member of the K-pop group 2NE1, which became one of the most popular K-pop groups in the world. Park is one of the most recognizable Korean celebrities in the Philippines and is considered a leading figure in the spread of Korean wave into the country.
Quotes
[edit]- It feels so good to be back home. This is my second home, and it’s always wonderful to be here.
- Sandara Park returns to the Philippines to host new talent show, Jan Milo Severo - Philstar.com, 27 January 2025.
- When I started with 2NE1, I was grateful for the support I received.
- Sandara Park returns to the Philippines to host new talent show, Jan Milo Severo - Philstar.com, 27 January 2025.
- I’m happy that I can help these dreamers get closer to Korea.
- Sandara Park returns to the Philippines to host new talent show, Jan Milo Severo - Philstar.com, 27 January 2025.
- I’m thankful to everyone who supported me during my 'Star Circle Quest' days. Now it’s time for these dreamers to shine on stage, and we’ll do our best to help them reach their dreams.
- Sandara Park returns to the Philippines to host new talent show, Jan Milo Severo - Philstar.com, 27 January 2025.
- As we saw in the AVP (audio-visual presentation), the audience will play a significant role in this journey alongside our mentors and judges.
- Sandara Park returns to the Philippines to host new talent show, Jan Milo Severo - Philstar.com, 27 January 2025.
- We never went on a family vacation. It was our first time traveling as adults. It was fun, I was thankful.
- Sandara Park says she was so sad when she left PH to go back to Korea; cries in Tagaytay, By Jonathan Hicap, 22 January 2024.
- So I was worried to go back. I didn't have any friends in Korea. I felt like I was immigrating back to the environment that I'd been living in.
- Sandara Park says she was so sad when she left PH to go back to Korea; cries in Tagaytay, By Jonathan Hicap, 22 January 2024.
- ‘I'm not showing these views to my family. I'm not buying these tasty food to my family and only bring my friends.
- Sandara Park says she was so sad when she left PH to go back to Korea; cries in Tagaytay, By Jonathan Hicap, 22 January 2024.
- Hearing the cheers again made me emotional.
- Sandara Park touched by cheers at PH-Korea basketball match, Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News, 28 October 2025.
- Thank you for giving me such an unforgettable moment.
- Sandara Park touched by cheers at PH-Korea basketball match, Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News, 28 October 2025.
- I love you. Thank you very much.
- Sandara Park touched by cheers at PH-Korea basketball match, Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News, 28 October 2025.
- Is it possible to go on a trip with a male friend?
- LOOK: Sandara Park, actor Jung Il-woo visit Bohol, Paul Xavier Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News, 4 June 2024.
