
Sandara Park( Korean : 박산다라; born November 12, 1984),also known by her stage nameDara(Korean: 다라), is a South Korean singer , actress and television presenter .She rose to fame in the Philippines as a contestant on the talent showStar Circle Questin 2004,after which she had a successful acting and singing career before returning to South Korea in 2007.She made her South Korean debut in 2009 as a member of the K-pop group 2NE1 , which went on to become one of the best-selling girl groups of all time before their disbandment in 2016.Park is one of the most popular South Korean celebrities in the Philippines, where she is known by fans as thePambansang Krung-Krung(National Crazy Personality).She is considered an influential figure in the Korean Wave , and has been called the " BoA of the Philippines," in reference to South Korean singer BoA who also experienced great success abroad.In 2004, Park released her first EP ,Sandara, which sold over 100,000 physical copies, making it the only album by a South Korean artist to be certified platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry .She acted in several Philippine films between 2004 and 2007, includingBcuz of U, for which she won the award for Best New Actress the 21st PMPC Star Award for Movies .In 2009, Park debuted as a member of 2NE1 with the single " Fire ," which immediately catapulted the group to fame.She also released her first Korean single, " Kiss ," featuring fellow 2NE1 member CL , in 2009.The group's hiatus beginning in 2014 allowed Park to focus on her television career,co-hosting the South Korean variety showTwo Yoo Project Sugar Man,and appearing as a judge on the Philippine talent showPinoy Boyband Superstar.She also acted in several web series , including 2016'sDr. Ian ,for which she won Best Actress at a Korean web festival.Following 2NE1's break-up at the end of 2016, Park renewed her contract with YG Entertainment .
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She has two siblings: Thunder , who is a former member of K-pop boy group MBLAQ , and a younger sister named Durami.
, a talent search television program on ABS-CBN .Over the course of the season, Park escaped elimination several times, and reached the final ten contestants. During the last elimination round, Park received approximately half a million text votes[citation needed]and finished in second place behind Hero Angeles .
Park and Angeles collaborated again for the 2005 movie,Can This Be Love, which reportedly grossed almost 100 million pesos .Her third movie was 2006'sD' Lucky Ones, in which she was paired withStar Circle Questalumnus, Joseph Bitangcol .In the same year, her fourth and last movie,Super Noypi ,was shown in December and was an official entry in the 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival .
.The album ultimately sold over 100,000 physical copies, making it the only album by a South Korean artist to be certified platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry .
2NE1 ,and achieved significant success with the hit single " I Don't Care ," which won the Song of the Year award at the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards .
Park again teamed up with a Big Bang member in 2010, when she made an appearance as the female lead in Taeyang 's " I Need A Girl " music video.
and made the group only the second South Korean artists after Psy to top the U.S. Billboard World Digital Songs chart.
,Can This Be Love,andD' Lucky Oneswere screened in South Korea in 2012.
Pinoy Big Brother, which set off a social media frenzy, dominating both the Philippines and worldwide Twitter trending topics.She guest starred on the show on May 15, and later appeared as a celebrity house-guest in the telecast,All In Über,during its live episode. Park also appeared onGandang Gabi, Vice!, one of the most popular talk shows in the Philippines hosted by Vice Ganda .
radio program from May to June due to scheduling clashes.Later in the year, Park made a surprise cameo appearance as a top actress in the last episode of the highly rated Korean dramaMy Love from the Star.
.Park played the role of Steven Yeun's American girlfriend who is left behind as her boyfriend pursues a career in "Mokbang", a popular Korean internet broadcast where generally attractive people eat in front of a webcam and get paid for it. The comedy sketch went viral and reached over a million views in the few days after release.
coupled with the involvement of director Kwon Hyeok-chan (Secret Garden,Master's Sun).The series enjoyed global popularity, not only in Korea but also in the United States, Taiwan, and Thailand, surpassing 500,000 views within three days of its broadcasting. Park became the first actress to win the "Best Actress" award at the K-web festival for her performance.
.Her natural performance impressed the group which led to a second collaboration, where Park featured on their "Tell Me One More Time" comeback stage in place of the original singer, Jang Hana, on KBS2 'sMusic Bankon May 1.
Park also made cameo appearances in the television seriesThe Producers, playing a fictional2 Days & 1 Nightvariety program cast member alongside herWe Broke Upco-star Kang Seung-yoon .
, a romantic-comedy set in the fictional year of 2020, in which the North and South are working towards unification through non-governmental exchanges and economic cooperation, leading to the first-ever 'North-South Joint Miss Korea Pageant'.Though not as successful on the global market as her previous web-dramas, Park received acting recognition and earned her another nomination for "Best Actress" in the 2016 K-web festival, making her the first idol-turned-actress to be nominated for the award in succeeding years.
The production team stated, "We think that Sandara Park has a unique strength that encompasses the emotions of the younger generation and the memories of the older generation. We predict she will actively radiate new, never-before-seen charms."Through her involvement as YG Entertainment's public relations director, artists such as Akmu , Winner , iKON , and Lee Hi were able to perform on the show, and during an episode for which she wasn't present, friend and fellow actress Yoo In-na replaced her.
Park also participated in the promotional single "Loving U" as part of the drama's soundtrack.Park was officially promoted from being YG Entertainment's public relations head to director.
and the second highest program in television viewership nationwide.As the show was still filming on the day after 2NE1 announced the official disbandment, Park became the first former member to respond after the event by way of handing a handwritten letter in English to fans on November 26, 2016, and allowed them to upload the contents on her behalf.YG also revealed that Park and CL has signed a solo contract, hinting at the departure of Park Bom from the company.
she portrayed Si-hyun, a convenience store part-timer who seeks out a mysterious melody she hears every night in her dreams, and meets the producer of an Internet broadcasting program who tries to help her find out the music.The film premiered in South Korea on April 6, 2017, and opened on May 10 in the Philippines. She received acting praise from its director, Jeon Jae Hong, who noted that she only had one retake during the filming process due to her professionalism.Following an announcement that she was cast in the film adaptation of the popular webtoonCheese in the Trapas the heroine's best friend Jang Bo-ra,it was also revealed that Park would star in OnStyle 's new television program titledRelationship Appealwhere she will review trending topics and travel to popular tourist spots.In June, it was reported and then confirmed by director Lee Won Jun, that Park was cast in a Vampire action film called107th Year of Night.
collaboration segment with Piki Pictures mobile variety team 'This is Real'. The concept was for the MCs to 'overhear' the constructive criticism of everyday netizens (picked by the 'This is Real' team) by separating the two groups with a thin wall. Viewers who watched the program criticized the teams selection and expressed discomfort with the remarks as they were believed to be personal attacks made in a subjective way. Piki Pictures issued an apology soon after and MBC deleted the video featuring the incident.
and Rejoice shampoo as well. In addition to the shampoo's advertisements, Park also contributed a single to go along with the brand.Park also campaigned for Maxi-Peel with Kristine Hermosa . Following the revival of her career as a member of 2NE1 , Sandara endorsed high-profile local brands without the group. In 2009, she became the endorsement model for Oriental Brewery 's Cass beer series, one of Korea's most famous alcoholic beverages, alongside actor Lee Min-ho .To help promote the beer, an accompanying music video and song was released to nationwide attention.
The limited special not only increased Etude House's sales, but also attracted a foreign consumer base who, moments after Park was seen holding the item, visited the South Korean stores specifically to purchase the umbrella, where it was bought in every color.In a week, Etude House sold over 40,000 of the umbrellas, ultimately selling out the product.A representative described the reactions of the public as "surprising". The makeup brand won several web awards for their achievements in marketing, services and makeup as well.
Clio then closed the year with four awards, three of which were modeled by Park.
launched previously by YG Plus in 2014, a subsidiary company of YG Entertainment .Days after launching products released in their namesake, the product was sold out and required immediate restocking. A representative ofMoonshotnoted that it was the first time their products left stores at such a high rate and that the overall reservations had gone up substantially.In June, Park became the new endorser for American shampoo brand Head & Shoulders .
Intel , Baskin Robbins , Italian sports brand Fila , Samsung , Yamaha , Bean Pole , and Nintendo Wii with her group.
By January, they raised 3 million won ( ₱ 116,721) for the survivors.In order to repay contributors, they exchanged their personal items as thanks for the donations.
Park is trilingual. Aside from speaking native Korean , she is also fluent in Filipino and English languages due to her residency in the Philippines.
They were included inFuse's list of '14 Female Friendships In Music' because of the story.
Title | Album details | Sales |
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Sandara |
Track listing
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Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album | |
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KOR | PHL | ||||
Philippine | |||||
"In Or Out" | 2004 | — | 1 | N/A | Sandara |
"Walang Sabit" | 2005 | — | 1 | Sandarareissue | |
"Ang Ganda Ko" | 2006 | — | 1 | Sandarareissue | |
Korean | |||||
"Kiss"(feat.CL) | 2009 | 5 | — | N/A | To Anyone |
"Hello"(G-Dragonfeat. Dara) | 144 | — | Heartbreaker | ||
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
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KOR | ||||
"Always For You"(Angels feat. Dara, Jang Na-ra,Yoo Da-in,Yoo In-na,Seo In-young | 2016 | — | N/A | One More Happy EndingOST |
"Song of Memory"(withHan Jae-suk) | 2017 | — | One StepOST | |
"One Step" | — | |||
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Year | Title | Role | Film production |
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2004 | Volta | Herself/cameo | Star Cinema |
Bcuz of U | April | ||
2005 | Can This Be Love | Daisy | |
2006 | D' Lucky Ones | Lucky girl/Anna | |
Super Noypi | Michie Rapisora | Regal Films | |
2009 | Girlfriends | Herself/cameo with 2NE1 | Next Entertainment World |
2017 | My Ex and Whys | Herself/cameo | Star Cinema |
One Step | Si-hyun | FINECUT | |
2018 | Cheese in the Trap | Jang Bo-ra | Mountain Movement Story |
107th Year of Night | N/A | YG K Plus | |
TBA | Solo Para Mujeres: The Movie | Sandra Oliveros | Star Cinema,Pantelion Filmsand DARA TV Production |
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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2004 | Krystala | Kim | ABS-CBN | Supporting role |
SCQ Reload: Ok Ako! | Sandara Soh | Main cast | ||
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Scrapbook | Herself | Lead role | ||
2005 | Voltes V Evolution | Megumi Oka/Jamie Robinson | Hero | Voice-dubbed |
2006 | Your Song: Everything You Do | Herself | ABS-CBN | Lead role |
Komiks Presents: Machete | Mara | Lead role | ||
Crazy for You | Ara | Supporting role | ||
Abt Ur Luv | Betina | Cameo | ||
2007 | Dalawang Tisoy | Kim Chee | RPN | Supporting role |
2009 | The Return of Iljimae | Rie | MBC | Supporting role |
Style | Herself | SBS | Cameo with 2NE1 (episode 6) | |
2014 | My Love from the Star | Herself/top actress | Cameo (episode 21) | |
What's Eating Steven Yeun? | Herself | Be FUNNY Studios | Lead role | |
2015 | Dr. Ian | Lee So-dam | NaverTV cast/ Youku | Lead role Web drama |
We Broke Up | Noh Woo-ri | CJ E&M | Lead role Web drama | |
The Producers | Herself | KBS2 | Cameo (episodes 4, 5, 12) | |
Missing Korea | Ri Yeon-hwa | KBS | Lead role Web drama | |
2016 | One More Happy Ending | Goo Seul-ah | MBC | Cameo (episode 1) |
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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2004 | My Name is Sandara Park | Herself | KBS |
2017 | Dara TV | Herself | YouTube |
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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2004 | Star Circle Quest | Contestant | ABS-CBN | Runner-up |
2006 | Gudtaym | Main cast | ||
2015–2016 | Two Yoo Project Sugar Man | Host | JTBC | withYou Hee-yeol,Yoo Jae-sukandKim Eana |
2016 | Pinoy Boyband Superstar | Judge | ABS-CBN | |
2017 | Get It Beauty | Host | OnStyle | withHoney Lee,Lee Se-youngandGugudan'sKim Se-jeong |
2017–2018 | All Broadcasting in the World | Fixed Cast | MBC | withLee Kyung-kyu,Park Myeong-su,Joo Sang-wook,Lee Soo-kyung,Henry Lau |
2017 | Living Together in Empty Room | Cast member | MBC | andBlock B'sP. O |
Relationship Appeal | Main cast | OnStyle | andAkdong Musician's Lee Soo-hyun | |
2018–present | Mimi's Shop | Cast member | JTBC | withTony An,Cheetah (rapper), |
Borrow Trouble | Cast member | JTBC | withEunhyuk,JR (NUEST) |
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2005 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best New Actress | Bcuz of U | Won |
PARI | Gold Award | Sandara(self-titled album) | Won | |
Golden Screen TV Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) | Can This Be Love | Nominated | |
2006 | Best Actress | N/A | Nominated | |
PARI | Platinum Award | Sandara(self-titled album) | Won | |
2010 | TVCF Advertisement Awards. | CF Model of the Year | Nikon | Nominated |
Philippines Kpop Convention | Hottest Female Star | N/A | Won | |
2011 | TVCF Advertisement Awards. | CF Model of the Year | Etude House | Nominated |
2012 | TVCF Advertisement Awards. | CF Model of the Year | Etude House | Nominated |
Philippines Kpop Convention | Hottest Female Star | N/A | Won | |
2015 | KWeb Festival | Best Actress | Dr. Ian | Won |
2016 | KWeb Festival | Best Actress | Missing Korea | Nominated |
2017 | MBC Entertainment Awards 2017 | Best Artist Award | Insolent Housemates&All Broadcasting Around The World | Nominated |
2017 | MBC Entertainment Awards 2017 | Best Couple Award | Insolent Housemates | Nominated |
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