Sandara Park
South Korean singer (born 1984) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sandara Park (Korean: 박산다라; born November 12, 1984),[2] known mononymously as Dara (다라), is a South Korean singer, actress and television presenter.[3] She rose to fame in the Philippines as a contestant on the talent show Star Circle Quest in 2004,[4] after which she had a successful acting and singing career before returning to South Korea in 2007.[5][6] 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.[7] Park is one of the most popular South Korean celebrities in the Philippines and is recognized as one of the leading figures in the spread of the Korean wave into the country.[8][9]
Sandara Park | |
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Born | (1984-11-12) November 12, 1984 (age 39) Busan, South Korea |
Other names | Dara |
Occupations |
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Agent | Star Magic (2004–2007) |
Relatives | Thunder (brother)[1] |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | |
Formerly of | |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 박산다라 |
Revised Romanization | Bak Sandara |
McCune–Reischauer | Pak Santara |
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 (PARI).[6] She acted in several Philippine films between 2004 and 2007, including Bcuz of U, for which she won the award for Best New Actress the 21st PMPC Star Award for Movies.[5] In 2009, Park debuted as a member of 2NE1 with the single "Fire", which immediately catapulted the group to fame.[10] She also released her first Korean single, "Kiss", featuring fellow 2NE1 member CL, in 2009.[11]
2NE1's hiatus beginning in 2015 allowed Park to focus on her television career,[10] co-hosting the South Korean variety show Two Yoo Project Sugar Man,[12] and appearing as a judge on the Philippine talent show Pinoy Boyband Superstar.[13] She also acted in several web series, including Dr. Ian (2016), for which she won Best Actress at a Korean web festival.[13]
Following 2NE1's disbandment at the end of 2016, Park renewed her contract with YG Entertainment.[10] She would later leave YG following her contract expiration in May 2021. Abyss Company announced in September that Park would be joining the agency. In July 2023, she released her first album in South Korea with the digital EP Sandara Park, which spawned the single "Festival".