Sandara Park, ibinahagi ang naging papel ng Pilipinas sa buhay niya simula noong bata pa siya
- Sandara Park recalled how the Philippines raised her and changed her life before she entered the entertainment industry
- The 2NE1 member visited a Filipino fast-food restaurant in Singapore on October 13 and was recognized by Filipino fans despite wearing a mask
- The singer expressed surprise and happiness over the continued support of Filipino fans at her overseas performances
- Fans praised Sandara's lasting connection with the Philippines, where she first gained popularity through ABS-CBN's Star Circle Quest in 2004
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K-pop star Sandara Park has expressed her deep appreciation for the Philippines, crediting the country for shaping her life long before she became an international entertainer. Her heartfelt message resonated with Filipino fans after she shared a memorable encounter with fellow Filipinos during a visit to a Filipino fast-food restaurant in Singapore.
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On October 13, the 2NE1 member visited a Filipino fast-food chain along Orchard Road, where she was pleasantly surprised to find a familiar taste of home. In a post on X, she shared a selfie and recounted how the sight of the restaurant immediately helped her decide what to have for dinner.
“Nagulat ako!!! Sabi ko ito na ung dinner ko!” she wrote.
Sandara also revealed that Filipino fans recognized her when she entered the restaurant, even though she was wearing a mask. She affectionately referred to them as “mga kababayan ko” and shared that they eventually took a group photo together.
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“So pumasok ako para mag order, at nakilala ako ng mga kababayan ko kahit nakamask ako! at nag group pic kami hehehe 🥰,” she added.
Her post quickly attracted affectionate responses from Filipino fans, who celebrated the singer's enduring connection with the country. One netizen suggested that the love and support Sandara continues to receive from Filipinos worldwide reflect the affection she has consistently shown the Philippines.
“Kasi minahal mo ng Todo ang Pilipinas... Kaya sobra sobra ang pagmamahal ng mga Pilipino sa yo Sandara🥰,” the fan wrote.
In response, Sandara recalled how warmly Filipinos welcomed her when she was still young and had little knowledge of the entertainment industry or the wider world.
“Kasi minahal ako nang todo ng Pilipinas nung bata pa ako. Nung wala pa akong alam sa showbiz, wala pa akong friends at wala pa akong alam sa mundo. The Philippines raised me and changed my life,” she said.
Born in Busan, South Korea, the 41-year-old singer grew up in the Philippines, where she first established her name in local entertainment. Her experience in the country became an important chapter in her journey before she pursued a career in South Korea.
Sandara, who remains fluent in Tagalog, has maintained a close relationship with Filipino fans throughout her international career. Reflecting on the special bond, she playfully wondered whether she might have been Filipino in a previous life.
“Hindi kaya Pilipina talaga ako sa past life ko?! 🥹🇵🇭”
Her remark prompted more affectionate messages from fans, many of whom emphasized that her connection with the Philippines extends beyond her birthplace or nationality.
The singer's appreciation for Filipino supporters was also evident in an earlier X post dated October 10. At the time, she shared how touched she was to discover that fans continued to attend her performances and events outside the Philippines.
Sandara said she was surprised to see Filipino supporters traveling to Kaohsiung, Taiwan, to watch her perform at the Kaohsiung Park Music Festival. She also recalled encountering Filipino fans at events in South Korea, including a Korean festival in Incheon and the Chungju Park Music Festival.
“Kasi lately, di ko na-expect pero laging may Pinoy sa shows ko. Pati sa Korean festival sa Incheon, meron din sa Chungju [Park Music Festival] and many other places,” she said.
“So nagulat ako and happy!!! So isipin ko nalang, kahit san ako pupunta, at least may isang Pinoy who will be there to cheer for me🥹🧡🙏🏻,” she added.
Known affectionately as the “Pambansang Krung Krung,” Sandara first rose to prominence in the Philippines as a contestant on ABS-CBN's Star Circle Quest in 2004. Her lively personality and performances made her a familiar face among Filipino audiences, while songs such as “In or Out” and “Ang Ganda Ko” became memorable parts of her early career.
Sandara Park, also known by her stage name Dara, is a South Korean singer, actress, and television presenter who first rose to fame in the Philippines after finishing as runner-up on Star Circle Quest in 2004. She subsequently achieved international superstardom as a member of the iconic K-pop girl group 2NE1 before establishing a successful solo career in music, television hosting, and acting.
In another report, Sandara Park looked back on her 22 years in showbiz and shared her thoughts about what lies ahead. The singer admitted that she sometimes wonders how much longer she can keep up with her demanding schedule.
Meanwhile, Sandara Park marked a major career milestone by launching her own entertainment label, ARADNAS. The company will oversee her upcoming projects and give her greater control over her artistic direction. Her first release under the label is the single album “rePRISM,” scheduled for June 20.
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