Sandara Park

Sandara Park, born on November 12, 1984, is a multifaceted South Korean artist known for her talents as a singer, actress, model, voice actor, and rapper. She first gained prominence in the Philippines after participating in the talent show Star Circle Quest in two thousand four, which paved the way for a flourishing career in both acting and music.

In two thousand four, she released her debut extended play, Sandara, which achieved remarkable success by selling over one hundred thousand physical copies. This accomplishment made her the only South Korean artist to receive a platinum certification from the Philippine Association of the Record Industry. During her time in the Philippines, she starred in several films, including Bcuz of U, for which she was honored with the Best New Actress award at the twenty-first PMPC Star Awards for Movies.

Returning to South Korea in two thousand seven, Park made her Korean debut in two thousand nine as a member of the iconic K-pop group 2NE1. The group quickly rose to international fame, solidifying her status as one of the most recognizable Korean celebrities in the Philippines and a key figure in the Korean wave.

After 2NE1's hiatus in two thousand fifteen, Park shifted her focus to television, co-hosting the variety show Two Yoo Project Sugar Man and serving as a judge on the Philippine talent show Pinoy Boyband Superstar. She also showcased her acting skills in web series like Dr. Ian, earning the Best Actress award at a Korean web festival. Following the disbandment of 2NE1 in two thousand sixteen, she renewed her contract with YG Entertainment until May two thousand twenty-one.

In September two thousand twenty-one, she joined Abyss Company, and in July two thousand twenty-three, she released her first album in South Korea, the digital EP Sandara Park. With the reformation of 2NE1 in July two thousand twenty-four, Park resumed her activities with the group under YG Entertainment.