Sandara Park is known to be close friends with former label mate G-Dragon of BIGBANG.
Both Sandara and G-dragon debuted under YG Entertainment, and have known each other for years.
In fact, Sandara claims G-Dragon talked highly about her to YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun-suk, and this might have helped her debut with the now disbanded girl group, 2NE1.
Recently, Sandara appeared as a guest on former TVXQ Jaejoong's show Jaefriends where she discussed her past as a K-pop girl group member.
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Sandara revealed that when she was still a trainee and unsure of her debut, she had an idea that involved G-Dragon's help.
“I wasn't a fixed member yet. I was auditioning to act [and] I joined while I was training to act. So it was a dramatic change,” Sandara said.
“I asked G-Dragon when "LIES" was out and BIGBANG had more power. I thought if G-Dragon went to Hyun-suk and said 'Dara is really good' [then] it would really happen,” she shared.
While this could've boosted her trainee status, there's no doubt that Sandara debuted as a 2NE1 member since she had so much star quality and fit well with the 2NE1's image.
Sandara added, "But we did have to film ourselves singing every month so he [Yang Hyun-suk] saw it.
"He said I was the most gangster. I was so thrilled and proud that he said that," she said.
"I have the blood of a rebel," Sandara declared.
See some of the fun adventures of Sandara in the Philippines here:
Sandara Park is one of the favorite K-pop stars of Filipinos as she has continued to show her love for the Philippines.
Before her launch as a K-pop idol, as a member of the girl group 2NE1, Sandara Park lived and had a short showbiz career in the Philippines.
Sandara Park's worldwide fame didn't make her forget her love for the Philippines.
On her social media platforms, Sandara Park shares her numerous vacation moments in different parts of the Philippines.
According to Sandara Park, she is flattered that she is still recognized in the Philippines.
“Sobrang nakakagulat at nakaka-flatter na hanggang ngayon, kilalang kilala pa ako ng mag Pinoy. Maraming salamat sa love [and] support n'yo sakin! Mahal ko kayo! Forever! (Philippine flag emoji)”
Sandara Park is also a tour guide to some of her celebrity friends from Korea. She introduces the best Filipino food, beverages, and vacation spots in the country.
One of her recent vacations was her trip in Bohol and wowed her followers when she wore a colorful bikini.
The Philippines is always one of Sandara Park's chosen destinations when she wants to have a vacation.
No matter where she goes, Sandara Park is always serving her best idol looks.
Sandara Park introduced Bohol in the series, 'Dara Tour.' She wrote in her Instagram caption, “As soon as I arrived in Bohol, I was so hungry so I went straight to [Loboc] River! Ma this is the Philippines!!! Nature, delicious food, music, and me Yuck! #DaraTourInBohol.“
Sandara Park shows how to enjoy the night in Bohol with friends.
On her most recent trip, Sandara Park visited Clark in Pampanga for the first time.
Sandara Park shows her trendy look for breakfast in the Philippines.