Sandara Park apologizes to ex-boyfriends, reveals 2NE1's dating ban

Korean celebrity Sandara Park looked back on how her dating life has been affected by a dating ban implemented during her earlier days of being a K-pop star.

The 35-year-old former 2NE1 member shared how she couldn't see her ex-boyfriends back then and compared it to this era's social distancing.

“I had a non-face-to-face relationship even before COVID-19,” Sandara was quoted saying during her interview for KBS Joy's Love Intervention in a report by Naver TV.

“As a trainee, I was scolded for being in a relationship and had my cell phone taken away by my manager. Even after debuting, there was a ban on dating for five years. I really didn't date because they told me not to,” she continued.

Sandara also apologized to her ex-boyfriends and revealed she is now more open to dating openly.

“Only recently, I decided to have an active relationship. All I needed was the will. I take this opportunity to apologize to my ex-boyfriends.”

The Korean actress and singer is known for being a celebrity in the Philippines before debuting with 2NE1.

She was in a relationship with former actor Joseph Bitangcol.

Despite being based in Korea for years, Sandara frequently visits the Philippines and remains connected to the country.

In a vlog posted last week, Sandara showed her fans her trip to a Filipino market in Korea, where all sorts of Filipino food and items were sold.

Sandara bought ingredients for making sinigang, instant noodles from the Philippines, and ate Pinoy-style spaghetti, and showed her love for Filipino means.