LOOK: Sandara Park consistently shows her love for the Philippines

Korean star Sandara Park a.k.a. Dara is widely known for being part of iconic girl group 2NE1, but she was already well-loved in the Philippines before she debuted as a Korean pop idol in 2009.
It's no surprise the K-pop celebrity has remained loyal to her Filipino fans and has kept a soft spot for the Philippines which she considers her second home.
Sandara lived in the Philippines with her family when she was younger, and started her career in showbiz when she joined a local TV talent competition in 2004.
She easily won the hearts of many with her charm and became a TV personality and starred in many TV shows and movies.
In 2007, she flew back to South Korea with her mother to embark on a different era in her career.
She debuted as a Korean girl group member in 2009 and even as the group disbanded in 2016--Sandara remains one of the most highly-regarded fashion icons and TV hosts in South Korea.
Despite her continuous success, Sandara never forgot to stay grounded and visits the Philippines occasionally, and always speaks fondly of her time in the country.
Check out some of the moments Sandara showed love for the Philippines:












