Sandara Park is gearing up for a special return to Sultan Kudarat, announcing the news through Instagram, where she expressed her excitement and gratitude for the chance to perform once again for her Filipino fans.
Her appearance will headline the Haraya K-Pop Concert, one of the major highlights of the month-long Kalimudan Festival 2025. With this year's theme, “The World Meets in SK,” the celebration features a wide mix of activities, including sports tournaments, family-oriented events, a beauty pageant, a rock concert, a street dancing showdown, and performances from various artists.
Sandara will take the stage for a one-hour set at the Haraya K-Pop Concert on November 22 at 7:00 p.m., happening at the Festival Grounds, Capitol Compound, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat. The event marks a meaningful homecoming, as it has been 18 years since she last visited the province.
Her return has ignited tremendous excitement among local Blackjacks and K-Pop fans, who have eagerly awaited the chance to see her perform live again.
Just recently, on October 26, Sandara delighted fans at the Shoot of Asia Basketball Exhibition Game in Pasay, performing 2NE1 hits “I Am the Best” and “Go Away,” along with her solo track “Kiss.” She also surprised audiences by singing her iconic Filipino song “In or Out,” a performance that amused both Filipino fans and her South Korean peers. The exhibition event featured her as the manager of the Rising Eagles, a team of South Korean celebrities who competed against Kuys Showtime, a roster of Filipino personalities.
With her highly anticipated concert set for this month, Sandara's homecoming is shaping up to be one of the standout moments of this year's festival.
“Kamusta mga Daralings & Blackjacks sa Mindanao?! Babalik ako sa Mindanao after 18 [years]. Maraming salamat sa pag invite nyo sakin. With my 1-hour set, papakita ko na pwede ako maging K-pop at pwede rin ako maging P-pop artist!!! Marami akong hinahanda para sa festival na ito!!! Super excited ako! Magkita kita lahat tayo sa Sultan Kudarat,” Sandara Park wrote in her Instagram caption.
Sandara Park is excited to be back in Mindanao and perform for her fans. "Maraming salamat Sultan Kudarat sa warm welcome nyo samin sa Team Dara!!! Sobrang excited na po ako for tonight's show!!! Let's all have fun tonight!!!"
Many Filipino fans continue to be moved by Sandara Park's enduring connection to the Philippines.
Some fans even refer to Sandara Park as a K-pop idol who is Filipino at heart.
Sandara Park is showing no sign of slowing down as she turned 40 this November 12, 2025.
Fans from Sultan Kudarat are ready to welcome Sandara Park back after over a decade.
Sultan Kudarat's very own Gov. Datu Pax Ali S. Mangudadatu shared his birthday greetings for Sandara Park on his official Facebook page, ahead of the K-pop idol's concert. He captioned a post, "Happy Birthday, Sandara Park! From your Star Circle Quest days to the global stage, you've shown us how to shine with humor, heart, and humility! We're soooooo ready to see you here in Sultan Kudarat, dalhin mo na 'yang cuteness mo here, Dara!"
Sandara Park is a genuine Filipino food lover and always takes every opportunity to showcase local cuisine.