Sandara Park (Korean: 박산다라, born November 12, 1984 in Busan, South Korea) i… Read Full Bio ↴Sandara Park (Korean: 박산다라, born November 12, 1984 in Busan, South Korea) is a television personality who is also called "Dara" as one of the vocal members of Korean Girl Group 2NE1. She is a former Korean expatriate who once starred in movies and television shows in the Philippines. Her unusual three-syllable Korean name, which she has talked about numerous times during interviews, comes from that of a Korean general, Kim Yushin, whose childhood name was "Sandara (산다라)".

Sandara was born to affluent Korean parents. However, by the time Sandara was eight years old, her father's relatives placed her in a financially tight spot which then crippled his business. In hope of recovering from this strain, Sandara's father tried his luck in the Philippines. He settled in a small apartment in Pasay City, and started a business. Sandara and her family remained at her grandmother's house in South Korea for some time until her father finally had enough money to relocate them to the Philippines.

Initially, no one in their family was fluent in English or Filipino. However, she learned English and studied Chinese when she began school in the Philippines, and later became quite fluent in Filipino. Her interviews have also shown that she developed English and Tagalog capabilities.

Sandara left the Philippines and returned to South Korea on August 1, 2007 with her mother and siblings to begin a new life. The next day, August 2, 2007, YG Entertainment reported that they had signed a contract with Sandara[6]. As a new member of the YG family, she joined popular Korean artists and bands such as Big Bang, Se7en, Jinusean, Lexy, and 1TYM.

2NE1 was much anticipated by the fans of YG Entertainment. Before their debut, YG Entertainment had put up numerous videos of the members, Sandara Park, Park Bom, CL, and Gong Minji during practice, and they became well-known as the Female Big Bang. News of the "Female Big Bang" even became highly anticipated overseas, and their fans began to grow. Then, on March 27, 2009, 2NE1 was featured in a commercial for the LG phone Lollipop with Big Bang. 2NE1 gained popularity both through the commercial and the music video of the song "Lollipop" and their debut became a hot topic. On May 6, 2009, two versions of their debut song "Fire"'s Music Video were released. 2NE1 performed their debut stage on May 17th on SBS Inkigayo. Their song "Fire" topped charts for weeks, and 2NE1 hit the top spot again with their song "I Don't Care" from their first mini-album. The song was released on July 1, 2009 and hit number one on the charts the same day.

Dear Heart
Sandara Park Lyrics

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Dear Heart
Ikaw raw ay bata pa sinta
At di mo pa kayang mag-isa
Sa bawat kaba alam ba nila
Ang pag-ibig mong nadarama

'Di ka binigyan ng layang magmahal
Sa batang katulad mo ito'y bawal

Balang araw magugulat ang lahat
Ikaw pala'y di na isang bata
Dear heart

Sa bawat kaba

Alam ba nila
Ang pag-ibig mong nadarama

Overall Meaning

The song "Dear Heart" by Sandara Park touches on the theme of forbidden love. The lyrics describe the struggles of a young person who is not allowed to express their feelings because they are considered too young. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is constantly afraid and unsure of their emotions, yet they still long for love and affection. They feel trapped and unable to express themselves because society has deemed it inappropriate for them to do so.

The first stanza of the song states, "Ikaw raw ay bata pa sinta, At di mo pa kayang mag-isa, Sa bawat kaba alam ba nila, Ang pag-ibig mong nadarama" which translates to "You are still young, my love, and unable to be alone. Do they know the love that you are feeling with each fear?" Sandara Park's vocals are emotive and passionate, conveying the struggles and pain of experiencing love that is not accepted by society.

In conclusion, "Dear Heart" is a heartfelt and poignant song that touches on the theme of forbidden love. Sandara Park's powerful vocals and the relatable lyrics make this song a standout among her discography.

Line by Line Meaning

Dear Heart
Addressing the heart, as if it is a separate entity worthy of affection.

Ikaw raw ay bata pa sinta
You are perceived as young and innocent in matters of love.

At di mo pa kayang mag-isa
You are unable to handle the challenges of love on your own.

Sa bawat kaba alam ba nila
Do they even understand every anxious feeling you have?

Ang pag-ibig mong nadarama
The love that you feel deep within.

'Di ka binigyan ng layang magmahal
You were not given the freedom to love.

Sa batang katulad mo ito'y bawal
For someone as young as you, it is prohibited.

Balang araw magugulat ang lahat
Someday, everyone will be surprised.

Ikaw pala'y di na isang bata
Because they'll realize that you're no longer a child.

Writer(s): Canseco George

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