Sandara Park admits regrets leaving the Philippines for K-Pop career

Global star Sandara Park revealed that she sometimes has regrets in leaving her career in the Philippines to pursue her dream as a K-Pop star.

She made this revelation in an interview on Karen Davila’s latest vlog. 

“Meron po minsan. Sana hindi na lang ako umalis,” she said.

Growing up, she admitted that she already had an ambition to become a star and was always up for a challenge. 

She recalled having visited her home country and no one knew her despite being a big star in the Philippines already.

“I was shocked–– I’m in Korea but nobody knows me and I wanted to try to be a star in Korea too,” she recalled.

It was that moment when Park took the challenge and packed her things to train with YG Entertainment where she eventually debuted with 2NE1.

The K-Pop star admitted she can no longer do the same risk she took several years ago. 

“Maybe I was just so young that time so hindi ko alam kung ano mangyayari in the future. I just tried anything. I love the challenge, I love to try new things, and syempre hindi ko alam kung magiging successful pa ako or tapos na ang career ko,” she admitted.

Despite having regrets, Park maintained that her loyal fans in the Philippines made sure to send all the love to her as she can confidently come back to the Southeast Asian country any time. 

“Lagi ko sinasabi sa kanila na no words can explain how much I’m thankful kasi parang talagang iniisip ko siguro Pinay ako sa past life ko kasi it’s really amazing,” she said.

Park rose to fame in the country after being one of the finalists of Star Circle Quest. 

She then tried her luck in her home country and became a member of one of the most known groups. 

Watch the full interview below: