Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

For those who do not know who, Sandara Park, is (understandably) I will give a little background on her before I continue my rant. Sandara Park was once a contestant on the popular talent show “Star Circle Quest” held by one of the largest television companies in the Philippines. Being Korean she was a novelty during the entire course of the contest and gained many fans with her charisma. She did not win the contest being able to capture the second spot behind her boyfriend, who won the contest. Famous for her relationships, (lack of) talent, and cheesy image, Sandara Park, was able to capture a great number of fans during her reign as Pop Princess. But in the midst of all her popularity, Sandara Park, decided to return to her native Korea to audition for the entertainment agency, YG Entertainment. Little is known about how well she did during that audition, but one thing known for sure, upon her arrival back to the Philippines, the teen cult phenomenon once known as Sandy was a distant memory. Shows and movies that she once dominated during her “hey days” were too busy with emerging fresh stars, Park was left with little on her plate, if any at all. Today she is doing fairly well, hardly seen but still present.

But it seems that Park might actually have another shot at fame, this time in Korea. Apparently, the YG audition went pretty well since it is all over the internet how she is now going to be part of the YG family. YG plans to debut Park as the next BoA. Now that is pretty bold. Given Park was often slammed for being all cute and charisma and no talent and given BoA is on a completely different playing field from her.

As I write this, I wonder though how Park’s dedicated fans are feeling for trading them in for the Korean market. I mean Park has even stated ” I’m more Filipino, than Korean.” once on a show and now she’s leaving. I guess I can not really blame her for trying to take on Korea. I just hope YG won’t get too disappointed about Park’s “talents”, I mean in the Philippines she is known for her novelty, cheesy songs and awkwardness more than anything else.

Now that the Philippines will lose Park, how will her fans react? How will Korea take to the Filipinized-Korean? Will they even stand her (a lot of Filipinos hardly could)? Will she make it or come crawling back to the Philippines? Given the short life-expectancy of female singers in Korea, especially pop idols, will she be able to utilize her time?

I don’t know how she will fare, but the Korean market will be hard to break with her talents, or lack of thereof. I will definately follow this story.