Sandara Park, formerly of the legendary K-pop girl group 2NE1, is gearing up for her highly anticipated solo debut with the release of her self-titled EP. As part of her preparations, she unveiled a lyric teaser for one of the album’s tracks, along with stunning concept photos that have captivated fans and showcased her timeless visuals.
‘SANDARA PARK’ OPEN D-3
🎶 T MAP (Prod. 헤이즈)
Sandara Park Digital EP
〖𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊〗
🎡 2023.07.12 6PM (KST)#산다라박 #SandaraPark#FESTIVAL#TMAP pic.twitter.com/PVulGAUlia— 산다라박 Sandara Park (@SANDARAxABYSS) July 8, 2023
The lyric teaser offers a sneak peek at one of the songs she recorded for the EP. When translated into English, the line she shared goes, “Your place, which still remains on beautiful Gangbyeonbuk-ro even today.” These evocative words were presented alongside a blurred photo of the mesmerizing night view of Seoul.
Sandara‘s concept photos, shared on her social media accounts last July 4, further delighted fans. She shared three different sets.
In an MV teaser for the title track, released on her YouTube channel, Sandara can be seen holding a ticket to an amusement park that shares her name—a scene that fits the overarching concept of her EP. You can check out the MV teaser below.
The title track, “Festival,” is a cover of a 1995 hit by Uhm Jung Hwa, whom Sandara calls her role model. Sandara aspires to be a “little Uhm Jung Hwa” in her own career.
“When Uhm Jung Hwa acts, people don’t think of her as a singer. On the flip side, it’s not awkward when she stands on the stage. It’s to the point where you don’t even think of her image as an actor,” she says. “I also want to transform whenever I’m active in different fields.”
The EP will have five tracks: “Festival,” “Play!,” “Dara Dara,” “T Map,” and “Happy Ending.” Notable producers and songwriters helped the former 2NE1 member craft them all. She collaborated with GRAY, Heize, and Sunwoo Jung-a, further heightening fan expectations.
In addition to her EP, Sandara has lined up some solo gigs. One such gig is her performance at the Super Stage by K-POP in Manila, where she’s set to join an all-female lineup of Kep1er, Lapillus, and MAMAMOO+. The concert will occur at the Mall of Asia Arena on August 11.
Sandara remains popular in the Philippines. Recently, she participated in SBS Medianet’s YouTube channel show, Idol Truck, alongside other K-pop stars. The show features teams going to different locations to sell K-products. As part of the Philippines team, Sandara expressed confidence in her influence in the country. As a testament to her lasting impact, she revealed that a drama inspired by her life was produced in the Philippines.
As Sandara gears up for her solo debut under ABYSS Company, the excitement among her fans is palpable. Her forthcoming EP showcases her artistry, and her concept photos highlight her timeless appeal. Those who have followed her since 2009 are waiting with bated breath for her new material.
(Featured Image: Sandara debuted a chic blonde hairdo in the concept photos for her upcoming EP. Source: Twitter/SANDARAxABYSS official Twitter account)