Former 2NE1 member Sandara Park was often linked to BIGBANG G-Dragon. The fans even formed a love team name of the two: DaraGon. But did you know that Dara also had a dating rumor with a famous soccer player?
If you're answer's no, then keep on reading to learn who he is.
About Sandara Park's Dating Rumor with a Soccer Player
The rumor about Sandara Park dating a famous soccer player came about back in 2010 and it began after that particular athlete made a post.
In October 2010, a post made by a renowned soccer player became a hot topic among fans as he mentioned a popular K-pop idol, who is none other than 2NE1 Sandara Park.
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The athlete wrote on his friend's mini-homepage, "Sandara Park is mine......^^," leading many people to wonder what is going on between him and the female idol.
The soccer player in question is Ki Sung Yueng, who is known for his good looks and undeniable talent on the field.
A few weeks after he made the post, 2NE1 Dara wrote on her Me2Day, "I want to visit Scotland ^^ keke." This caused fans and netizens to become more curious about the two celebrities' relationship.
At the time, Ki Sung Yueng was residing in Scotland since he was playing for the Celtic F.C., a Scottish Premier League team. So, people wondered why Sandara Park chose to visit Scotland of all places in the world.
Surprisingly, the athlete replied to the 2NE1 member's post by saying, "Scotland is too cold."
Apart from responding to one another's posts, the two also confirmed each other's friend requests. This resulted in many people thinking that 2NE1 Sandara Park was dating soccer player Ki Sung Yeung.
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However, after their dating rumor began to get exaggerated, Ki Sung Yueng made a post on his personal website to address the issue. He wrote, "I don't have any time to date anyone, so please don't worry," clarifying that he is not in a relationship with Dara.
The rumor eventually died down and the soccer player got married to actress Han Hye Jin in 2013. The couple welcomed their first child (a beautiful daughter) two years later.
What is Sandara Park's Ideal Type and Current Relationship Status?
As of writing, former 2NE1 member Dara has not announced she's in a relationship with someone. No reports or rumors about her dating someone have been made so far. So, it's safe to assume that she's still single.
About Sandara Park's ideal type, she told the Philippine news outlet Philippine Daily Inquirer that she wants a guy with similar interests as her in music, fashion and cats.
When it comes to physical appearance, Dara prefers someone slim and cute rather than someone muscular.
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The former 2NE1 member also talked about her ideal type on MBC's "Sister Salon" back in February 2020. She told the hosts that she likes someone cute but also has a tough side and someone who knows how to lead.
Sandara Park added that she wants her future boyfriend to be younger than her since her way of thinking is youthful, which is why she doesn't get attracted to mature men. She then emphasized that she doesn't like guys who fall in love immediately.
Did you match Sandara Park's ideal type?
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Written by Mhaliya Scott
