Sandara Park, famously known as Dara from the legendary K-Pop group 2NE1, recently pulled back the curtain on her incredibly private dating life, revealing the surprising reason behind her pristine scandal-free record. Fans have long speculated about the idol’s romantic experiences, and now, Dara herself has spilled the tea, offering a candid glimpse into her unique approach to romance.
Sandara Park Opens Up on YouTube
On July 16th, a new video dropped on the popular YouTube channel “oOo Blah Blah,” featuring none other than the iconic Sandara Park as a guest. During a candid conversation with host Lee Yong Jin, the topic of her dating history inevitably came up, leading to some truly eye-opening confessions about her past relationships and preferences.
Her Ideal Type and Younger Men
When an article mentioning her tendency to date only younger men was brought to her attention, Sandara Park charmingly responded, “I think it just happened that way.” She then elaborated on what draws her to younger partners, highlighting their “unexpected qualities, a cute side, and the way they protect like a man.”
The hosts pressed further, asking if she doesn’t see older men as potential partners. Dara clarified her stance, stating, “It’s nice if an older man is a bit like an elementary school kid. My ideal type was Eun Jiwon oppa. It’s not that I only like younger men, I just haven’t dated older men.” This gives fans a clearer picture of her unique preferences and the specific charm she seeks in a partner.
The Secret to Her Scandal-Free Career
A particularly surprising moment came when host Lee Yong Jin expressed his astonishment regarding her clean record: “I don’t think I’ve ever seen any scandals about you.” Sandara Park’s response was disarmingly honest and straightforward: “The reason there were no scandals is because I simply didn’t date.” This simple yet profound statement explains her ability to maintain such a private image despite decades in the spotlight.
“Non-Face-to-Face Dating” Confessions
This revelation naturally sparked follow-up questions about the nature of her “not dating.” Under light pressure, with the question, “But you must have dated someone, right?” she confessed to a very unconventional approach to romance. “I haven’t done much proper face-to-face dating. I did non-face-to-face dating. We texted and stuff. But it can’t last more than a few months because the guy couldn’t handle it. Even when he came over, I wouldn’t go out.”
Lee Yong Jin humorously questioned if this could truly be classified as “dating” from the guy’s perspective. Sandara Park reflected, “Back then, I thought, ‘Oh, I was dating,’ but looking back now, I realized it wasn’t. But we did do things like celebrate ‘Day 1’.” The thought of celebrating anniversaries without ever properly meeting is certainly a unique K-Pop idol experience!
The conversation took an even more amusing turn when she was asked directly, “Did you ever not meet in person at all?” Dara burst into laughter before admitting, “There may have been times… maybe we only saw each other from a distance.” This candid glimpse into her highly unusual dating style explains a lot about her ability to maintain such a private image in the demanding world of K-Pop.
