Sandara Park had an unexpected reunion with longtime friend Ryan Bang while flying back to Korea from the Philippines.
On her Instagram Stories, the K-pop star shared: "Nagulat ako!!! Pauwi nako Korea and same flight pala kami ni Ryan!🤣 Grabe chikahan namin before the flight hehe," Sandara shared.
She added: "Dami rin pala kami memories! Tagal din ng friendship namin 😃👍."
Sandara was in Manila to host and perform at the "Shoot of Asia" exhibition game held at the Mall of Asia Arena.
After the event, the singer took to social media to express her gratitude to her Filipino fans for cheering for her and supporting her during the event.
"Last night at 'Shoot of ASIA' in the Philippines, I was so moved watching all the moments you captured. Hearing the cheers again made me emotional — thank you for giving me such an unforgettable moment," she said.
Sandara added: "To the everyone who shared the clips, and to my contents team, thank you for making this night shine even brighter. Mahal ko kayo. Maraming salamat."
Sandara first gained popularity in the Philippines through ABS-CBN’s 2004 reality show Star Circle Quest, which paved the way for her acting and singing career in the country.
She later debuted in 2009 as a member of 2NE1, one of K-Pop's most influential girl groups. The group recently reunited for their Welcome Back Tour, which included a stop in Manila last November 2024.
During the Manila concert, Sandara became emotional as she once again performed for her Filipino fans.
"I feel so emotional. The Philippines is my second home. But it's not only me, it's 2NE1's second home too," she said.
"Maraming-maraming salamat sa inyong lahat. Salamat sa paghintay niyo sa'min. Ang tagal namin diba? Ten years pero nandito pa rin kayo. Maraming salamat sa suporta niyo sa'min. Talagang na-miss namin kayo," the singer added.
Meanwhile, Ryan participated in the recent "Shoot of Asia" exhibition game as part of Team Kuys Showtime. Ryan currently serves as one of the hosts of the noontime show It’s Showtime.