After nearly two decades, 2NE1 member Sandara Park is set to make her long-awaited return to Mindanao for the Haraya K-Pop Concert in Sultan Kudarat in celebration of the Kalimudan Festival 2025.
Sandara announced the exciting news on her Instagram account, sharing her gratitude and anticipation for the upcoming performance.
“Kamusta mga Daralings & Blackjacks sa Mindanao?! Babalik ako sa Mindanao after 18 [years] 😭 Maraming salamat sa pag invite nyo sakin🙏🏻 with my 1-hour set, papakita ko na pwede ako maging K-pop at pwede rin ako maging P-pop artist!!! Marami akong hinahanda para sa festival na ito!!! Super excited ako! Magkita kita lahat tayo sa Sultan Kudarat 😍,” she wrote in her Instagram caption.
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The Haraya K-Pop Concert is part of the month-long celebration of Kalimudan Festival 2025 in Sultan Kudarat. With the theme The World Meets in SK, the festival promises sports competitions, family day activities, a beauty pageant, a rock concert, a street dancing competition, and performances from multiple talented artists.
Sandara is set for an hour-long performance at the Haraya K-Pop Concert on November 22 at 7 p.m. at the Festival Grounds, Capitol Compound, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat. This concert is not only a performance but a homecoming for Sandara who visited the region 18 years ago.
Sandara's return has sparked a wave of excitement among local Blackjacks [2NE1 fans] and K-Pop enthusiasts.
“One hour set OMGGGGG UNNIEEEEEEE THIS IS GONNA BE AWESOMEEEEE😍 I HOPE U CAN SONG ALL U WANT ENJOY AND TAKE A TIME TO EXPLORE MINDANAO❤️,” a fan exclaimed in the comments.
“So exciting! Looking forward to hearing you sing the new version(?!) of 'Ang Ganda ko!! Heheheheh🤭 Please take a good rest when you have time and get ready for all the shows in the coming weekends, busy Dara🥰,” another fan added.
Last Sunday, October 26, Sandara gave a special treat to fans during the Shoot of Asia Basketball Exhibition Game in Pasay where she performed 2NE1's “I am the Best” and “Go Away” along with her solo “Kiss.” The K-Pop star also sang her iconic Filipino track “Ín or Out” that stunned her fellow South Koreans. The performance was part of the event where she served as the manager of the Rising Eagles, a team of South Korean celebrities that faced off against Kuys Showtime, players composed of Filipino stars.
Clips posted online captured the fans chanting her name and singing in unison as she performed. Touched by the Filipino crowd, Sandara took to social media to express her gratitude.
“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. To everyone who shared the clips, and to my contents team, thank you for making this night shine even brighter. Mahal ko kayo. Maraming salamat. 🇵🇭🤍.”
“Kailangan pa ba tanungin kung bakit ako laging bumabalik sa Pilipinas? 😁 of corz it’s my 2nd home, at sobrang mahal ako ng mga kababayan ko 🥹 pero!!! Mas mahal ko kayo 😍🫶🏻,” she wrote in another post.
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Together with Sandara, the phenomal P-Pop group SB19 will perform on November 19 and Star Magic boygroup BGYO on November 22 for the festival's P-Pop concert. Meanwhile, Kapamilya actor Daniel Padilla will headline the Rock Concert on November 20.
—By Alyana Cabuhat De Guzman