In a recent interview, Sandara Park, affectionately known as Dara, shared her emotional journey following the sudden breakup of 2NE1, one of K-pop’s most iconic girl groups. Despite the group’s worldwide success and the loyal fanbase they had built, their disbandment in 2016 left a deep wound, both for the members and their fans. Speaking candidly, Dara revealed the lingering pain she continues to feel over the group’s dissolution and how it affected her personally.
“We were like sisters,” Dara said, reflecting on the bond she shared with her fellow 2NE1 members—CL, Bom, and Minzy. “Our relationship wasn’t just about music; we lived, trained, and grew up together. We shared our happiest moments and our lowest points. So when the disbandment happened, it felt like I had lost my family.”
Dara admitted that the sudden nature of the breakup left her struggling to adjust to life without the constant presence of her bandmates. “It was difficult to go from being with them every day to suddenly being on my own. I felt an emptiness that I didn’t know how to fill. Even now, years later, I sometimes wonder what things would have been like if we had stayed together a little longer.”
She also opened up about her hesitance to fully embrace a solo career after 2NE1’s disbandment. “There was a fear of moving forward alone,” Dara shared. “I had always been with 2NE1, and now I had to find my own path. It was scary, and it took a long time for me to regain my confidence.”
Despite the pain, Dara expressed gratitude for the love and support she continues to receive from Blackjacks, 2NE1’s devoted fanbase. “The fans have been my strength through all of this. They’re a reminder of the impact we made together as a group, and that’s something I’ll always cherish.”
While the possibility of a 2NE1 reunion remains uncertain, Dara’s reflections highlight the lasting emotional impact of the group’s disbandment, showing how deep the ties between the members truly were.
