• “My tears keep on falling”— Dara Reflects on Past Struggles in the Philippines, Tears Shed for Family Support

    Dara became emotional as she recalled the hardships she endured while supporting her family in the Philippines.

    In a recent episode of 'Lovers of Joseon' aired on March 25, Mimi and Thunder met up with Thunder's sisters, Dara and Park Doorami, for a heartfelt dinner conversation.

    During their candid discussion, Park Doorami touched upon their past struggles, acknowledging Dara's immense sacrifices.

    She mentioned how Dara used to struggle to get proper sleep due to her overwhelming responsibilities.

    Dara bravely shared that during her time promoting in the Philippines, she had to push through sleepless nights for a whole year but persevered because she couldn't afford to give up.

    Park Doorami revealed that Dara was the primary breadwinner for their family during that challenging period, taking on significant financial responsibilities from a young age.

    This revelation left Dara visibly moved, reflecting on the weight she carried during those difficult times.

    Mimi, showing understanding and empathy, mentioned that Thunder often talks about wanting to ease Dara's burdens now.

    This acknowledgment of Dara's past struggles and Thunder's desire to support her brought tears to Dara's eyes as she reminisced about her journey, especially her time promoting in the Philippines under trying circumstances.

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  • BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Reveals How She Boldly Told YG's Yang Hyun Suk She Loved Being Chubby – And Why It’s So Powerful

    BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shared a surprising story from her trainee days!

    On January 29, the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview was released on YouTube. During the chat, Dex asked Jisoo if she ever rebelled or broke the rules as a trainee. She confidently replied, “Not at all. The only rebellion I had as a trainee was eating.”

    Dex then jokingly imitated her younger self, saying, “I’m perfect, so why are they telling me not to eat? I’m going to eat tteokbokki!”

    Jisoo laughed and admitted, “Actually, I was really chubby back then. They kept telling me to lose weight, but I always said, ‘No, I need to eat. I like myself chubby.’”

    She even recalled a moment with YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk:
    “The boss told me to lose weight, and I responded like that. He just walked away, thinking, ‘She’s a weird one.’ I literally said, ‘No! I like myself chubby!’”

    Jisoo then revealed that after she debuted, she naturally lost weight. She added, “Later, after I debuted and naturally lost weight, he was like, ‘You didn’t lose weight when I told you to, but now that you debuted, you did.’”

    Fans are loving Jisoo’s confidence and honesty! Meanwhile, her full interview on Dex’s Fridge Interview is now available on YouTube.

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