K-pop superstar Sandara Park takes the stage at the Asia Pacific Predator League 2025 on Sunday at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). Photo by Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News

Sandara Park

John Franklin Kennedy Caacbay

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" style="width:750px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1736694090171Image (6).jpg" style="width:750px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">K-pop superstar Sandara Park takes the stage at the Asia Pacific Predator League 2025 on Sunday at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). <em>Photo by Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – K-pop superstar Sandara Park of girl group 2NE1 expressed gratitude as she pounced on the opportunity to perform at a Malaysian stage for the first time as a solo artist.</p><p>Park, popularly known as &quot;Dara,&quot; made the night better at Acer&#x27;s Asia Pacific Predator League 2025 held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) Sunday as she performed in front of gaming enthusiasts.</p><p>Dara shared it was her first time back in Malaysia in eight years.</p><p>&quot;It feels so good to be back in Malaysia after eight years,&quot; she expressed. &quot;First of all, I want to thank Acer and Asia Pacific Predator League 2025 for having me here tonight.&quot;</p><p>&quot;This is special for me because it&#x27;s my first time to perform in Malaysia as a solo artist,&quot; she went on.</p><p>To conclude her special appearance, Dara was joined by fellow 2NE1 member Minzy and performed their hit song &quot;I Don&#x27;t Care.&quot;</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/21/23/sandara-park-named-new-acer-ph-ambassador"><strong>READ: Sandara Park named new Acer PH ambassador</strong></a></div><p>In July 2023, the beloved Korean star was <a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/21/23/sandara-park-named-new-acer-ph-ambassador"><strong>tapped as brand ambassadress</strong></a><strong></strong> of Acer Philippines, explaining her ties with the tech giant.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/2/27/sandara-park-relishes-quick-visit-to-ph-2326"><strong>READ: &#x27;I feel at home&#x27;: Sandara Park relishes quick visit to PH<br/></strong></a></div><p>At 40, the former Star Magic artist continues to be a bright spot, taking the Filipino pride internationally with her performances.</p><p>On Saturday, it was P-pop girl group G22 which showcased Filipino talent at the said event.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/esports/2025/1/12/p-pop-group-g22-relishes-chance-to-charm-esports-fans-in-malaysia-1440"><strong>READ: P-pop group G22 relishes chance to charm esports fans in Malaysia<br/></strong></a></div><p>The Predator League is a competition featuring gaming titles Dota 2 and Valorant, which was joined by countries across the Asia-Pacific region.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/8/5/g22-thrilled-after-performance-with-sb19-sandara-park-1317"><strong>READ: G22 thrilled after performance with SB19, Sandara Park<br/></strong></a></div><p>Unfortunately, the Pinoy teams failed to lift the Predator Shield, the coveted trophy in this tilt, after ZOL Esports (Valorant) and Ivory (Dota 2) lost in their respective divisions.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5-F9R1XRZYg??si=YtR4GgMEJzv3iFWc&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>K-pop superstar Sandara Park of girl group 2NE1 made a special appearance at an esports event in Malaysia.</p>

K-pop superstar Sandara Park of girl group 2NE1 made a special appearance at an esports event in Malaysia.

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'Grateful' Sandara Park performs in Malaysia as a solo artist for the first time

'Grateful' Sandara Park performs in Malaysia as a solo artist for the first time

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published Jan 12, 2025 11:05 PM PHT

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Updated Jan 13, 2025 12:03 AM PHT

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