Sandara Park recalls the ‘invisible wall’ between SM and YG stars

Singer Sandara Park mentioned the subtle atmosphere that existed between artists of SM Entertainment and YG Entertainment in the past. In content featuring Super Junior's Donghae, Sandara Park opened up about her experience when she became a fixed cast member alongside YG artists.

"Can't I become close with SM artists?" The invisible wall that existed back then

Sandara Park explained the industry atmosphere at the time, mentioning her experience hosting a fixed program with YG artists. Sandara Park said, "I think I was the first to do something as a fixed cast member with YG artists." She continued, "Even if I wanted to become close, there was an invisible wall to the extent that I thought, 'Can't I become close with SM artists?'"

Donghae reveals trainee episodes involving Se7en and BigBang members

Recalling the situation at the time, Donghae added an anecdote from his trainee days. Donghae mentioned a scene where BigBang members G-Dragon and Taeyang were present when Se7en gathered trainees to go eat meat in Apgujeong. At that time, Se7en took care of the trainees, and Donghae shared the memory of meeting the members at Mapo Charcoal Ribs in Apgujeong in response to Se7en's call.

Donghae also revealed an anecdote about getting Se7en's number and going to see a movie. At the time, Donghae went to see a movie with his favorite senior, Se7en, but recalled that because he didn't know how to greet his Filipino companion in Filipino, he left the seat after the movie ended, only saying "Goodbye." Donghae shared, "Se7en hyung called me every day and said let's be close."

Sandara Park: "My popularity during my Philippines activities was around Lim Young-woong's"

Sandara Park mentioned her status during her activities in the Philippines. In response to a question about her popularity at age 19 when she debuted and was active in the Philippines, Sandara Park replied, "It was about the level of Lim Young-woong." Sandara Park revealed that she maintained a close relationship with Donghae, even asking him for local phrases when she went to perform in the Philippines in the past.