“IT FEELS good to be back home!” ang hirit ng K-Pop idol at South Korean actress na si Sandara Park sa muli niyang pagbabalik sa Pilipinas para sa bago niyang project.
Nasa bansa uli ngayon si Dara para sa bonggang collaboration project ng TV5 at MLD Entertainment PH, ang survival reality talent search na “Be the NEXT: 9 Dreamers”.
Humarap ang South Korean actress-singer sa naganap na media launch ng naturang show nitong nagdaang Lunes, January 20, kung saan ipinakilala nga siya bilang main host.
Aniya, at home na at home na talaga siya kapag nasa Pilipinas na talaga namang itinuturing na niyang ikalawang tahanan dahip dito nga naman siya unang nakilala bilang celebrity matapis mag-join sa original reality talent show ng ABS-CBN na “Star Circle Quest.”
Baka Bet Mo: Audition para sa ‘Be The Next: 99 Dreamers’ umarangkada na
Pero aminado si Dara na inaatake rin siya ng kaba dahil ito ang unang pagkakataon na magiging main host siya ng isang reality talent program.
Kaya naman kakaririn daw niya talaga ang kanyang trabaho at commitment sa “Be the NEXT: 9 Dreamers” na magsisimula nang umere sa TV5 simula sa February 8.
“I’m really busy, so no friends, no alcohol, no rest, no vacation for now,” ang promise pa ng original member ng dating Korean girl group na 2NE1.
Dagdag pa niya, “As a host, I’m really excited to witness another K-Pop superstar.”
The survival program brings together 75 aspirants from the global auditions held in 2024, each vying for a coveted spot in a new 9-member boy group.
These dreamers will go through an intense journey, guided by an esteemed panel of mentors and judges to achieve their dreams of becoming global idols.
Naging highlight ng “Be The NEXT: 9 Dreamers” ang naganap na Parade of Trainees kung saan rumampa ang 75 contestants na maglalaban-laban sa show.
Each individual has a unique talent and story to tell as they compete for a spot in the final 9-member group.
Nakasama rin ni Sandara sa presscon ang mga magiging mentor ng contestants, kabilang na si Vinci, ang leader ng P-Pop group na HORI7ON.
Aniya, “First of all, I’m very honored to be part of a very unreal panel of mentors. Because we, HORI7ON, are very new to the industry, it’s a big responsibility for me.
“But as a young artist myself, I think I also have an insight into how to navigate towards their dreams and I can also look at the trainees as my members,” sabi pa niya.
Ayon naman sa isa pang mentor ng show na si Bang Yedam, “Of course, their skills and talents are important, but what I’m particularly looking for is their charm and uniqueness.”
Natanong naman ang isa pang mentor na si Bae Wan Hee na isa namang renowned choreographer kung ano ang nais niyang maalala ng mga dreamers about him as mentor.
Sagot ni Bae Wan Hee, “As someone scary but also a veteran psycho friend.”
Para kay Vinci naman, “As a young artist I want to empathize with them as well.”
Sey ni Yedam, “I want to help them in their dancing and singing. I would also like to be remembered as a warm mentor who helps them in various areas.”
“I know how important it is to have someone who would recognize you even at the very early stage,” sabi naman ni Hyebin ng Momoland. “I want to be a mentor who would recognize their talents and what they have within them.”
“As I am here to produce music, I would like to be a mentor who will help them in the group’s music,” ang sey ng K-Pop music producer na si Bullseye.