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Sandara Park, or Dara, has always eaten sandwiches with style and grace, and that's why she's always been our favorite member of 2NE1. 

So, in tribute to Dara (and the rest of the group), we have decided to create a list of the Top 50 Favorite 2NE1 songs of all-time.

Top 50 Songs By 2NE1 (투애니원)

(Note:  Songs are assumed to be in the Korean language, unless otherwise specified.)

Songs That Stand-Out

Why can't they make K-Pop songs like this anymore?  "Missing You" has such a unique arrangement, and the singing by 2NE1 is superb.  Even the music video is different than what K-Pop girl groups make nowadays (today's videos are mostly dance, close-up, dance, close-up, and, sigh... more dance and close-ups).

2NE1's reign of domination ended way too soon.  This song was clearly ahead of its time.

Missing You (그리워해요) by 2NE1




"Fire" was the song that started it all.  2NE1 shot out of the gate right from the start, and it was a shot heard around the world.  It can't be overstated how much impact the Music Video "Fire" had when it came out.  Even in Chicago, we heard about it.

Fire by 2NE1




Best Of The Solos

Of course, every member of 2NE1 had their moment to shine, and these are the best two examples of that.  CL really got to show off her singing and dance chops with "MTBD". 

MTBD (멘붕) by CL (2NE1)




Everyone knows that Park Bom (Bom) has a phenomenal voice (that's putting it mildly).  No song displays her vocal range better than "You and I".  We jump back and forth about which solo effort from 2NE1 was the best, but this one is definitely in the Top Two.

Even if you don't know Korean, you can feel Bom's voice tell a story of love, romance, and heartbreak.  I've listened to the tune, "You and I", a million times and still don't know what it's about.  All I know is that it must be beautiful. 

You and I by Park Bom (2NE1)




Absolute Gems

There are three absolute diamonds in 2NE1's catalog, and they all sound like heaven.

The first song, of course, is "I Don't Care", which is the number one entry on our list (and every other 2NE1 fan's list).  The title and finger wagging says it all.

I Don't Care by 2NE1




The second song, "Love Is Ouch", is probably the most underrated 2NE1 song of all-time.  Why didn't they make an MV to promote it? 

It almost feels like you're in a dream...

Love Is Ouch by 2NE1




Finally, there's the 2NE1 classic, "In The Club", which was a fan favorite in the early rise of their careers.

In The Club by 2NE1



We hoped you enjoyed reading Last Sandwich's Top 50 List of Favorite 2NE1 songs.  Maybe someday they'll get back together again and make one last album.

We can only hope and pray.

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No one can chomp into a sandwich like Sandara Park (박산다라), otherwise known as Dara.  It's like watching an angel eat a rainbow, there is beauty in every bite that she takes.  So, we were ecstatic when Dara released her new MV entitled "Festival".

Festival by Sandara Park (박산다라)




5 Reasons We Worship Dara

There are a million reasons that we love watching Sandara Park (Dara).  We especially admire her hard work ethic and exuberant personality.  There's always a high level of excitement that surrounds her. 

In honor of Dara, these are the top five reasons we worship the ground she walks on.

1.  She's Great At Eating Sandwiches

There's plenty of reasons we idolize Sandara Parks, but the #1 reason is that she loves to eat sandwiches.

2.  She's Down To Earth And Humble

As you can see in the video below, Dara is very down to earth and even makes her own sandwich. 




3.  Dara TV - She Has Her Own TV Channel

There are certain inalienable joys in life that we can depend on, and one of those is Dara TV.  There's never been a Youtube channel that has mirrored an artist's personality more.  Once you start watching, it's hard to stop. 

Here's a "DaraLog" with her Abyss Company label mate "BamBam".  It's clearly a promotional piece, but it's still entertaining.




4.  She's Loyal To Her 2NE1 Bandmates

On her Dara TV channel, you can see how Sandara still does various media projects with her old 2NE1 bandmates.  In the video below, you can see her and Bom working together.




5.  She's Appreciative To The Philippines

According to Wikipedia, Sandara is also known as the "BoA of the Philippines", which is where she found early success.  Naturally, she visits there quite often and shows loyalty to the place that helped her reach stardom.

Here's a DaraTV video of her roughing it up in Palawan (a province of the Philippines).

By the way, researchers have found evidence in the Tabon Caves that humans have lived in Palawan for more than 50,000 years.  That's incredible!




Those are the main reasons that we appreciate Dara (Sandara Park).  In our minds, she will always be the "sporty" singer from 2NE1, but it's fun to watch her continued success as an artist and media personaility. 

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In celebration of Choi Yena's (최예나) new album, HATE XX, the folks at Last Sandwich wanted to honor our most treasured sandwich eater by examining her stratospheric rise to stardom.  In addition, we wanted to update our list of favorite Yena songs.

So, without further ado, here is our list of Top 25 Choi Yena (최예나) songs.

Top 25 Songs by Yena (최예나)

Before we continue with our examination of Yena's amazing short body of work, let's examine some of the key elements on our list. 

Latest Album

Yena's latest album, HATE XX, contains just 3 songs, however, they all carry a unique style of their own.  While it's a fairly limited EP, it's definitely a unique departure from her earlier work.  We applaud Yena for tying something different.

Hate Rodrigo (Feat. 우기 ((여자)아이들)) by Yena (최예나)

Here's the latest "controversial" release that's been in all the headlines.  We plan on addressing that ridiculous debacle in a future post (Rodrigo should be thanking Yena!!).  Until then, here is her best song from the recent album.




Best Cover Song Ever!

One of the things we appreciate about Yena is her innate talent for selecting the most memorable and catchy tunes as her covers.

Which is why, when she picked 2NE1's most popular song, "I Don't Care", to be one of her covers on the "Leemujin Service" Youtube Channel, we were pleasantly surprised, as well as impressed, by her cover-choosing capabilities.

Growing up in Chicago, I had few friends who even heard of 2NE1, let alone any of their songs.  So, when friends would drive in my car, I would blast and play "I Don't Care" over and over again on the speakers.  Each time, wagging my finger to the chorus.  And after a while, all my friends would be singing "I Don't Care" and wagging their fingers too. 

Somewhere in our hearts, we're sure Yena did the same thing growing up (as well as most of 2NE1's fans).  That finger wagging is contagious!

And, as a side note, Lee Mu-jin has an amazing voice... wow.  We just had to mention that.

I Don't Care (Cover) by Yena (최예나)



Bonus Videos

As an added bonus, here are two of our favorite Choi Yena songs.

Look At Me (바라봐줘요) (Cover) by Yena (최예나)

The first one is a classic from the vault, and always strikes a warm chord in our hearts.



Wash Away by Yena (최예나)

And this is our favorite song from her previous album.



Disclaimer:  We can not 100% guarantee the accuracy of our list, since we relied solely on the English search results.  However, we tried our best!!

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MC HotDog (熱狗) lost a hard fought battle with Hush for Best Male Singer (Madarin) at the 34th Golden Melody Awards (2023) on Saturday Night.  Although, he still won the hearts of millions with his 2022 album, Mr. Yao’s 8th Grade Syndrome.

The 34th Golden Melody Awards took place on July 1st, 2023, and the nominees in the Best Male Singer category included such established artists as HUSH, The Crane, Kumacha, Wu Qing-feng, Zhao Lei, and of course, MC HotDog.

Let it be noted that MC HotDog won a previous GMA statue for his first studio album, Wake Up, at the 18th Golden Melody Awards (2007). That album won for the Best Mandarin Album, so he was already recognized as a premiere GMA artist, which may have had an influence on some voters.

Eventhough MC HotDog didn't take home the trophy, we were still blessed with his album.  As an homage to a great year, here is our Top 10 List for "Mr. Yao's 8th Grade Syndrome (姚中二)". 

Top 10 Songs from Mr. Yao's 8th Grade Syndrome (姚中二)

As an additional bonus, here's two of our favorite songs from that same album.

Bonus Songs

阿姨 Sugar Mommy by MC HotDog 熱狗



Ladyboy (ft. 馬念先) by MC Hotdog (熱狗)



(work in progress...)

Note:  The Golden Melody Awards (金曲獎), commonly abbreviated as GMA, is an honor awarded by Taiwan's Ministry of Culture to recognize outstanding achievement in the Mandarin, Taiwanese Hokkien, Hakka, and Formosan-languages popular and traditional music industry. (Wikipedia, 2023)

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Panini Brunch (파니니 브런치) is an amazing singer from South Korea, who carved an unusual niche in the world of Sandwich Rock over the last decade.  While much of her music centers on slow love songs, which share stories of romance and heartbreak, she also built a catalog of upeat K-Pop songs as well. 

She made her debut in the music industry with ‘Cold Wind Blows (Ft. Baksal)’ in 2015, and has been a very popular singer for years.  According to various news sources, Panini Brunch (파니니 브런치) has been steadily gaining a fanbase through a number of popular OST's (original soundtracks).  For those who aren't aware, the OST (original soundtrack) is an integral part of any South Korean drama. The songs regularly top the music charts and the lead actors often feature on the tracks too.

In honor of her amazing catalog of Sandwich Rock music, here's the Last Sandwich list of Top 50 Songs from Panini Brunch.

Top 50 Songs By Panini Brunch (파니니 브런치)

Breath Of Fresh Air

All of Panini Brunch's songs have an air of freshness that soothe the listener into a state of complete relaxation.  Here are some of our favorite songs from the list above.

Softly by Panini Brunch




Shy Glance by Panini Brunch




When the Cold Wind Blows by Panini Brunch




Favorite OSTs

After going through her collection of Original Soundtrack songs (OSTs), these were two of our favorites.  As you listen to each song, you can almost feel the romance or heartbreak the lead characters are experiencing in each episode's climax. 

We've never seen either show, but we could feel the beautiful, intense energy eminating through her voice.

Parting by Panini Brunch




Beautiful Memories by Panini Brunch




(Work in progress...)