Park Bom, a member of the K-pop girl group 2NE1, is embroiled in controversy after posting a scathing message seemingly targeting fellow group member Sandara Park. Even considering her previously reported emotional instability, the re-emergence of past incidents and the naming of a specific individual is expected to cause significant repercussions.
On March 3rd, Park Bom posted a lengthy message on her Instagram account, beginning with “To the People of Korea.” In the handwritten note, Park Bom started by saying, “I am writing this because I want to tell you the truth. I am not sick and I am doing well. I am going to talk about something sensitive, something scary.”
She continued, “I’m being careful because another uproar might occur,” and mentioned Adderall, a drug that previously sparked controversy. Adderall is a psychostimulant medication containing amphetamine. In 2014, it was revealed that Park Bom had received Adderall via international mail from the United States in October 2010, triggering controversy. At the time, YG Entertainment, Park Bom’s agency, explained that the medication was brought in for treatment purposes, and the prosecution, considering this, issued a suspension of indictment.
In her recent handwritten note, Park Bom stated, “I don’t want to talk about it again. I’m afraid that if I talk about it again on the news, it will lead to ruin. I died at that time,” but also “I am speaking up courageously. That is not a drug. I am an ADD patient, also known as Attention Deficit Disorder.”
Furthermore, Park Bom directly mentioned 2NE1 member Sandara Park, claiming that “Park Sandara was caught with drugs, and Park Bom was made into a drug addict to cover it up.” She continued, “At the time, the country did not have the drug Adderall itself, and there was no law regarding it. Strangely enough, a law was created after Park Bom,” and added, “People of the internet, please investigate as it is.”
Park Bom also targeted YG Entertainment head Yang Hyun Suk, main producer Teddy, and 2NE1 leader CL. Park Bom said, “The last thing I want to say is,” “YG Entertainment, Yang Hyun Suk, Teddy Park (Teddy), and Lee Chae-rin (CL), please do not report to the country that Park Bom used more than the prescribed amount of drugs that you have not used at all for almost 30 years.” She concluded by saying, “I am writing this because my soul feels like it is crying.”
Park Bom had resumed Asian tours in 2024 with YG Entertainment after 2NE1’s reunion, but temporarily suspended all activities due to health reasons in August of last year. The possibility of resuming activities in the future is uncertain. There is speculation that this post may indicate a rift in the relationship between the 2NE1 members.
This is not the first time Park Bom has made accusatory posts. In October of last year, Park Bom claimed on Instagram that she had “not been paid for the revenue generated from 2NE1 activities for a long time” and revealed a complaint against Yang Hyun Suk. Park Bom described the charges as ‘fraud and embezzlement,’ and stated the purpose of the complaint as “The defendant has not paid the plaintiff the revenue that should be rightfully paid for a long time, so I want a thorough investigation and legal punishment for this.”
Park Bom continued, “The defendant has not properly paid the revenue generated from all activities in which the plaintiff participated, including music releases, performances, broadcasts, advertisements, events, lyrics, and composition.” “The amount is estimated to be approximately 64.272e trillion won, which is the revenue that the plaintiff should rightfully receive. Nevertheless, YG Entertainment has not provided a statement of accounts, and the plaintiff has not received a single proper payment. As a result, the plaintiff has suffered severe economic loss and mental damage, which is a clear act of fraud and embezzlement.” However, the specific calculation basis for the amount stated in the post has not been confirmed.
In response, Park Bom’s agency, D-Nation Entertainment, stated, “Settlement related to Park Bom’s 2NE1 activities has already been completed, and the complaint uploaded on SNS has not been filed.” They continued, “Park Bom has suspended all activities and is focusing on treatment and recovery,” and “We will do our best to ensure that the artist regains her health.”
D-Nation Entertainment also stated, “Currently, Park Bom is in a very emotionally unstable state and communication is not smooth, so treatment and rest for recovery are desperately needed,” and “As SNS posts spread through various channels, they are being interpreted differently from the truth or causing unnecessary misunderstandings. As a result, damage is spreading not only to Park Bom but also to her family and acquaintances.”
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