2NE1: Park Bom Denies Feud and Drug Allegations Amidst Sandara Park Controversy

Controversy erupted after Park Bom, a member of the girl group 2NE1, released a handwritten letter seemingly targeting her fellow member Sandara Park. However, reports indicate that there are no actual rifts or conflicts between the members. Sandara Park also directly addressed the situation on social media, expressing concern for Park Bom’s health, suggesting the matter is being diffused.

A close confidant of Park Bom, identified as “A,” told Star News on the 4th, “The content Park Bom posted is not true. It’s a baseless story,” and added, “There were no conflicts between the members.” “A” is known to have been close to Park Bom for a long time, taking care of her every move. “Fans and the public only hear the story through articles, so it’s natural that they might speculate, ‘Perhaps something like that happened in the past?’ but there’s absolutely no basis for it,” “A” said. “She has never done drugs. She spends most of her time at home, and that kind of thing never happened.”

According to this close confidant, Park Bom appears to have made groundless claims impulsively due to her unstable mental state. Park Bom has previously confessed to suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). ADD is a type of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that does not involve hyperactivity, often referred to as “quiet ADHD.”

In October 2010, Park Bom was caught in 2014 for importing Adderall, a psychotropic drug containing amphetamine, without customs declaration for the purpose of treating her condition. At the time, she received a suspension of indictment from the prosecution. In her recent handwritten letter, Park Bom reiterated, “I don’t want to say it again. If I talk about it again in the news, I’m afraid it will ruin my life. I died back then,” but added, “But I dare to say it. It’s not drugs. I am an ADD patient.”

Park Bom also directly mentioned Sandara Park, claiming, “Park Sandara was caught with drugs, and Park Bom was made into a drug addict to cover it up.” She continued, “At the time, there was no drug called Adderall in the country, and there was no law itself. Strangely, a law was created after Park Bom,” and added, “I ask the citizens of the internet to please investigate the truth as it is.”

Park Bom also took aim at Yang Hyun-suk, the head of 2NE1’s former agency YG Entertainment, as well as the main producer Teddy, and 2NE1 leader CL. Park Bom wrote, “Lastly, what I really want to say,” and added, “YG Entertainment, Yang Hyun-suk, Teddy Park (Teddy), and Lee Chae-rin (CL), please don’t report to the country that Park Bom used more drugs than the prescribed amount when you haven’t used any drugs in almost 30 years.” She concluded the letter by saying, “I am writing this because I feel like my soul is crying.”

After 2NE1’s reunion in 2024, Park Bom rejoined YG Entertainment and continued an Asia tour, but temporarily suspended all activities from August of last year due to health reasons. The possibility of her resuming activities in the future is uncertain. While the recent post raised concerns about a potential strain in the relationship between 2NE1 members, the situation appears to be de-escalating as Park Bom deleted the post and Sandara Park directly addressed the matter. On the 4th, Sandara Park posted on her Instagram, “I have never used drugs. I wish her well.”

This is not the first time Park Bom has posted accusatory messages. In October of last year, Park Bom claimed on Instagram that she had not been paid the revenue generated from 2NE1 activities for a long time and released a complaint against Yang Hyun-suk. Park Bom listed the charges as “fraud and embezzlement” and stated the purpose of the complaint as, “The defendant has not paid the revenue that should be rightfully paid to the plaintiff for a long period of time, so I want a thorough investigation and legal punishment for this.”

Park Bom continued, “The defendant has not rightfully paid the revenue generated from all activities in which the plaintiff participated, including music releases, performances, broadcasts, advertisements, events, songwriting, and composition,” and added, “The amount is estimated to be approximately ‘64272e조억 won, which is the revenue that the plaintiff should rightfully receive. Nevertheless, YG Entertainment has not provided settlement details, and not a single rightful payment has been made to the plaintiff. As a result, the plaintiff has suffered significant economic losses and mental harm, which constitutes clear fraud and embezzlement.” However, the specific basis for calculating the amount mentioned in the post has not been confirmed.

At the time, the situation was resolved as a mere incident when Park Bom’s agency, D-Nation Entertainment, intervened to diffuse the situation.

D-Nation Entertainment stated, “The settlement related to Park Bom’s 2NE1 activities has already been completed, and the complaint posted on social media has not been filed.” They continued, “Park Bom has suspended all activities and is focusing on treatment and recovery,” and added, “We will do our best to help the artist regain 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 are urgently needed for her recovery,” and added, “As the social media post is spreading through various channels, it is being interpreted differently from the truth and causing unnecessary misunderstandings. As a result, damage is spreading not only to Park Bom but also to her family and acquaintances.”