Asian entertainment was shaken on March 3 when Park Bom posted a message accusing her former 2NE1 bandmate Dara of using illegal substances and claiming that YG Entertainment has made her a scapegoat. He also mentioned CL, Yang Hyun Suk and producer Teddy in his statements. Dara quickly denied the allegations, while Park Bom deleted the post shortly after. A close acquaintance later stated that the incident was related to Park Bom’s unstable health condition.
However, this wasn’t the first time Park Bom courted controversy with shocking public statements. In the past, she has repeatedly referred to actor Lee Min Ho as her “husband,” prompting Lee Min Ho’s side to release an official statement clarifying that she has no personal relationship with the 2NE1 singer.
Looking back, netizens pointed out an unexpected connection between the two celebrities previously “influenced” by Park Bom: Lee Min Ho and Dara.
Let’s go back to 2009, when Lee Min Ho had just become famous after Boys Over Flowers and Dara was a rookie with 2NE1. The two were selected as models for a campaign of a major drinks brand, most notably they appeared together in Dara MV’s solo advertisement “Kiss”. The catchy song and dramatic plot quickly captured the audience’s attention.
In the MV, Lee Min Ho played a rich playboy, while Dara played a bold and confident young woman. The pair shared an intense kissing scene that was widely reported at the time. Dara then revealed behind-the-scenes details, saying that because she was still a rookie and both actors felt shy, they had to film the kiss about 50 times to meet the director’s expectations. Repeating the scene so many times under pressure and with many people watching reportedly left them emotionally drained.
Years later, that collaboration remains a memorable moment in both stars’ careers. Yet today it has resurfaced in a somewhat ironic light, as both Lee Min Ho and Dara have found themselves unexpectedly mentioned in controversies involving Park Bom.
While some members of the public sympathize with Park Bom’s health problems and hope that he recovers physically and mentally, others argue that he must take responsibility for his actions. Many believe he should focus on healing and step away from social media rather than continue to create controversies that hurt his colleagues and confuse the public.
Park Bom debuted with 2NE1 in 2009 and has built a successful solo career with hits like “You and I” and “Don’t Cry.” However, following the drug import scandal in 2014, he faced significant backlash and 2NE1 eventually disbanded. He has also publicly struggled with ADD (attention deficit disorder) and other health issues that affect both his condition and his appearance.
After years away from the spotlight, Park Bom returned and reunited with 2NE1 for a tour of Asia. However, her name has continued to trend due to various side controversies, including repeatedly calling Lee Min Ho her “husband”, unusual use of social media filters, and opening multiple Instagram accounts. She recently retired from 2NE1 activities again for health reasons.
Sources: Kenh14, News1, Instagram
