Asian entertainment was shaken on March 3 when Park Bom posted a message accusing her former 2NE1 bandmate Dara of using illegal substances and alleging that YG Entertainment made her a scapegoat. She also mentioned CL, Yang Hyun Suk, and producer Teddy in her claims. Dara quickly denied the accusations, 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 was not the first time Park Bom stirred controversy with shocking public statements. In the past, she repeatedly referred to actor Lee Min Ho as her “husband,” prompting Lee Min Ho’s side to release an official statement clarifying that he had no personal relationship with the 2NE1 singer.
Looking back, netizens have pointed out an unexpected connection between the two celebrities previously “affected” by Park Bom — Lee Min Ho and Dara.
Rewind to 2009, when Lee Min Ho had just risen to stardom after Boys Over Flowers and Dara was a breakout rookie with 2NE1. The two were selected as models for a major beverage brand campaign, most notably appearing together in Dara’s solo advertisement MV “Kiss.” The catchy song and dramatic storyline quickly captured public attention.
In the MV, Lee Min Ho played a wealthy playboy, while Dara portrayed a bold and confident young woman. The pair shared an intense kissing scene that became widely discussed at the time. Dara later revealed behind-the-scenes details, saying that because she was still a rookie and both actors felt shy, they had to film the kiss around 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 struggles and hope she recovers physically and mentally, others argue that she must take responsibility for her actions. Many believe she should focus on treatment and step away from social media rather than continuing to create controversy that affects her colleagues and confuses the public.
Park Bom debuted with 2NE1 in 2009 and built a successful solo career with hits such as “You and I” and “Don’t Cry.” However, following her 2014 medication import scandal, she faced significant backlash, and 2NE1 eventually disbanded. She has also publicly struggled with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and other health issues affecting both her condition and appearance.
After years away from the spotlight, Park Bom returned and reunited with 2NE1 for an Asia tour. Nevertheless, her name has continued to trend due to various side controversies, including repeatedly calling Lee Min Ho her “husband,” unusual filter usage on social media, and opening multiple Instagram accounts. Recently, she stepped back from 2NE1 activities again due to health reasons.
Sources: Kenh14,News1,Instagram