2NE1 rift grows as Sandara Park severs ties with Park Bom over drug accusation
Sandara Park, left, and Park Bom / Xportsnews
Sandara Park unfollowed her 2NE1 bandmate Park Bom on Instagram on Wednesday, signaling a public rift after Park Bom accused her of drug use.
Sandara Park denied the allegations on her social media account that day.
"I have never used drugs. I wish her well," she said.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Sandara Park no longer follows her bandmate's account. Fellow 2NE1 members CL and Minzy still follow Park Bom.
Sandara Park / Xportsnews
The decision follows a handwritten letter Park Bom posted on Tuesday, addressing her past prescription drug controversy. Park revealed she was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder and emphasized her medication was not a narcotic.
In the post, Park Bom said she was used as a scapegoat. Park said she was "made into a drug addict" to cover up Sandara Park's alleged drug use.
Representatives for Sandara Park said the claims were "groundless." She followed up with her personal denial the next day.
2NE1 member Park Bom accuses bandmate Sandara Park of scapegoating her for a past drug controversy in a handwritten letter posted on Instagram, Tuesday. Captured from Park Bom's Instagram.
The rift sparked widespread online speculation about the duo's relationship. Fans expressed understanding for Sandara Park's decision, with one saying the move is "essentially cutting ties." Others expressed concern for Park Bom's well-being, saying she "seems to need treatment" and that she should stop using social media to focus on recovery.
This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.