On March 3, 2026, 2NE1 member Park Bom posted a now-deleted handwritten letter on Instagram, alleging that bandmate Sandara Park framed her as a drug addict to cover up her own drug issues from 2010. The post revisited Bom's past controversy involving Adderall medication for ADD treatment and named several former YG Entertainment figures. Representatives attributed the statement to Bom's unstable health condition amid her ongoing hiatus.
The controversy erupted when Park Bom shared the lengthy message on Instagram, addressing what she described as a fabricated narrative from 2010. In the letter, Bom claimed, "Sandara Park was caught in a drug case and, to cover it up, made Park Bom into a drug addict." She emphasized her use of Adderall, stating, "I am an ADD patient... It is not a narcotic," and noted that the medication is legal in the United States but restricted in South Korea. Prosecutors had suspended her indictment after verifying it was for legitimate medical treatment, following an investigation into importing the pills without proper customs declarations.
Bom further accused YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun-suk, producer Teddy Park, and bandmate CL (Lee Chae-rin) of ongoing reports to authorities, writing, "I hope that YG Entertainment, Yang Hyunsuk, Teddy Park, and Lee Chaelin (CL) will not report to the country that Park Bom used more than the prescribed amount of a drug that they themselves have not used in nearly 30 years." The post, which expressed emotional distress with lines like "my soul is crying," was deleted shortly after going viral.
According to a source close to Park Bom, "We became aware of the post earlier today. As you know, this occurred due to Park Bom’s unstable health condition. We ask for your understanding." Bom has been on an indefinite hiatus from 2NE1 activities since August 2025, with her agency D-Nation Entertainment citing health issues and an unstable emotional state. This follows previous incomprehensible social media posts in late 2025.
Sandara Park's former agency, Abyss Company, responded vaguely, stating, "Sandara Park’s exclusive contract with us has expired, so it is difficult for us to confirm the details regarding this matter." Other representatives described the allegations as "groundless." As of March 3, 2026, Sandara has not issued a personal statement. The claims have reignited discussions about 2NE1's internal dynamics, especially after their 2024-2025 reunion tour celebrating the group's 15th anniversary. Fans expressed shock, with some noting Bom's recent missed schedules and low-energy performances, heightening concerns over the veteran K-pop group's legacy after 17 years together.
