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Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Park Bom's agency reveals why she missed 2NE1's LA reunion performance despite being in city, shuts exit rumors
Legendary K-pop group 2NE1 made headlines with their reunion performance at the Head In The Clouds music festival in Los Angeles on June 1. While the appearance of CL, Sandara Park, and Minzy thrilled longtime fans, the absence of member Park Bom became a topic of widespread curiosity and concern. Given that Park Bom had posted photos on Instagram just days before the event, which suggested she was in Los Angeles, fans were left puzzled. Many began questioning why she was not included in such a major appearance, especially as it marked the group's most public reunion in years. It even prompted some fans to speculate that Park Bom has officially left the group. D-Nation reveals why Park Bom missed the performance After days of speculation, Park Bom 's agency D-Nation officially addressed the situation. According to a report published on June 6 by Star News, the singer was indeed in Los Angeles at one point. However, she had already returned to South Korea by mid-May, well before the group took the stage. The agency clarified that her absence was not due to any personal or internal issues, but simply a scheduling conflict. D-Nation emphasized that all 2NE1 's members had been informed in advance. After open discussions, they mutually agreed to go ahead with the performance as a trio. The agency's statement helped put to rest unfounded rumors about a possible fallout within the group or any deliberate exclusion. Social media activity adds to the confusion Part of the confusion stemmed from the timing of Park Bom's Instagram post, which appeared shortly before 2NE1's LA performance. The photo was captioned: 'On my way to the 2NE1 gathering.' It led many fans to assume she was referring to a reunion in Los Angeles. However, subsequent reports revealed that the "gathering" in question actually took place in Korea prior to the U.S. event. All four members had reunited privately to reconnect and maintain their bond, even though only three went on to perform publicly at the festival. Group bond remains intact Despite the online buzz surrounding Park Bom's absence, the group's members have taken steps to show that their connection remains unshaken. Sandara Park tagging Park Bom in her festival photos on Instagram was seen by fans as a strong gesture of unity and affection. This simple yet meaningful act reassured many that the group bond remains positive. The support between the members was also visible in past interactions. And this latest event suggests that 2NE1 continues to operate with mutual respect, regardless of individual schedules or availability. Could a full 2NE1 reunion still happen? As of now, there's no confirmed plan for a full 2NE1 comeback, but the recent reunion has certainly rekindled excitement among fans. Many are hopeful that this performance is just the beginning, and that future stages will feature all four original members together again.
Daily Mail
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
K-pop star horrifies fans with bizarre new look amid plastic surgery rumors
Veteran K-pop star Park Bom has horrified her longtime fans after sharing a series of bizarre selfies to social media. In the images, the 41-year-old's features look completely distorted and misshapen. Her eyes appeared to droop down in an unnatural shape, while her lips - which were smeared with lipstick - giving her an overexaggerated smile. It's difficult to tell if the 2NE1 singer has surgically altered her appearance or if she's just using filters and photo editing apps, but fans in the comment section seemed concerned. 'Queen Boomie, please stop editing your face with those filters, you're so pretty, they're unnecessary,' wrote one. 'What the hell has she done to her face?' asked another. The troubled star's evolving appearance has been a hot topic in South Korea for more than a decade now. But despite constant speculation that she may have tweaked her looks over the years, Bom has denied having plastic surgery multiple times. She's chalked some of the changes in her appearance down to weight gain, which is caused by lymphadenitis - a condition which can cause her face to swell. The Don't Cry hitmaker also said that it's hard for her to maintain a diet because she suffers from ADD (attention deficit disorder). In 2020, her record label denied speculation that she'd had surgery after she looked noticeably different during a public appearance. 'Some people say she got plastic surgery, but that's not the case,' they said. The label also said that she was suffering from stress which had caused weight gain. '[She] has had a hard time for a while due to stress,' they explained. 'So, we assured her to just be comfortable until her next album comes out. This has led to a slight weight gain which affected her facial feature as well.' Bom later became the spokesperson for the Korean weight loss clinic Juvis, and shed 11kg on the program. The songstress first shot to fame in 2009 as part of the K-pop girl group 2NE1. The quartet became one of the most successful acts in South Korean history and Bom went on to have a number of chart-topping solo singles. South Korea is known for having some of the strictest beauty standards in the world, and is revered for its cutting-edge plastic surgery procedures and skincare. Some of the most common physical features considered beautiful in the country include a V-line jaw, pale skin, double eyelids, a thin high nose, and a small face. According to statistics, nearly 25 per cent of women aged 19 to 29 in South Korea have undergone plastic surgery. The unrealistic beauty standards in the country have since sparked backlash, particularly from feminist groups. In 2022, a popular cosmetic surgery reality series was shut down following growing criticism from the public. The show, titled Let Me In, saw people come in and plead their case to receive a plastic surgery makeover so that they could improve their lives.
