Sandara Park’s Camp Denies Park Bom’s Drug Abuse Allegations: 'Groundless'
Sandara Park's management has strongly denied drug abuse claims made by her former 2NE1 bandmate Park Bom. Following Bom's now-deleted Instagram post alleging Sandara used her as a scapegoat for drug issues, Sandara's camp stated the accusations are 'groundless' and expressed concern for Bom's health.
On March 3, 2026, former 2NE1 member Park Bom posted a now-deleted handwritten letter on Instagram making explosive allegations against her former bandmate Sandara Park. Bom claimed she was used as a scapegoat to cover up Sandara Park's alleged drug abuse during Bom's own 2010 Adderall importation controversy. In her letter, Bom specifically stated: 'Sandara Park was caught in a drug case and, to cover it up, made Park Bom into a drug addict.' She revisited her 2010 case where she imported 82 Adderall pills (prescribed for Attention Deficit Disorder treatment) without declaration, which led to investigation but resulted in suspended indictment after medical records confirmed legitimate use.
Park Bom's allegations included claims that YG Entertainment executives Yang Hyun-suk, Teddy, and fellow 2NE1 member CL falsely reported her for exceeding prescription limits. She emphasized that Adderall was not classified as a narcotic or drug of abuse in South Korea at the time of her incident, and noted that specific regulations were only implemented afterward. Bom also referenced her ongoing legal battle with YG Entertainment, having filed a fraud lawsuit in October 2025 over withheld 2NE1 earnings.
Sandara Park's management immediately issued a strong denial through The Fact, calling the accusations 'completely unfounded' and 'baseless.' They expressed concern for Bom's health while noting that Sandara's exclusive contract with Abyss Company had expired on the same day as Bom's post, limiting their ability to issue a formal response. A close associate of Sandara told media that the claims lacked any foundation.
Philippine news outlets extensively covered the controversy. ABS-CBN reported on March 3, 2026 that '2NE1's Park Bom claims she was framed to hide Sandara Park's alleged drug use.' Manila Bulletin published an article titled '2NE1's Park Bom claims Sandara Park got involved in past drug case' on the same date. Entertainment.Inquirer.net also covered the story with 'Park Bom claims she was a scapegoat vs Sandara Park,' detailing Bom's allegations that she was used to cover up Sandara's supposed drug abuse.
The controversy has reignited discussions about 2NE1's past conflicts and the 2010 Adderall incident that originally damaged Bom's career. No independent verification of Bom's new allegations exists in available reports, and the claims remain unproven accusations between former bandmates. The situation has raised concerns among fans about both artists' wellbeing, particularly given Bom's previous social media posts in 2025 about settlement issues with YG Entertainment that had already alarmed supporters.
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