Fans worry about the K-pop singer's mental health as she shuts down self-generated dating rumors with Lee Min-ho, confirming she is single
K-pop girl group 2NE1 will go ahead with its encore concert in April, marking the conclusion of its 15th-anniversary Asia tour, despite mounting concerns over member Park Bom’s mental health.
YG Entertainment confirmed to The Korea Herald on Friday that the legendary girl group will proceed with their April concert as scheduled, with all four members on stage.
Concerns over Park’s condition have intensified following her repeated claims on social media that she is in a romantic relationship with actor Lee Min-ho.
Since last September, she has posted about him three times, most recently on Feb. 12, when she shared his photo with the caption, “My husband.” The post was removed shortly afterwards.
Park’s agency dismissed the post as “a simple misunderstanding stemming from her admiration as a fan.”
However, she reignited concerns on Feb. 15 by posting another photo of Lee, writing, “Lee Min-ho is my husband,” and alleging that “the company deleted my post.”
Lee’s agency, MYM Entertainment, denied the rumors on Thursday, stating, “Park Bom and Lee Min-ho have no personal connection, and the dating rumors are completely false.”
Later that same day, Park created a third Instagram account, where she wrote, “I am Park Bom. The truth is, I am alone. I posted about Lee Min-ho because he asked me to, but I am clarifying that I am single. Have a good day.”
Beyond her self-generated dating rumors, Park has drawn criticism for her lack of professionalism during 2NE1’s 15th-anniversary Asia tour.
While other members delivered intense performances, Park appeared unenthusiastic on stage. At several stops -- including Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam and Japan -- she abruptly left the stage mid-performance without explanation.
Fans have expressed deep concern over her well-being, with online comments such as, “She doesn’t seem well at all. Someone needs to encourage her to seek treatment,” and “At this point, her family should consider hospitalizing her rather than letting her continue the tour.”
Some 2NE1 fans have called for Park’s removal from group activities, including the upcoming encore concert in April.
“Park Bom’s continuous social media controversies, along with her repeated unprofessional attitude during the tour, cannot be justified by health reasons alone,” the 2NE1 Gallery Fan Union said, on Feb. 16.
2NE1 is scheduled to hold an encore concert entitled “2025 2NE1 Concert [Welcome Back] Encore in Seoul,” at KSPO Dome, April 12–13.
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