Recent anniversary posts from 2NE1 members are drawing major attention online, with fans wondering whether the group’s relationship with Park Bom has improved following months of controversy.
On May 17, Sandara Park celebrated 2NE1’s 17th debut anniversary by uploading several photos featuring all four original members together. Alongside the pictures, she wrote, “Happy 17th anniversary~!!!”
The uploaded images showed Sandara Park, CL, Gong Minzy, and Park Bom posing warmly together, immediately attracting attention from longtime fans. Gong Minzy also posted the same group photo on her own social media account, captioning it with, “Happy 17th Anniversary to us.”
The posts quickly became a hot topic because Park Bom has recently stepped away from 2NE1 group activities. The singer previously paused promotions due to health-related reasons, leading the group to continue activities temporarily as a three-member lineup.
However, her hiatus was later followed by rumors of internal conflict within the group. Earlier this year, Park Bom uploaded a post that many fans interpreted as referencing her past drug controversy while also seemingly mentioning Sandara Park. The upload immediately sparked heated discussion online, especially after Sandara Park publicly denied any involvement with drugs herself.
Speculation surrounding the members’ relationship grew even stronger after reports claimed that Sandara Park and CL had unfollowed Park Bom on social media. Around the same time, the members also shared several three-member group photos without Park Bom, causing many fans to suspect growing distance within the legendary girl group.
Because of that, the anniversary uploads from Sandara Park and Gong Minzy have become especially meaningful to fans. Although the photos appear to have been taken previously, many netizens believe the decision to include Park Bom in the celebration may quietly signal that the members still maintain their bond despite past rumors and controversy.
Since their debut in 2009, 2NE1 has remained one of the most influential girl groups in K-pop history, known for hit songs such as I Am The Best, Fire, Lonely, and Come Back Home. Even years after their peak promotions, the members’ relationship continues to draw intense public interest from fans worldwide.
Sources: Nate
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