“You know how bad Yang Hyun-suk’s looks-gaslighting toward 2NE1 was?” a fan’s viral comment summarized the online outrage after Park Bom’s deleted Instagram post reignited long-standing anger toward YG Entertainment.
Former 2NE1 member Park Bom recently shocked the K-pop community by uploading, then quickly deleting, an Instagram post suggesting she was suing YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun-suk for a massive amount of money.
The screenshot, which appeared to show a court filing with an astronomical damages figure, spread across social media within hours with some outlets humorously dubbing it the “₩4.5 quadrillion lawsuit.”
Soon after, Park Bom’s agency D-Nation Entertainment released two statements clarifying the situation. The company said the singer was focusing on treatment and recovery, asking fans not to speculate about unverified claims.
“We ask everyone to refrain from spreading rumors or making assumptions. Park Bom’s health and wellbeing remain our top priority.”
Despite the clarification, screenshots and discussions about the alleged lawsuit continued to trend across Korean and international platforms.
As the story spread, netizens revisited old interviews where members of 2NE1 revealed that Yang Hyun-suk often criticized their visuals.
In a resurfaced clip, CL recalled an incident during rehearsal: “YG came to a concert rehearsal once. When we do a rehearsal, we don’t wear makeup. He looked from afar and said, ‘Ah… they are really ugly,’ in front of all the staff.”
This revelation fueled public sympathy for Park Bom, who has long faced scrutiny and speculation about her appearance. Many netizens connected these comments to the pressure she endured as an idol, linking it to the viral conversation about her “before plastic surgery” photos.
A user’s post showing Park Bom’s early-career photo contrasted with her more recent look amassed over four million views. While some expressed shock at the transformation, others condemned the fixation on her appearance.
“The more you talk about her old face, the more she’ll feel pressured and get more surgery. Please, just leave my unnie alone.”
This defense quickly became one of the most shared reactions, symbolizing a wider pushback against body-shaming in the K-pop industry.
The renewed attention around Park Bom isn’t just about cosmetic rumors it reflects deeper conversations about industry standards, misogyny, and mental health in K-pop.
Park Bom, who debuted under YG in 2009, has openly discussed her struggles with attention deficit disorder (ADD) and her difficult experiences after 2NE1’s disbandment. Many fans now see the viral moment as a reminder of how much the idol endured both publicly and privately.
Sources: Koreaboo,D-Nation
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