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On April 24, MBC's "PD Note" reported on Park Bom's drug scandal, raising a doubt that she had escaped the punishment illegally. Well, it's an old issue, you know. The female k-pop star was mixed up in a drug scandal years ago. At the time, the police even didn't prosecute her, and there was a lot of controversy over it. Actually, "PD Note" reported nothing new about the drug scandal. That's why many people wondered why MBC had brought up the old issue again. By the way, after the broadcast, an unexpected controversy arose over Park Bom's real age. While reporting on Park Bom's drug scandal, the production crew of "PD Note" showed the caption that read "31 years old at that time". Park Bom was mixed up in a drug scandal in 2010, and if the caption were correct, yeah, it means she was born in 1979, while it's written that she was born in 1984 on her profile. After the broadcast, some people began to attack ...

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YG Entertainment finally made an official announcement about 2NE1's breakup in November 2016. Well, it absolutely was a very sad news for Black Jack. Park Bom's drug scandal in 2014 was the prologue to 2NE1's breakup. Since then, 2NE1's comeback has been delayed again and again, while Minzy, who felt frustrated about just wasting time doing nothing decided to leave the team in April 2016. Minzy couldn't even have a chance to release her solo album during 2NE1's 2-year hiatus, and she suffered from anxiety about her future. Since Minzy left 2NE1, the rest 3 members, CL, Sandara Park and Park Bom have prepared for their comeback, and YG hoped 2NE1 will make another strong comeback. However, things have changed. Just before YG made an official announcement about 2NE1’s breakup, people in the k-pop world raised the possibility that 2NE1's comeback will be delayed again due to "Choi Soon Sil Gate." Korea was being rocked by the political scandal...

Well, kpop fans' concern became a reality. 2NE1's Minzy decided to leave her team, and YG Entertainment made an official announcement about it on April 5. Minzy even didn't renew her contract with YG. You know, I lately posted an article about the r easons why 2NE1's comeback is being delayed, and I presented 3 reasons - CL didn't debut in US yet, Criticism against Park Bom, and Yang Hyun Suk is focusing on Winner and iKON. Actually, Minzy's breakaway from 2NE1 is closely linked to these reasons. One of the noteworthy features of YG is that the agency never rushes when its artists are preparing for their comeback. Yang Hyun Suk strives perfection in music, and YG artists can't release new album without his OK sign. Most of the YG artists like Yang Hyun Suk's this kind of way of doing business. A good example is Big Bang. The artistic group usually have enough time to prepare for its new album,, and that's why the group can always release high ...

Kpop singers' comeback projects proceed according to their agencies' thorough plans. YG's artists are no exception. And t here is an order to everything. YG planned that 2NE1 will make a comeback after CL's debut in US, but you know, the charismatic leader didn't debut in the country yet. According to the official, CL is almost ready to release her debut solo album in US, but her agency is watching the timing. It is expected that CL will release the album soon, and 2NE1 will be able to make a comeback after CL finishes all the promotional activities in US. Do you remember the 2NE1 members made a surprise appearance in 2015 MAMA? There has been public criticism against Park Bom since she got involved in a drugs scandal in 2014, and Yang Hyun Suk tried to change things by making her appear in the famous kpop awards ceremony. However, it was a failure. There still is a fierce criticism against Park Bom, and nobody can be sure of 2NE1's successful comeback....

Do you remember 2015 MAMA? Various k-pop stars attended the awards and showed high quality performance, electrifying k-pop fans all over the world. Which was your best stage? Well, it's hard for me to pick just one, but I'm sure many of you were surprised at 2NE1's appearance on the awards. As you know, 2NE1's Park Bom got into trouble due to her drug issue and had had time for self-restraint and self-reflection for more than a year. However, she has never apologized for it and just made a surprise comeback at 2015 MAMA. That's why many people blamed her for her shameless. Well, what do you think? I can't say there was no problem, but I think it was YG's smart strategy. People in the world of k-pop usually call Yang Hyun Suk "adventurer," and he certainly showed his ability as a born businessman through 2015 MAMA. MAMA is not a just award ceremony. MAMA always tries to keep a balance among big k-pop agencies, such as SM and YG, and wha...

It has been more than a month since 2NE1's Park Bom was mixed up in a drug scandal, but people are still hotly debating the issue, while YG is keeping its silence. On July 1, after the case was known to the public, Yang Hyun Suk, a representative of YG entertainment, explained about the case to protect his sisterlike Park Bom. However, some people criticized that his explanation was just a emotional appeal, and it looks that Yang Hyun Suk made things worse. After then, the suspicion surrounding Park Bom has been becoming amplified, but YG commented nothing about the case.   As I mentioned through this article , in 2010, Park Bom received 82 pills of amphetamines by air mail, which is prohibited in Korea, but the prosecution even didn't prosecute Park Bom and it is suspected that YG and the prosecution are having an inappropriate relationship. Some people are expressing their anger at the case, saying that it certainly is a corruption scandal, while other people are giv...

2NE1's Park Bom has been mixed up in a drug scandal. Many of you should be surprised a lot at the news. Let's talk about the truth of Park Bom's drug scandal. Q. Did Park Bom violate Korean narcotics law? A. Yes. In 2010, she received 82 pills of amphetamines by air mail. It was discovered by the customs officer. Amphetamine is a prohibited drug in Korea because it is regarded as having hallucinogenic effects. Q. Why did she take amphetamines? A. When she was a high school student, she saw her friend's death. After that, she had difficulties in controlling her feelings. She had to receive counseling from a doctor of psychology and began to take amphetamine. It's legal to take amphetamine in the United States. Q. Why didn't the prosecution punish Park Bom for taking amphetamines? A. She submitted medical certificate and explained about her chronic disease. She didn't know that amphetamines are prohibited in Korea. Q. The prosecution said she...

2NE1's Park Bom is now receiving the spotlight by appearing in SBS' entertainment show 'Room mate'. The program is about 11 stars who share the pleasures and pains of life with each other as room mates. And Super Junior-M's Henry is also gaining popularity by appearing in MBC's entertainment show 'Real Man'. Through the program, entertainers experience military life. By the way, the two idol stars have something in common. Both of them have distinctive characteristics. Somebody says that they are freaks, but anyway, thanks to their distinctive characteristics, they are regarded as unique entertainers. In 'Room Mate', Park Bom sprays her facial mist frequently, saying "It makes my face small." She's cute, but it is true that she is extraordinary. Interesting thing is that her facial mist is now receiving a lot of attention from female viewers in Korea. As you can see in the picture above, Park Bom cut singer and actor Shi...

2NE1 held its exclusive concert in Seoul, Korea from March 1-2. And before the concert, 2NE1 talked about its concert and new album through Naver's Star Cast on air. Check out what they commented about themselves. Q. You are about to hold your exclusive concert in Seoul. How do you feel? Minzy: I feel really great about performing new songs for the first time at the concert. Sandara Park: This is the happiest moment in my lifetime. Thanks to our fans' support, we can appear on such a gorgeous stage. (Members asked CL how she feels about the concert, mentioning about her self written songs mischievously. Three songs of 2NE1's latest album 'Crush' were composed and written by CL, but she was shy about commenting about the tracks.) Q. What do you do in your free time during concert rehearsal? Park Bom: I usually spray mist on my face for moisturizing. (She actually sprayed moisturizing mist on her face instantly.) Sandara Park: I exercise to strength...