Park Bom writes lengthy letter of apology to her 2NE1 members and the public

On April 17 KST, 2NE1's Park Bom surprised fans with a lengthy, handwritten letter of apology posted via her Instagram. 

In the letter, Park Bom displayed her lasting affection for the members of 2NE1, praising each one for their talents. She then added on, somewhat abruptly, "In truth, about the drug accusations I made before, I am hoping that you will all just ignore that it happened..". 

Previously in early March, Park Bom accused fellow group member Sandara of purchasing and administering illegal drugs, then using her as a shield to hide the evidence. In response to the daring accusations, Park Bom's agency clarified, "This happened because her emotional health is unstable," while Park Bom deleted the accusation shortly afterward. 

A day later, Dara took to her own SNS to respond curtly, "I never did drugs. I hope that she's doing well." 

Now, Park Bom has come forward again to apologize for the ordeal and to protect her team.

She wrote:

"To. Citizens of South Korea...

Hello, it's Park Bom. The weather has cleared up nicely these days. I am writing this letter to you thinking this time, it will really be my last time. I have something I really want to say. While studying abroad in the United States, I decided that I wanted to become a singer, and so I returned to Korea. This might all sound random, but please just hear me out.

I am Park Bom, in charge of singing. That is where my talents lie, in singing. 

Even when I was an exchange student, I was popular because I could sing. So I returned to Korea, got through the rigorous auditions while competing against countless others, convinced my parents to give up on a path of studying for me, and hunkered down for 3 years to audition for YG. 

With tenacity, I embarked on this path to become not just a singer, but the best, and it was because of that tenacity that I came face to face with singing at Captain Planet....

Next, let me introduce you to CL, Lee Chaerin, our leader. She is a god of performance. She can come up with any kind of organization, facial expression, anything, on the spot, and make it happen. She is a rapper. I'm not CL so I may not be fully correct, but she is someone who came from France, Tokyo, and South Korea. Aren't those places so far??

Lee Chaerin is an admirable person. She fulfills everything admirably. Even when she moves her hand, it looks cool. She is in charge of making everything look cool. She is in charge of performance at Captain Planet. 

Our maknae is Gong Minzy. She is well known as the granddaughter of madame Gong Ok Jin, a national treasure of South Korea. Having watched over her from close by her side, I feel proud of her. The blood of pride runs in her veins. She is crazy. She is a god of dance! It's a wonder.. Whenever I watch her, she leaves me amazed. She is most definitely, without a doubt, the most spontaneous, strangest child. She is a delight. At random moments when I am on stage, I smile because Minzy makes me proud.. Part of it is because it's all on the spot.. People might not know this, but even overseas, anyone can tell that this girl is the stuff.. kekeke.. People act differently around her.. That is Gong Minzy from South Korea.

She is in charge of dance at Captain Planet. 

And lastly, my Sandara... Sandara is the princess of The Philippines. I was always a fan. I would tune into TV to watch 'Human Theater' because she looked so similar to actress Kang Soo Yeon's debut image... Isn't she pretty?? In the team, she is in charge of maintaining a harmonious order, and refreshing vocals. She always greets people with a smile. Along with me, the main vocal, we sing together and it creates a synergy because her voice is so beautiful. We all work hard, but even when Sandara is our unnie, she suppresses her shame and pours all her effort to the point of stubbornness. I know everything. She is in charge of the brains at Captain Planet. She is highly intelligent. Sort of like a manager. 

What I am trying to say is that I am watching over my members, one by one. If I were to just express myself plainly.. I love you girls so much. You have no idea how much I was did not want to write this. I started writing on another piece of paper but it gave me chills so I screamed while I wrote... It's just so not my way of doing things. TT... But.. this is our story that has been a part of us for 20 years. It's 100% true. 

So first and foremost, thank you for raising the four of us, who gathered as a team quite miraculously, into who we are. Thank you for raising me in Korea. You were the ones who nurtured this team called 2NE1. I hope my feelings will get through. I am writing because I want to convey these feelings no matter what. 

In truth, about the drug accusations I made before, I am hoping that you will all just ignore that it happened..

Because it really was a miracle that the four of us came together as a team, despite our age differences. It really wasn't supposed to be possible, and so I don't want it all to have been for nothing... So I am writing this letter.. To you who raised and nurtured us. Thank you. I love you." 

Meanwhile, Park Bom is currently on hiatus from her activities due to health reasons.