2NE1 Fans Express Disappointment Over Park Bom's Absence from 'Waterbomb' Event

Fans of the group 2NE1 are expressing their frustration.

Park Bom was unable to attend the 'Waterbomb' event held at Busan Port's Pier 1 on the 26th.

Her agency, D-Nation Entertainment, announced about 30 minutes before the performance that "Park Bom will not be attending 'Waterbomb Busan 2025' due to health issues."

As a result, the 'Waterbomb' performance featured CL, Sandara Park, and Minzy, but without Park Bom.



Previously, Park Bom also missed the 'Head in the Clouds' music festival in Los Angeles last month, raising concerns among fans. At that time, her agency similarly announced her absence just before the event, citing "personal reasons."

Despite the agency's explanations, fans are increasingly dissatisfied with Park Bom's repeated absences from events. They are calling for the agency to take more responsibility in protecting the artist and communicating with fans, while hoping for Park Bom's recovery.

After missing the U.S. festival, Park Bom continued her personal social media activities, which drew criticism from some fans. Many feel that the accumulated disappointment has surfaced with her absence from 'Waterbomb.'



Recent comments on Park Bom's social media posts include sentiments such as, "It's heartbreaking and frustrating that there's a lack of communication with fans. The agency's poor handling and repetitive formal notices are exhausting," "I wish she would say something, even just a word," "How can fans trust and buy tickets if this keeps happening?" "It takes years to build trust, but it can be broken in an instant," and "Is it respectful to notify us of her absence just minutes before every time?"

Recently, Park Bom has been at the center of online discussions due to various rumors and speculations, including self-dating rumors, excessive app usage affecting her appearance, and issues with dieting and weight fluctuations. Fans are concerned that these recurring personal issues are impacting the group's overall image.

Meanwhile, 2NE1 is set to perform at the halftime show of the '2025 Coupang Play Series' match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Seoul World Cup Stadium on August 3. In September, they will also perform at 'Waterbomb Bali 2025' in Indonesia.

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This article was originally published in Korean on Xportsnews and was translated into English using AI.

by Jang Inyoung