The group 2NE1 raised questions when member Park Bom did not participate in a performance in the United States. Some speculated that the group would continue as a trio, but Park Bom's absence was already announced in advance. It was a mishap due to not checking the prior announcement.
2NE1 performed at the 'Head in the Clouds Los Angeles 2025' event held on the 1st (local time) in Los Angeles, USA.
After the performance, CL, Sandara Park, and Gong Minji shared photos from the LA performance on their respective social media accounts, expressing their gratitude to fans. However, the released photos only featured the three members, raising questions among fans about the reason for Park Bom's absence.
In particular, since Park Bom had posted a photo on social media on April 21 with the caption 'Park Bom in LA,' some speculated that she might not have taken the stage despite being in the area, adding to the confusion.
However, Park Bom's absence was a matter that had already been discussed and announced in advance. A representative from her agency, Dination Entertainment, clarified, 'Park Bom was staying in Korea due to personal commitments on the day of the performance,' and 'after prior discussions, it was decided that she would not take the stage this time.' The agency added that they had already informed fans about Park Bom's absence through social media a week before the event.
As a result, Park Bom's absence from the performance was not a sudden event but had already been anticipated. It seems to have escalated into a mishap due to misunderstandings and speculations from some fans who could not connect the photos from her LA visit with the news of her absence.
Meanwhile, 2NE1 successfully concluded their world tour schedule, commemorating their 15th anniversary with the 'WELCOME BACK' encore performances held on April 12 and 13 at the KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Seoul.
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