While fans were stunned by a seemingly explosive legal battle, former 2NE1 member Park Bom‘s alleged lawsuit against YG Entertainment and its founder Yang Hyun-suk has been revealed to be non-existent, according to a statement from her current agency.
The controversy began when Park shared what appeared to be a legal document on social media, claiming unpaid profits from music releases, performances, and broadcasts amounting to approximately ₩64,272,000,000,000,000 (roughly $4.5 quadrillion USD).
The astronomical figure immediately raised eyebrows across the entertainment industry, with fans expressing shock and confusion about both the amount and the allegations. Park’s claims suggested severe financial and psychological damage resulting from alleged fraud and embezzlement by Yang Hyun-suk during her time at YG Entertainment. The document shared resembled a police report or legal complaint, lending an air of legitimacy to the claims.
D-Nation Entertainment, Park’s current agency, quickly moved to clarify the situation in August 2025, stating unequivocally that no lawsuit had been filed against Yang Hyun-suk or YG Entertainment. The agency further explained that all financial settlements had been completed and the documents shared by Park were not legitimate legal filings. This statement directly contradicted the impression created by Park’s social media post. Despite the controversy, industry sources reported that Yang Hyun-suk showed no resentment or anger toward Park Bom and instead expressed concern about her health condition.
The dispute highlights a common misunderstanding of how performance royalties are collected and distributed by organizations that represent songwriters and composers.
Park Bom has been on hiatus since August 2025, with her agency citing health concerns rather than legal issues as the reason for her absence from public activities. The announcement was initially made via Park’s Instagram post on October 22, 2025, which contained the disputed legal document. The incident highlights the complexity of music royalties and revenue distribution that many artists face in today’s industry. Prior to her break, she had participated in 2NE1’s 15th anniversary world tour and reunion activities, which were well-received by long-time fans of the influential K-pop group.
Neither Yang Hyun-suk nor YG Entertainment has issued any public statement regarding the allegations, perhaps due to the clarification from D-Nation that no legal action was underway. The incident has left many fans concerned primarily about Park’s well-being and health recovery rather than the alleged financial dispute.
Industry observers continue to monitor the situation while the once-dramatic legal claims appear to have been put to rest.
