Park Bom Sparks Another 'Self-Dating Rumor' with Lee Min Ho

On February 15, 2025, 2NE1's Park Bom (박봄) reignited dating rumors with actor Lee Min Ho (이민호) through a playful post on her social media. She shared a photo with the caption, "He is my husband♥," featuring a selfie of the two. This marks the third time Park Bom has made such a statement, having previously surprised fans in September 2024 with a post declaring Lee Min Ho as her "true husband♥" alongside a photo of him. Fans have speculated whether these posts stem from genuine admiration or if they are the result of a hacking incident, especially since Park Bom has openly expressed her affection for Lee Min Ho in various interviews.

A close associate of Park Bom clarified to OSEN that her recent posts appear to be expressions of fan enthusiasm rather than indications of a romantic relationship, stating, "It seems to be just fan love, and they are not dating." They also mentioned that they are currently verifying the hacking claims.

As the controversy grew, Park Bom deleted the original post without comment. However, she later created a secondary account, announcing it as her "second real account," where she continued to share updates. On February 12, she posted again, referring to Lee Min Ho as "my husband♥," further fueling the dating speculation.

In another post, she reiterated her affection with the phrase "another my husband♥." This repetition of the same theme, especially after the initial controversy, sparked debates among netizens, with some dismissing it as mere fan enthusiasm while others criticized it as thoughtless behavior that could harm the actor's reputation.

Park Bom's agency representative stated that social media is a personal space for artists, making it difficult to confirm details. However, they acknowledged that Park Bom's feelings for Lee Min Ho are well-known and that they are investigating the situation regarding her secondary account.

After deleting the posts, it seemed the second round of dating rumors would settle down. Yet, on February 15, she re-uploaded the photo with Lee Min Ho, reigniting the speculation. In the midst of the buzz, she commented, "I love you, various husbands♥," further complicating the narrative.

While her agency maintains that it is simply fan love, Park Bom's repeated declarations of "my husband" have left international fans confused about the nature of their relationship. One foreign fan even asked, "Is it for real?" to which Park Bom responded with a simple "yes." This led some fans to take the dating rumors as fact, expressing their support in the comments.

Looking ahead, Park Bom is set to meet fans at the 2NE1 encore concert, '2025 2NE1 CONCERT [WELCOME BACK] ENCORE IN SEOUL,' scheduled for April 12 and 13 at the KSPO DOME in Seoul. Many are curious whether she will address the dating rumors during the event.