Sandara Park, formerly of 2NE1, is once again making headlines for her recent activities and striking appearance. 

A recent post in an online community titled “Top idol transforms into a 37kg ultra-skinny singer resembling Hong Jin-kyung” has gone viral, spreading rapidly across internet platforms. The post features photos of Sandara Park attending last year’s Paris Fashion Week.

At the event, Sandara Park drew attention with her smoky makeup, full bangs, and all-black outfit, exuding a decadent vibe unlike her usual image. Her poses also stood in stark contrast to what fans have come to expect from the idol, fueling further discussion online.

As the images spread, netizens responded with a mix of surprise and concern, commenting, “I thought it was Hong Jin-kyung,” “Is this rapid aging?” “It’s cool, but the style doesn’t suit her,” “Who did her styling?” and “Return our unnie to us.” Some also acknowledged her fashion sense, remarking, “Turns out Sandara Park knows how to pull off styling.”

This wave of comments also brought renewed attention to Sandara Park’s previous statements in response to rumors about her health. She addressed concerns, saying, “My weight went up and the area around my neck became more prominent, so there were worries among fans about potential thyroid problems. I received a lot of messages from people telling me to get a check-up.” She continued, “I actually got examined, but no particular issues were found. Eating more during variety shows with Kim Sook, I gained weight from 37kg to 45kg.” 

Although she was still technically underweight, the noticeable increase in weight led to speculation about her health, prompting her to manage her weight again. 

More recently, controversy arose when Park Bom, another former 2NE1 member, claimed that Sandara Park "was caught using drugs, and to cover it up, Park Bom was made out to be the drug user." Sandara Park firmly denied these allegations, stating, “I have never used drugs. I hope she stays healthy,” once again drawing public attention.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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