2NE1’s Dara sparks controversy with confessions of dating a teenager

2NE1’s Dara has come under controversy after a resurfaced clip revealed she dated a 14-year-old when she was 19. The short video, originally posted on her YouTube channel, shows Dara retelling how a “cute guy,” who happened to be 14 years old, asked for her number. She then admitted lying about her real age to keep dating him.

Many netizens expressed shock and disgust, criticizing Dara for not recognizing the severity of the situation. They argued that, even if it happened during her teenage years, her casual attitude demonstrated a lack of remorse. Some labeled her actions as predatory, expressing that the big age gap was inappropriate, even back when it happened. Social media users quickly asked the idol to be held accountable for her actions.

Meanwhile, fans argue Dara’s anecdote was a naive mistake from her own teenage years. They question whether it truly deserves as much backlash, considering it happened before the idol debuted. Reactions remain to be divided among netizens and Dara herself has not addressed the controversial remarks.