SEOUL, Nov. 10 -- Park Bom, former member of 2NE1, has publicly refuted her agency's statement that she is taking a break due to health concerns, adding complexity to an already tense situation.

On Saturday, Park posted on social media, "I've always been completely fine. Don't worry, everyone." The message was a revised version of a post from the previous day, which included the phrase "Park Bom Elizabeth" and several recent photos.

The update drew attention as it followed her public criticism of Yang Hyun-suk, chief producer of YG Entertainment, nearly two weeks earlier.

On October 22, Park announced her intention to pursue legal action against Yang and YG Entertainment, alleging fraud and embezzlement.

She claimed that earnings from...