Key of K-pop boy group SHINee has admitted to receiving illegal medical services at home and will suspend all broadcasting activities, his agency SM Entertainment said Wednesday. The singer confirmed he received treatment from an unlicensed practitioner and expressed remorse after learning the person was not a licensed medical professional.
Details of the illegal medical treatment
SM Entertainment said Key was introduced to an unlicensed practitioner, surnamed Lee and known locally as the “injection aunt,” through an acquaintance. Key first received treatment from her at a hospital where he believed she was working as a licensed doctor. He later had the practitioner provide medical services at his home “a few times when he was unable to visit the hospital.”
Agency response and activity suspension
The agency apologized for its delayed official response, citing the singer’s overseas tour schedule and the need to communicate with involved parties. SM Entertainment announced that Key will step down from MBC’s reality show I Live Alone and tvN’s Amazing Saturday, and will suspend all broadcasting activities, citing the gravity of the issue.
Connection to Park Na-rae and social media posts
Pressure on Key increased after comedian Park Na-rae said she was pursuing legal procedures related to allegations of workplace abuse and illegal medical treatment. Reports said the unlicensed practitioner’s Instagram posts reportedly hinted at close ties to Key, drawing public scrutiny following the allegations.
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