Korean TV rocked by escalating ‘injection aunt’ scandal linked to Park Na-rae

Korean TV rocked by escalating ‘injection aunt’ scandal linked to Park Na-rae

South Korea’s entertainment industry is facing widening fallout from the so-called “injection aunt” controversy involving comedian Park Na-rae, who recently halted all activities. What began as allegations about an unlicensed medical provider has now spread to speculation involving SHINee member Key, drawing intense attention online. The scandal erupted after photos surfaced showing Park receiving intravenous drips and other treatments from a woman identified only as “A,” who allegedly does not have a medical license. Park had already been in the spotlight due to disputes with former managers, but this new allegation — involving IV treatments at a private home and proxy prescriptions for antidepressants — escalated public concern. Park’s agency told Xportsnews that they believed “A is a doctor with a valid medical license” and that Park had received only “a nutritional injection,” insisting the situation does not constitute “illegal medical practice.” However, the controversy intensified on Dec. 8 after the Korean Medical Association issued a strongly worded

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