Amid ‘injection aunt’ probe, SHINee’s Key quietly signals comeback with concert

Amid ‘injection aunt’ probe, SHINee’s Key quietly signals comeback with concert

SHINee member Key is set to return to the stage after a five-month hiatus, even as a widening investigation into an alleged illegal medical practitioner — dubbed the “injection aunt” — continues to unfold. On March 27, SM Entertainment announced that SHINee will hold its eighth solo concerts, “- The Trilogy I - 2026 SHINee WORLD VIII : [THE INVERT],” from May 29 to 31 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul’s Olympic Park. The upcoming shows mark the group’s first full-scale concertd in about a year since their seventh solo performances held to celebrate the anniversary debut. The announcement has drawn particular attention as it effectively signals Key’s return to activities following his suspension amid the controversy. The issue traces back to late last year, when comedian Park Na-rae became embroiled in allegations of receiving unauthorized medical procedures from an individual known as “A,” reportedly in private settings such as her home and even the backseat of a car. Suspicion expanded after images surfaced on A’s social media showing Key and a pet that had appeared with

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