What’s Going On with One of Korea’s Biggest TV Stars?
Hey guys! So, some pretty surprising news is making waves here in Seoul. You know Jun Hyun-moo, right? He’s literally everywhere on Korean TV—hosting major award shows and starring in one of the most popular variety shows, *I Live Alone*. Well, he’s currently the center of a police investigation over something that happened almost a decade ago!
It all started when a scene from a 2016 episode of *I Live Alone* resurfaced online. The clip showed him getting an IV drip in his car while on the move. While it was portrayed back then as a sign of his incredibly busy schedule, it’s now being looked at very differently. A citizen filed a formal petition, and now the Gangnam police are officially investigating the incident for a potential breach of medical laws.
Why is an IV Drip in a Car Such a Big Deal?
I know what you might be thinking—it’s just a vitamin drip, what’s the problem? Here in Korea, getting IV drips with nutrients and vitamins to fight fatigue is super common, especially for celebs who have insane schedules. They’re often called “energy drips.” However, the law is very strict about *where* medical procedures can happen. According to the Medical Service Act, medical treatments are only allowed in licensed medical facilities, except for very specific emergency situations. So, getting that treatment in a moving vehicle is a huge legal gray area and potentially illegal.
This issue has become extra sensitive recently because of a separate scandal involving other celebrities, including his *I Live Alone* co-star Park Na-rae and SHINee’s Key, who were accused of receiving illegal injections from an unlicensed person dubbed the “Injection Aunt.” That scandal has made the public and authorities hyper-aware of any potential illegal medical procedures involving celebrities.
Jun Hyun-moo’s Agency Fights Back
Jun Hyun-moo’s agency, SM C&C, was quick to respond. They released a detailed statement strongly denying any wrongdoing. They even went to the trouble of digging up his medical records from 2016 to prove their point. According to the agency, Jun was suffering from severe laryngitis and gastroesophageal reflux and had received a proper diagnosis and prescription from a doctor at a hospital.
The agency explained that all medical procedures were done at the hospital, but because of a packed filming schedule, the very last part of the IV drip process was completed in the car under the doctor’s guidance. They emphasized that he never privately called a medical professional to his car or received any kind of illegal treatment. They’ve promised to cooperate fully with the police investigation.
What Happens Now?
For now, everyone’s just waiting to see what the police find. It’s a classic case of a celebrity’s past actions being re-examined under a modern lens and stricter scrutiny. The public reaction is mixed, but it definitely shows how seriously potential violations of the law are taken here, no matter who you are. We’ll have to wait and see how this unfolds for one of Korea’s top entertainers!
