Major Scandal Hits One of Korea’s Top Comedians
Hey everyone! Some pretty wild news has been breaking here in Seoul, and it involves one of the most famous faces on Korean TV, Park Na-rae. For those who might not know her, she’s a superstar comedian and a regular on the hugely popular show “I Live Alone.” She’s known for her super energetic and hilarious personality. But right now, she’s in the middle of a serious controversy involving illegal medical treatments.
The whole thing centers around a woman people are calling “Jusa-imo,” which literally translates to “Injection Auntie.” This woman is accused of providing IV drips and other medical services to celebrities without having a doctor’s license in Korea. This is a huge deal here, and the police are taking it very seriously.
The ‘Injection Auntie’ Gets a Travel Ban
The situation got even more intense when the Seoul Gangnam Police Station issued a travel ban for the “Injection Auntie.” This means she can’t leave South Korea while they investigate her for violating medical and pharmaceutical laws. The police suspect she gave Park Na-rae and other stars IV fluid drips in places like their homes, cars, or private offices, which is illegal for an unlicensed person to do. She’s also being investigated for potentially violating laws related to managing psychotropic drugs.
This “Jusa-imo” had apparently claimed she was a professor at a medical university in Inner Mongolia, but those claims are now under heavy scrutiny.
Other Stars Involved, Including SHINee’s Key
This isn’t just about Park Na-rae. The scandal has pulled in other major celebrities. Famous mukbang YouTuber ‘Haetnim’ (입짧은햇님) and even Key from the legendary K-Pop group SHINee have admitted to receiving treatments from this woman. In response to the controversy, both have paused their broadcast activities, which shows how seriously this is being taken. Key has even stepped down from “I Live Alone” for the time being.
What Happens Next?
Park Na-rae’s agency initially stated that she received treatments from a licensed professional. However, the police investigation seems to be focused on the unlicensed status of the “Injection Auntie.” The whole situation started after a former chairman of the Korean Medical Association filed a complaint, bringing it to the attention of prosecutors and the police. For now, everyone is just waiting to see what the police uncover. It’s a shocking turn of events for one of Korea’s favorite entertainers and a reminder of the risks of seeking out private, unverified medical treatments.
