You guys, one of the biggest names on Korean TV is wrapped up in some wild drama right now, and it all started with a video clip from almost a decade ago!
Jeon Hyun-moo, who is basically the Ryan Seacrest of Korea—he hosts EVERYTHING—is facing a police investigation over getting an IV drip in his car back in 2016.
So, What’s the Big Deal? The “IV in a Car” Incident
Okay, so here’s the tea. A few weeks ago, a huge scandal broke out about celebrities getting illegal, off-the-books cosmetic injections at home from someone nicknamed the “Injection Aunt.” As that blew up, people started digging up old clips, and they found one from the super famous reality show ‘I Live Alone’ (나 혼자 산다). The scene showed Jeon Hyun-moo, one of the main hosts, getting an IV drip in his car while heading to a shoot.
In Korea, medical procedures are supposed to happen in a hospital or clinic, not in a vehicle, so people immediately started crying foul and accused him of illegal activity. A formal complaint was filed, and now the police are officially looking into it.
Going to Extremes: Releasing the Receipts (Literally)
This is where it gets crazy. Instead of just releasing a standard denial, Jeon Hyun-moo’s agency, SM C&C, went all out to clear his name. They got his medical records from the hospital from way back in 2016 and released them to the public!
The records show that he had visited the hospital for legitimate reasons like acute bronchitis and laryngitis. His team explained that the doctor prescribed the IV at the hospital, but because of his packed schedule, he was given permission to finish the drip in the car on the way to his next filming. They even provided proof that they properly returned the medical waste to the hospital afterward.
An Unexpected Plot Twist
To prove nothing was being hidden, his team released the *entire* medical chart. This included a prescription for a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction. People quickly connected the dots, remembering that Jeon Hyun-moo has been very open on TV about taking hair loss medication, which can sometimes have side effects related to that.
Honestly, this has completely shifted public opinion. The general reaction online has been, “Wow, he must have been so desperate to prove his innocence that he was willing to reveal something so incredibly private.” It’s turned into a huge story about privacy and how far someone has to go to fight rumors, earning him a lot of sympathy.
What Happens Next?
Even with this radical transparency, the police investigation is still ongoing. The Korean Medical Association has commented that even if a doctor prescribed it, receiving treatment outside a medical facility is legally a gray area. For now, everyone is just watching to see how the authorities will handle a case that’s become about so much more than just an IV drip.
