Who is Park Na-rae?
First off, for anyone who doesn’t know, Park Na-rae is a HUGE deal in Korea. She’s a super famous and beloved comedian, known for her hilarious personality on hit shows like ‘I Live Alone’ and ‘Amazing Saturday.’ Think of her as one of Korea’s top female entertainers. So when a scandal involves her, everyone pays attention.
The ‘Injection Auntie’ Scandal Explodes
Okay, so the drama started when it was revealed that Na-rae was getting intravenous (IV) treatments from a woman people started calling the ‘Jusa Imo’ (주사 이모), which literally means ‘Injection Auntie.’ In Korea, ‘Imo’ is a friendly term for a middle-aged woman, but this situation was anything but casual. The treatments, which included things like nutritional drips and even allegedly receiving prescription meds, were happening in places like her home, office, or even in a car—definitely not a clinic.
At first, Park Na-rae’s agency claimed they believed the woman was a licensed medical professional providing a legitimate house call service. The ‘auntie’ herself even claimed on social media that she was a professor at a medical university in Inner Mongolia. But medical groups in Korea immediately cried foul, stating that what she was doing was clearly unlicensed medical practice, which is super illegal here.
The Shocking Truth is Revealed
Here’s the bombshell that just dropped: According to new reports from journalists, this ‘Injection Auntie’ is NOT a doctor. At all. The investigation alleges that she is a high school graduate who previously worked at a skin clinic in Seoul… as an eyelash extension technician. Apparently, she was really good at it, but that’s a long way from being qualified to stick needles in people!
This completely changes the story. It wasn’t a doctor bending the rules; it was someone allegedly with no medical license at all performing these procedures. This has made the situation way more serious for everyone involved.
Why This Is Such a Big Deal
In Korea, medical laws are incredibly strict. Only licensed doctors can perform medical procedures, period. Getting injections from an unlicensed person is not only illegal but also extremely dangerous. This scandal touches on so many things: the immense pressure on celebrities to always be ‘on’ and energetic (hence the IV drips), and the sometimes-shady side of the beauty and wellness world.
Park Na-rae has since stepped down from all her TV shows, and the police are investigating the whole situation, including potential violations of the Medical Service Act. It’s a huge mess and a reminder to everyone to be super careful about who you trust with your health!
