SHINee's Onew Undergoes Police Investigation Over 'Syringe Auntie' Involvement... "No Circumstances Raising Doubt About Medical License" [Official]

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SHINee member Onew has issued a statement clarifying allegations of his involvement with the so-called 'Syringe Auntie'.

Onew's agency, Griffin Entertainment, stated on the 12th: "As previously disclosed in our December statement last year, Onew visited a hospital through an acquaintance's introduction for medical treatment aimed at skin care. At that time, Onew believed the individual to be a doctor or a medical professional affiliated with the hospital, and there were no circumstances suggesting any doubt regarding medical licensing or procedural legality," the agency officially stated.

The statement continued: "Onew truthfully recounted these facts during a related investigation conducted in May and cooperated fully with law enforcement authorities' inquiries. Given that the investigation is ongoing, we hope unverified speculation or content inconsistent with the facts does not spread."

On this day, Seoul Gangnam Police Station announced it summoned Onew and broadcaster Jeon Hyun-moo in June for questioning over allegations of violating the Medical Services Act.

The so-called 'Syringe Auntie', whose real name is Lee Mo, is under investigation for allegedly performing illegal medical procedures on celebrities including broadcasters Park Na-rae, SHINee's Key, and YouTuber Ip-jjal-bun-haet-nim (real name Kim Mi-kyung). She is accused of administering IV drips in office apartments and vehicles without a Korean medical license, as well as collecting prescriptions to hoard pharmaceuticals.

Onew's agency previously explained last year when the controversy erupted: "Considering the scale of the hospital at the time, it was difficult for us to be aware of the current online discussions regarding medical licensing." Jeon Hyun-moo's agency, SM C&C, released medical records and stated: "This was an extension of legitimate medical procedures conducted at a hospital."

Hello. This is Griffin Entertainment Co., Ltd.

We hereby issue our official statement regarding today's news reports concerning our artist, Onew.

As previously disclosed in our December statement last year, Onew visited a hospital through an acquaintance's introduction for medical treatment aimed at skin care. At that time, Onew believed the individual to be a doctor or a medical professional affiliated with the hospital, and there were no circumstances suggesting any doubt regarding medical licensing or procedural legality.

Accordingly, Onew truthfully recounted these facts during a related investigation conducted in May and cooperated fully with law enforcement authorities' inquiries.

Given that the investigation is ongoing, we hope unverified speculation or content inconsistent with the facts does not spread. We will continue to do our utmost to protect our artist's rights and interests.

Thank you.

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*This content was translated by AI.