Kwon Min-ah, Shrink Medical Malpractice → Scars from 4 Months Ago Still 'Severe' "100 Million Won in Losses.. Hospital Told Me Not to Contact Them, Claiming It's Extortion" [Star Issue]

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Kwon Min-ah, formerly of the group A.O.A, recently shared her current skin condition after suffering burns during a skin treatment.

On the 5th, Kwon Min-ah posted on her account: "Thank you all for your many concerns about my recent skin condition.. These are recent photos.. While my appearance has improved somewhat compared to January due to treatment at a specialized hospital, my recovery speed has slowed down from this point, and honestly, I am very scared." She shared the photos alongside the message.

The photos showed that the scars on Kwon Min-ah's cheeks and jaw had healed slightly. However, the wounds remained severely red, raising further concern.

Kwon Min-ah stated, "The Shrink medical malpractice incident occurred in January. I endured great pain, and every day of treatment brought new suffering. Initially, the specialized hospital told me that skin graft surgery would require two years of treatment. Currently, I am looking at over a year of treatment, and the possibility of permanent scarring cannot be ruled out."

She continued, "Due to deep second-degree dermal burns, I had to cancel several shoots shortly after, returning the shooting fees. I was unable to cover the financial losses for preparation costs either. The Shrink clinic director compensated me with nearly 20 million won, including approximately 9.2 million won in damages, along with medication and treatment costs through March. This was not an unfounded 20 million won; I received it by sending medical certificates and detailed receipts each time to request assistance. Starting in March, the director requested that I send a lawyer's letter, and they have since refused to support future treatment costs, so I am covering everything with my own funds."

She added, "I am bearing all costs, including treatment fees, psychiatric medication, travel expenses, medication, and products that may help with the burns. Additionally, the amount I could not receive due to being unable to shoot because of my skin condition was 74 million won. The documented contract and other contract details exchanged via KakaoTalk amount to approximately 20 to 30 million won. I am not someone who earns money in such a fixed and easy manner. It was a time when I could have earned a large sum due to good fortune, but a medical accident occurred."

Kwon Min-ah said, "However, after concluding a trial lasting over four years, I am now in a situation where I need to investigate the civil lawsuit. I consulted with about seven law firms specializing in medical cases, paying consultation fees for each. They all consistently pointed out clear medical negligence and violations of the Medical Act. In fact, I was the one who first proposed a settlement. Due to this incident, I was unable to work and did not even demand the amounts I could not receive. Although I know future treatment costs will be substantial for the next year, the scars on both sides of my face are so severe that they cannot be covered even with makeup, making it impossible for me to work. Therefore, I attempted to settle for approximately 35 million won as future treatment costs, and I did not even expect the director to determine the amount for mental distress damages."

She explained, "My professional losses alone amount to 100 million won, and I am currently doing my best within my limits to cover future treatment costs with my own funds. It is too scary. I may have to live with large scars on my face.. However, regarding the settlement, the director stated they could not pay 35 million won and only offered up to 20 million won. Additionally, based on what I heard from lawyers, I mentioned only a very small portion of the faults, not all of them. I informed them that if a lawsuit were filed, it would be a case involving both civil and criminal liability, allowing for criminal prosecution. Since the director's losses would also be significant, I wanted to proceed with a settlement that would be less difficult for both parties. However, the response I received was that my words constituted extortion, conveyed through the handling lawyer. They also repeatedly made it clear that they did not think it would be appropriate to contact me in this manner."

Kwon Min-ah stated, "They continue to repeatedly tell me not to use KakaoTalk. They say they are also having a hard time.. Of course, they must be having a hard time.. But what do you think my feelings are after my life changed overnight? The clinic director and I lost a large sum of money. Not only were we unable to shoot, but I also could not even go out for social activities due to panic attacks within a single day. Recently, since the director still operates a dermatology clinic, I could not afford the treatment costs, products, or medications, so I contacted them to see if they could at least provide products, suggesting that even if a lawsuit were filed, this part would not be detrimental to either party. However, the response always concluded with me being accused of distorting the director's words and misunderstanding them, telling me not to contact them. They said I was given the best plan but chose not to follow it."

She also said, "The day after the incident, after the Rituximab was administered, my cheek shape became abnormal, and the swelling did not subside even after a week. When I visited another dermatology clinic, I was told it seemed like a side effect. I also received injections of Dexa-Sol and Feniramine to reduce allergic reactions that were not beneficial to my body. Even after that, the swelling and itching persisted before finally starting to subside. I was introduced to Han Bun-ui (Director) by an acquaintance. I conveyed the director's treatment methods to the acquaintance, who then passed them on to the director. I received a response that the director was shocked by Ban Eung-eun (Director)'s treatment approach. I was even more frightened, and that night, I traveled from Paju to Gangnam to receive treatment from that director."

When the hospital director claimed that Kwon Min-ah's continued contact constituted "extortion," Kwon Min-ah lamented, "I also worried that I might accidentally make a verbal mistake or create a legally unfavorable situation for myself, so I remained silent for a while. Honestly, I cannot understand this now, and I am too sad. Director."

Kwon Min-ah said, "It was so terrible that I watched the CCTV footage to find problems or evidence myself and consult with my lawyer. However, I have not been able to view the footage properly from beginning to end. The person who punctured the blood vessels was not a nurse but a medical assistant. I need to carefully review the scene to determine if there is a problem.. The trial result from 18 years ago regarding rape and injury was disappointing from my perspective due to insufficient evidence. However, in this case, I want to discuss with clear evidence without any falsehoods. This post may anger you and seem incomprehensible, but I find it increasingly difficult to ignore Lee Sang (Director)'s reaction." She added, "The director is still running a hospital.. I am confined to the psychiatric clinic, dermatology clinic, and home.. I will not contact you anymore. I am sorry for causing you trouble."

Kwon Min-ah previously revealed on February 8th: "On January 24, 2026, I suddenly had many good things happen from late January to February, with many appointments, so I wanted to look better and received 600 shots of Sleep Shrink Lifting." She then shared photos showing severe burns on both cheeks and her neck. She described, "When I woke up, the pain felt like my flesh was tearing, and I cried, wanting to see myself in the mirror. My skin was peeling off in layers due to burns, rolling up, with oozing and blisters." She added, "It was truly desperate."

She continued, "Since last month, I was not asked about the sleep consent form, the treatment consent form, or whether photos would be taken. I have never received a skin consultation or diagnosis before the procedure. Of course, there was no explanation, but since I received the consent form in October 2025, they said I could not receive it every time I came. Moreover, since a different procedure was performed each time, I have never received the Shrink guidance or consent form regarding effects and side effects here."

She stated, "The effects and side effects must vary. You have not violated the Medical Act, right? Then you must not have violated it? I don't know. This incident triggered panic attacks, and my mother eventually discovered my facial condition and cried. I am heartbroken." She shared her distressing situation, saying, "I kept apologizing every day for postponing or canceling schedules until I started crying."

Meanwhile, Kwon Min-ah debuted as a member of AOA in 2012 and left the group in 2019 to pursue an acting career. She recently made a dramatic return. Subsequently, she exposed issues on social media, including childhood domestic violence, severe financial hardship, victimization by group bullying and sexual assault during her teenage years, and harassment by group members during her group activities, drawing widespread concern.

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