SHINee's Key and Mukbang YouTuber IpJjanHeunHaetnim, 'Jusai-Mo' Controversy: Six Months of Self-Reflection. Will Park Na-rae Return? [Star Issue]

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Following the suspension of activities after receiving illegal medical procedures from the unlicensed "Jusai-Mo," SHINee's Key and mukbang YouTuber IpJjanHeunHaetnim appear poised to resume activities after approximately six months. Could the comedian Park Na-rae, known to have frequently received illegal medical procedures, also be planning a return?

According to a report by MK Sports on the 15th, IpJjanHeunHaetnim has reportedly taken over and is operating a pet café located in Paju, Gyeonggi Province. Recently, sightings of IpJjanHeunHaetnim at the café have been shared on social media and in pet-related online communities.

Previously, IpJjanHeunHaetnim had expressed deep affection for their pet dog. In 2023, after losing their long-time pet dog Chun-sam-i, they showed profound grief and longing.

At the end of last year, IpJjanHeunHaetnim became embroiled in allegations of illegally receiving medication and IV drips from "Jusai-Mo," a close associate of Park Na-rae. It was also reported that IpJjanHeunHaetnim acted as a messenger, delivering drugs to Park Na-rae on behalf of "Jusai-Mo."

During the controversy, IpJjanHeunHaetnim denied allegations of illegal medical procedures via social media, stating, "I only received swelling medication." However, they also apologized, saying, "Regarding the current controversies and allegations, I am reflecting on and organizing my thoughts. If there are any wrongdoings, I will admit them, not make excuses, and will not evade responsibility."

As a result, IpJjanHeunHaetnim withdrew from tvN's variety program "Amazing Saturday" and suspended YouTube activities.

Prior to IpJjanHeunHaetnim, Key had already returned to activities by rejoining SHINee for full-group performances. Key, alongside SHINee members, held solo concerts at the KSPO Dome in Seoul from the 29th to 31 and at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan on June 5 and 7, officially resuming activities after six months. Key then released SHINee's sixth mini-album "Atmos" on the 1st and appeared on SBS "Inkigayo" on the 14th.

Key resumed his social media activities on the 14th, six months after the "Jusai-Mo" controversy. He stated, "Thanks to the KSPO Dome and Saitama Super Arena concerts, I was able to complete them safely. Every moment on stage with you was truly happy and will remain in my memory for a long time. Thanks to the great support for the 'Atmos' activities, it was an even more special time. I sincerely thank all 'SHINee World' (fanclub name) members who have always supported me without change. Let's meet again with good appearances!" He posted only his reflections on completing activities, omitting any direct mention of the controversy.

Key, like Park Na-rae, was also swept up in the "Jusai-Mo" controversy and withdrew from MBC's "I Live Alone" and tvN's "Amazing Saturday." During the controversy, Key stated, "I had always prided myself on being able to stay far away from such incidents, but it seems that mindset prevented me from looking around more wisely. I am deeply sorry and ashamed to all those who trusted and supported me."

With Key and IpJjanHeunHaetnim returning around the same time after six months of self-reflection following the illegal medical procedure controversy, attention is now focused on when Park Na-rae might return. However, Park Na-rae still faces multiple issues, including the illegal medical procedure controversy and the manager abuse scandal, making both her return and its timing uncertain. Nevertheless, when "Fate War 49," which was pre-recorded, was released in February, Park Na-rae appeared without any editing.

Two former managers of Park Na-rae filed a lawsuit against her in December last year, citing charges including special injury, defamation through false statements, and violation of the Information and Communications Network Act, alongside an application for a real estate provisional seizure. In response, Park Na-rae's side filed a counter-lawsuit against them at the Yongsan Police Station for attempted extortion and embezzlement in the course of duty. On May 18, Park Na-rae's former boyfriend, who was reported for allegedly illegally providing her managers' personal information, including names and resident registration numbers, to the police, was cleared of all charges.

Among these, the managers revealed that Park Na-rae received IV drips at her home and car through a person referred to as "Jusai-Mo," identified as Person A. They claimed that Park Na-rae continued to receive procedures even after knowing the provider was not a licensed physician, asserting that she was aware of the illegality based on recorded conversations and other evidence.

As a result of the controversy, Park Na-rae withdrew from all broadcasts, including her regular appearances on MBC's "I Live Alone" and tvN's "Amazing Saturday." After suspending activities, Park Na-rae was spotted learning makgeolli (Korean rice wine) brewing techniques at a traditional liquor academy in central Seoul alongside acquaintances. When asked about her recent activities, she reportedly replied briefly, "I have to do something."

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