SHINee’s Key / Courtesy of SM Leisure
SHINee’s Key has spoken out after turning into embroiled in controversy over alleged unlawful medical procedures linked to a lady often known as the ‘injection aunt,’ who’s accused of training drugs and not using a license. He stated he acquired remedy believing she was a licensed physician and expressed deep remorse over his ignorance.
SM Leisure, Key’s company, launched an official assertion on Wednesday addressing the allegations involving the lady, recognized solely as Lee.
The company apologized for the delay in responding. “Because of the want to speak with varied events associated to abroad tour schedules and actions, it was tough to problem a immediate assertion, and we sincerely apologize for that.”
In line with SM, Key was first launched to Lee by means of an acquaintance and met her at a hospital in Seoul’s Gangnam District, believing her to be a health care provider. “Key continued to obtain remedy on the hospital, and in current conditions the place visiting the hospital was tough, he acquired remedy at dwelling on a number of events,” the company stated, acknowledging that Key did obtain medical procedures from Lee.
SM emphasised that Key was unaware Lee lacked a medical license. “He believed Lee was a health care provider, and as there was no indication in any other case, he didn’t assume receiving remedy at dwelling could be a problem,” the company stated. “Key solely just lately discovered of the controversy surrounding Lee’s medical license and is extraordinarily confused. He’s deeply reflecting on his personal ignorance.”
In gentle of the seriousness of the problem, Key has determined to voluntarily step down from his scheduled actions and program appearances.
“We as soon as once more sincerely apologize to followers and everybody else for inflicting concern,” the company added.
Key additionally addressed the controversy instantly by means of social media the identical day. “I sincerely apologize for inflicting many individuals concern with varied tales associated to me just lately,” he stated. “I used to be additionally confused and brought aback by newly discovered details, and I’m sorry that I couldn’t set up my place and share how I might transfer ahead extra shortly.”
He continued, “I had believed I may maintain myself distant from conditions like this, however that confidence appears to have prevented me from trying extra correctly at my environment. I really feel deeply sorry and ashamed towards those that trusted and supported me.”
Key concluded by saying, “I’ll sincerely do every little thing I can concerning this matter. I’ll take time to replicate on myself and my environment as soon as once more. I’m really sorry.”
This text from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Occasions, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Occasions.
