It was belatedly reported that SHINee member KEY (real name Kim Ki-bepm) and YouTuber Short Mouth Sun (real name Kim Mi-kyung) underwent police suspect questioning regarding allegations of illegal medical procedures by an unlicensed medical practitioner in her 40s, surnamed Lee, commonly referred to as the 'injection aunt' in connection with comedian Park Na-rae.

According to the police on the 12th, the Seoul Gangnam Police Station summoned KEY and Short Mouth Sun as suspects under charges including medical service act violations in early last month. They are accused of receiving illegal medical procedures, such as receiving IV drip injections or being prescribed antidepressants, at an officetel and in a vehicle owned by Lee, who does not hold a domestic medical license.

The police reportedly focused on confirming whether KEY and Short Mouth Sun received the procedures while fully aware that Lee was unlicensed. Under the current medical law, not only the individual who performed the unlicensed procedure but also the recipient can potentially be punished as an accomplice if they were aware of the legal violation and actively requested the procedure.

This case began in December of last year following revelations by broadcaster Park Na-rae's former managers. Park Na-rae, who is being investigated under the same charges, appeared before the police in May for her third suspect interrogation.

Previously, KEY admitted to the procedures 12 days after the suspicions arose late last year and temporarily suspended his broadcasting activities. Even after suspending his activities, he released a new SHINee album and performed at his solo concert "- The Trilogy I - 2026 SHINee WORLD VIII : [THE INVERT]" held at the KSPO DOME in Seoul Olympic Park from May 29 to 31.

(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)