SHINee leader Onew has officially responded to rumors linking him to A, the controversial figure known as comedian Park Na Rae’s “injection aunt”, who is currently under investigation for administering illegal cosmetic procedures without a medical license.
In a press release, Onew Griffin Entertainment’s agency said that the idol first visited the clinic in Sinsa-dong in April 2022, on the recommendation of a friend. At the time, A was working at the clinic and there were no visible red flags regarding the medical license.
“Onew’s visit was solely for skin care purposes, and the signed CD he gave was simply a gesture of gratitude for the service,” the agency clarified.
The statement also stressed that the artist had no knowledge of any alleged illegal activities and expressed deep regret for the spread of misinformation:
“We are deeply concerned by the unfounded speculation that is being amplified online. We hope that no further unfounded speculation arises and we will continue to protect the reputation and rights of our artist.”
The controversy stems from A’s previous Instagram post, in which he proudly displayed a signed copy of Onew’s first solo album, “Circle,” thanking him and expressing his pride in his growth as an artist.
In the handwritten message, Onew wrote: “Thank you for teaching me to speak and for being my bamboo forest. It’s a little embarrassing, but I’ll hold on.”
A responded warmly, praising his hard work and encouraging him not to try too hard.
However, the situation has worsened as A is now accused of performing injection procedures on Park Na Rae without proper medical credentials. A said she used to be a professor at a hospital in Inner Mongolia, but after the Korean Medical Association reported her for practicing without a license, she deleted all social media content and reportedly went into hiding.
Griffin Entertainment concluded its statement by urging the public to focus on the facts and avoid speculative narratives.
As the investigation continues, fans are rallying behind Onew, urging a respectful, fact-based discussion about the incident.
Sources: Daum
