Following the so-called 'injection aunt' controversy surrounding comedienne Park Na-rae, another alleged medical act has been raised. This time, the existence of a so-called "IV drip aunt" who was reportedly called to her lodging during a broadcast shoot to administer an IV was mentioned.
Channel A reported exclusively on the 10th that Park Na-rae allegedly called a person referred to as the "IV drip aunt" at the hotel in Gimhae, Gyeongnam, where she was staying in July 2023 while filming a variety show, and received an IV. According to the report, the former manager who sued Park Na-rae claimed, "A person in ordinary clothes, not wearing a doctor's gown, came to the hotel room and administered a drip." The report said that the person is different from the previously controversial 'injection aunt.'
On the same day, Edaily also reported exclusively on the "IV drip aunt" allegation. The outlet reported that Park Na-rae asked via her manager to be called to the lodging at the time, and that messages were confirmed showing negotiation of a business trip fee with the person. The released messages included the content, "It's 250,000 won, please consider the fuel cost," and it was claimed that the expense was deposited under the name of a company executive.
In response, Park Na-rae's side told the outlets in a brief reply that "we are confirming the facts" and said, "We will organize our position and announce it."
Earlier, Park Na-rae's side had explained the earlier 'injection aunt' controversy by saying, "She received nutrients from a licensed medical professional," and that "it was a legal medical service in the form of a home visit."
However, the Korean Medical Association Organization issued an official position that "there is an apparent possibility of unlicensed medical activity violating Article 27 of the Medical Service Act" regarding the matter, and an actual complaint against the related person has been filed. The police are currently confirming the facts, including whether there were violations of the Medical Service Act and the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act.
Meanwhile, after the 'injection aunt' controversy broke out, Park Na-rae suspended all broadcasting activities and left the programs on which she had been a regular cast member.
Following the 'injection aunt,' the situation has escalated to include mention of the existence of an 'IV drip aunt.' Amid conflicting additional allegations and explanations, the investigation results are expected to be the turning point of the controversy.<
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