Reactions remain divided over SHINee member Key's television appearance amid the fallout from broadcaster Park Na-rae's controversy.
Recently, Key has been embroiled in the controversy over Park Na-rae's "injection aunt". The reason is that among past social media posts by a person known as A, who is nicknamed the "injection aunt" and is suspected of illegal medical practices involving Park Na-rae, there remained a video related to Key. In the video, A filmed Key's home, called Key's pet dog affectionately, and emphasized a relationship spanning more than 10 years.
With A deleting the social media posts amid the controversy, fans are demanding an explanation from Key. However, neither Key nor his agency has issued any official statement.
Meanwhile, Key's broadcast segment aired. In the preview for MBC's I Live Alone that aired on the 12th, Key was shown making kimchi with his close friend and dancer Kani.
Key visited Kani's mother-in-law's house and said, "She made kimchi for us and dumplings, so we became close. She sends a lot of side dishes," explaining their friendly relationship by saying, "I only saw her briefly from time to time." When Key went to return the side dish containers, the mother-in-law brought out carefully prepared side dishes such as pickled chili, bellflower root salad, and godeulppaegi, and Key was moved, asking, "Is it okay if I take this?" He then added to the warm atmosphere by giving a massage device as a gift.
With Park Na-rae fully edited out, viewers were split when the footage including Key was released. Some viewers responded, "There is no reason he shouldn't appear yet," "It's not strange since nothing has been confirmed," "I think he won't appear until a statement is released," and "So far it's all speculation, nothing has been confirmed," saying Key's appearance should not be a problem.
On the other hand, some viewers urged Key to make a statement, saying, "I hope he issues a statement soon," and "It's a bit unsettling that there hasn't been a statement."
Meanwhile, Park Na-rae, who faces allegations of mistreatment of managers and illegal medical practices, has suspended activities. Park Na-rae said, "I have decided to suspend broadcast activities until everything is resolved cleanly. I bow my head and deeply apologize once again to everyone who trusted and supported me."
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