SHINee's Key explained and apologized for allegations related to '주사이모' that began with Park Na-rae.
On the 17th, the agency SM Entertainment issued a press release and said, "We sincerely apologize for the difficulty in promptly announcing a position because communication with several parties related to overseas tour schedules and activities was necessary," and announced Key's position on the '주사이모' controversy.
SM said, "Key visited a hospital located in Gangnam District where Lee worked after a recommendation from an acquaintance and first came to know him as a doctor. Key continued to receive treatment at that hospital, and recently, when visiting the hospital was difficult, he received treatment at home several times. At the time, Key knew Lee as a doctor and Lee made no particular remarks, so he did not think receiving treatment at home would be a problem," the agency explained.
The agency continued, "Key only recently became aware for the first time that Lee is not a doctor amid controversy over Lee's medical license and is very confused, and he deeply reflects on his own ignorance. Therefore, recognizing the seriousness of this matter, Key has decided to withdraw from currently scheduled commitments and programs in which he is appearing," and added, "Once again, we sincerely apologize for causing concern to fans and everyone."
Below is the full official statement from SM Entertainment.
Hello, this is SM Entertainment.
We are speaking regarding our artist Key.
First, we sincerely apologize for the difficulty in promptly announcing a position because communication with several parties related to overseas tour schedules and activities was necessary.
Key visited a hospital located in Gangnam District where Lee worked after a recommendation from an acquaintance and first came to know him as a doctor.
Key continued to receive treatment at that hospital, and recently, when visiting the hospital was difficult, he received treatment at home several times. At the time, Key knew Lee as a doctor and Lee made no particular remarks, so he did not think receiving treatment at home would be a problem.
Accordingly, Key only recently became aware for the first time that Lee is not a doctor amid controversy over Lee's medical license and is very confused, and he deeply reflects on his own ignorance.
Therefore, recognizing the seriousness of this matter, Key has decided to withdraw from currently scheduled commitments and programs in which he is appearing.
Once again, we sincerely apologize for causing concern to fans and everyone.
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