On Dec. 3 last month, an unexpected allegation of abusive behavior by Park Na-rae's former managers erupted, and the two sides' exchanges of accusations have continued for two months, from the so-called 'injection aunt' controversy and the ex-boyfriend's emergence to the recent allegation of sexual activity inside a vehicle. Public fatigue at watching this has also been rising.
#start was 'abuse exposure'
In early Dec. 2025, Park Na-rae's former managers made allegations against her including workplace harassment, verbal abuse and work-related special injury, and the conflict escalated. What began as accusations of managerial abuse quickly led to controversy over illegal medical procedures through the so-called "injection aunt." The former managers claimed Park Na-rae's abuse and special injury, proxy prescriptions, illegal medical procedures and unpaid event fees, and filed for a property preservation lien worth 100 million won at the Seoul Western District Court. They also announced plans to file a damages lawsuit, claiming the harm they suffered during their employment. Park Na-rae denied the former managers' claims and instead filed a counterclaim against the former managers for attempted extortion.
Meanwhile, circumstances suggesting that Park Na-rae received prescriptions for controlled substances and illegal medical treatment from a so-called "injection aunt" who did not hold a medical license were uncovered, and a complaint was filed through the national petition board. Park Na-rae is currently facing allegations including violation of the Medical Service Act, special injury, violation of the Act on the Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, defamation by false statements, information and communications network law violations, and embezzlement. Afterwards, Park Na-rae additionally sued the former managers on embezzlement charges, and a police investigation is reportedly underway.
In addition, Park Na-rae's former managers submitted a complaint about workplace harassment to the Seoul Regional Office of Employment and Labor's Gangnam branch on the 18th of last month, and the complaint contained allegations that "in the confined space of a vehicle they were forced to visually and audibly recognize an unwanted (sexual act) situation," claiming it constituted harassment using a superior position, which shocked the public.
#former boyfriend with a business administration background appears
Park Na-rae addressed controversy over embezzlement, corporate management and the settlement agreement surrounding her ex-boyfriend in an interview with a media outlet, but the former managers rebutted, saying "that is not true."
In a recent interview with a media outlet, Park Na-rae said about the settlement agreement controversy with her former managers, "The other side labeled what happened as false information and instead demanded an apology for things that did not happen. There was even a clause demanding compensation of 30 million won per remark," she claimed.
In relation to this, the former managers, in an interview with another media outlet, said, "If we release the settlement agreement, the truth will be revealed," and strongly rebutted, "The agreement we sent contained a clause that each of the three of us — me, the head of team manager, and Park Na-rae — would mutually compensate 30 million won if any of us breached the agreement. The agreement sent by Park Na-rae's side included a clause requiring only me and the head of team to each pay 1 billion won. It was an inequitable condition."
Regarding explanations about the embezzlement allegations involving the ex-boyfriend, Park Na-rae explained, "The accounting team only handled tax matters, and the practical work such as bookkeeping and performance contracts was handled by my ex-boyfriend," and "He graduated from a business administration program, studied accounting, and was deeply involved in company matters such as reviewing contracts," she said. The former managers questioned the claim of academic background and expertise, saying, "Contrary to the explanation that he is a business administration graduate, we understand he attended for one semester and dropped out long ago."
Park Na-rae also explained allegations related to corporate fund use, but the former managers added, "Personal expenses such as gifts for the ex-boyfriend were continuously processed as corporate funds," and "Even after leaving the former agency and meeting a new accountant, the same issues were raised, but the situation did not change."
#reason for not attending Kim Ji-min's wedding was... "Did she bring back a weakness of JDB?"
Park Na-rae did not attend the wedding of close friends Kim Ji-min and Kim Jun-Ho in the past, and questions surrounding that absence have resurfaced.
On the 13th, Park Na-rae's former manager Mr. A released a lengthy statement and directly rebutted the recent claims of "no suspicion of abuse" and the contents of recorded phone calls. Mr. A went point by point through major issues such as "late-night meeting," "the substance of the agreement," "four major social insurances," and "career controversy," asserting that their claims are being distorted.
Among the things that drew attention was an anecdote about the contract renewal process between Park Na-rae and her former agency JDB Entertainment. Mr. A said, "At the time, JDB CEO Park OO and Park Na-rae grabbed me at the same time," and "Park Na-rae scouted me knowing I could perform all roles from on-site manager to head of team and deputy minister." He continued, "Park Na-rae asked me to obtain a recording to catch Park OO's weakness at JDB and gave that recording to Park Na-rae and her then-boyfriend. That material is still in my possession," he revealed.
This claim being made has refocused attention on Park Na-rae's absence from close friend Kim Ji-min's wedding. Park Na-rae missed Kim Ji-min's wedding shoot due to a home theft at the time, and she also did not appear at Kim Ji-min and Kim Jun-Ho's wedding held in Gangnam, Seoul.
She mentioned only "personal reasons" for not attending, and that, combined with the former manager's claim of the "JDB weakness recording," has raised the possibility that it was not just a simple personal matter.
The JDB "Park OO" mentioned by Mr. A is the CEO of JDB Entertainment, and the fact that JDB was founded by Kim Jun-Ho and Kim Dae-hee has increased the impact of the revelation. The former manager did not directly name a specific person, but interpretations have followed that the demand to "catch a weakness" may have been directed at JDB executives including Kim Jun-Ho.
#police investigation and stay in the United States
Park Na-rae reportedly appeared at Yongsan Police Station on Jan. 14 and underwent a high-intensity second investigation of about six hours that lasted until the next dawn, and former manager Mr. A underwent a first round of questioning as a suspect at Yongsan Police Station before departing for the United States on the 22nd of last month.
Park Na-rae's former manager emphasized regarding the "flight suspicion" over staying in the United States, "I am staying in the U.S. for health reasons only; it is absolutely not an escape," and stressed, "I departed after completing both the scheduled suspect questioning and the complainant questioning." He added, "I also have personal plans in Korea, and if additional investigation is needed I will return immediately."
On the 16th, the YTN radio program "Attorney Lee Won-hwa's case X-file" featured attorney Kang Eun-ha, who discussed the recent disputes between Park Na-rae and her former managers.
Attorney Kang said that when asked what the most dangerous action is in a situation where Park Na-rae and the former managers are in conflict, "Rashly making emotional statements or prematurely releasing materials for public opinion is a very risky behavior," and "If emotional messages are released, like recently disclosed recorded calls or social media remarks, they can be used as circumstantial evidence in court or at the labor office and affect credibility assessments. In other words, actions that may appear advantageous in public opinion can work against someone in legal determinations. It would be better for either Park Na-rae's side or the former managers' side to refrain as much as possible from unnecessary material disclosure or emotional responses and respond based on evidence," she advised.
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