In a surprising development, SHINee's Key, a pivotal figure in the K-pop industry renowned for his multifaceted talents, has announced his decision to step down from all current programs. This decisio...
In a surprising development, SHINee's Key, a pivotal figure in the K-pop industry renowned for his multifaceted talents, has announced his decision to step down from all current programs. This decision follows a wave of allegations involving illegal medical services. On December 17, 2025, both Key and his agency, SM Entertainment , released statements addressing these serious claims. Key's Allegations and Response Key, whose real name is Kim Kibum, has been accused of receiving unauthorized medical treatments. This includes proxy prescriptions and intravenous (IV) drips considered prescription drugs, allegedly administered by an individual known colloquially as 'injection auntie' or Ms. Lee. The allegations emerged amid a broader investigation that also implicated comedian Park Na Rae, highlighting a potential underground network of illicit medical practices targeting celebrities. SM Entertainment's Official Statement In response to the allegations, SM Entertainment released a formal s...