Archive · 17 Dec 2025
SHINee's Key Steps Down Amid Injection Auntie Controversy
Key, a member of the K-pop group SHINee, is in trouble because he received medical treatments from a woman known as 'Injection Auntie,' who is not a licensed doctor.
Key thought she was a real doctor and is sorry for not checking.
His company, SM Entertainment, said he will stop doing shows for now.
Key wrote on Instagram that he is sorry for worrying his fans and will think carefully about what happened.
He recently finished some concerts in the US and was planning a solo tour for 2025.
Key is stepping down from all scheduled appearances due to a controversy involving an unlicensed medical practitioner.
Key received medical treatments from Ms. Lee, whom he believed to be a licensed physician.
SM Entertainment issued a statement explaining Key's actions and apologizing for the delay in their response.
Key apologized on Instagram, expressing his confusion and regret over the situation.
Key recently completed US tour dates and had plans for a 2025 solo tour titled 'KEYLAND: Uncanny Valley'.
- Who
- Key (Kim Ki Bum), a member of SHINee, and his agency SM Entertainment
- What
- Key is stepping down from all scheduled appearances due to a controversy involving an unlicensed medical practitioner known as 'Injection Auntie'
- When
- The controversy arose recently, with Key's agency issuing a statement after a delay
- Where
- The incidents occurred in South Korea, involving a hospital in Gangnam and home visits
- Why
- Key received medical treatments from Ms. Lee, whom he believed to be a licensed physician, but it was later revealed she was not
- Artist
- Key (Kim Ki Bum)
- Agency
- SM Entertainment
- Controversy
- Ties to unlicensed practitioner 'Injection Auntie'
- Action
- Stepping down from all scheduled appearances
- Treatment
- Received medical services from Ms. Lee
- Statement
- Apologized on Instagram for the incident
- Tour
- Recently completed US tour dates
- Upcoming Tour
- 2025 solo tour 'KEYLAND: Uncanny Valley'
