As South Korea’s entertainment industry continues to grapple with a growing scandal involving illegal medical procedures, past connections between multiple celebrities and a figure known online as the “Injection Auntie” have resurfaced—this time drawing attention to members of SEVENTEEN.
The controversy first emerged after comedian Park Na-rae was accused of receiving injection treatments and prescription-only antidepressants from the woman in question. According to Dispatch, the individual was not a licensed medical professional but had previously worked in sales-related roles for plastic surgery clinics and allegedly operated as a commission-based sales director.
On December 18, the Garo Sero Research Institute shared photos allegedly showing SEVENTEEN’s D.K. with the woman at what appeared to be a backstage setting, alongside individuals believed to be her family members. In addition, Jeonghan was reported to have previously communicated with her via Telegram, allegedly asking what kind of gift her daughter might like.
Further fueling discussion, the woman herself claimed that she had “sponsored” artists under Pledis Entertainment. She stated that she received hate messages after posting about receiving a birthday cake from SEVENTEEN, despite insisting that she paid for meals herself and that the cake was her only gift.
Signed albums from NU’EST were also shared in her posts, with mentions of S.Coups, Dino, Mingyu, and later SHINee members Key and Minho. In her writing, she expressed feelings of betrayal toward Pledis Entertainment, claiming the agency eventually stopped responding to her altogether.
“To think I supported and sponsored a company like this for years… my sense of betrayal reached its peak,” she wrote in one post, also claiming to have developed stress-related panic disorder.
Despite the resurfaced images and claims, online reactions have largely leaned toward defending the idols involved. Many fans emphasized that any interactions reportedly took place over six years ago, long before the current scandal, and argued that the relationship was limited to legal aesthetic treatments, not the alleged illegal injections now under investigation.
Comments included:
- Didn’t Pledis cut ties with her a long time ago?
- SEVENTEEN fans already knew who she was when her Instagram surfaced.
- She was known for showing off connections back then, which caused backlash.
Others, however, speculated that the situation may not end here. Some netizens believe that additional celebrities could be implicated if the scandal continues to expand, suggesting that the woman may reveal more names if she feels singled out.
As of now, no official statements have been released by Pledis Entertainment or SEVENTEEN regarding the resurfaced claims. With investigations ongoing and public attention intensifying, the situation remains highly sensitive—and closely watched.
Sources: Dispatch, Koreaboo
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