TV personality Jun Hyun-moo reported to police over in-car IV drip, denies wrongdoing

연합뉴스 / 2025-12-24 07:33:43

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SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Yonhap) -- Television personality Jun Hyun-moo has been reported to police on suspicion of violating the Medical Service Act after footage resurfaced showing him receiving an intravenous drip inside a vehicle.

According to Yonhap News’ inquiry on Tuesday, the Seoul Gangnam Police Station recently received a complaint via the government petition platform calling for an investigation into Jun for alleged violations of the medical law.

The controversy stems from a 2016 episode of an MBC variety show, “I Live Alone,” which showed Jun receiving an IV drip in a car. The complaint reportedly also called for an investigation into the individual who administered the drip.

In response, Jun’s side reiterated that the treatment was legal and disclosed copies of his medical records from nine years ago.

SM C&C, his agency, said the treatment involved antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs and stomach medication prescribed for conditions including pharyngitis, laryngitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease, adding that the IV drip was administered as part of supportive medical treatment.

“At the time, Jun Hyun-moo’s medical care was carried out under the judgment of medical professionals and was an extension of lawful treatment provided at a medical institution,” the agency said.

Addressing concerns raised by some over the disposal of medical waste related to the IV drip, the agency said Jun returned the stored medical waste during a follow-up hospital visit on Jan. 26, in accordance with instructions given by medical staff.

The issue has drawn heightened attention amid a recent controversy involving entertainer Park Na-rae, who admitted to receiving illegal medical procedures from a non-licensed individual known as “Injection Auntie.”

SHINee’s Key and YouTuber Ipjjap Eunhatnim have also acknowledged receiving treatment from the same individual and have since suspended their activities.