Public interest continues to rise over the identity of the so-called “Injection Auntie” after Park Na Rae’s recent remarks, and SHINee’s Key is now facing growing pressure to respond to speculation regarding his alleged long-term connection to the person involved in the controversy.
The rumor intensified when a woman surnamed Lee posted photos taken inside Key’s home, including images of his dog Comme Des, and wrote on social media that she had known him for more than ten years. This led to widespread speculation that she might be the person referred to as Park Na Rae’s “Injection Auntie.”
Despite increasing demands for clarification, Key and his agency SM Entertainment have remained silent for several days. Viewers and fans are expressing concern over the continued lack of response.
On December 11, longtime viewers of MBC’s entertainment program 'I Live Alone' released a collective statement. The statement is provided in full below.
Statement from Fans of MBC’s I Live Alone
"We, the dedicated viewers of MBC’s entertainment program 'I Live Alone,' offer this statement out of our affection for the show and its cast members.
Through 'I Live Alone,' Key has shared his home, lifestyle, family, and everyday moments with his pets. In doing so, he challenged the common belief that idols do not reveal their private lives to the public.
On and off the program, he has described himself as an idol who has been active for a long time. He has emphasized the importance of attitude and relationships when speaking to his juniors. He has also advised colleagues not to compare themselves destructively to their past achievements and has said that they should set up a new version of themselves that fits their age and their current circumstances.
Because of these words and actions, many viewers have come to regard Key as someone who handles his career with responsibility. They remember him as an 18-year veteran who understands the weight of his words and actions.
However, recent reports and controversies involving Key, along with the silence from both him and his agency, have created a sense of disconnect between the convictions he has demonstrated on the program and his current response.
Key is scheduled to serve as MC at the '2025 MBC Entertainment Awards.' This is an important year-end event for viewers who love MBC entertainment programs, including 'I Live Alone.' As such, we must ask whether it is appropriate to appear on stage without addressing the ongoing situation. This question concerns not only the viewers but also the program itself and the colleagues who will stand on stage with him.
We respectfully request that Key personally clarify at least the following points:
1. What are his thoughts and position regarding the recent reports and controversies, especially in relation to the viewers and fans of 'I Live Alone'?
2. How does he connect the sincerity, responsibility, honesty, and professional attitude he has shown on the program with the current situation?
If possible, we ask that he express his stance before appearing on the 'MBC Entertainment Awards' stage. We hope that viewers and fans will have the chance to hear from him directly. We do not want Key’s long career, his past acts of goodwill, and the convictions he has shown on 'I Live Alone' to be reduced to an image alone.
We hope that this situation becomes an opportunity for him to stand before the public with greater maturity, with words and actions that are consistent.
December 11, 2025
From the viewers of 'I Live Alone'"
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