SHINee’s Key has spoken out about the controversy surrounding his association with “Nurse A.”
On the 17th, Key’s agency, SM Entertainment, issued a statement, “We sincerely apologize for the delayed response as we needed time to communicate with various parties concerning overseas tour schedules and activities.”
SM Entertainment further explained, “Key first met Ms. Lee at a hospital in Gangnam, where he went on a friend’s recommendation, believing she was a doctor. Recently, upon learning about her medical license controversy, Key was shocked to discover that she is not a doctor. Key is deeply reflecting on his ignorance regarding the situation.”
The agency also stated, “Recognizing the seriousness of the issue, Key has decided to step down from his current schedules and programs.”
Consequently, Key will be leaving his regular spots on the variety shows “Home Alone” and “Amazing Saturday.”
Full statement from SM Entertainment is below.
Hello, this is SM Entertainment.
We would like to address the issue concerning our artist Key.
We sincerely apologize for the delay in expressing our position, as we needed time to communicate with various parties regarding overseas tour schedules and activities.
Key first met Ms. Lee at a hospital in Gangnam, which he visited on a friend’s recommendation.
Key continued his treatment at the hospital and, when visiting the hospital was difficult, received home treatments a few times, unaware that seeing Ms. Lee at home might be problematic because he believed she was a doctor and she never indicated otherwise.
Recently, upon discovering the controversy over Ms. Lee’s medical license, Key realized for the first time that she was not a doctor and is deeply reflecting on his lack of awareness.
Key recognizes the seriousness of this matter and has decided to step down from his current schedules and programs.
Once again, we sincerely apologize for causing concern to everyone, including our fans.
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