Broadcaster Jun Hyun Moo released his medical records in an attempt to clarify a controversy surrounding an intravenous (IV) drip administered inside a vehicle nine years ago. However, the medical community maintains that the act may still constitute a violation of medical law.
The issue resurfaced recently in the wake of comedian Park Na Rae’s so-called “injection aunt” controversy. Footage from Jun’s 2016 appearance on MBC’s variety show 'I Live Alone,' showing him receiving an IV drip while traveling in a car, was rediscovered and widely circulated on online communities, reigniting allegations of illegal medical practice.
The Gangnam Police Station in Seoul has confirmed that it received a petition through the National Petition System requesting an investigation into a potential violation of the Medical Service Act. The petition reportedly includes a request to investigate the individual who administered the IV.
In response, Jun Hyun Moo’s agency, SM C&C, released medical treatment records and payment receipts from December 23 related to his 2016 treatment. The disclosed documents list diagnoses such as bronchitis and laryngitis, along with prescribed medications.
Some of Jun’s prescription details were also revealed in the process. Among them was Mvix, a medication commonly known as a treatment for erectile dysfunction. Jun has previously spoken openly on 'I Live Alone' about his concerns regarding hair loss, and it is widely known that some hair-loss treatments may have side effects related to sexual function.
The agency stated, “The IV drip was a medical procedure intended to support treatment and was carried out as a lawful extension of care provided at a medical institution, based on the judgment of medical professionals.” A still image from the 2016 broadcast shows Jun receiving the IV while inside a vehicle.
However, the Korean Medical Association expressed a different view. On December 24, Kim Sung Keun, spokesperson for the Korean Medical Association, said in an interview with Channel A, “Even if a doctor prescribed the injection and the medical examination took place inside a hospital, receiving the injection later inside a personal vehicle is fundamentally not permitted.”
He explained that medical practices conducted outside licensed medical facilities are, in principle, considered to carry legal risks. The association has reportedly raised concerns that similar cases are occurring repeatedly and has begun producing informational materials to highlight the illegality of medical practices conducted outside medical institutions.
That said, legal experts note that the likelihood of criminal punishment remains limited. In general, the recipient of a medical procedure is not subject to punishment unless there is evidence that they knowingly paid for and instigated an illegal medical act. Furthermore, considering that the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution is seven years under the Criminal Procedure Act, it is unlikely that punishment would result solely from a 2016 broadcast incident.
Jun Hyun Moo’s side has maintained its position, stating, “If relevant authorities proceed with fact-finding procedures, we will faithfully submit all related materials and actively cooperate.”
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