GRIFFIN Entertainment has released an official statement addressing rumors regarding SHINee member Onew and his alleged association with an individual identified as Ms. A.
In the statement, the agency clarified the circumstances surrounding Onew’s past visit to a clinic where Ms. A reportedly worked. According to the company, the visit took place in April 2022 after Onew received a recommendation from an acquaintance.
GRIFFIN Entertainment explained that Onew visited the clinic for skincare treatment. At the time, the clinic was relatively small in scale, and the artist was not aware of any potential issues related to the medical licensing controversy that has recently been circulating online.
The agency also addressed claims connected to a signed CD that had been mentioned in discussions about the situation. The company stated that the signed album was simply given as a gesture of appreciation following the treatment and had no further significance.
GRIFFIN Entertainment expressed concern about the spread of unverified claims and discussions that it says are unrelated to the facts. The agency noted that the indiscriminate sharing and amplification of such accounts has caused unnecessary confusion.
The company concluded by asking the public to refrain from engaging in further speculation and emphasized that it will continue taking steps to protect Onew’s reputation and rights.
The agency’s full statement reads as follows:
Hello, this is GRIFFIN Entertainment.
We would like to clarify the facts regarding the alleged association between our artist Onew and individual Ms. A and share our official position.
In April 2022, upon a recommendation from an acquaintance, Onew made his first visit to a clinic located in Sinsa neighborhood where Ms. A worked. Given the clinic’s scale at the time, it was not apparent to him that there were any issues related to the medical-licensing controversy now circulating online. Onew’s visit was for skincare purposes, and the signed CD was simply a token of appreciation for the treatment he received.
We express deep regret over the indiscriminate amplification and reproduction of accounts unrelated to the facts concerning our artist. We hope no further groundless speculation will arise, and we will continue to do our utmost to protect our artist’s reputation and rights.
