So-called "Injection Auntie," Ms. Lee, who is suspected of performing illegal medical procedures on famous celebrities including broadcaster Park Na-rae, revealed that she had been hospitalized after suffering a severe head injury, leaving behind an enigmatic post.
On Tuesday, StarNews reported that Ms. Lee posted a video and the caption, "I thought I could hold on and say it was fine, but in the end, my body sent the signal first," on her social media the previous day.
In the released video, Ms. Lee is seen lying in a hospital bed wearing patient clothes. A large bandage is attached to her head.
Ms. Lee wrote, "When I came to my senses, my head was torn open by 8 to 10 cm, and blood was pooling on the floor," adding, "It seems it is time to let go of pretending to be fine and enduring. From now on, I want to live a life that protects me rather than one of merely enduring," sparking curiosity about her intent.
In particular, Ms. Lee drew attention by attaching hashtags such as "#StayAlert," "#NothingVisibleToTheEye," and "#RightEyeCannotSee" to the post.
Ms. Lee had recently been under police investigation on charges including violations of the Medical Service Act and Pharmacy Act, violations of the Special Measures Act on Public Health Crimes, and violations of the Narcotics Control Act.
She is suspected of engaging in illegal medical practices, such as administering intravenous injections or prescribing antidepressants to famous celebrities including Park Na-rae, SHINee's Key, and YouTuber "Ipjjaeunhaetnim" (Short-Tongued Sunflower), without a domestic medical license, from an officetel and inside vehicles.
The police had prohibited Ms. Lee from leaving the country at the end of January this year and subsequently conducted searches of her residence and other locations.
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