Diet pills linked to Park Na Rae and YouTuber HAETNIM the short mouth face allegations of being narcotic drugs

18 Dec 2025, 15:36 by Demian09 · allkpop

Controversy is mounting after allegations emerged that diet pills received by broadcaster Park Na Rae and mukbang YouTuber HAETNIM the short mouth may be classified as controlled narcotic appetite suppressants.

According to a December 18 report by Dispatch, the diet medication in question was allegedly provided by an individual identified as A, commonly referred to as “Injection Aunt,” who does not hold a medical license. Concerns were raised after the substance was suspected to be phentermine, an appetite suppressant regulated under Korea’s narcotics control laws.

Dispatch reported that A mentioned HAETNIM the short mouth’s usage of the medication during a KakaoTalk conversation with Park Na Rae’s manager. In the messages, A allegedly explained the dosage and effects of the drug, stating, “HAETNIM takes it three times a day, and on days when she eats heavily, she even takes it four times.”

The issue lies like the drug. Under Korean law, phentermine is classified as a psychotropic drug, meaning it cannot be distributed or consumed without a valid doctor’s prescription. Based on photos of the medication and pharmaceutical information disclosed by Dispatch, the pills are believed to be phentermine, often referred to colloquially as the “butterfly pill.”

Phentermine is categorized as a psychotropic substance under the Act on the Control of Narcotics. Under Article 2, Paragraph 3 of the Act, the illegal sale, possession, or administration of such substances without a lawful prescription can result in up to five years in prison or a fine of up to 50 million KRW (about 33,910 USD), with attempted offenses also subject to punishment.

A is reported to have obtained and distributed the diet pills directly to celebrities despite not holding a medical license. In particular, HAETNIM the short mouth has also been accused of acting as an intermediary. According to Dispatch, when A entrusted the medication to HAETNIM, HAETNIM’s manager allegedly passed it along to Park Na Rae’s manager.

In response, HAETNIM the short mouth told Dispatch, “I did receive swelling medication from the hospital where A worked, but it has nothing to do with diet pills or IV drips.” However, this explanation appears to contradict A’s KakaoTalk messages. A reportedly emphasized the effectiveness of the drug multiple times, claiming, “HAETNIM lost 30 kg after taking my medication.”

The core legal issue is not necessarily the drug’s ingredients, but rather its distribution route. Even if the recipients did not personally take the medication, the act of an unlicensed individual obtaining and delivering a controlled appetite suppressant may constitute violations of both the Medical Service Act and the Act on the Control of Narcotics. Additionally, receiving or transferring prescription medication under another person’s name could also raise legal concerns.

Previously, SHINee’s Key admitted to and apologized for receiving illegal IV treatments. In contrast, HAETNIM the short mouth has denied the allegations surrounding the diet pills. Nevertheless, the case has prompted calls for further investigation into potential illegal medical practices, narcotics distribution, and unauthorized use of medical equipment.

If a formal police investigation is launched, the controversy could extend beyond a celebrity scandal and highlight broader blind spots in the regulation of illegal medical services and controlled drug distribution in the entertainment industry.

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