K-pop star's checkup video sparks medical ad dispute

A YouTube video featuring Miyeon from the K-pop girl group i-dle during a medical checkup has caused controversy, leading the production team to deny any sponsorship or promotional intent. The creators of the wellness show Jeondosa released a statement on Tuesday to clarify potential misunderstandings. They emphasized that the program aimed to share stories about health, beauty, and wellness, and that the episode was intended to capture the actual checkup experience of the cast member, not to promote a specific medical clinic.

According to the producers, they did not receive any requests from the clinic involved in filming to advertise or promote the content. Additionally, they stated that they did not receive any financial compensation, including production costs, advertising fees, or sponsorship fees. The team clarified that they paid for Miyeon's checkup and associated medical expenses, asserting they had no intention to promote any particular medical facility or personnel. The production team noted that some scenes identifying the clinic were obscured during re-editing.