On October 7, Key posted on his Instagram, "I still cannot believe... you are amazing person cynthia🩵🧙🧙♀️," along with two photos.
The photos show Key posing with Nigerian-British singer and actress Cynthia Erivo. Key appeared noticeably fuller in the photos, catching fans' attention.
While many fans expressed surprise at their meeting, some comments demanded clarification due to recent revelations about Key's connection to Lee, who is embroiled in controversy.
Online communities have circulated a video from Lee's social media, showing her greeting Key's dogs, a brown poodle named Comme Des and a gray poodle named Garçons.
Observant fans noted that the interior of the house in the video, including the mirror and plant placements, matched Key's home as seen on MBC's 'I Live Alone,' leading to speculation that Lee visited Key's home.
In December 2022, Lee posted a photo of a dog resembling Comme Des, with captions suggesting a long-standing friendship with Key. Lee has since deleted all related posts.
Lee is under suspicion for performing medical procedures without a license on Park Na-rae. Reports claim Park received an IV drip from Lee in an officetel in Ilsan, and there are allegations of antidepressant use without prescription and Lee's presence during the 2023 'I Live Alone' Taiwan shoot.
Park Na-rae's representatives stated, "We believed Lee had a medical license," and clarified that only simple nutrient injections were administered, denying any involvement with propofol.
Meanwhile, Key's mother was a nurse at a university hospital in Chilgok, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and retired as a head nurse on December 31 last year.
Reporter: Da-yeon Jeong, TenAsia light@tenasia.co.kr