A growing controversy surrounding mukbang YouTuber HAETNIM The Short Mouth has taken a serious turn after a licensed pharmacist publicly warned that the diet pills she reportedly took are classified as narcotic drugs, carrying severe risks including depression and even death.
On December 23, a video titled “She said she lost weight through exercise… The diet pills HAETNIM The Short Mouth received are ‘butterfly drugs’ never be curious about them or take them” was uploaded to the YouTube channel Some Pharmacist. In the video, the pharmacist firmly stated that the medication mentioned in recent news reports falls under controlled psychotropic substances.
The pharmacist explained that she immediately recognized the drug combination, saying, “I’ve dispensed this many times in the past. It’s an old prescription mix that is no longer commonly used.” According to her, the combination typically includes green tea extract, appetite suppressants commonly referred to as “butterfly drugs” such as phentermine, diuretics, caffeine-based painkillers, antidepressants, liver medication, and stomach medicine.
She went on to share a disturbing real-life case from her time working as a pharmacist. “There was a woman who repeatedly received this prescription two sets a week, six or seven times in total. One day, the police came to the pharmacy and told us she had passed away. They took all of her medical records. From what I know, the medication was closely related.”
The pharmacist clarified that drugs like Dietamin, Phentermine, and Purimin are all grouped under the nickname “butterfly drugs.” “Dietamin, in particular, is a psychotropic drug that must be stored in a safe and strictly monitored,” he said.
Explaining the effects, she warned, “These drugs stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, causing heightened alertness and excitement while completely suppressing appetite. Short-term weight loss is very effective, but the body quickly develops tolerance.” Prolonged use, she added, significantly increases health risks.
“The recommended usage is within four weeks, and in special cases, up to three months. This is a narcotic. Structurally, it’s part of the amphetamine family—similar to methamphetamine in nature. It can lead to depression and other psychiatric disorders,” she cautioned.
Meanwhile, HAETNIM The Short Mouth has been embroiled in allegations that she illegally received medication and IV treatments from an acquaintance known as “Injection Aunt,” and that she also acted as a middleman by delivering drugs to comedian Park Na Rae. As a result, she was reported to police for violating medical laws.
Following the backlash, HAETNIM The Short Mouth issued an apology and announced a suspension of activities, stating that she “should have been far more careful and cautious” in her actions.
As public concern grows, the incident has reignited debate over illegal prescriptions, influencer responsibility, and the dangerous misuse of appetite suppressants within the diet culture.
Sources: Naver