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Recently, on February 27th, Dispatch unveiled images and news stating that aespa’s Karina and actor Lee Jae-wook are in a relationship, having grown closer since the Milan Fashion Week in January. Following the leak, their agencies, SM and C-Jes, both released statements confirming the couple’s romantic involvement and noting that their relationship is still in its initial stages.
The new relationship, though officially acknowledged, has not been received positively by all fans. Quite notably, Karina’s Chinese fanbase has showcased their dissatisfaction through an extreme measure – by sending a protest truck to SM Entertainment’s office, demanding that Karina apologizes for her supposed betrayal of their support during her prime career time.
The messages displayed on the truck billboard expressed deep frustration, with comments like “Karina, you owe an apology not to the fans, but to yourself for the hard work of the past 7 years!”, “You’ve single-handedly destroyed your career with this dating news. Are you happy now?”, “Was our love not sufficient for you, Karina? Why have you chosen to betray your fans? We demand an apology, or witness a sharp decline in album sales and empty seats at your concerts”, among others.
FAQ
- Who are aespa’s Karina and Lee Jae-wook?
aespa’s Karina is a member of the K-pop girl group aespa, while Lee Jae-wook is a South Korean actor known for his roles in various television dramas. - How did fans react to Karina’s dating news?
While the agencies asked for warm support, many Chinese fans reacted negatively, with some sending a protest truck to SM Entertainment demanding an apology from Karina for “betraying” fans. - What did the protest truck messages say?
The messages expressed disappointment and accused Karina of ruining her career and betraying her fans, insisting on a public apology. - What was the official response to the dating news?
The agencies of both Karina and Lee Jae-wook confirmed the relationship, asking for understanding and support as the couple is still getting to know each other.
Conclusion
The revelation of Karina’s romantic relationship with actor Lee Jae-wook has certainly stirred up various responses. The unconventional method of voicing disapproval by her Chinese fans – sending a truck with their demands to SM Entertainment’s office – reflects the passion and high expectations fans often place on idols in the world of K-pop. As the industry evolves and artists’ personal lives come into the public domain, it remains to be seen how the dynamics between idols, their agencies, and their fans will continue to shape and possibly redefine the norms surrounding K-pop idols dating and their relationships more broadly.