aespa’s Karina and actor Lee Jae-wook admitted to their romantic relationship, and actor Lee Yi-kyung suffered unexpected damage
On Feb 27th, a video featuring Lee Yi-kyung was uploaded on the online channel “ootb STUDIO” as part of the web entertainment show “Jeonyeokja”.
On that day, Lee Yi-kyung visited SM Entertainment (aespa’s agency)’s official goods shop located at Seoul Forest Station. He purchased Karina’s photo card, expressing his fondness for her.
Despite never having seen Karina in person before, Lee Yi-kyung smiled brightly upon seeing the purchased Karina photo card. He expressed gratitude to SM’s goods shop for providing everything about Karina that he did not know. However, coincidentally, on the same day that this web entertainment show was released, news of Karina and Lee Jae-wook’s romantic relationship broke.
Netizens showed various reactions such as “The video of buying Karina’s goods was uploaded on the day when Karina’s dating rumors came out”, “Is he going to quit being a fanboy?”… One netizen found it intriguing, saying, “The timing is unbelievable.”
Indeed, on the day the dating news was reported, a video of Lee Jae-wook’s appearance on the web entertainment show “Salon Drip 2” on the channel “TEO” was released. Although it was not intended by the production team, MC Jang Do-yeon casually mentioned Karina in front of Lee Jae-wook, attracting heated attention.
The buzz was also stolen by “Salon Drip 2”.
On the broadcast, “Salon Drip 2” host Jang Do-yeon asked, “I’m collecting members for a trip right now. Can you guys join if I call?” Lee Jae-wook replied, “Sure.” Jang Do-yeon continued, “I asked the guests of ‘Salon Drip 2’ who they wanted to do variety shows with, and of course, they chose me because I was sitting right in front of them. In that way, I already gathered Go Youn-jung and Karina.” Hearing that, Lee Jae-wook reacted, “Can I go with you guys?” Jang Do-yeon responded, “I’ll give it a try.”
Both “Salon Drip 2” and “Jeonyeokja” were recorded before the public became aware of Lee Jae-wook and Karina’s relationship.
Meanwhile, the agencies of both Karina and Lee Jae-wook acknowledged their relationship on Feb 27th, stating that the two are just getting to know each other and asking for warm support.
