On February 27, Dispatch released photos and reported that aespa's Karina and Lee Jae Wook have been dating for a month since they attended Milan Fashion Week together in January. Later that day, SM Entertainment and C-JeS Entertainment released official statements acknowledging the two's romantic relationship, emphasizing that they are in the early stages of getting to know each other. Despite this, the two agencies asked fans and the public to support the couple, with many of Karina's fans being shocked and disappointed by the dating news.
Specifically, her Chinese fans sent protest trucks to SM Entertainment's office building to demand the female idol apologize for betraying her fans by dating during the "peak" of her career.
Fans demand idol apology for "daring" to date
Fans sent protest trucks to SM Entertainment's office to protest Karina. Photo: Kbizoom.
On the billboard carried by the truck, fans left various messages such as: "Karina, instead of feeling sorry for your fans, you should apologize to yourself for all the efforts you have put in over the past 7 years!"; "You have ruined your own career. The dating news has ruined all your efforts up to this point. Are you satisfied?"; "Karina, isn't the love your fans have for you enough? Why did you decide to betray your fans? Please apologize. Otherwise, we will show you a significant drop in album sales and empty seats at concerts"...
In the K-pop industry, the bond between fans and idols is built strong and tight. Idol groups often hold fan meetings, exchanges and autograph signing events to create closeness. At the same time, they also use special platforms and applications to connect and communicate with fans.
Karian and Lee Jae Wook publicly dated. Photo: Chosun.
When rumors of Karina and Lee Jae Wook’s relationship became a hot topic, it received mixed reactions. Along with the congratulatory messages, some fans expressed their dissatisfaction and disappointment. Some fans even decided to cancel their subscription to Karina’s Bubble package, a paid fan app that allows them to chat privately with their idols.
This person thinks that Karina's dating is too early for a Gen 4 female idol who has only been active for 3 years, not only can it affect Karina's personal image but also can affect the entire aespa group.
"Even though she's the leader and the center, she wasn't careful. It's only been 3 years and 3 months since her debut... Surely some of Karina's fans will leave and it seems like Winter will take the center position more often," a fan unsubscribed from Karina's Bubble account.
Other viewers also shared the opinion that it is unreasonable for K-pop idols to date while still wanting to maintain their popularity and large fan base. "If they want to be free to do whatever they want, they should become real artists instead of K-pop idols," one viewer expressed.
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