Aespa’s Karina And Lee Jae Wook Inspire Sympathy Among K-netizens

Karina and Lee Jae Wook announced their breakup five weeks after their relationship was disclosed.

C-JeS said “Lee Jae Wook decided to focus on his current filming projects,” and, “The two will continue to support each other as colleagues.” SM Entertainment acknowledged the breakup and said Karina would focus on her profession.

After dating allegations surfaced on February 27, KST, the two garnered attention. They tentatively recognized their relationship, indicating they were still getting to know each other. They split after five weeks of publicizing their romance.

After receiving hateful remarks and feeling sorry for their followers, they broke up.

Korean netizens sympathized as the couple split over hateful comments. Netizens in Korea said, “Celebrity life is hard. I’m sorry.” “People are nasty,” “They looked nice together,” “Celebrities are people first. Did someone have to dismantle them?” “Too many people. Slandering these two teens for dating,” “I’m sorry they broke up,” “I get why idols hide that they’re dating,” “I hope the haters are happy,” & “Now people would slander Karina for being Lee Jae Wook’s ex-girlfriend.”