Aespa’s Karina and Actor Lee Jae-wook’s Relationship Officially Confirmed

Aespa’s Leader Karina and actor Lee Jae-wook’s romantic relationship has been officially confirmed. The South Korean online media outlet Dispatch reported on their dating relationship on February 27, with SM Entertainment and C-JeS Studio confirming the news. According to Dispatch, Karina and Lee Jae-wook have primarily met near his residence, and they have been spotted going for walks late at night together. SM Entertainment and C-JeS Studio initially stated that they were “checking the reports,” but later admitted to their relationship by saying they are “getting to know each other.” C-JeS Studio added, “The actor is currently working on a new project, and as this is a personal matter, we ask for warm support.” It is reported that Karina and Lee Jae-wook first met on January 14, 2024, at Prada’s new men’s collection show during Milan Fashion Week. This encounter led to their connection, and since then they have been getting to know each other and developing a romantic relationship. Dispatch is a media outlet that covers K-pop and K-drama news in South Korea, known for reporting on celebrities’ private relationships. It has a tradition of revealing new celebrity couple news at the beginning of each new year, having reported on singer-songwriter IU and actor Lee Jong-suk’s relationship in 2023.