Super Junior Ryeowook Instagram Debut Confirms Long-Term Romance— From Secret to Public
On the 9th, Ryeowook unveiled his Instagram account via Twitter, sharing a message that expressed a sense of delayed entry into the platform, stating, "I feel like I started 10 years later than others, but I waited a long time, Elf."
The inauguration of his Instagram presence included a selfie with the caption, "I finally made it."
Ryeowook quickly amassed around 60,000 followers within six hours of the account's launch, indicating the sustained popularity he enjoys.
Ryeowook's Instagram Follows Spark Intrigue: From Super Junior to Former Members, Agency Peers, and a Display of Affection from Girlfriend Ari
In his initial follows, Ryeowook included Super Junior's official account, along with individual accounts of members Yesung, Kyuhyun, Kim Heechul, Leeteuk, Sungmin, Shindong, and Choi Siwon. Notably, he also followed former Super Junior member Kangin, garnering attention.
Additionally, members of his agency extended their follows to include Girls' Generation, SHINee, EXO, Red Velvet, Kangta, NCT, and Aespa.
Drawing heightened interest among Ryeowook's followers is his girlfriend, Ari, who reciprocated the follow on Ryeowook's new account, displaying ongoing affection.
This revelation comes after Super Junior's agency, SJ Label, officially acknowledged the romantic relationship between Ryeowook and actor Ari in 2020. Initially close as senior-junior friends, their connection evolved into a romantic involvement.
Ari Addresses Controversies: Denies Cafe Connection, Affiliation with Shincheonji, and Confirms Christian Faith Amid Relationship Speculations
While this public relationship marks Ryeowook's first in his 15-year career, suspicions arose, including Love Stargram, Ryeowook's support for Ari's cafe start-up, and Ari's alleged association with Shincheonji.
In response, Ari issued an apology, clarifying misconceptions and expressing remorse for any hurt caused.
Ari clarified, "He did not open a cafe for me, and the profits from the cafe are not my share," denying any previous relationship and confirming her Christian faith, distancing herself from Shincheonji.
Ari and Ryeowook: Navigating the Age Gap in a K-Pop Love Story
Ryeowook addressed the circulating misunderstandings, emphasizing the disparity between fiction and his actual thoughts and actions.
Expressing his devotion to Super Junior and ELF, he lamented the prevalence of untrue rumors.
Meanwhile, Ari, born in 1994, is seven years younger than Ryeowook, born in 1987. Ryeowook continues to be active as a member of Super Junior, Super Junior-KRY, solo singer, and musical actor, while Ari made her debut with Tahiti in 2012.
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Cassidy Jones.