Lee Jae Wook left viewers giggling at his reaction when his girlfriend, aespa Karina, was mentioned in a broadcast.
On February 27, SM Entertainment and C-Jes Studio confirmed aespa Karina and Lee Jae Wook's relationship after "falling in love at first sight" in Milan in January.
With impressive timing, the K-pop idol was coincidentally mentioned in a broadcast attended by her actor boyfriend on the same day, and this was how he reacted.
How Lee Jae Wook Reacted At Sudden Mention of Girlfriend aespa Karina
Lee Jae Wook appeared as a guest for the 30th episode of Jang Doyeon's web entertainment show, "Salon Drip 2," uploaded on TEO's YouTube channel.
In particular, he showed up together with former U-KISS Lee Jun Young, to promote their new Disney+ series, "The Impossible Heir."
While talking about numerous topics, Jang Doyeon suddenly mentioned aespa Karina, who started a public relationship with the actor.
Indeed, the timing is surprising as the episode was filmed ahead of the report!
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In particular, Jang Doyeon asked:
"If I am going to do a travel entertainment show, will you join if I call you? I have gathered Go Yoon Jung and (aespa) Karina, so far."
It was a unique timing since Go Yoon Jung is his on-screen partner in "Alchemy of Souls." At the time, they showed explosive chemistry that K-Drama fans were rooting for them to date in real life.
But aespa Karina was also mentioned, who was belatedly revealed to be his real-life girlfriend on the same day.
Despite this, Lee Jae Wook showed professionalism, maintaining an unwavering expression and naturally responded:
"Will it be okay for me to join?"
Jang Doyeon then replied:
"Of course, I'll vouch for you."
With this, Lee Jae Wook officially joined the prospective travel members of Jang Doyeon with his response:
"I like that."
Following the broadcast, this drew massive attention from netizens, as this is also Lee's first broadcast after his dating news. As it was pre-recorded, viewers expected that there would be no mention of aespa Karina, but the timing is truly unexpected.
Netizens expressed reactions such as:
- “Aren’t Lee Jae Wook’s ears too red?”
- “Is he making a poker face like he doesn't know anything?"
- “It’s a pilgrimage video.”
- “The timing is amazing.”
Summary of Lee Jae Wook - aespa Karina Love Story
On the morning of Feb. 27th, the dating rumor between Lee Jae Wook and aespa Karina arose.
According to Dispatch, the first media who report it, the young lovers met for the first time at Milan Fashion Week in January and fell in love at first sight which eventually developed into a romantic relationship.
As Karina was living in a dorm with her co-members, the couple would meet in Lee Jae Wook's neighborhood, and despite their busy schedules, they went on dates such as late-night walks and developed affection for each other.
The couple's agency made their relationship official by telling Xports News:
"They are currently getting to know each other. The actor is in the middle of filming, and as it is his private life, we ask that you respect it with warm eyes."
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
