Karina of Aespa and actor Lee Jae-wook are confirmed to be in a relationship.
SM Entertainment, which reps Aespa told The Korea Herald on Tuesday that “the two are getting to know each other.”
Lee’s agency CJes Studios also confirmed the relationship, saying, “The two are getting to know each other. As the actor is currently filming a drama and the matter involves his privacy, so please respect (the couple's) privacy.”
Earlier on Tuesday, a local report revealed that Karina and Lee have been dating since they first met at Prada’s 2024 Fall/ Winter Men’s Collection fashion show held in Milan on Jan 14.
The report stated that the two stars usually met in Lee's neighbourhood, as Karina lives with her group members.
They have also been spotted on a late-night walk in the actor's neighbourhood.
Lee, 26, debuted as an actor in the tvN drama Memories Of The Alhambra in 2018 and is set to star in the new Disney+ series The Impossible Heir, which is set to premiere today (Feb 28).
Karina, 24, debuted as a member of Aespa in 2020 and is set to embark on the group’s second world tour in June. – The Korea Herald/Asia News Network