Our beloved Dispatch couple 2024 is in danger! Lee Jae Wook and aespa Karina have been facing countless issues following their dating announcement. From the alleged affair and ex-girlfriend of Lee Jae Wook and the plunging fame of aespa Karina, can this lovely Dispatch couple survive the storm? Check out all the issues behind the Lee Jae Wook and Karina dating controversy in the following complete report.
Lee Jae Wook and aespa Karina Face Countless Issues and Controversies
It has only been a few days since Lee Jae Wook and aespa Karina confirmed their blooming dating relationship. Yet, issues and controversies have been emerging continuously as if attacking this lovely 2024 Dispatch couple.
On February 29, various reports emerged, discussing all the various impacts that have affected the dating relationship confirmation between Lee Jae Wook and aespa Karina. Unlike the previous dating news between Lee Do Hyun and Lim Ji Yeon, or IU and Lee Jong Suk, this latest dating confirmation only bring harm for the latest Dispatch couple.
Not only has Lee Jae Wook faced from malicious comments and unexpected rumors about his ex-girlfriend, aespa Karina also suffered from shocking decrease of her popularity.
So, what really happened behind this controversy? Let’s dive deep into all the issues.
Lee Jae Wook Reportedly Left Ex-Girlfriend to Date aespa Karina
Korean media outlet TenAsia reported on Februrary 29 about a transit love (also known as exchange 환승연애) happening to actor Lee Jae Wook.
According to the report, actor Lee Jae Wook had allegedly broken up with his ex-girlfriend for aespa Karina. Industry insiders confirmed that Lee Jae Wook had been dating his ex-girlfriend for over a year until December last year.
Then, since the two celebrities reportedly started dating in January 2024, the reports accused Lee Jae Wook for leaving his ex-girlfriend for Karina.
What’s more shocking is that since actress Go Yoon Jung was previously rumored to have been dating Lee Jae Wook, many fans speculated that she was the actress rumored as the ex-girlfriend.
Immediately after the rumors circulated, Lee Jae Wook’s former agency warned the public to refrain from believing the rumors. According to the agency, the rumors were baseless, and they would take legal action against the malicious rumors.
“Following the release of articles about Lee Jae Wook’s personal life, we requested the public to kindly observe the couple as they grow closer with affection.
Unfortunately, we’ve found several online posts filled with slander and harmful rumors aimed at tarnishing our artist’s reputation. This constitutes a serious breach of human rights. We want to make it clear that we will respond to these violations with stringent legal actions.
We are continuously watching online activities. We also encourage fans to report any such incidents to the provided email below, and we promise to consider these reports in our legal strategies.”
C-Jes Entertainment.
Following Ex-Girlfriend Rumors, Lee Jae Wook is Leaving C-Jes Entertainment: Intentional Leak?
Shortly after the agency released warnings and announcement regarding Lee Jae Wook’s ex-girlfriend rumors and dating relationship with Karina, reports revealed that the actor’s contract with the agency is expiring.
According to several reports, Lee Jae Wook has decided to leave C-Jes Entertainment agency to start his own agency. These reports caused rumors to circulate that the former label was the one leaking the dating relationship. The accusation emerged given previous occurrences where celebrities’ relationship news surfaced just as they were about to part ways with their agencies.
- “It seems like a common occurrence for celebrities’ relationship details to surface just as they’re leaving their agencies.”
- “It appears they were responsible for the leak.”
- “His relationship news got out because his record label decided to share it with Dispatch, which is quite funny when you think about it.”
- “The timing of the news release is really unfortunate.”
- “The timing of this… it seriously annoys me.”
Not only that but fans also criticized Dispatch and the agency for the reveal, only 1 month after they started dating. It was too premature and unwise because the couple was too early in their relationship stage.
SM Entertainment and Karina Suffers from Plunging Reputation After Dating Relationship Confirmation
What’s more appalling is that after Dispatch revealed the couple’s dating news, it only cause plummeting reputation for aespa Karina, and even SM Entertainment.
Multiple Korean media outlets reported that Karina was losing subscribers on the Bubble platform. Several fans of Karina mentioned they’ve been subscribed to Karina’s Bubble for nearly 600 days, but have chosen to unsubscribe due to the dating news. Karina’s Chinese fanbase has even announced to stop purchasing Karina-related merchandise.
Worse, some even loudly criticized Karina, saying that she should stop being an idol and become soloist like IU if she wants to date and maintain her fanbase.
- “While the intrusive behavior of Dispatch should definitely be stopped, Karina also deserves criticism. As the leader and focal point of the group, she failed to honor her roles. It’s been just over three years since she debuted. Many of Karina’s fans will be gone, and Winter will take over as the center for aespa’s upcoming full album release.”
- “Girl groups should maximize their peak years, yet she hurried into dating. That really speaks to her professionalism.”
- “It seems for Yoo Jimin (Karina’s real name), a boyfriend of less than 30 days takes precedence over her fans.”
The same thing happened to SM Entertainment. Immediately after Dispatch revealed Lee Jae Wook and Karina as their 2024 couple, SM’s stock plummeted drastically.
On the KOSDAQ market, the stock price of SM Entertainment experienced a decline of 3.47%, falling to 77,900 won. This marked its lowest point since it closed at 77,400 won on February 14.
Dispatch Releases 2024 Couple to Cover Political Issue?
Another shocking speculation was that Dispatch decided to abruptly release their 2024 couple to allegedly cover political issues.
As the dating news broke, numerous online users found it strange that it was announced so abruptly, especially since February 27 was a normal insignificant Tuesday. Immediately, netizens voiced their suspicions, suggesting that Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol might be attempting to divert public attention from other pressing issues.
[속보] 日도쿄전력, 모레 후쿠시마 오염수 4차 방류 개시 https://t.co/gmqoNqsRMB
— 연합뉴스 (@yonhaptweet) February 26, 2024
Their doubts appeared justified when reports emerged that Japan plans to discharge more nuclear wastewater into the ocean, an issue that affects both countries. This topic, particularly Japan’s handling of nuclear waste, has been a major point of contention throughout Yoon Suk Yeol’s presidency, a situation further intensified by the President’s perceived favoritism towards Japan.
- “It’s a given now; each time Dispatch drops a story, flipping through political headlines is a must. It screams of the President trying to deflect attention from something.”
- “How did Yoon Suk Yeol manage to get Dispatch to play along?”
- “These days, Dispatch’s reports have me scanning the political scene without fail.”
디스패치 뜨면 정치 뉴스 봐야 함 굥이 뭔 짓거리 펼치는 거 덮으려는 게 뻔해서
— ᙏ͈̫͚ (@nala_9759) February 27, 2024
윤석열이 뭔짓을했길래 디스패치가 일을하냐
— 포코 (@0506_pocco) February 27, 2024
디스패치 보고 또뭘숨길라꼬…했더니역시나였음 씨발새끼야 https://t.co/aFIaaw7EJn
— ꜱʜᴀᴋɪ (@_VORTEXbk) February 27, 2024
The 2024 Dispatch Couple is in Danger!
Finally, with such negative responses to Lee Jae Wook and Karina as the new 2024 Dispatch couple, international fans immediately came to their defense.
This is just so ridiculous like omg this people should be ashamed of what they are doing. They also have a private life outside their working time. They are not robots. Iam also Lee jae wook’s fan but I don’t hate Karina just because she is dating him.This people are just jealous
— sisang (@JeonSisang) February 29, 2024
lee jae wook and karina dating making me so happy aaaaa I love her and he was my fave actor in death's game he was so cute to me despite being in a serious role hehe wish them much happiness 🥺💕💕💕
— diana (@covensyndra) February 29, 2024
as a lee jae wook fan, i am so happy for him please 🥹😭 this makes me so happy (not the fact that it was publicized this early) but i’m so happy he and karina are meeting warmly 🥹 both talented, both visuals, both loveable! my babies makes me so happy! pic.twitter.com/j4euRc6S6m
— 두레이 (@ACTJISUS) February 27, 2024
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Source: TenAsia, Yonhap News, Newsis, Nate Pann.
What's wrong with people out there? Can't they just be happy over their idol's happiness? 🤬🤬