K-pop star Karina issues a handwritten apology after facing backlash for dating South Korean actor Lee Jae Wook. They have recently broken up after just five weeks of going public.
In February, K-pop star Karina issued a grovelling, handwritten apology after fans accused her of ‘betrayal’ for dating South Korean actor Lee Jae Wook . They have recently split up, just five weeks after going public.
The attacks prompted Karina, a member of the group aespa, to post a handwritten note “to convey my sincere apologies to the fans.” “An idol’s persona is expected to be romantically available,” said Stephanie Choi, a K-pop expert with the University at Buffalo’s Asia Research Institute. But in return, they may expect their idols to be held to “gruelling professional standards” which extend into their personal lives, with young female stars particularly vulnerable, Bae said.
Expectations have gradually relaxed, and many popular K-pop stars such as IU, SNSD’s Sooyoung, Jiyeon and BoA have confirmed relationships to the press. But being open about one’s relationship status is a privilege reserved for established stars, while newcomers in the competitive K-pop industry — like Karina — are discouraged from dating to avoid jeopardizing their popularity.
K-Pop Karina Apology Backlash Dating Actor Lee Jae Wook
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