Britain’s The Times pays attention to Karina’s ‘love apology’ and ‘truck protest’
Karina (23), a member of the famous girl group Aespa, uploaded a ‘handwritten apology’ for her romantic relationship with actor Lee Jae-wook (25), and foreign media also took notice.
On the 7th (local time), British daily The Times reported, “One of Korea’s top pop stars publicly apologized to her fans for having a boyfriend.”
In a handwritten apology posted on Instagram on the 5th, Karina said, “I am cautious towards MY (Spa fandom name) who must have been very surprised. “I know how disappointed you must be,” she said. “I also know that you are upset thinking about the stories we shared together.”
He then concluded his handwritten apology by saying, “(I) have always been sincere to my friends, and each and every one of them is still precious to me,” and “I am very sorry and grateful.”
Previously, Karina’s agency SM Entertainment officially acknowledged on the 27th of last month that they were learning about her romantic relationship with actor Lee Jae-wook. Afterwards, SM Entertainment’s stock price fell by more than 10%.
The Times also highlighted the ‘truck protest’ by some fans who were angry at the news of their relationship. “After their relationship became known, angry fans posted statements online. They also sent a truck with a message criticizing (Kareena) written on it through social media,” the report said.
The truck protest display board reads, “Karina, did you lack the love your fans gave you? “Why did you choose to betray your fans?” and “If you don’t directly apologize, you will see lower album sales and empty concert seats.”
The Times pointed out, “Although the agency denies it, stars are under pressure not to disclose their romantic relationships.” “This is because it is impossible to date the opposite sex and a well-known star can alienate fans,” he said. “Fans have the fantasy of wanting to be the object of the star’s love.”
The British BBC also said, “Korean and Japanese pop stars work in industries that are notorious for high pressure, so it is not easy for them to handle exposing their private lives. Just 10 years ago, it was common practice to ban stars from dating or having cell phones.” It has been reported.
Source: Donga
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