Group aespa's Karina (24, real name Yoo Ji-min) and actor Lee Jae-wook (26) have confirmed they are in a relationship. A new idol-actor couple with a 2-year age gap has been born.

Karina's agency, SM Entertainment, confirmed the relationship between Karina and Lee Jae-wook to Ten Asia on the 27th, stating, "They are currently getting to know each other." Lee Jae-wook's agency, C-JeS Studio, also stated, "The two are in the stage of getting to know each other deeply," and added, "As the actor is currently filming and it is his private life, we ask that you watch over them with a warm gaze and respect."

According to media reports on this day, Karina and Lee Jae-wook met at a luxury brand collection in Italy in January, fell in love at first sight, and developed their relationship into a romantic one. There have also been eyewitness accounts that they have been continuing their dates in Seoul, even though Karina lives in a dormitory.

Karina debuted in 2020 with the group aespa and has since gained popularity by releasing various hit songs such as "Black Mamba," "Next Level," and "Spicy."

Lee Jae-wook debuted in 2018 in the tvN drama "Memories of the Alhambra" and has appeared in works such as the "Alchemy of Souls" series and "Death's Game." He is currently awaiting the release of the Disney+ series "The Impossible Heir."

These are English translations of articles from our GTTOUR Japanese website.