Following Dispatch's revelation that aespa Karina and Lee Jae Wook are dating, both sides finally the relationship through official statements.

SM Entertainment & C-Jes Studio Confirm Lee Jae Wook, aespa Karina's Relationship

On February 27, the Korean media outlet Dispatch exposed the romantic relationship between actor Lee Jae Wook and aespa Karina.

Their love story reportedly started when they met at the Milan Fashion Week in January, and after "falling in love at first sight," they developed into a couple and have been dating for about a month since then.

Dispatch shared photos of the couple mainly seeing each other in Lee Jae Wook's neighborhood during their free time. They have been spotted having late-night walks amid busy schedules.

According to an insider:

"I guess you could say that it was love at first sight. From the moment they met at the fashion show, their love blossomed."

As the rumor blew up, media outlets immediately contacted the couple's agencies and later on confirmed their relationship.

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Following the relationship report, SM Entertainment, aespa Karina's agency, released an official statement.

"Karina and Lee Jae Wook are currently getting to know each other."

C-Jes Studio, the actor's label, also confirmed the stars' relationship after checking.

"(Lee Jae Wook and aespa Karina) are getting to know each other. Lee Jae Wook is currently filming (for a drama), and as it is his private life, we ask everyone to give them warm respect."

 Congratulations to the new couple!

aespa Karina's Ideal Type Re-Examined After Dating Confirmation With Lee Jae Wook

As aespa Karina is known to be the 4th-gen's "It Girl," there was a high interest in who would capture her heart. And as per the latest buzz, it's Lee Jae Wook!

Due to this, fans recalled the time Karina described her ideal type.

"A man with black hair, a pretty smile, big hands and feet, taller than 180cm, doesn't smoke, looks good in blue and is polite."

Netizens insisted that Lee Jae Wook perfectly fits aespa Karina's ideal.

In June 2023, aespa Karina also stated that she considers a man's personality more significant than his appearance. In fact, prior to that, she also paid importance to a person being a hard worker.

Re-examining Lee Jae Wook's personality and passion for work, the actor born in 1998, two years older than Karina debuted in 2018 through "Memories of Alhambra."

Due to his top-notch acting skills despite being a rookie, he immediately landed his first main lead role for "Extraordinary You" where he received his "Best New Actor" Award.

His popularity continued since then, gaining a name for his notable works such as "Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol," and "Alchemy of Souls."

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Written by Eunice Dawson.