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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
New and popular K-drama ‘Dear Hongrang' star Lee Jae Wook talks about the new show and subtly mentions romance with Aespa's Karina
Lee Jae Wook 's latest K-drama project, ' Dear Hongrang ,' has been making numbers ever since its release. In a recent turn of events, the actor's dating history was also made public, as it was revealed that he and Aespa's Karina are together. Lee Jae Wook subtly addresses dating news with Aespa's Karina as well as breakups According to Koreaboo, Lee Jae Wook, during a press conference held on May 19 in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, talked about the show and also ended up addressing the dating news that was recently revealed while he had been filming for 'Dear Hongrang.' The actor had shared that he does not wish to talk about personal matters and deferred the questions back to his new K-drama. He shared that 'I prefer not to discuss personal matters. I hope the attention stays on the character and the story of Dear Hongrang.' Lee Jae Wook talks about new projects and if his personal life interrupted the filming schedule Lee Jae Wook also recently gave an interview with Xports News, where the actor talked all about his new Korean drama projects, such as 'Dear Hongrang' and 'The Impossible Heir.' The actor was also asked during the interview about whether his personal relationships, referring to his romance with Aespa's Karina, had any effect on his work. In his statement, the actor shared that 'It wasn't hard to get into/stay focused in character [because of the relationship]. But if I go into too much detail, it might get personal.' Lee Jae Wook's agency issued a statement regarding the breakup Around the time when the couple were revealed to be together, they faced a lot of backlash and criticism online. The duo then, a month later, reported breaking up, as confirmed by the actor's agency. In a statement issued regarding the matter, they shared that 'Lee Jae Wook chose to end the relationship so he could concentrate on his current projects. They will stay good colleagues and continue to cheer each other on. Please keep supporting their future endeavors.'
Pink Villa
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Lee Jae Wook using ex-GF Karina of aespa for 'attention'? Fans slam his ‘disgusting' comment made during Dear Hongrang promo
Actor Lee Jae Wook is facing intense backlash online after briefly addressing his former relationship with aespa's Karina during a recent interview. His comment stirred discontent among fans who accuse him of reigniting a controversy that had already been laid to rest. The actor recently sat down with Xports News to discuss his latest projects, including the period drama Dear Hongrang and the revenge-thriller series The Impossible Heir. The main focus of the conversation centered around his acting process and recent roles. However, attention quickly shifted when he was asked about the impact of his dating scandal earlier in the year. Specifically, the interviewer brought up The Impossible Heir, which Lee was filming at the time when Dispatch released photos confirming his relationship with Karina. In response to the question, Lee Jae Wook cautiously remarked that the situation had not made it difficult for him to remain in character, but refrained from going into detail. In his words, 'It wasn't hard to get into/stay focused in character [because of the relationship]. But if I go into too much detail, it might get personal,' as quoted by Koreaboo. His reserved comment, while brief, was enough to reignite widespread debate online. Particularly, aespa fans feel that the topic should no longer be brought up, especially during media promotions. Though Lee did not mention Karina by name, the context of the conversation left little ambiguity. Fans quickly interpreted his words as an indirect reference to the idol, whose fanbase has continued to show sensitivity toward the issue since the dating news first broke in February 2024. At the time, both stars made headlines after it was reported that the two had been quietly seeing each other. They were often meeting in Lee Jae Wook's neighborhood and taking late-night strolls together. Their agencies later confirmed the relationship, but the romance was short-lived. Within weeks, both sides announced that the two had amicably parted ways, citing their busy schedules. While Karina kept a low profile in the aftermath of the scandal, she even penned a handwritten letter to fans via Instagram. In it, she expressed regret for the distress caused by the news and promised to focus more on her group and supporters moving forward. Since then, she has avoided any public mention of the relationship and has been steadily rebuilding her image through group promotions and individual activities. Against this backdrop, Lee's recent comments, however measured, have sparked renewed frustration. Fans argue that bringing up the past relationship, especially during a period when he is actively promoting new work, appears to serve no purpose other than generating 'attention'. Many feel that Karina has already faced a disproportionate amount of scrutiny and should not be drawn back into public discussion, considering when she has made deliberate efforts to move on.
South China Morning Post
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
K-drama casting news about Chae Soo-bin, Lee Jae-wook, Go Youn-jung and more
One of the most revered writers of Korean dramas prepares her return, while young stars line up for a range of tantalising new fantasy projects in our latest round of Korean casting announcements. 1. Honey Jar Project Last seen in The Impossible Heir , Lee Jae-wook is reportedly set to lead the coming eight-part Netflix series Honey Jar Project. Advertisement The show is described as a horror fantasy about a thirty-something man who starts a part-time job that leads him into unexpected situations. Lee Jae-wook (left) and Go Youn-jung in a still from Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow. Photo: tvN Known for Alchemy of Souls , Lee is already teaming up with Netflix in the period drama Dear Hongrang, which is scheduled to launch in May. He is also due to appear in the series Last Summer alongside Choi Sung-eun. Honey Jar Project will be directed by Kim Da-min, who made waves with her indie film FAQ, which debuted at the Busan International Film Festival in 2023, before penning the scripts for the series A Killer Paradox The creator behind the show is Han Jun-hee, known for directing the film Coin Locker Girl and Netflix's acclaimed D.P. series. He is also the creator behind Weak Hero Class 1 , which returned for its second season this week. 2. Everyone Is Fighting Against Their Own Worthlessness Currently on screens in the Hospital Playlist spin-off Resident Playbook , Go Youn-jung is being eyed for a leading role in Everyone Is Fighting Against Their Own Worthlessness, the new series from Park Hae-young, the celebrated writer of My Mister and My Liberation Notes
