• “Leave them alone!”— Korean netizens react to the 'Dispatch' report of Lee Jae Wook and Karina's blossoming romance

    The news of actor Lee Jae Wook and aespa's Karina allegedly being in a romantic relationship has sparked discussions among Korean netizens.

    'Dispatch' first reported on the relationship, sharing photos of the two at their first meeting in Milan and subsequent meetings in Seoul.

    According to a source close to both individuals, their connection was described as immediate and profound, with the suggestion that it may have been love at first sight.

    Karina, who currently resides in a dormitory, reportedly meets with Lee Jae Wook in his local area.

    Sightings of him taking leisurely strolls in an unoccupied residential park, particularly during late hours, have been reported.

    The sudden news has prompted Korean netizens to share their thoughts on various online community platforms.

    "They really suit each other well." 
    "Why would they expose something that's only been a month." 

    "They probably haven't even been able to see each other much yet, are you reporting this so they'll break up?

    "So envious. They look good together." 

    "Just leave them alone...what do you gain by exposing something like this." 

    "Wow, I guess there are people who actually meet at those events and start dating." 

    "Karina will probably get a lot of backlash." 

    "Wow. Are we going to get a couples Prada campaign? haha.

    "It's scary how they were taking photos of them on the street at night.

    "Look at how they purposefully didn't release a shot of the two of them together...they might be waiting to release it if they deny it." 

    "Leave them alone in the beginning stages T_T

    "They look good, I hope they're happy together.

    "If it's only been a month, it's still in the beginning stages. I feel bad for them." 

    "Wow, they really do all still date even with how busy they are." 
    "Ugh, Dispatch. If it's Milan, then it was only just last month." 

  • BTS’s Jin Dominates MY1PICK Weekly Rankings for 43 Weeks Straight

    BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

    In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

    But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

    Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

    The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

    Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

    Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

    Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

    As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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