Former Oh My Girl member JinE faced backlash after posting an Instagram story about aespa‘s Karina and Lee Jae Wook dating.
On February 28, JinE shared an image with the caption “Karina Karina Karina nanrina (there’s an uproar) lol.” Some netizens criticized her involvement in the dating news and found her wordplay on Karina‘s name inappropriate.
In response to the backlash, JinE posted an apology on Instagram on February 29. She wrote, “I’m sorry if it seemed offensive. I meant to say I was disappointed because she’s my favorite member.”
The controversy arose after Lee Jae Wook confirmed that he is dating Karina, addressing earlier speculations about their relationship.
It’s essential to consider the impact of social media posts, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like celebrity relationships. JinE‘s apology acknowledges the potential offense caused by her initial post.
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