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Topic : K-Pop star Karina apologizes to furious fans for having a boyfriend
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TITLE : K-Pop star Karina apologizes to furious fans for having a boyfriend

K-Pop star Karina apologizes to furious fans for having a boyfriend

 



K-pop star Karina apologizes to die-hard fans accusing her of 'betrayal'  after going public with relationship

 

 

 

A K-Pop star has been forced to apologize to furious fans for having a boyfriend.

 

On this side of the globe, fans can't wait for rumors to drop of who their favorite music star is in a relationship with.

 

Many Americans will scour the web to find out the latest information.

 

In countries such as South Korea though, things are very different.

 

It's common for K-pop agencies to promote their stars as romantically obtainable, with stars in Japan having 'no dating' clauses in their contract.

 

Just a decade ago, it was normal for K-pop agencies to ban new stars from entering relationships or from even having a mobile phone.

 

While it may not be banned in 2024, admissions of a relationship are still considered a scandal among K-Pop fans.

 

And recent evidence of that comes with South Korean singer Karina, who fronts the girl group Aespa.

 

In a hand-written apology, Karina promised fans she will 'heal the wounds' after it emerged that she is dating the actor Lee Jae-Wook.

 

Frustrated and furious, fans drove a truck to the headquarters of SM Entertainment, which formed and manages Aespa, with a very simple message.

South Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo reports they held an electronic sign demanding an apology.

 

The message read: "Is the love to you by your fans not enough? Why did you choose to betray the fans? Please apologize directly. Otherwise, you will see a decrease in album sales and empty concert seats."

 

Karina is by far the largest member of the group with over 12 million followers on Instagram.

 

The singer, whose real name is Yu Ji-min, penned on that account: "I apologize for surprising you greatly.

 

"I know very well how disappointed [my fans] who have supported me are and how upset you're thinking about the memories we shared together."

 

She added: "I want to make up for my hurt fans from now on. I have always been sincere to you, and still, every one of you are truly precious to me."

 

The singer also promised to 'show more maturity and work harder going forward to all [my fans] without disappointment.'

 

It is not the first time the world of K-Pop has been embroiled in a dating controversy.

 

 

In 2018, the stock of record label Cube Entertainment dropped massively after two of their biggest artists, Hyuna and E-Dawn, began dating.

As for Karina, some of her Instagram followers have backed her relationship status.

 

"Apologise for loving someone? You don't need to do this, you deserve to be happy," one person wrote.

 

 

Source: https://www.unilad.com/music/news/kpop-karina-apologizes-having-boyfriend-392881-20240307

 

Comprehension

Why did the K-Pop star Karina apologize to her fans?
How do K-Pop agencies typically promote their stars in terms of relationships?
What was the reaction of fans to Karina's relationship with actor Lee Jae-wook?
How did fans express their frustration towards SM Entertainment?
What did Karina promise to her fans in her apology?
Why do some K-Pop agencies restrict their stars from dating?
How did Karina's apology reflect her understanding of her fans' feelings?
Can you recall another instance of a K-Pop dating controversy mentioned in the article?

Discussion

How do you think the cultural attitudes towards celebrity relationships differ between South Korea and other countries like the United States?
Do you think it's fair for fans to expect their favorite celebrities to remain single for their enjoyment? Why or why not?
What impact do you think the dating restrictions imposed by K-Pop agencies have on the personal lives of the artists?
How do you think social media affects the way fans react to news about their favorite celebrities?
What role do you think fan loyalty plays in situations like Karina's apology?
Do you believe that public apologies from celebrities are genuine, or do you think they're often done to protect their image and career?
In your opinion, should celebrities have to apologize for their personal relationships? Why or why not?
How do you think the pressure to maintain a certain image affects the mental health of K-Pop stars?

Vocabulary

Scandal - An event or action that causes public outrage or condemnation.
Embroiled - Involved in a difficult situation or argument.
Controversy - Disagreement or debate, typically prolonged and public.
Clauses - Specific provisions or conditions in a contract.
Apology - A statement expressing regret or remorse for an offense or mistake.
Frustrated - Feeling or expressing distress and annoyance, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.
Promote - To support or actively encourage the interests or cause of someone.
Dropping - Informally used to describe the release or spreading of information or rumors.