SM Entertainment, representing aespa's Karina confirmed on April 2 KST that the singer had parted ways with Lee Jae Wook and that the couple had indeed ended their relationship. 

The duo had garnered significant public attention after rumors of their romance surfaced on February 27 KST. Despite initially acknowledging their relationship with cautious optimism, stating they were still in the process of getting to know each other, they ultimately parted ways after just five weeks of making their romance public. 

The breakup was primarily attributed to the emotional toll inflicted by malicious comments and a sense of remorse towards their fans. Meanwhile, Lee Jae Wook's agency, C-JeS Studio, echoed similar sentiments on the same day, stating, "Lee Jae Wook made the decision to focus on his current filming projects," adding, "The two will continue to support each other as colleagues.