The number of subscribers in Karina's Bubble space has decreased, with fans sharing messages of unsubscribing following the idol's announcement of her relationship with actor Lee Jae Wook. The two young stars revealed their relationship after participating in the Prada fashion show in Milan on January 14, sparking a wave of reactions from fans and the online community.
On the Bubble communication platform, where subscribers can access exclusive content and direct messages from their favorite idols through a monthly subscription, some fans expressed their discontent and announced their departure. The negative reaction extended beyond subscription platforms, as Karina also faced hateful comments on various social media platforms, with some attributing her "inactivity and lack of interaction with fans" to her relationship.
One fan who unsubscribed wrote: "My other friends who are also fans are all pretending to be fine on the outside, but if you look closely, none of us are okay... As a leader and center, she couldn't uphold her position. It's been over 3 years and 3 months... What's certain is that some Karina fans will leave, and Winter will become the center with the return of the full album..."
However, online users reacted negatively to the fans' behavior. Some criticized the idol, stating:
I feel so bad for Karina.
If you want to leave the fandom, do it quietly. Of course, she can date whoever she wants, and of course, fans are allowed to leave. But don't blame her.
Ha, I hate everything. The fact that people are liking posts from fans who are leaving the fandom, and the fact that her dating rumors are all over my page, when the comeback is just around the corner, everything seems ruined. Please stop. ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
Of course, it's disappointing that she's doing this only 3 years after her debut, and she wasn't even wearing a mask when she went out with him, so it doesn't even seem like she made the minimum effort not to get caught.
Fans are allowed to leave the fandom. I would have left the fandom if it was my bias too, but people are criticizing it because it's not their bias.
She should have considered the possibility of all the fans leaving the fandom if she started a relationship, and it's also Aespa's full album comeback soon, so she should have been even more careful. Honestly, she was indeed careless.
No matter how much the general public says it doesn't affect them, the only solution for such fans is to leave the fandom. However, the reality is that all idols who have been caught in dating rumors have been affected, and their popularity and sales have declined. Even if ordinary people who don't spend money say it's okay, the members of the same team will suffer, even if the idol themselves don't realize it.
It's okay for fans to leave the fandom and forgive, but it's not okay for ordinary people to do so. What's the point of dividing fans into those who spend a lot of money and those who don't?
Leaving the fandom is about keeping quiet. It's just a way to silence people. Honestly, is there anything you can't say? It's funny to say that the center of the regular comeback will be this or that. Why can't you talk about leaving the fandom?
I would have cut her off right away. People who don't spend money always have something to say.
After going through several days, even if you become a fan, you still won't spend money. You'll just quietly support them. Later on, don't complain. Just spend as much money as you can afford so that you don't regret it.
Everyone understands your position. You're a fan. What's the point of dividing fans into those who spend a lot of money and those who don't?
Leaving the fandom is a personal choice.
Even if it's not a serious illness, it's a bit strange to leave the fandom over a dating rumor. ㅋㅋㅋ
The number of CDs sold is not decreasing, and you're just saying that you're going to cancel your Bubble subscription. What's the big deal?
I understand. It's not my turn, but I wish you a happy relationship. If it were my turn, I think I would be affected.
Fans can be disappointed, but why are you telling them to leave the fandom quietly?
I understand that you're disappointed, but it's a bit strange to leave the fandom over a dating rumor that's not even a scandal. ㅋㅋㅋ
Bubble is only a few dollars a month. It's not like you're not spending any money. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
You can criticize dating, but if you don't, it's okay to leave the fandom because your heart has cooled. It's the fan's heart. It's not a problem to leave the fandom, but it's a problem to insult someone for dating.
From the perspective of fans who spend money, it's okay to date and live a normal life. However, it's also a job where your profession is visible, and when you see the names of your girlfriend, boyfriend, or lover mentioned in the titles, it's complicated and you have no choice but to leave the fandom. When my idol's dating rumor broke out and the agency admitted it, it felt like they were taking advantage of me and writing articles about the two of them everywhere. Even if I tried to ignore it, I couldn't do idol culture because my mental health was affected... ㅜ
You can write reviews and make noise when you spend money, so you can make noise when you leave the fandom. It's even stranger to insult ordinary people for not leaving the fandom quietly.
I don't think Karina or Karina's fans are particularly noisy. The people who are interrupting are even noisier. They seem to be excited that they can attack other people's idols every time there's a dating rumor.
It's not like Karina is showing off her relationship, giving her fans gifts to her lover, and cheating on them. She was dating quietly, but the media stalked her... How can she be criticized for dating quietly at the most beautiful age of her 20s?
This kind of nonsense never changes, no matter how much the generation changes.
It's really annoying when people who aren't even fans say things like this... They must be really stressed out from the moment the article comes out.
I can understand being disappointed, but shouldn't you leave the fandom quietly?
It's a big blow to be a leader, center, and popular for three years, but dating rumors are a big blow.
I understand. It's a shame because she has a bright future ahead of her.
If you've been doing this since Bubble opened, you're a real fan. ㅋㅋ
I wonder what they're so disappointed about. Is it a crime to be caught stalking? I've had several dating issues with the idols I've been following, but I was disappointed with the members who did something disappointing, but I was fine with the members who didn't. I can't support them anymore, but I can still like them.
It seems crazy to justify leaving the fandom just because a relationship was made public...
I thought she was showing off her relationship and dating someone special, but...
It's ridiculous to say that it's okay to insult someone even if they're criticized. Think about it in terms of personality. It seems like only those who spend money are forgiven and excused, while those who don't spend money are criticized. People who spend money on a certain platform are often excused for their actions, while those who don't spend money on the same platform are often criticized for similar actions.
source: theqoo
