On February 27, actor Lee Jae Wook appeared as a special guest on the YouTube show 'Salon Drip 2' with Lee Jun Young for their upcoming drama 'The Impossible Heir.'

During the episode, the host, Jang Do Yeon, steered the conversation towards another popular YouTube series, 'Hong Seok Cheon's Jewel Box.' Curious, she inquired about Lee Jun Young's experience on the show. Lee Jun Young replied, "It was so much fun. When I appeared on the show, it was before the program was officially released, so Seok Cheon hyung contacted me directly. He asked, 'My Jjun, are you free that day?' I thought he was opening a (new) store and was surprised."

Jang Do Yeon commented, "It seems like you're willing to go anywhere if you're asked to come. You're really loyal." She then turned to Lee Jae Wook and asked if there was someone he would do that for. Lee Jae Wook half-jokingly responded by pointing to Jang Do Yeon.

When Lee Jae Wook gestured to Jang Do Yeon, she asked, "You would come if I asked you to?" and Lee Jae Wook replied, "Of course."

Continuing, she asked, "I'm collecting traveling members right now. Can you come if I call you?" and Lee Jae Wook replied, "Yes."

Jang Do Yeon shared, "So when guests appear on the show, they all say they want to travel with me since I'm right in front of them. That's how I got actress Go Yoon Jung and aespa's Karina to say yes," and suggested that Lee Jae Wook join them on their future travel plans.

Lee Jae Wook asked, "Can I join that group though?" and Jang Do Yeon replied, "I'll try to make arrangements."

Meanwhile, rumors of a relationship between Lee Jae Wook and Karina emerged just a few hours before this latest episode of 'Salon Drip 2' was uploaded. Their agencies confirmed the relationship, stating, "They are currently in the process of getting to know each other."

According to the initial media report, the two met and became involved during Milan Fashion Week, and their relationship blossomed into a romantic one.

Despite their hectic schedules, they managed to find time for dates in Lee Jae Wook's neighborhood, given that Karina is living with the other aespa members.

Given that filming for 'Salon Drip 2' had concluded before the relationship rumors surfaced, netizens were surprised by the sudden mention of Karina, commenting, "Was this predicted?" "The timing is amazing, lol," and "He must've been so caught off guard, lol."