Popular Actor Denies Serious Allegations After Aespa’s Karina Is Allegedly Inappropriately Touched
Kim Do Hoon is facing controversy after being accused of inappropriately touching aespa’s Karina at a recent press event.
The controversy started at the production presentation for Agents of Mystery Season 2, where both appeared as cast members. During the event, the cast formed a star-shaped pose by holding hands.
A clip went viral showing Kim Do Hoon rubbing the hands of Karina and fellow cast member Gabi while linked together. Many netizens called it excessive and crossed a line.
Fans defended Karina’s enthusiasm for the pose.
Everyone was kinda embarrassed to do the pose the reporter suggested but Karina really wanted to do it so they all did it for her. She looks so happy lmao
— Karina♡ (@ujiminphoria) February 19, 2026
But backlash quickly grew. Some accused Kim Do Hoon of harassment, comparing the gesture to inappropriate behavior often seen in male-dominated workplaces.
오늘자 미스터리수사반2 제작발표회에서 카리나 가비 손 주무르는 김도훈…이거 성희롱 아님? 보통 남초회사 틀딱들이 여직원들한테 자주하는 짓거리인데 나이도 어린놈이 벌써부터 개저씨 싹수가 보이네
— 반올 (@HeungrokCho) February 21, 2026
At today’s Agents of Mystery 2 production press conference, Kim Do Hoon was seen kneading Karina and Gabi’s hands…
Isn’t this sexual harassment? It’s the kind of thing old men at male-dominated companies often do to female employees. He’s still young, but he’s already showing signs of turning into a creepy old man.
— Netizen on X
Others said it looked minor and could have been unintentional.
As the controversy grew, Kim Do Hoon addressed it directly on the fan messaging app Bubble.
Netizen on Bubble: “Don’t touch Karina.”
Kim Do Hoon: “?”
Kim Do Hoon: “I never touched her hand. I was just scratching my fingers because they were itchy.”
What do you think? Did Kim Do Hoon cross the line or was this just an awkward gesture? Drop your thoughts below.