Kim Do Hoon Clarifies Alleged Hand-Touching Incident with Karina Aespa at Agents of Mystery Season 2 Press Conference

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SecondUpdate.com – South Korean actor Kim Do Hoon has finally spoken out regarding the controversy that arose after he was accused of touching Karina (aespa)’s hand during the press conference for Agents of Mystery Season 2.

The event was held at Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery in Mapo, Seoul, on February 19. On that occasion, Kim Do Hoon and Karina appeared as main stars alongside other cast members, including Hyeri, Lee Yong Jin, and John Park.

The controversy began during a group photo session. At that moment, Kim Do Hoon was seen holding Karina’s hand on one side and Gabee’s hand on the other.

However, after footage from the event spread widely on social media, some netizens accused Kim Do Hoon of “playing around” with Karina’s hand. The video then sparked various speculations and criticism online.

One fan even visited Kim Do Hoon’s online community and left a protest comment saying, “Don’t touch Karina.”

In response to these accusations, Kim Do Hoon immediately issued a clarification. He emphasized that he had no intention of touching Karina’s hand deliberately.

Upon closer inspection, the video shows that Kim Do Hoon was actually scratching his middle finger with his thumb while holding Karina’s hand. This further supports his explanation that the movement had nothing to do with her.

Meanwhile, Agents of Mystery is a South Korean variety show that combines adventure and mystery. The program features six celebrities who act as secret agents.

They are tasked with investigating strange cases, ranging from supernatural events to occult phenomena that are difficult to explain scientifically.

The second season is scheduled to premiere on February 27, 2026, on the streaming platform Netflix.

After the clarification was released, most fans began to understand the actual situation. Many believe that the controversy stemmed from a misunderstanding caused by a viral video clip.

Several netizens also reminded others of the importance of viewing an incident in its entirety before making judgments or criticisms.