Super Junior member Ryeowook and former TAHITI member Ari are now considered a couple. However, the former TAHITI member had something to say in the matter regarding this news.
Soompi reported that on September 29, SpoTVNews stated that the Super Junior's Ryeowook and Ari have recently been dating. The pair has been said to have developed strong feelings for each after being introduced by an acquaintance.
The news publication reported that Label SJ had confirmed their relationship. The agency stated that Ryeowook and Ari are now in a romantic relationship after being close to senior and junior artists.
Meanwhile, Ari took to her personal Twitter account to explain to fans and shared a lengthy apology. The idol first apologizes to her fans for the misunderstandings and all the rumors she was linked to.
In the post, Ari stated that she apologizes for causing her fans any discomfort and clarifies the situation.
Ari explained the misunderstandings that were caused by the cafe photos that got sparked the initial dating rumors, stating: "I set up the cafe account for promotional purposes, but I unintentionally made you uncomfortable, and I apologize for that.
Since I have cafe experience, I stepped up and volunteered to make it pretty, but I would like to clarify that he did not set me up with a cafe and that I do not get any of the cafe's profits."
Ari also addresses the rumors that went viral regarding her involvement with a male actor entering a lounge bar. The former TAHITI member stated that he was her biological brother that she has known for nine years and wanted to have an Instagram promotion. She was only there to congratulate him.
Finally, Ari apologizes to fans for staying silent after all the controversy surrounding the idol. She taught that she would hurt her fans by clarifying things and was afraid it would also harm her biological brother.
She then assured fans that she will be more responsible for separating her personal and professional life from now on.