K-Pop Stars IU and Lee Jong-suk End Four-Year Romance
K-Pop stars IU and Lee Jong-suk have ended their four-year relationship, with both agencies confirming the split on July 10 while stating they will remain professional colleagues.
K-Pop Stars IU and Lee Jong-suk End Four-Year Romance, Remain Colleagues. Following their status as one of South Korea's most beloved celebrity couples adored by fans worldwide, IU and Lee Jong-suk have officially ended their relationship after dating for approximately four years. Both agencies confirmed the breakup on July 10. Multiple Korean news outlets reported that EDAM Entertainment (IU's agency) and ACE FACTORY (Lee Jong-suk's agency) confirmed the split while requesting understanding that this is a private matter and cannot disclose additional details. ACE FACTORY stated to Korean media: "Both have ended their relationship and will continue to be good colleagues." EDAM Entertainment similarly confirmed the news, noting that due to the personal nature of the matter, they cannot provide further details. IU and Lee Jong-suk have known each other since 2012 when they worked together as hosts of a music program. Their friendship later developed into a romantic relationship, which they publicly revealed in late 2022 following reports from Korean media, earning worldwide fan support. Throughout their relationship, rumors occasionally surfaced, but the couple maintained a private love life and rarely disclosed personal details to the public. The official confirmation from their agencies marks the formal end of a four-year romance between another beloved couple in South Korean entertainment.
