Korean stars IU and Lee Jong-suk break up after four years of dating: Report
IU and Lee Jong-suk have ended their relationship after four years, with both sides confirming the split. They said they would remain on good terms as colleagues while focusing on their careers.
South Korean stars IU and Lee Jong-suk have ended their relationship after four years of dating. Both sides confirmed the split on July 10, saying they have decided to remain on good terms as colleagues.
"Both recently broke up and have decided to remain good senior-junior colleagues," representatives of the two stars told Korean media outlet Dispatch.
According to people close to the pair, their increasingly busy schedules made it difficult for them to spend time together, eventually leading them to end their relationship.
Dispatch reported that IU and Lee Jong-suk first met in 2012 when they worked together as hosts on SBS music show Inkigayo. They remained colleagues for a decade before their friendship turned into a romance in 2022.
The couple's relationship became public in December 2022. Since then, they had been regarded as one of South Korea's most loved celebrity couples.
In its report, the media outlet wrote: "Actor Lee Jong-suk and IU have broken up. After four years of publicly dating, they have decided to go their separate ways."
It added that both stars' representatives confirmed the split, saying, "The two recently broke up and decided to remain good senior-junior colleagues."
The report further said that although the pair shared a long history, they found it difficult to maintain their relationship because of their demanding work schedules. A source close to them reportedly said, "As their busy schedules led to fewer opportunities to meet, they decided to end the relationship."
Both stars are currently focused on their careers.
Lee Jong-suk is preparing for the release of Disney+'s original series The Remarried Empress and has also confirmed his appearance in the live-action adaptation of the popular Naver web novel Lee Seob's Love.
Meanwhile, IU has wrapped up filming for MBC's 21st Century Grand Prince's Wife and is working on her new album. She is also set to hold a concert at Goyang Stadium's main arena in September.
The news marks the end of one of the Korean entertainment industry's most high-profile relationships, with fans now wishing both stars well as they continue their respective careers.
South Korean stars IU and Lee Jong-suk have ended their relationship after four years of dating. Both sides confirmed the split on July 10, saying they have decided to remain on good terms as colleagues.
"Both recently broke up and have decided to remain good senior-junior colleagues," representatives of the two stars told Korean media outlet Dispatch.
According to people close to the pair, their increasingly busy schedules made it difficult for them to spend time together, eventually leading them to end their relationship.
Dispatch reported that IU and Lee Jong-suk first met in 2012 when they worked together as hosts on SBS music show Inkigayo. They remained colleagues for a decade before their friendship turned into a romance in 2022.
The couple's relationship became public in December 2022. Since then, they had been regarded as one of South Korea's most loved celebrity couples.
In its report, the media outlet wrote: "Actor Lee Jong-suk and IU have broken up. After four years of publicly dating, they have decided to go their separate ways."
It added that both stars' representatives confirmed the split, saying, "The two recently broke up and decided to remain good senior-junior colleagues."
The report further said that although the pair shared a long history, they found it difficult to maintain their relationship because of their demanding work schedules. A source close to them reportedly said, "As their busy schedules led to fewer opportunities to meet, they decided to end the relationship."
Both stars are currently focused on their careers.
Lee Jong-suk is preparing for the release of Disney+'s original series The Remarried Empress and has also confirmed his appearance in the live-action adaptation of the popular Naver web novel Lee Seob's Love.
Meanwhile, IU has wrapped up filming for MBC's 21st Century Grand Prince's Wife and is working on her new album. She is also set to hold a concert at Goyang Stadium's main arena in September.
The news marks the end of one of the Korean entertainment industry's most high-profile relationships, with fans now wishing both stars well as they continue their respective careers.
