IU and Lee Jong Suk Confirm Breakup After Four Years of Public Relationship
According to Korean media outlet Newsen, IU and Lee Jong Suk have officially ended their relationship after nearly four years of publicly dating. Both stars’ agencies confirmed the breakup on July 10, saying the pair have decided to remain on good terms as colleagues. While the reason and timing of the split were not disclosed, the agencies emphasized that it is a private matter.
IU and Lee Jong Suk Confirm Breakup
IU and actor Lee Jong Suk have officially parted ways after nearly four years of publicly acknowledging their relationship.
On July 10, Lee Jong Suk’s agency, Ace Factory, confirmed the news in a statement to Korean media, saying that the two have ended their relationship and chosen to remain supportive colleagues. The agency declined to comment on the timing or reason for the breakup, citing respect for the actors’ privacy.
IU’s agency, EDAM Entertainment, also confirmed the breakup, stating that the singer-actress and Lee Jong Suk have decided to continue supporting each other as colleagues.
A Relationship That Began in Late 2022
The couple publicly confirmed their romance on December 31, 2022, revealing that a longtime friendship had developed into a romantic relationship. Since then, they largely kept their personal lives out of the spotlight while continuing to focus on their respective careers.
Although they rarely spoke publicly about their relationship, they occasionally showed quiet support for one another. Lee Jong Suk attended one of IU’s solo concerts as a member of the audience, while IU famously performed the congratulatory song at the wedding of Lee Jong Suk’s younger sister in October 2022, shortly before their relationship became public.
Agencies Ask for Privacy
Neither agency provided additional details regarding when the couple separated or what led to the decision, asking fans and the public to respect the artists’ privacy.
While their romantic relationship has come to an end, both agencies emphasized that IU and Lee Jong Suk have chosen to remain on good terms as colleagues.
