IU and Lee Jong Suk Confirm Breakup After Four Years Together

South Korean stars IU and Lee Jong Suk have officially ended their relationship after four years together.

On July 10, both celebrities’ agencies confirmed the news. EDAM Entertainment, which represents IU, and ACE FACTORY, Lee Jong Suk’s agency, released matching statements confirming that the couple had broken up.

“It is true that they broke up,” both agencies stated, adding that the two have chosen to remain on good terms as colleagues.

The announcement marks the end of one of South Korea’s most beloved celebrity relationships. IU and Lee Jong Suk publicly confirmed their romance in 2022, though they had been close friends for years before revealing their relationship.

Despite ending their romantic relationship, the agencies emphasized that the pair will continue to support each other professionally.

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Busy Schedules Ahead

Both stars are now focusing on their individual careers.

IU is currently preparing for the release of a new album and is also getting ready for an upcoming concert, exciting fans who have been eagerly waiting for her return to music.

Meanwhile, Lee Jong Suk is preparing for the premiere of his highly anticipated drama, “The Remarried Empress,” one of the most talked-about Korean series expected to be released soon.

Fans React

The confirmation quickly spread across social media, with many fans expressing sadness over the end of the couple’s relationship while also sharing messages of support for both stars. Others wished them happiness in their future endeavors and praised the respectful way the breakup was handled.

Neither IU nor Lee Jong Suk has personally commented beyond their agencies’ official statements.

While their romantic journey has come to an end, both artists remain among South Korea’s biggest entertainment stars and continue to receive strong support from fans around the world as they move forward with their respective careers.