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IU & Lee Jong-suk: 4-Year Romance Ends
10 Jul
Summary
- Popular South Korean stars IU and Lee Jong-suk have ended their four-year relationship.
- Busy schedules are cited as the primary reason for their mutual decision to part ways.
- The couple, who first met in 2012, confirmed their breakup on July 10, 2026.
South Korean stars IU and Lee Jong-suk have ended their romantic relationship after four years together. Their representatives officially confirmed the breakup on July 10, 2026, stating that the decision was mutual.
The couple, who first crossed paths in 2012, found their demanding professional schedules made maintaining their relationship increasingly difficult. This led them to amicably decide to part ways and remain as supportive colleagues in the entertainment industry.
Their relationship was publicly announced in December 2022, and they were widely regarded as one of South Korea's most beloved celebrity couples. Both IU and Lee Jong-suk are now focusing on their individual career pursuits.
Lee Jong-suk is anticipated to appear in the upcoming Disney+ series 'The Remarried Empress' and a live-action adaptation of 'Lee Seob's Love'. Meanwhile, IU is working on new music and preparing for a concert at Goyang Stadium in September 2026.
