South Korean singer-actress IU and actor Lee Jong-suk confirm they have ended their four-year relationship, their respective agencies say. Multiple outlets report that EDAM Entertainment, which manages IU, and Ace Factory, which manages Lee Jong-suk, issued statements confirming the split. The agencies say the decision is final, but they add that the former partners have chosen to remain “good colleagues,” without providing additional details about the circumstances or timing beyond the confirmation.
The two first met in 2012 while co-hosting the SBS music program “Inkigayo (K-POP Countdown).” After spending several years as friends, they publicly acknowledged their romance in late 2022. Their relationship drew considerable attention from fans and media during the period they dated. One report also mentions that Dispatch attributed the breakup to their busy schedules, and both agencies later confirmed the separation. Aside from the agencies’ confirmation and their commitment to maintain a professional relationship, no further information is reported publicly.
