South Korean singer-actress IU and actor Lee Jong-suk confirm they have ended their romantic relationship after about four years of dating. Multiple outlets report the breakup is confirmed by the artists’ talent agencies. According to the agencies, the two have decided to remain good colleagues. Reports also note that IU (real name Lee Ji-eun) and Lee first met in 2012 while co-hosting the SBS music program “Inkigayo.” They stayed friends for years before dating speculation began, and they publicly acknowledged their relationship in late 2022. Korean media cited in some reports says the split is connected to their busy schedules, though the agencies’ public statements emphasize an amicable separation rather than detailed reasons. While news coverage mentions their high-profile status as a couple and how they supported each other professionally, outlets agree that no further information about the breakup is immediately available to the public beyond the agencies’ confirmation and their decision to continue working together as colleagues.