South Korean celebrity couple IU and Lee Jong Suk are rumored to have broken up after three years of dating. The couple was confirmed to be dating in 2022 after Dispatch came bearing proof of their romance during its New Year's relationship reveal. The latest rumors have now sent shockwaves across the K-pop and K-drama fandoms, with fans expressing remorse over the rumored end of a relationship that they thought was the endgame for both IU and Jong Suk.
The speculation about the couple's breakup started when Chinese netizens noticed that IU was wearing a ring on her index finger instead of her ring finger, which is a sign of being single in Korea. This sparked a wave of discussion on Chinese social media platform Weibo, with many fans wondering if the couple has indeed parted ways.
The Love Wins All crooner and Romance Is a Bonus Book actor's separation rumors even reached Weibo's Top 7 hot search ranking, with some fans expressing their disappointment and heartbreak, while others argued that the placement of a ring doesn't define being in a relationship.?
Despite the intense social media debate, neither IU's management team nor Lee Jong-Suk's company has issued a response to the rumors, leaving fans to wonder about the truth behind the speculation.
During her Dream Press interview, IU opened up about her relationship with Lee Jong Suk, revealing she confides in her boyfriend to master her craft as an actor. She said, "Of course I talk about acting with my boyfriend. When I have grievances or a scene I'm not sure about, I tend to ask for SOS a lot from my boyfriend."
IU, whose real name is Lee Ji Eun, is one of the most popular South Korean singers who also moonlights as an actor, delivering some brilliant acting performances in shows like My Mister, Hotel Del Luna, and Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo.
She has a packed 2025, with the release of two major acting projects, in addition to her music endeavors. The Eight singer will soon star in the Netflix K-drama When Life Gives You Tangerines alongside Park Bo Gum. Set for a March 7 premiere, the romance drama will premiere in 4 parts through March, each part representing four seasons of life.
Up next, she will also be seen in Wife of a 21st Century Prince co-starring Byeon Woo Seok.?
Lee Jong Suk, known for his roles in Romance Is a Bonus Book, While You Were Sleeping, W: Two Worlds, and Pinocchio, will next be seen in Seochodong, a legal drama that will see him playing the role of a skilled lawyer facing challenges in his seemingly stable life. Also featuring Moon Ga Young of True Beauty fame, the tvN drama is expected to premiere later this year.
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