IU and Lee Jong Suk call it quits after three years of dating? Here's why Chinese netizens think so
IU and Lee Jong Suk have sparked breakup rumors three years after they confirmed their relationship. Their relationship was exposed by South Korean media outlet Dispatch in 2022, and the duo, who were longtime friends, later confirmed their relationship, with their respective agencies sharing statements.
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.
IU and Lee Jong Suk's breakup rumors go viral
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.
When IU opened up about leaning on her boyfriend for her craft
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 has a busy 2025
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's upcoming drama
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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