IU and Lee Jongsuk have officially broken up after four years of dating, bringing an end to one of the entertainment industry's most beloved relationships.
Both of their agencies confirmed the news today, July 10. IU's label, EDAM Entertainment, stated, "It's true that they have broken up," and added that they've decided to remain good colleagues. Lee Jongsuk's agency, Ace Factory, also confirmed, "It is true that they have broken up. They have decided to remain good colleagues going forward."
IU and Lee Jongsuk first met all the way back in 2012 when they were co-MCs for SBS' Inkigayo. After remaining close colleagues for an entire decade, their long-term friendship eventually developed into a romantic relationship in 2022.
Because the two stars are at the absolute top of their respective fields, they made a conscious effort to date quietly. While breakup rumors popped up every now and then, fans easily brushed them off, especially after Lee Jongsuk was recently spotted in the crowd supporting IU at one of her concerts.
However, their increasingly busy schedules ultimately got in the way of the romance. An insider close to the couple revealed:
"As their busy schedules led to fewer opportunities to meet, they decided to end the relationship."
Lee Jongsuk is currently getting ready for the release of his new Disney+ series 'The Remarried Empress.' On top of that, he is also set to star in the upcoming live-action adaptation of the hit web novel 'Iseop's Romance.'
Meanwhile, IU recently starred in the MBC drama 'Perfect Crown' and is currently busy working on her next album while preparing for her upcoming concert at the Goyang Sports Complex this September.
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