One of K-entertainment’s most beloved celebrity couples has officially gone their separate ways. IU and Lee Jong Suk have ended their relationship after approximately four years together, bringing an end to a romance that had captured the hearts of fans since it became public in late 2022.

According to an exclusive report from Dispatch, the two stars recently decided to end their romantic relationship. Representatives for both celebrities told the outlet that they have broken up but intend to remain on good terms and continue supporting one another as colleagues.

The news was quickly confirmed by both agencies.

EDAM Entertainment, which represents IU, and Ace Factory, the agency representing Lee Jong Suk, released matching statements confirming the reports. Speaking to Sports Kyunghyang, the agencies stated:

“It is true that the two have broken up. They will remain good colleagues.”

The confirmation immediately made headlines across South Korea and internationally, as IU and Lee Jong Suk had long been regarded as one of the industry’s highest-profile couples.

The pair publicly confirmed their relationship in December 2022, following media reports that they had been dating. Their romance drew widespread attention not only because of their immense popularity but also because they had known each other for years before becoming a couple.

Throughout their relationship, both stars generally kept their private lives out of the spotlight, making only occasional public references to one another. That discretion helped them maintain a relatively low-profile relationship despite constant public interest.

Their breakup has naturally disappointed many fans, who had followed their relationship for years and admired the mutual support they appeared to show each other.

At this time, however, neither IU nor Lee Jong Suk has publicly shared additional details about the reasons behind their decision. Both agencies have limited their statements to confirming the breakup and emphasizing that the two will continue to maintain a positive professional relationship.

As a result, any speculation about the cause of the split remains unconfirmed.

While their romantic relationship has come to an end, both IU and Lee Jong Suk remain among South Korea’s biggest stars, with active careers in music, television, and film. Fans have already expressed hopes that both artists will continue to find success in their individual projects while respecting their privacy during this transition.

After four years together, one of Korean entertainment’s most celebrated relationships has officially concluded, marking the end of an era for a couple that many believed would stand the test of time.